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Driving skills sharpened

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Instructor Jonny Kirkpatrick from Pro Active Drive used Emma Petrie to demonstrate how a seatbelt should be worn at this week’s Ashburton College driving course. At the end of the day-long course on Monday, Year 12 students left with a lot more driver safety knowledge under their belts than what they woke up with. A car safety demonstration provided by Kirkpatrick had a big impact on the students. Detailing everything from wearing a seatbelt properly, to car safety ratings and roading conditions, everything was covered. Kirkpatrick placed a dummy in the way of the car, driven by Bob Verall, to show what would happen if a child ran out in front of a car going 60 kilometres per hour, in a 50km/h zone. The sound of the dummy being hit by the car is a sound all students won’t forget in a hurry.PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 030820-HM-0659

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Leask named Guardian deputy editor As the Guardian enters a new era with the shift to a three-daya-week news cycle, they’ve also welcomed a familiar face back into the newsroom.

From today, Jonathan Leask returns to the Ashburton Guardian newsroom and will take up the role of deputy editor.

Editor Matt Markham said Leask’s return was a great result for the newspaper and the community.

“Jonathan’s what we call a

boomerang, having cut his teeth here in this very newsroom,” Markham said.

“He’s gone away, honed his craft for a different business and like so many before him has been drawn back to the Guardian.

“Having him a part of this new world is a big plus for us.

“With Jonathan joining our existing news team, which boasts some incredible experience, we are now really well placed to

bring a bigger, brighter and better Ashburton Guardian to our readers three days a week.”

Leask, who is 35 years old and attended Mount Hutt College and then Canterbury University, said he was excited to come back to the Ashburton Guardian office.

“I’m looking forward to immersing myself back into Mid Canterbury and telling its stories.

“Last time around it was all

about sport, but this time it’s about celebrating everything great about our district in an exciting new format.”

Leask last worked in the Guardian newsroom in 2015 when he filled the role of sports reporter.

He then joined the Northern Outlook in North Canterbury before returning to the Guardian family in 2018 when he was appointed the Selwyn App reporter.

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WORD ON THE STREET Question ... Who do you think the most famous person is to come from Ashburton?

GRAEME BELLAMY “Jock Ross”

BARBARA REDMOND “Hayden Roulston”

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Highway barrier wire still on radar

By Sue Newman

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When it comes to consultation on proposed changes to State Highway 1, the people of the Ashburton District have been sold short, says Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown.

The community was asked what it thought of a controversial plan to construct a wire barrier down State Highway between Selwyn and Ashburton. To a person they said no, but it appears the New Zealand Transport Agency is determined to push ahead with a plan many said would create rather than solve road safety issues.

At yesterday’s Ashburton Road Safety Committee meeting, NZTA maintenance contract manager John Keenan made it clear that the central wire barrier project had not gone away..

“It’s still on the cards, but we don’t have an actual build time,”

he said. And that got Brown fired up. The community was asked what it thought of the idea and feedback came in large numbers, with the overwhelming feeling the central wire would become a safety issue of its own, slowing traffic, Brown said.

“A lot of consultation was done and there was a lot of feedback but we as a community have heard nothing on this consultation. You’d have heard the majority of people were against the wires down the middle of the road but it seems you’re going ahead with it.”

The key factor in support of the barrier wire was that it would reduce the risk of head-on crashes, but it was also important to understand the impact on the network and how it would affect turning opportunities, Keenan said.

“The design team have listened to the feedback and they

take that into account. If they have it wrong they’ll change the design and the concept but that doesn’t mean they’ll come back to the community. Primarily that means we’ll proceed much as proposed with some minor tweaks.”

That was not consultation as he understood it, Brown said.

“We haven’t heard what made the cut and what didn’t. You’ve taken us on a journey but you’d dropped us off somewhere along the way.”

AA Canterbury Westland council member John Skevington said he was totally opposed to the wire barrier.

“Consultation on this has been terrible and the outcome is not consistent with the submissions made. The only place a wire barrier belongs is on a highway with two lanes each way. This would be bloody dangerous.”

In stage one of the project the

wire would be installed from the Synlait plant crossing to Rakaia and then from Rakaia south to the Overdale corner. Eventually it would be extended to Ashburton, Keenan said.

This would require a slight widening of the highway to accommodate the central wire without compromising lane width, he said.

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LEARNING TO DRIVE

Licence to drive means freedom

By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Imagine being a young mum, a new arrival in a rural part of Mid Canterbury.

That’s a challenge for any young woman, but if you’re in a new country and you do not have a driver’s licence, then you are facing absolute isolation, absolute dependence on other people to ensure you can access the world outside your farm gate.

That was Ramandeep Kaur’s lot when she arrived in New Zealand from India. She had spent most of her life in the bustle of New Delhi, where you walked or took a bus or train.

“When I came to New Zealand with my husband I realised I needed wings because when we were living in Taupo I saw only the cows and my husband,” she said.

A move to Hamilton meant she was within walking distance of some facilities, but a third move, this time to Mid Canterbury and Ramandeep knew she needed to learn to drive, for her own sense of independence and so she could take her daughters Jasmyrah, 4 and Amrose, 2, to pre-school.

She discovered the Mid Canterbury Rural Drivers Licensing Scheme and says that only helped her gain the freedom she sought, but it changed her life in many other ways, opening new doors and new social opportunities in her community.

“It has been an awesome journey and I’ve had this amazing mentor from Germany, Freya (Ahrendt),” she said.

Ramandeep passed her theory test after completing the scheme’s nine-week course, worked with mentor Freya to gain her restricted licence and decided to pay for a Defensive Driving course to ensure she gained her full licence in the quickest possible time.

For her gaining a driver’s licence was about more than gaining independence, it also meant she was able to become involved as a volunteer in a range of local organisations, including Plunket.

And that volunteer work filled the gap left by being unable to utilise her legal qualification in paid employment.

Not guilty plea The teenage driver at the wheel of a car that crashed and claimed the lives of Ashburton teenagers, Tayla Alexander and Sunmara Alexander pleaded not guilty yesterday in the Christchurch District Court. The 19-year-old man, who has name suppression, appeared in front of Judge Stephen O’Driscoll and denied two charges of dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing injury and driving without the appropriate licence.

He was remanded and will appear again in October. Tayla, aged 17 at the time of the accident died at the scene while sister Sunmara died on her 16th birthday, two weeks later.

Firearm law protest Aggrieved members of the Firearms Community – from all over Canterbury and beyond – will once again take to the streets of Ashburton in good numbers this Saturday, August 8. They continue to protest against the government’s Firearms Law. Laws that, in their opinion, have unfairly, unreasonably and unjustifiably scapegoated the innocent. More details on times and locations are to come.

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Newly qualified driver Ramandeep Kaur celebrates her success in gaining a full licence with Mid Canterbury Rural Drivers Licensing Scheme co-ordinator Wendy Hewitt.

PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 040820-SN-6114 “Without this rural driver scheme I’d be sitting at home with my kids. Now with my full licence I can do so many things. I can now help other people.”

She knows her experience with rural isolation is shared by many women who move onto farms with their husbands and families. Without a driver’s licence, it’s very easy to feel very alone, she said.

“Many women in that situation are lagging behind and without confidence. Some of them may have got their restricted licence several years ago and they’re now afraid to go for tests. I want to help them take the initiative, to boost their confidence. To spread the message to everyone. Gaining a licence is about being able to get out of the house and into your community because everything is set up for you here.”

Since gaining her licence, Ramandeep has made it her mission to encourage other women in rural areas to join the Rural Drivers Licencing Scheme.

HOW THE SCHEME OPERATES Ashburton’s Rural Drivers Licensing Scheme is now in its third year with Wendy Hewitt at the helm.

She’s currently enrolling students for the next nine-week course that will see them study and pass their theory test.

From there students graduate to learning to drive and mentors and lessons can be provided through the service, she said.

Since the course was established, 40 women have gained their learner’s licence and 22 their full or restricted licence.

The course is open to women who are new to the Ashburton District and who live anywhere outside Ashburton and that includes all rural villages, Wendy said.

On offer is free support and tuition, a subsidised driving test, classroom-based study up to learner’s licence, one-on-one

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practical driving lessons with a mentor and lessons with a qualified driving instructor.

The course is run by the Rural Support Trust and Safer Mid Canterbury and its aim is to reduce isolation for newcomers and migrant workers in rural areas by helping them gain independence through passing their driver’s licence.

Initially the course was established for women, but it is now open to men as well.

“And for people who might have trouble coming into town for classes, we can help with transport and childcare.

“If there’s a barrier we can overcome it.” she said.

She’s taking registrations for the next course, but she’s also looking for mentors to guide learner drivers as they gain experience behind the wheel.

Legendary group From Scratch, will make an appearance next month on Saturday, September 20 at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. The group, who are hailed across the globe, create rhythm and sound using DIY instruments.

Their music is a conch call to the fallout of nuclear testing and climate change on low-lying Pacific Islands. The event is an open hat performance and there is no need to pre-book.

Lake Hood closure The South Island Kayak Marathon Championships will return to Lake Hood next weekend and as a result of the event, the lake will be closed to the public from 8am on Sunday, August 16 until 2pm in the afternoon. The event was held at Lake Hood last year with great success and organisers are planning for an even bigger and better version in 2020.

July definitely dry Dry July was a reality in the literal sense this year, according to NIWA’s monthly climate summary. Rainfall was above normal for Northland, western Otago and inland parts of Southland, but below normal in most other areas. Winchmore made a mention in the climate summary, for having received just 15 per cent of its normal rainfall, just 10 millimetres, the third lowest ever since records began there in 1909.

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ASHBURTON DOMAIN

Rare wollemi set to debut

By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton Domain staff are preparing to plant a rare wollemi pine, and are determined this time round it will not be stolen.

The domain managed to source a replacement tree following its predecessor having been dug out and uplifted shortly after being planted about three years ago.

Staff have been caring for the handsome conifer at the domain’s nursery ever since, where it has grown to about one-third of a metre.

When it is planted later this month, it will be within the security of a padlocked purpose-built iron cage which was installed on site earlier this year. The cage is to protect the tree from theft until it grows just a little more towards its ultimate height of up to 40 metres.

Ashburton District Council group manager of infrastructure services Neil McCann said visual display boards were being constructed to enable people to learn more about the wollemi and its origin.

“The council is committed to safeguarding the species and ensuring it remains viable in the long term,” McCann said.

The work was now nearing completion and the tree was due to be planted by the end of the month.

At the domain on Monday, staff took the Guardian and the tree to the site for a trial run. Keeping the wollemi base in its plastic-wrap, they put it in the ground and found it fitted perfectly and would look fantastic at its new home.

Ashburton Domain nurseryman Vernon Wallace and gardener Pam are excited about finally being able to transplant a rare wollemi tree to its domain site.

PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 030820-SS-008 The area is surrounded by other conifers and has recently had a tidy-up.

The wollemi is widely referred to as a pine, however, the conifer is not a member of the pine family and instead belongs to the ancient araucariaceae family, meaning its nearest living relatives include the New Zealand kauri, Norfolk Island pine and

monkey puzzle.

The species, wollemia nobilis, was discovered in the Blue Mountains in 1994, stunning botanists who had only seen its existence in fossils and thought it was long extinct.

The Australian government gave the trees legal protection and set up a special nursery to propagate them, and distributed

some to entities managing public gardens throughout the world to ensure the species’ survival.

Some came into New Zealand about 16 years ago, and the species is not as rare as it once was as specimens flourish throughout the country.

The domain’s wollemi was donated by the Christchurch City Council botanic gardens.

$2000 raised from film festival Hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail in the USA and white water rafting in the Andes were all on the agenda in Ashburton at the weekend, when the NZ Mountain Film Festival came to town for a second year.

The outdoor adventure film festival took movie-goers on a journey through some of New Zealand’s and the world’s most breathtaking hotspots on Saturday, August 1, with money raised from the festival helping to fund the Ashburton Youth Council’s (AYC) upcoming event, Bite Nite: Reimagined.

AYC chair Kavan Faoagali said it was a real pleasure to bring the film festival back to Ashburton for a second year.

“There was a really great turnout for the festival again this year,” Faoagali said.

“It’s wonderful to bring our community an experience that you’d usually only be able to see in other parts of the country, so we hope everyone really enjoyed the screenings.

“We’re excited to announce that ticket sales and sponsorship from the festival has raised more than $2000 which will help us to put on our next Bite Nite community event in October.

“We’d like to thank everyone who came along and supported the event and hope that the films inspired your sense of adventure,” he said.

ELECTION 2020

Luxton’s out painting the district red

By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Labour Party hoardings are in such hot demand that the party is running out of them in the Rangitata electorate.

With just six weeks to go until election day, the party’s popularity is reflected not only in soaring poll results, but also in the sheer number of hoardings which are now decorating residents’ fences throughout the electorate.

Labour List MP based in Rangitata, Jo Luxton, said altogether more than 200 had been erected.

When campaigning and going door-to-door, she would ask people if they minded having one on their front fence. But in addition to that, she had had many people ring, requesting them.

“People are still ringing and asking for more, but we are actually running out because we do need to keep some back for replacements,” Luxton said.

A small handful had been subject to vandalism, including one which had been removed and then randomly erected on some-

Jo Luxton has been busy installing hoardings throughout the Rangitata electorate over the past two weeks.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 020820-HM-41 one else’s fence.

“The person rang up and said ‘I have got a sign on my fence, but you know what, it can stay there because I’m going to vote Labour this year’,” Luxton said.

Having said that, Luxton explained that people with the hoardings on their fences did not necessarily support the party, they were simply fulfilling an arrangement to use some of

their fence space.

“They just say ‘We think the PM has done an amazing job, we would like to have Labour hoardings on our fence, and this is the address’,” she said.

“It’s a really nice feeling to be honest.”

Luxton has been out with husband Matt installing the hoardings. She is campaigning for the Rangitata seat, hoping to get more votes than whomever is chosen to stand for the National Party.

If she succeeds, it would be a momentous change as it would turn the traditionally blue electorate red.

Luxton said it had been a good feeling to get the requests from people to display the hoardings, and many were simply grateful for the government keeping New Zealand relatively free of Covid-19.

However, Luxton said she was not taking anything for granted when it came to poll results showing a landslide win for Labour at the election.

Every poll was different, and the only poll which mattered was the one on election day. The party just wanted to focus on what it was doing and moving into the recovery phase of the Covid crisis.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is scheduled to visit Timaru on August 12.

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ELECTION 2020

National shortlists five candidates

By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

It has been a tumultuous two weeks for the National Party in the Rangitata electorate, but party members are looking forward, not back.

On Monday night, two weeks to the day since incumbent MP Andrew Falloon dropped a bombshell announcing his resignation, at least half a dozen potential new candidates were selling themselves in front of electorate delegates at a pre-selection meeting at Hotel Ashburton.

Party president Peter Goodfellow was among National Party hierarchy at the meeting, alongside electorate chairman Colin Truman.

Goodfellow said the meeting had gone very well, with some high quality candidates, from both within and outside of the electorate.

He would not say how many candidates, however, they were all interviewed and have now been narrowed down to five.

“It was an impressive amount of interest from some great candidates who represent the values of the party,” Goodfellow said.

For the remainder of this week, there would be three Meet the Candidate meetings, where the five candidates would talk to delegates throughout the electorate.

National Party president Peter Goodfellow (left) and electorate chairman Colin Truman were among party members at the Rangitata candidate pre-selection meeting at Hotel Ashburton on Monday.

PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 040820-SS-207 Then next week there would be a final selection meeting, for delegates to vote on who will take the role of Rangitata National Party candidate for the coming election.

Goodfellow said he was confident the robust process would see

the nomination of a top candidate for the role.

He was also confident the party would not be disadvantaged by the current lack of a candidate following Falloon’s sudden resignation, in what could be considered a crucial campaigning period.

“National has a plan for coping with the economic crisis that’s been caused by Covid, and over the next few weeks clearly we will be releasing aspects of that plan,” Goodfellow said.

The campaign launch was still almost two weeks away, on Au-

gust 16.

Although, he could not say the party was not at risk of losing its stronghold on the electorate.

“We are not taking anything for granted, we will run a strong campaign for the electorate vote and the party vote,” Goodfellow said.

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Malcolm ready her next challen HOMEGROWN STAR

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heryl West is Robyn Malcolm’s best known character, the fiery but kind-hearted matriarch of the West family on acclaimed television show Outrageous Fortune.

The 55-year-old won 11 awards for her acting during the Kiwi dramedy’s six seasons, and was hailed as New Zealand’s Sexiest Woman four years in a row.

And as much as television audiences loved the show, Malcolm loved to be in it, and in particular finding her bogan vibe and playing Cheryl.

“She was such a brilliant character, I would always come away just feeling really good … drinking, smoking, driving fast cars, shagging lots of blokes, who doesn’t want to do that,” she said.

The character Malcolm plays in her latest movie, This Town, is a sharp contrast. She is Pam, a woman who gave up being a

Robyn Malcolm plays a character, like none she has ever played before, in her movie This Town which opens in Ashburton tomorrow.

Susan Sandys spoke to the Kiwi film and television star, who decided to become an actor while growing up in Ashburton in the 1970s. cop after becoming disillusioned with the profession, so became a petting zoo and adventure park owner instead.

Pam moulds her new identity around her new-found career, modelling herself on Steve Irwin.

In the “bonkers” and “very, very dark” comedy, as described by Malcolm, Pam develops an obsession with bringing a former crime suspect to justice. Sean, played by

the movie’s writer and director David White, was acquitted for murdering his family, and is trying to move on with his life and has found happiness in a new romance.

Once again, Malcolm has been cast in a character she loves to play, but Pam is different in just about every way to Cheryl West.

“She’s not at all glamorous, so I had great fun. So often in my industry, actors are either encouraged to, or feel the need to, work with a little bit of vanity on screen, and I had to do the opposite. It was brilliant, I hunched my shoulders, I stuck my tummy out,” she said.

Pam is a straightforward rural type who does not wear makeup, never questions anything, and a woman of few words.

“I loved playing her because she didn’t really have a sense of humour, but she’s funny.”

Malcolm got to work with animals such as llamas, guinea pigs and rabbits at the fictional petting zoo, and there was also the joy of being part of a movie which had a “sweet romance” and compelling theme.

“At the heart of it is quite a serious wee message about judgement and about accusations, and about what happens when mud sticks unfairly to a person, it’s that whole notion that sometimes it’s the accusation itself that does the damage.”

Malcolm’s co-star in the movie, shot two years ago, is none other than Kiwi stage and screen veteran Rima Te Wiata, of Hunt for the Wilderpeople fame.

Te Wiata plays the editor of a local women’s magazine, and is aptly hilarious in the role.

“We had never worked together before,” Malcolm said.

But it did not take them long to find

Malcolm on the set of her new movie, This Town which opens tomorrow.

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for nge out they shared the same birthday, wore the same brand of lingerie (Lonely, for which Malcolm has fronted an advertising campaign), and wore the same brand of perfume (Daphne).

Today, Malcolm lives in Auckland with her sons, aged 14 and 16.

But her acting journey began here in Ashburton, particularly at Ashburton College where she had influential English and drama teachers.

“They were amazing teachers, amazing people, and were really encouraging.”

At the age of 13 or 14 she entered a talent quest where she had to do something comedic, and everyone laughed.

There was a sense she had found what she wanted to do.

“I remember getting on my bike after that and biking home, and I was on this total high, that feeling of being able to make a room of people laugh so much,” she said.

“It was like finding God or something, I have really not moved from that since then.”

She visits family in the South Island regularly, and would move back here in a heartbeat.

However, her Auckland location is much more central for her job, particularly with regular international travel, not that there is much of that at the moment.

The pandemic had massively affected her industry. In the past five years an enormous amount of her work had been off-shore, including Australia, Europe and America. Now she could not travel and was reliant on work in New Zealand.

Earlier in the year she had an international job, shot here in New Zealand. But it was just as the Covid crisis was ramping up, and she came down with a cold so had to let that job go.

She had been in a bit of a holding pattern ever since, although currently had a television show in development.

Malcolm said it was good to see the industry starting up again, with auditions coming back onto producers’ schedules.

She said she and fellow Kiwi actors were hoping New Zealand’s reputation as a Covid-safe haven would attract international productions to our shores.

Malcolm is among actors wanting New Zealand to introduce a quota system similar to one in Australia, where international movie companies by law had to employ a certain number of actors from the country.

Actors became famous by getting work, and if New Zealand backed its talented performers a bit more, that would in turn create more work for those actors both here and overseas.

She said the annual average income of an actor was said to be about $15,000 a few years ago, and she expected it would not be much more now.

Currently Malcolm is looking forward to visiting her former home town of Ashburton, alongside director White, for a Q&A session on shooting This Town. It will be on August 11 at 5.40pm, following a 4pm screening of the movie, at the Regent Cinema.

This will be following the movie making its Ashburton debut tomorrow at the cinema.

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Ashburton’s own Robyn Malcolm.

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SOUTH ISLAND HALF MARATHON

Runners from far and wide converge

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

The numbers might have been down, but that didn’t halt the quality of the lineup who took to the starting line for the South Island Half Marathon on the weekend at Lake Hood.

While Covid-19 and the far-reaching impacts of travel hurt the event without a doubt, Carol Moore of CJM Events, who hosted the event, said they couldn’t have been happier with how it all unfolded considering.

“We’re considering it a really

successful event,” she said.

“The feedback was great and the racing was very competitive and most of all, people seemed to really enjoy themselves.”

Normally the event would create interest overseas with a number of people trekking to New Zealand to compete, but border restrictions made that impossible, but it didn’t stop them from taking part.

Forty people from around New Zealand and the globe, including some from Great Britain and Australia competed in the virtual aspect of the competition.

“It was nice to still have them

as part of the race in some way.”

Racing across all categories was extremely competitive.

In the Open Men’s event, there was less than two minutes separating the first five runners across the line with Clinton Manderson finishing in a time of one hour, 17 minutes and 37 seconds.

The fifth placed runner, Tyrone Hellyer crossed over at one hour 19 minutes and 12 seconds.

“There was some phenomenal competition there, quite a few were looking over their shoulders coming up the last stages, which is always a good sign of a competitive race.”

Looking colourful at the start line on Sunday were (from left) Valerie Henderson and Diane Johns (right). Running the seven kilometres with them was personal trainer Georgina Hemsley.

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Training pays off Personal trainer Georgina Hemsley said her and fist time runners Valerie Henderson and Diane Johns stuck to their race plan when completing the seven kilometre run on Sunday.

“The plan for them was to run the whole way round and end the race injury free, which we did.”

“I am really proud of the girls, it’s a huge achievement and they have both came a long way in only four weeks.”

To develop a race day plan Hemsley said she first focused on injury prevention, achieved by strength work on their hamstrings, carves and glutes.

That sorted the next thing to check off was maintaining a steady heartrate while running.

“If you let your heartrate get to high, fatigue soon sets in and you have to slow down to a walk and

we didn’t want to do that.”

Hemsley was not the only person giving the pair encouraging words on the way round.

“It was a nice relaxed non-judgmental day. When other runners went passed us they would say ‘well done girls, keep up the great work’. Everybody respects you for giving it a go.”

Finish line approaching and crowds cheering also spurred the trio on.

“We sprinted the last one hundred metres,” said Hemsley.

Joining Snap Fitness at the end of 2019 as a personal trainer, this was the first time Hemsley had trained runners for the event and she got as much out of it as her clients.

“We have done it now and our goal for next year is to beat our time.”

Legally blind, Blair McConnell didn’t let that stop him from entering the half marathon, putting his trust in guide Noel Whiteside to safely get him round the course.

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Half marathon runner and former Hinds resident, Blair McConnell was all sore muscles and smiles on Monday after completing Sunday’s half marathon at Lake Hood.

McConnell, who is legally blind, said the track around Lake Hood provided him and guide Noel Whiteside with some unusual challenges.

“Noel had to guide me over different surfaces, around rocks and through s-bends in the track.

“In some places the track wasn’t wide enough for us to run sideby-side so he ran in the rough.”

McConnell said he was reasonably pleased with his time.

No one is ever totally happy with the clock, he quipped, but as they both got around without any sprained ankles, he considered it a successful day.

Running twenty-one kilometres is no mean feat in itself, but hand-

ing your physical wellbeing over to another person certainly takes a level of trust that not many would possess, but according to McConnell it is no different to when he has his guide dog by his side.

“At least when Noel is guiding me he can talk. Plus they need to take care of themselves too, so they are not going to lead me off a cliff.”

McConnell is aware how mentally and physically demanding it must have been for Whiteside to guide him around the Lake.

“Not only does he have to think ahead of time what to tell me, ‘turn left here, bridge coming up, uneven terrain so lift your feet, etc’ he’s running a half marathon while talking all the way round.”

The two runners are connected by a tether that Whiteside can tug on if needed, but most of it is done by voice, McConnell said.

Catching the running bug happened reasonably late in McConnell’s life. He took it up when he was 53 and even then it was kind

of by accident really.

After biking the Otago Rail Trail on a tandem he decided to get more adventurous and give Outward Bound a go.

After being accepted, McConnell said he needed to prove he could run three kilometres in under 20 minutes.

No way thought McConnell, running was not for him.

“Even as a kid I was always the one desperately trying not to finish the cross-county last.”

However, deciding to give it his best effort, he joined the Achilles running group in Christchurch and pretty soon the inner voice saying ‘what are you doing, you don’t run,’ was replaced with the ‘this is great’ voice.

“I am fitter now than I have ever been in my life.”

Plans of competing in the New York Marathon in November have been put on hold thanks to Covid-19, so for now he will continue with the tandem biking for miles and running up and down the Port Hills.

Leading the way, brothers Mathew, 10 (left) and Connor Surrey, 7.

A family affair Coming hot on the heels of their school cross-country, brothers Mathew, 10, and Connor Surrey, 7, were pumped to be running in the kids’ 1.5km dash at Lake Hood on Sunday.

Mum Maria Surrey said both boys were very sporty types. They play football in the winter and cricket in the warmer months, she said.

Before they even set off Maria knew exactly how the race was going to pan out for her competitive youngsters.

“Mathew will run out in front and Connor will do his best to

catch him,” she said.

Mathew, armed with his wrist timer and a determined look on his face, crossed the line first, in a time of six minutes and 21 seconds.

Connor also took out first place in his age group, when he stopped the clock at six minutes and 50 seconds.

Running is a family thing. Maria said she would normally have been running too, but opted to watch her boys race.

“The races were on at pretty much the same time, so I decided to support them instead.”

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If you did, there’s no reason to feel a little bit silly. I should have known better than anyone else out there that I wouldn’t find a digital edition when I logged on, but that didn’t stop me from briefly going into a blind panic wondering what went wrong.

Old habits certainly do die hard, don’t they?

It’s been a bizarre start to the week here, but it’s also been exciting as we’ve worked towards what you have in your hands right now. We’ve faced the odd challenge, found a few old tricks that don’t work anymore but had fun trying to find our feet in this new life.

We don’t expect to get everything right first time round either. We know some elements are not there anymore and for some of you that’s going to be tough. But like an old habit, we hope new habits will be formed and you’ll come along on this journey with us as we evolve the Guardian into its new normal.

Already this week I’ve had a lot of comments from people out and about how they missed their Monday and Tuesday local read but also added that they were looking forward to today’s midweek edition to play a little catch up.

In so many ways though, we don’t want this publication to be seen as catching up. We want it to become where you go to learn what’s happened, what’s happening and what might happen in the future.

It’s a delicate balance to find and we’re only just starting to scratch the surface here – but a fresh look, a new direction and a whole new outlook on what your community newspaper is all about is a really strong start in our books and we’re looking forward to continuing to grow in the comings days, weeks, months and years.

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YOUR VIEW History repeating itself In 1983 I was asked to write an article for your paper relevant to the financial crisis which was prevailing at that time.

If I was asked to do the same today, I think my words would be exactly the same as those used in 1983.

After telling readers of the reasons why I came and stayed in Ashburton, I said this:

“As I see it, the present economic climate is grim.

“The presentation of budgets and forward financial forecasts is an integral part of the services provided by the accounting profession, but are always difficult to prepare, and they rarely accurately reflect what actually happens.

“But the present results produced confirm that, unless some dramatic improvement occurs in our terms of trade, our community will be faced with a

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financial crisis of the magnitude that has not been seen for many years.

“We, in Mid Canterbury, are so reliant on the continued prosperity of the farming industry, that their problems must be our problems.

“The position is serious and everyone should be aware of this.”

I added some further comments, but finished thus: “I would hesitate to propose a solution and my only advice is

to be fully aware of the position in your decision making.”

History is repeating itself today. We will be faced with some serious problems over the next few years on the current outlook. I am sure the financial advisors today will be giving similar advice.

Any mistakes now could be fatal. Times will be difficult, but good management will see us through.

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Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown (left) and Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach are shovel ready.

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A huge win for our district

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ast week, we received very exciting news about the new Ashburton Library & Civic Centre project, with the announcement that the Government will be putting $20 million towards the $51.6 million facility.

This is a huge saving for our community and it’s wonderful to see our local infrastructure receiving this level of investment.

The council submitted six projects for Government funding in April and four of those made the first cut for consideration.

Since then, we’d been waiting to see if any of our projects would make the list, and last week we finally got the good news.

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To receive a share of this ‘shovel-ready’ funding is a real win for Mid Canterbury, especially for a project that is set to benefit our community for decades to come.

A modern library with space for a range of activities such as performances, audio and video recording, study and children’s areas will really elevate this local service for the district.

The facility will also incorporate our past and protect a heritage building with the inclusion of Pioneer Hall.

From a Civil Defence per-

spective, the new Emergency Operations Centre will be up to the task to host a range of emergency responses immediately after an earthquake or other disastrous event, with the area being built to Importance Level Four standards.

Progress is continuing on track for the facility to begin construction in December. Test bore holes are currently being dug to help finalise the detailed designs and once these are completed, the construction tender will be ready to go out.

On a separate note, the arrival of August means that changes to our recycling service have officially begun.

You’ll have been hearing about the changes over the last month or so as we’ve been promoting the message on radio, our social media pages, through our free text/SMS alerts, and of course in all of our local newspapers and community newsletters.

And the message is around what types of plastic you’re allowed to put in your recycling bin, so if you receive the kerbside collection service, it’s important that you are up to date with the latest changes.

Not all types of plastic can go in your recycling bin anymore.

The overseas markets that process New Zealand’s low grade mixed plastics have changed,

so we need to be more careful about which ones we are putting in the yellow bin.

Remember, only plastic bottles and containers that are grades one, two or five can be recycled.

All other plastics including lids, soft plastics you can scrunch up in your hand and those graded three, four, six and seven must all go in the rubbish.

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ust as we did with our strong health response, we went hard and early with our economic response to Covid-19.

This means our economy is doing better than expected and is more open than nearly anywhere else in the world.

The centrepiece of this year’s Budget was the $50 billion Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund. Investments from this fund are already protecting jobs, creating new ones, helping workers to upskill or retrain, and supporting the sectors affected most.

Of course, last week, Minister Megan Woods announced that Ashburton would be receiving $20 million for shovel-ready infrastructure projects. I was proud to lobby on behalf of our district for this funding for the new civic centre and library. I showed my support through official letters

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of support detailing the benefits of increased funding in our area, and with meetings with ministers, ensuring that a voice at the table was backing Mid Canterbury.

These local and national investments could bring unemployment back to pre-Covid levels within two years and have the economy growing again as early as next year. But they’re only possible because of the discipline the Government showed early on in meeting the Budget Responsibility Rules and getting debt below 20 per cent of GDP. That low debt has given us considerable headroom to invest and stimulate the economy. But we know that this is debt we’ll have to pay back. And that is why

the Budget already has a debt repayment plan in it.

This week the Minister of Finance made clear that our responsible approach to managing the Government’s books pre-Covid has not changed. We’re making sure we are balancing the need to support businesses and households through the worst of this economic shock, while managing debt tightly and keeping funds in reserve for any future rainy days.

That is why the Government has decided not to spend the remaining $14 billion in the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund before the election.

Instead, it will be set aside so we have money in the back pocket if we need it, including in the event of a second wave of Covid-19.

Our strong controls at the border continue to stop the virus spreading through New Zealand,

and there remains no evidence of any cases in our communities.

But with Covid-19 now exploding beyond our borders, and likely to be around for some time, we must be prepared.

The Minister of Finance was firm that if the remaining $14 billion is not needed, then it will not be spent.

We won’t borrow it in the first place and we’ll have less debt to repay. That is the fiscally prudent thing to do.

He reiterated that there are strict criteria for accessing the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund. We will not be using it for political projects a decade away at the expense of making sure we can invest immediately to protect New Zealanders from a second wave.

I think this reflects the Government’s priorities more broadly right now.

When asked recently about the upcoming election, the Prime Minister responded, “My focus, my time, my energy, is going into our Covid response – and that’s as it should be.

I think right now politicking doesn’t matter much to New Zealanders. They want to know we’re focused on Covid – and I can assure them we are.”

“I’m proud to be part of a team that’s focused on the things that matter: keeping New Zealanders safe, while minimising the ongoing impact of the virus.

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Hundreds of skilled overseas machinery operators may not be available to work for agricultural contractors this season because of border restrictions.

Mid Canterbury agricultural contractors face the prospect of entering the busy spring and summer season without their usual workforce of skilled overseas machinery operators, prevented from entering New Zealand because of Covid-19 border restrictions.

Contractors, some supplying supplementary feed to farmers throughout New Zealand, rely on experienced machinery operators coming mainly from the United Kingdom every year for six-month stints.

Methven-based May Brothers Contracting, run by Tim and Phil May, has 16 fulltime staff with about another 25 seasonal workers during the busy months.

Many of these seasonal workers were from overseas, said managing director and harvesting manager Phil May. “They are mainly English, with a few German, Dutch and Welsh guys. They come out for about six months. Some return every year for three or four years.

“They are the key ones we want back as they know what they are doing and where they are going and make our life easier. They know the gear and know how to drive.”

May said they had been advertising, but local people did not have the experience.

“We can’t put a person on an $800,000 machine that doesn’t know what they are doing.”

Health and safety issues around employing people unfamiliar with big machinery

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“To train 25 staff is going to take a lot of capacity and we don’t have the time.

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May said he would be happy to pay quarantine costs if it meant his overseas seasonal workers could return. An application for overseas essential skills workers was turned down.

“They are keen to return and we have them all lined up, but we are waiting on immigration.”

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also supplies supplementary feed throughout New Zealand. “We just want to make sure our clients are serviced as normal,” May said.

A Quigley Contracting spokesperson said it had been able to fill its staff requirements for the coming season from within New Zealand and by upskilling workers.

On its website, Quigleys said it employed a team of 30 permanent staff, relying on international staff for the contracting season from the beginning of September to the end of March.

“The majority of staff come from the UK and Ireland, with plenty of experience and enthusiasm for the industry.”

Rural Contractors NZ chief executive Roger Parton said it was lobbying government.

“If we don’t get these overseas people, we will have a health and safety issue relying on inexperienced people to operate big machinery and some of the harvest may not be completed.”

A survey of its members in mid-July identified a shortfall of 380 experienced machinery operators. Since then both Lincoln and Massey Universities have modified their rules around compulsory practical work requirements for courses by adding rural contracting work.

“Contractors are also seeking alternative options, so the number is coming down.

“We will keep trying, but contractors should be planning for the eventuality that they may not get any overseas staff this year,” Parton said.

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CROWN PASTORAL LAND REFORM BILL

High country law changes cause divisions Farmers and environmentalists are divided over proposed changes to the laws governing the high country.

Law changes to end tenure review were considered by Parliament last week with the first reading of the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill.

Last year Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage announced plans to scrap tenure review, saying New Zealanders had lost out in a process that saw some farmers on-sell land at huge profits.

Sage said the bill provided the framework for pastoral leaseholders to continue to farm while safeguarding unique and precious landscapes.

But the High Country Accord Trust, made up of South Island farmers, said the bill was poorly drafted and placed a number of absurd limitations on day-to-day farming activities for pastoral leaseholders.

It also compromised farmers’ ability to carry out plant pest control, which was vital to maintaining biodiversity, the group said.

The accord’s chair, Philip Todhunter, said if the changes were brought into law, farmers would be bogged down in red tape and environmental outcomes would go backwards.

“What the proponents of this bill do not seem to realise is that it is the economic returns from farming and other activities that enable us to meet those responsibilities. Put one at risk, and you jeopardise the other,” Todhunter said.

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posed changes would be restrictive for day-to-day farming activities.

The minister said the bill would actually make it easier for leaseholders to carry out low-impact activities without the need for the Commissioner’s consent, simplifying the current regime.

Permitted activities included soil disturbance to dig in fence posts, controlling exotic invasive plant pests - provided no more than 200 square metres per hectare ha of indigenous vegetation is affected and maintaining existing consented cultivation.

“The bill is not intended to prevent or reduce the amount of pastoral farming activity on Crown pastoral land. It is intended to ensure that activities which destroy or degrade those values are better managed and to control destructive activities such as wetland drainage,” Sage said.

Forest and Bird has welcomed the government’s plans to cap tenure review, but it said the bill needed to be strengthened before it could stop long-term biodiversity loss.

The group’s chief executive, Kevin Hague, said the bill includes a positive move towards outcome-based decision making, but those outcomes currently still require a balancing of environmental and farming interests.

“Forest and Bird seeks a number of changes to the Bill, including changing the outcomes to prioritise inherent natural values and adding the opportunity for the public to have input into discretionary consent decisions,” he said.

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Methven’s Division Six side were in with a chance at 1-0 up at halftime, but lost 2-5 on Saturday.

FOOTBALL

Tough weekend on the footy pitch

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Saturday proved a tough day at the office for Mid Canterbury’s three top senior sides whom all suffered defeat but there were some positive signs in the other grades to keep the football scene happy this week.

In what proved to be a nightmare trip to Burwood for the Canterbury Championship

League participants, Mid Canterbury United and their reserve sides, both went down with heavy losses.

The senior side took on the talented Burwood side and while a goal by Edward Kettle gave the blue and reds a sniff, they were unable to get back into the match, and were eventually beaten 1-4.

That leaves them languishing at the bottom of the points table through nine rounds of

competition, but they will be targeting a big performance this weekend when they host University of Canterbury at home on the Ashburton Domain.

Like the Mid Canterbury lads, they have only won the one game for the season and sit just two competition points ahead of them.

At home in front of their supporter base they’ll be hoping they can change their fortunes.

The Reserve side also took on

Burwood but were unable to get into the match losing 0-6.

There were happier times for the Division Four side though as they notched up another victory beating Halswell United 4-2 on the weekend to finish at the top of their competition.

Goals in Saturday’s match came courtesy of Noel Maipil, Ben Chute and Nic Ross.

Methven’s Division Two side went to Christchurch to take on Ferrymead Bays in a top-of-the-table

clash and did so with high hopes of success but they unfortunately came home empty handed when beaten by a good side, 0-4.

In the only game in Mid Canterbury for the weekend, the Methven Division Six side looked in for a good day at the office in their clash against University when they led 1-0 at half time, but they were then unable to hold out their visitors, with a sixgoal second half seeing them lose 2-5.

OPINION

Injuries making ABs selection picture ‘slightly’ clearer

By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

I

t is hardly a surprise that the compressed crash-and-bang of Super Rugby Aotearoa has taken its toll.

Any player who comes out the other end of the makeshift local Super competition in a fortnight with nothing more than a few bruises is doing well.

It does however offer All Blacks coach Ian Foster greater assistance in working through the selection puzzle.

Amid some compelling cases for national selection, some players on the periphery have gone down as a result of the savage series of local derbies.

Scott Barrett’s competition-ending foot injury affects his availability for the Rugby Championship which would clear the deck for Patrick Tuipulotu, a nigh-on certainty to start

in the number 4 jersey following some monstrous form leading the Blues.

This is one of the simpler equations.

Ngani Laumape’s wrist injury against the Crusaders cut short his case for a starting position in the always intricate midfield picture.

Laumape was arguably one of the unluckiest omissions of last year’s World Cup group and many were calling for a greater physical presence within the centre pairing.

It leaves Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, Rieko Ioane and to a lesser degree Braydon Ennor as frontrunners for the 12 and 13 jerseys.

One of the more congested areas, even after a handful of serious injuries to some on the periphery is undoubtedly in the loose forward trio.

It is almost beyond belief there were questions around our back row stocks less than 12 months

Sam Cane was in super form against the Crusaders.

ago ahead of a World Cup campaign, particularly at 6.

There have been several standouts in the loose over the past two months, and plenty who have been struck down.

The likes of Cullen Grace, Luke Jacobsen and Atu Moli would appear to be the most ill-fated of the lot, especially Jacobsen who was sent home from the World Cup last year due to suffering

concussion symptoms.

With that the blindside appears to be the biggest spot up for grabs, depending on how Foster incorporates both his captain Sam Cane and Ardie Savea into the 23 makeup.

The confirmation of Cane as the first captain of the Foster tenure has been one of the biggest points of contention in recent weeks.

Regardless that it is a done deal, his All Blacks credentials have been put under the microscope, exacerbated by the hapless form of the Chiefs.

He was a man possessed at the weekend, albeit in a losing cause against the Crusaders, with 20 tackles and three turnovers at the breakdown.

Time to move on people.

Ardie Savea should be the other lock in the trio, either at openside or off the back of the scrum.

Should Savea stay at 7, would mean Cane would move to the blindside which would leave Hoskins Sotutu as the top contender at 8.

Throw in the form of Lachlan Boshier, Shannon Frizzell, Highlanders No. 8 Marino Mikaele-Tu’u and Dalton Papalii to muddy the selection waters.

Not to mention another two weeks of crunch games where further casualties is not beyond the realms of possibility.

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ASHBURTON

Racing returns in fine style

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Big fields and even racing were the order of the day when horse racing returned to Mid Canterbury on Saturday for the Ashburton Racing Club’s first meeting of the new season.

All racing in the district was put on hold in the wake of Covid-19, and when it finally returned two months ago, meetings were restricted to a number of tracks around the country, with Mid Canterbury having to wait its turn.

That turn came on Saturday.

And the chance to do something a little different than what had been the normal for a few months was met with great enthusiasm by trainers, jockeys, owners and breeders and also racing commentator, Matthew Cross.

“It was really nice to get in the car this morning and come here for a change,” Cross said.

“It’s great that we got back up and racing so quickly after lockdown, but coming to meetings like this away from the likes of Riccarton and Addington adds real value to it all for me.”

Cross didn’t miss a beat all day, producing some great calls in some really tight finishes.

Former locals Ashley Harrington and Russell McKay provided a special moment when they won the eighth race on the card with El Bee Darci, with jockey Rosie Myers in the saddle.

It was the first win for the father-and-daughter training com-

bination since they began their partnership.

Formerly based in Chertsey and then at the Ashburton Racecourse, Russell now trains with his daughter out of Riccarton Park in Christchurch.

Ashley is the wife of well known harness racing trainer, Jack Harrington.

El Bee Darci has now won nine

of his 64 career starts, and with 13 placings next to his name he’s taken his career earnings to in excess of $187,000.

Another former local trainer, Andrew Carston, provided the first win of the new season when he teamed up with Kylie Williams to grab the opening race of the day with Keep Quiet.

A four-year-old gelding by

Keeper, Keep Quiet also kicked off the day on the right note for punters, returning a win price of $3.50.

The next horse racing meeting in the district comes from the Methven Trotting Club early in September and then the following week racing is back at Ashburton for the second time when the Ashburton Racing Club race again on Friday, August 18.

A GOOD SORT

Viv’s a good sort, so is his horse

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

It’s been a huge week for Methven’s Viv Barrett.

The well known identity featured on TV One on Sunday night as the nominated Good Sort at the end of the daily news segment, but hours earlier he’d found himself in the spotlight in a completely different field, when he owned a winner at Addington Raceway.

Barrett was successful with under-rated wee trotter Superfast Lad who is trained by Michael Heenan near Methven.

Heenan’s effort to get the sixyear-old gelding to win first up was impressive considering it was the horse’s first start in nearly six months.

But through the patient handling of Sam Ottley he was able to burst through late and weardown the leaders and grab the third win of his career. much to Barrett’s delight.

“This is a pretty big thrill, especially being fresh up, Michael’s done a very good job,” he said in a post-race interview on social media.

Barrett has been racing horses for close to 20 years with the majority trained by Heenan.

Other successful runners for the duo have included Westburn

Courage, Star Of Courage and more recently Sister’s Delight.

Both Sister’s Delight and Superfast Lad won at Reefton on the same day in March giving Barrett one of his biggest highlights in the game.

Superfast Lad is by stallion

Superfast Stuart, whom Heenan and his wife Dianne stand at their Trouble Lodge. An under-rated stallion, he’s done a good job with limited numbers, and looks set to continue with his appeal to breeders growing with every win one of his progeny register.

Above – Sam Ottley (left) and Methven’s Viv Barrett after the success of Superfast Lad on Sunday.

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BIG WINNER

Morrison ends on a high John Morrison put the perfect full stop at the end of his premiership- winning season when taking out the Darren De Filippi Memorial Trot at Addington on Friday night with Sods Law. The win meant a lot to Morrison, which could be seen as he flourished his whip as he crossed the line in the highly sought after event for junior drivers.

The victory came just a day after the reinsman sealed his victory in the national junior driver’s premiership for the second time.

“It is an honour to have a drive in this race, let alone win it,” Morrison said. “So, it is a big thrill – it is up there with the biggest highlights of my career.

“I have had a drive in it just about every year since I started, but I have either missed away or buggered it up myself each time.”

Morrison gave Sods Law a perfect run in the trail until being shuffled three-back at the 1000m.

The reinsman came off the inner in the back straight and was soon in front when the leader, Westeros, galloped.

The win took Morrison’s final tally in his premiership-winning season to 35.

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RUGBY

Watters Cup, Methven’s Cup

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

While his team-mates danced and shouted around him, Methven rugby captain Matt Groom crouched down and took a moment to reflect.

The hoopla of a final whistle in a local rugby competition final can be quite a polarising moment.

There’s joy for the winners, emotion for the losers and it can be easy to get swept away in it all.

But while it all unfolded around him, Groom paused.

Perhaps he was catching his breath; the big prop had just put in a massive 80-minute shift after all, leading from the front to guide his side to Watters Cup success, beating Rakaia 22-9, but a wee smile that spread across his face a few seconds later suggested he might have instead been taking it all in.

And then, without warning, Groom hoisted his frame upward – took 10 steps forward, shook a hand and turned back to his team and threw his hands in the air, the Watters Cup firmly clenched in his right hand, his left hand clenched into a fist and he let out a roar.

To most it might have seemed insignificant, but to those watching it unfold it was so much more.

Twelve months earlier, Groom had sat on the other side of the coin – a position his rival captain, Seta Koritamana, was finding himself in right at that very moment.

His side had lost a Watters Cup final in extra time.

It hurt.

But those demons were gone, and Groom wasn’t letting anything hold him back from showing it.

“This is huge, a big moment,” he smiled in the immediate aftermath.

“One hell of a game of rugby from a great group of guys.”

The two hours prior to Groom lifting the Watters Cup trophy skyward had been edge of the seat stuff from start to finish.

Neither side giving the other an inch, in a game that had a little bit of everything.

On paper, Methven were supposed to win it.

They’d been unbeaten all year, while Rakaia overcame an early loss to Southern to bounce back and work their way into the final with a young and relatively inexperienced side compared to what they’d won the Watters Cup with last year.

The first 40 minutes gave nothing away as to who was going to rise to the occasion.

They traded blows, looked to break each other’s game plans down, and tried to gain ascendency.

Rakaia’s Andrew Letham and Methven’s Tyler Blackburn kept the scoreboard ticking over with their boots.

Blackburn produced the perfect half with three from three, while Letham scored two of his own to see Methven, playing in front of a huge crowd, head into halftime with their noses in front.

If the message at halftime from both sets of coaches was to keep it up and wait for the opportunity, then it was Methven who listened most intently.

Winners are grinners. The Methven senior rugby team are in full voice as they celebrate victory in the 2020 Watters Cup on Saturday.

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They extended the lead to six with Blackburn adding a fourth penalty and then Finnish prop, Kalle Valimaki crashed over in his last game for Methven to score the opening try of the match.

That changed the game, but a horrific injury two minutes later changed it even more.

Methven’s intensity was lifted largely by barnstorming No.8 Manasa Bari.

He returned two kick-offs in a row with real venom, and then on the third his world came crumbling down.

After bursting through the first line of defence he was brought down, but he didn’t get up – and those near to the action could see straight away that something wasn’t right.

Bari had broken his leg, and after some intense yelling from players and spectators, the clock was stopped and it remained stagnant for over 15 minutes while Bari was taken from the field in an ambulance.

It gave Rakaia a chance to regroup, and they tried to play with some real resolve, but Methven were up to the challenge.

Letham brought the score back to within eight with 20 minutes to play, but a brilliant try to Hugh Griffiths at the 70 minute mark was a final nail in the coffin, and Methven were able to round out the match and claim the trophy.

Defeated, and clearly disappointed, Rakaia assistant coach, Sean Carter was quick to heap praise on the young side for the determined effort they’d put in.

“We were beaten by a better team.

“They deserved to win – but

man I’m proud of this group,” Carter said.

“They left it all out there.

“It just wasn’t quite enough, but there’s plenty to be excited about for the future.

“They’re going to be an excellent rugby team now with this experience under their belt.”

If he’s not a part of the Mid Canterbury squad named later this week, something must be wrong.

Methven 22: Kalle Valimaki, High Griffiths tries. Tyler Blackburn 4 penalties.

Rakaia 9: Andrew Letham 3 penalties.

For Methven, flanker Luke Gilbert was a clear winner of the Man of the Match award.

Decisive in the lineout and damaging with the ball in hand, he troubled the Rakaia defensive line all day, and his work around the breakdown was equally as impressive.

Luke Gilbert was a standout for Methven in the Watters Cup final on Saturday.

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RUGBY

Methven nabs another

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz The Watters Cup wasn’t the only piece of Mid Canterbury rugby silverware to find a new home at Methven on the weekend, with the club’s Senior B side also locking away a coveted trophy.

Saturday saw the completion of the Michael Duff Memorial Trophy in Senior B action with Methven, unbeaten in six appearances this season, claiming the trophy ahead of the second grade cup semifinals, which begin this weekend.

On Saturday, they proved too good for a valiant Collegiate side, winning 43-14 in front of a good crowd at the Methven Domain in a curtain-raiser to the Watters Cup final.

Boasting a backline that hosts a number of former Mid Canterbury representatives, including familiar names like Davey Maw and Chris Lock, the Methven side were too good for Collegiate, who threw everything they had at the Methven defence but were unable to come up with the points.

It was a tough day for Collegiate, but it got even tougher when they later learned that a late push from Mt Somers to get within seven points of Allenton down the road had pushed them out of the knockout stages of the competition too.

Allenton were favoured to win the clash against the boys from under the mountain, and they did that – but not without a few frights, with Mt Somers showing their worth with a brave performance, going down 2723.

That bonus point was enough to see them grab the fourth spot on the points ladder, and will see them have to travel up the road to Methven this Saturday for semi-final action.

Allenton will host Celtic in the other semifinal.

Celtic enjoyed the week off this week, and that ensured that the Bruce Beckley Memorial, which took on a new format this season, would remain with the green machine for the off season, with the coveted trophy not played for in the knockout stages.

RUGBY

Spartans crash back to earth with loss

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Big defence from Collegiate as Methven mounts another attack on Saturday.

Saturday’s other match – a battle at the bottom of the table – between Southern and Rakaia at Hinds turned out to be a highscoring affair, with Southern winning 46-25 to push them ahead of their rivals on the

overall points ladder.

Semi-finals clashes this Saturday Methven v Mt Somers, 2:30pm – Methven Domain Allenton v Celtic, 2:30pm – Allenton RFC

Celtic girls just miss - again

It was a case of another week, another narrow defeat for the Celtic women’s rugby side at the weekend. Playing in front of a big crowd of home supporters out at Keenan’s Road, the green machine ladies nearly pulled off a great result, but had to settle for second best again as they lost to High School Old Boys 10-12 in an entertaining encounter. Saturday’s loss came hot on the heels of another narrow defeat seven days earlier, and while the close losses might be heartbreaking, there’s plenty of encouraging signs for the group as they continue to grow and develop as a team unit. And, there’s a shot at redemption.

This week the group will head up to Christchurch and take on Old Boys’ again, this time at Bob Deans Park, no doubt buoyed by their solid performance last weekend.

Seven days is a long time in rugby, and this week the Mid Canterbury Combined XV know it better than most.

A week after getting their first win for the season, courtesy of a last-minute penalty, the side took on the might of St Thomas’ on Saturday and they came off second best.

But while they will reflect on a 3-70 scoreline and ponder where it might have all gone wrong, they’ll also take solace in the fact that many aspects of their game were as good as they have been all season.

In fact, the first 17 minutes of the match saw some of the best defensive work the side has produced.

Despite STAC throwing everything at them, the side stood tall and handled the one-off runners well, and even sent some shivers down the spines of the collective STAC crowd when Charlie Brown’s boot put the visitors in front with a penalty.

That was to be it though, as STAC warmed into their work.

Combined put the pressure on too though.

And on a couple of occasions, went close.

At half-time, the hosts were in control of the match at 20-3, but the young Combined side weren’t without their chance if they could produce a solid second 40 minutes.

Instead, it was unfortunately the opposite.

After defending strongly in the opening half, Combined began to miss tackles and were all of a sudden outflanked as STAC scored 50 unanswered points to win the match easily.

The side also lost Christian Thompson for the remainder of the season through a head knock, but plans are already in place for the talented young player to join the management part of the team.

Ghost Touli was named player of the match for his outstanding work on defence throughout the game, while George Penjueli, who made his run-on debut, was impressive, and is in the right space to end the 2020 season on a high note.

This weekend the side heads down the road to Timaru to take on Timaru Boys High School, where the focus is very much on putting a big performance together on the paddock.

Exemption was sought to have the game shifted away from the day after the Ashburton College School Ball which will be held on Friday night, but there was no willingness to do so from the opposition unfortunately.

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SQUASH

STARS SHINE ON THE COURT

Above – Simon Bell and Bryan Ford battle it out in the early stages of the Ashburton Squash Open.

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

And the winners are: Men’s Open - Oliver Johnston beat Joseph Williams 3-1 Men’s A - Connor Bolitho beat Nathan Wall 3-1 Men’s B - Matt Speedy beat Jacob Ryan 3-2 Men’s C - Christy Pearce beat Bryan Ford 3-0 Men’s D - James Williamson beat Phil Pavletich 3-0 Men’s E - Lachie Jemmett beat Michael Vanderweg 3-0

Men’s F - Simon Kennedy beat MP S Johal 3-2 Men’s G - Dominic Lim beat Robbie Watson 3-0 Women’s Open - Grace Hymers beat Kelsi Carrick 3-1 Women’s A - Brenda Hall beat Jenna MacKenzie 3-0 Women’s B - Bridget Scott beat Amber Tyson 3-0 Women’s C - Agnes Lim beat Ava Tyson

The cream rose to the top in the Ashburton Squash Open on the weekend, with the tournament’s major prizes all heading out of the district.

The annual tournament, held at the club’s courts on Harrison Street in Allenton, but with some games also played at the Collegiate Squash Club, drew a record-breaking 92 entries, with players trekking to town from all over the South Island to compete.

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a little reshuffling from organisers, with matches reduced to 11 points, as opposed to the normal 15, which ensured the schedule for the weekend – with play over both Friday night and Saturday – kept to the programme. And those who did travel did so with some impressive records next to their names, with a number of players present well regarded on the national squash scene.

Christchurch’s Oliver Johnston emerged victorious in the Men’s Open even. The New Zealand No. 4 had to fight hard in four sets to beat his counterpart Joseph Williams in a gripping final in front of a big crowd

who stuck around to watch the action unfold.

In the Women’s Open, it was another highly ranked player, Grace Hymers, who took home the title.

She beat Kelsi Carrick in another all-encompassing final three sets to one to claim the victory.

The next big event on the calendar of Midlands Squash, who operate the sport from Mid Canterbury down to Oamaru, is the Oamaru Open, to be played on August 14 and August 15, before the Midlands Open, which this year will be held in Timaru from September 4 through to September 6.

NETBALL

Target on Hampstead backs for second round

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

When you’ve won five-fromfive, looked all but untouchable and are quite clearly riding the quest of a netballing wave, there’s not much that can bring you down.

But the fickle nature of being the best is that you all of a sudden become the opposition that everyone wants to beat, because there’s nothing quite like being able to knock over the previously unbeatable.

And so Mid Canterbury Premier Netball high-flyers, Hampstead, will walk into the EA Networks Centre on Thursday night with targets firmly on their backs after a dominant display through the opening five weeks of the local premier netball season.

Untouched during the first round of the season, they will kickstart round two in the final game of this week’s round against a Methven side who have warmed into the task over the past few weeks, and may pose a few problems if they can get into their work early.

It should be an intriguing battle, with both sides boasting strong shooting circles and agile mid-courts, which could mean that the individual battles on the court are what determines the end result.

The night’s play will begin with Celtic taking on Ashburton College.

The two sides fought it out in the opening game of the season, with Celtic proving too strong for the young school side, but there’s been growth in the month and a bit since and College will be

out to show that tomorrow night.

They were, at times, good against Methven last week, and with a bit of confidence are capable of causing a few problems.

Celtic on the other hand have been strong, aside from their loss to Hampstead they’ve been in control of all of their other matches and seem most likely the side who could knock over the competition leaders.

Thursday night will see Celtic B take on the brave United after they were victorious in last night’s promotion and relegation match against Mt Somers.

Celtic was too strong for Mt Somers, the scoreline finishing at 43-27.

United B stretched out to a 35-18 victory over College B in the other big match last night.

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HOCKEY

Seventh heaven for Wakanui

By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Wakanui have continue their 1st Grade hockey march as they recorded their seventh straight win of the season.

The team beat Hampstead Lowcliffe in a high-scoring affair to pile more misery on the winless club side and extend its own commanding streak.

Hampstead/Wakanui meanwhile won a hard fought duel against Allenton 4-3.

In Friday’s 1st Grade womens action, Methven outlasted Wakanui 7-3 in a thrilling encounter to maintain their ascendancy at the top of the ladder.

Wakanui opened the scoring, only for Methven to command the remainder of the first half as they secured a 4-1 lead at the break.

Down by three, Wakanui got the ledger back to 4-3 before Methven widened the gap again by the final interval.

A further two strikes by Methven in the fourth quarter sealed what was ultimately a big win in the end.

Earlier, Hampstead Blue edged Hampstead 2-1 in the interclub derby.

Wakanui’s senior men’s side fell to their first defeat, going down 3-2 to Temuka in a top-of-the-table clash.

The home side converted their early chances to race out to a 2-0 lead, before Wakanui’s Ryan Hampton got one back for the visitors before the end of the first quarter.

Temuka edged ahead in the third quarter before Hampton again got one back in what was a tight and tense battle.

Wakanui maintain a three point lead at the top of the Hock-

ey South Canterbury division one ladder over Temuka.

Their senior women counterparts later ran out convincing 5-0 winners over the Craighead girls, courtesy of doubles from Hannah Mowat and Sam Dalziel, before a late Laura Kingsmill

drag flick rounded out proceedings.

Wakanui are six from six as they continues to set the pace.

Tinwald notched an important 4-0 win over Wakanui in an allMid Canterbury affair in women’s division two.

Both Wakanui and Allenton also recorded wins in the South Canterbury boys division three grade on Monday.

Wakanui thumped Primary Invitational XI 9-2 while Allenton beat the Timaru Boys High School Falcons 4-0.

Caitlin Collie fires in a fast ball during the Division 2 hockey competition.

ange v Wakanui [Hampstead/Wakanui, Hampstead Lowcliffe] 5.25 pm Tinwald Black v Allenton [Tinwald Orange, Wakanui] 6.50 pm Hampstead/Wakanui v Hampstead Lowcliffe [Tinwald Black, Allenton] Monday 10 August 2nd Grade Boys Tim AE 5.40 pm Allenton v St Kevin’s 1st XI [Umpires supplied] Ash NBS 6.15 pm Wakanui v Geraldine [S Moore, J Gray] 1st Grade Women 7.30 pm Wakanui v Hampstead Blue [Hampstead, Methven] Tuesday 11 August Kwik Sticks [Yrs 7 & 8] 4.00 pm Wakanui Blue/Collegians v Wakanui Black [L Ellis, B Greer] 5.15 pm Tinwald Orange v Methven [M Wilson, G Oates] 6.30 pm Tinwald Foothills v Allenton [A Mitchell, M Amos] Wednesday 12 August Just Hockey SSL Div 2 Girls Nunweek Park 2 6.10 pm Villa Maria College 3rd XI v Ashburton College 1st XI [Umpires supplied] Connetics SSP Boys 6.45 pm Timaru Boys High School 1st XI v Christ’s College 1st XI [Umpires supplied]

members of the Club are welcome, with qualifying matches taking place over the next two weeks.

The next two weeks of 9 hole golf at Ashburton Golf Club will be qualifying rounds. Two on Thursday and two on Saturday.

Players may play just two, or three, or four matches. The best two gross scores will be used to select the top 8 men and 8 women who will play for the Championship Trophy.

To qualify to play for the Sega Golf Trophies, the same matches as above will be qualifying rounds with the best two nett scores being used.

The top 8 men and 8 women will play for the trophies.

On Thursday last week Tonee Hurley and Gordon Clinton won Smith & Church golf balls for gobblers and Tonee also won a second Smith & Church golf ball for a score of 2 on the fourth hole.

Congratulations!

Mens Ashburton Golf Club Saturday 8 August Round 1 of 2 for the Brandon Cup stableford competition will be played. The handicaps for the Championships will be set based on Saturdays handicap Starting Times: Morning 8.00 (frost dependent) and afternoon report at 11.30 for a 12.00pm start. Nine hole golfers from 12.30.

S Bennett August 8 Senior B - 2nd Grade Cup: Semi-Finals, Methven v Mt Somers, Methven1, 2:30pm N Forbes, A McGirr, C Marshall.

Allenton v Celtic, Allenton1, 2:30pm S Bennett, G Jopson R Glenie Senior Women: HSOB v Celtic B’s Barber, 2:45pm, Bob Deans Field1 Combined Colts: Methven/Rakaia v Lincoln, Methven1, 12:45pm H Grant, Springston Rugby v Celtic/Southern EuroAgri/NPD, Springston 1:00pm.

1st XV UC Championship: Timaru Boys v MC Combined, Timaru High, 12:00pm Under 18 Combined: MCRU ALPS v Rolleston, Tinwald1, 2:15pm J O’Connor Under 16 Combined: Waihora v MCRU Plains, Lincoln, 12:30pm, MCRU Alps v Dunsandel, Tinwald1, 1:00pm C Kelland Under 14.5 Combined: MCRU Plains v Rolleston, Tinwald2, 2:00pm J Robinson, Leeston v MCRU Alps, Dunsandel Domain2, 12:30pm Under 13: Methven v Allenton Smallbones, Methven2, 1:00pm Club, Southern/Tinwald Howden AG v Celtic, Tinwald2, 12:45pm Club, Collegiate Ross Leadley Building v BY. Under 11.5: Collegiate Cates Grain & Seed v Methven Black, Collegiate1A, 12:15pm, Hampstead v Celtic White, Hampstead1A, 1:15pm, Rakaia v Celtic Green, Rakaia1A, 12:30pm, Southern Coleman Ag v Methven White, Hinds3, 12:30pm.

Under 10: Celtic Green v Celtic White, Celtic1B, 1:00pm, Hampstead v Allenton, Hampstead1B, 1:15pm, Rakaia v Methven White, Rakaia1B, 12:30pm, Southern Four Seasons Treecare v Methven Red,

Hinds1A, 12:30pm, Tinwald Ace Automotive v Methven Black, Tinwald3, 1:15pm.

Under 9: Collegiate/Hampstead Regent Cinema v Celtic, Collegiate2, 1:15pm, Rakaia v Allenton Engineering Solutions, Rakaia2A, 1:00pm, Tinwald Moore Mechanical v Methven, Tinwald3, 12:15pm, Southern HMcKenzie Contracting BYE Under 8: Celtic Green v Allenton Alpine View, Allenton 1A, 1:00pm, Collegiate/ Hampstead v Celtic White, Collegiate2, 12:15pm, Rakaia v Southern Busch Joinery, Rakaia2B, 1:00pm, Tinwald Gluyas Nissan v Methven, Tinwald4, 1:00pm, BYE Methven/Mt Somers Under 7: Allenton Auto Maroon v Methven/Mt Somers, Allenton2, 1:15pm, Collegiate Ashburton Crane Hire v Southern Riverlea Agg White, Collegiate3, 1:00pm, Rakaia v Allenton Gold Young Electrical, Rakaia2A, 12:15pm, Tinwald NZ Livestocks Black v Methven, Tinwald4, 12:15pm, Tinwald Skip-2-it Flooring Xtra Orange v Celtic, Tinwald1A, 12:00pm, Southern Blue Doyle Contracting BYE. Under 6 Allenton Gold Ashburton Pluming Services v Southern Blue Matt Wakelin Contr, Allenton3, 1:15pm, Allenton Maroon Sparrow Family v Southern Red Harcourts Ashburton, Allenton3, 12:30pm, Collegiate Cranfield Glass v Hampstead, Collegiate3, 12:15pm, Mt Somers v Methven White, Mt Somers, 12:30pm, Rakaia v Celtic White, Rakaia2B, 12:15pm, Tinwald Alluvial Black v Celtic Green, Tinwald1B, 12:00pm, Tinwald Cranfield Glass Blue v Methven Black, Tinwald 2B, 12:00pm, Tinwald Canvas Orange v Southern Agspread White, Tinwald2A, 12:00pm.

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SPORTS DRAWS

■■ Hockey

Mid Canterbury Hockey

SMALL STICKS DUTY CLUB: Tinwald Friday 7 August Kiwi Sticks [Yr 5] 3.45 pm Rakaia Yr 5 v Tinwald Foothills [Turf a] H Kidd, G Muir Wakanui Blue v Wakanui Black [Turf b] R Kidd, S Geeson 4.30 pm Tinwald Yr 5 v Methven [Turf a] H Kidd, S Geeson Tinwald Yr 6 v Allenton [Turf b] R Kidd, G Muir Allenton Yr 5 [BYE] Kiwi Sticks [Yr 6] 5.15 pm Collegians D & E v Tinwald Foothills [Turf a] L Ellis, D Law Wakani v Methven Black [Turf b] J Elllis, J Muir 6.00 pm Methven White v Rakaia Yr 6 [Turf a] D Law, J Muir 1st Grade Women 6.50 pm Hampstead v Methven [Wakanui, Hampstead Blue] Just Hockey SSL Div 1 Boys Marist Park @ St Bedes 5.50 pm St Bedes College 2nd XI v Ashburton College 1st XI [Umpires supplied] SMALL STICKS DUTY CLUB: Tinwald Saturday 8 August Mini Sticks 10.15 am Methven Yr 3 v Methven Yr 4 [Turf a] Coaches Tinwald v Allenton [Turf b] Coaches Wakanui Black v Tinwald Foothills [Turf c] Coaches Hampstead v Wakanui Blue [Turf d] Coaches Fun Sticks 11.00 am Draws made on the day [Coaches] Senior Women Ash NBS 1.00pm Wakanui v Cambridge [H Young, C Hastie] Senior Men Ash NBS 2.40 pm Wakanui v Cambridge [C Watson, M Marshall] Sunday 9 August 2nd Grade Girls Ash NBS 1.40 pm Tinwald v Roncalli 2nd XI [Umpires tba] Tim TA 2.05 pm Geraldine v Wakanui [Umpires supplied] 1st Grade Men 4.00 pm Tinwald Or-

■■ Golf

Ashburton County Vets

Monday, August 3 Tucker Shield: 1st Alan Dixon 40, 2nd Robert Pawsey.

Robin Stevenson, Don Law, and George Cartney 38, Twos W Mason, T Sai, G Sparrow, J Cornelius and Brent MacGregor

Ashburton Golf Club

This year’s 9 Hole Championship and (the new) Sega Golf 9 Hole Trophy matches are coming up soon. All 9 hole

■■ Rugby

Mid Canterbury Rugby

August 5: Secondary School Girls Under 18 AshHutt v Craighead, Celtic. 5:15pm

26 SPORTS RESULTS

Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, August 5, 2020

■■ Bridge

Boys U7 (2km): 1st Place Jamie Hooper 14:37; Boys U12 (6km): 1st Place Jack Hooper 37:45. Women (6km): 1st Place Grace Forde 30:13; 2nd Place Tam Grant 31:08.

Men (6km): 1st Place Gary Whiting 33:04; 2nd Place Kenny Johnson 37:14; 3rd Place Merv Gilbert 37:25; Philip Crozier 46:13.

Men (8km): 1st Place Joe Ford 38:07; 2nd Place Ian Broadbelt 39:12; 3rd Place Eamon Hooper 52:54.

Thank you to our timekeepers Richard Giller and Lynda Bayne Run and Walk Ashburton Strong walk and Larkin Pace held Saturday 1st August 2020 at Argyle Park, Ashburton.

3km handicap Strong Walk Alison Conway 20:19 (1st woman on time); Dave Strong 20:24 (1st man on time); Marie Batty 21:35; Peter Larkin 21:37; Judith Crozier 21:50; Robert Moffitt 21:55; Noel Batty 23:01; Janet Hood 23:02; Lori Rusbatch 23:06; Lynda Bayne 23:41; Barbara Taylor 23:45; Karen Hodgson 26:55; David Wilkinson 28:20(1st on handicap).

3km handicap Larkin Pace Joe Ford 12:01 (1st male on time); Ian Broadbelt 12:34; John Conway 13:24 (1st on handicap); Tam Grant 13:35 (1st woman on time); Toresa Hooper 14:14; Eamon Hooper 16:06; Jack Hooper 16:08 (U12); Kenny Johnson 16:20; Phil Crozier 20:51; Stacey Hooper 22:09 (U14); Jamie Hooper 2km - 13:41 (U7).

Thank you to our timekeepers Richard Giller, Viv Strong and Gordon Clinton.

Ashburton Bridge Club

Monday Evening – July 27th, B & C Ladder. N/S 1st Shirley Harris & Faye Priest, 2nd Dee Murdoch & Wendy Parr, 3rd Pauline Scott & Colin Clemens. E/W 1st Mary Francis & Fiona Williamson, 2nd Pat Wise & Joyce Johnson, 3rd Roger & Nic Baxter.

Tuesday Evening –J uly 28, Robinson Salver N/S 1ST Bill Kolkman & Pat Jordan, 2nd Rosemary McLaughlin & Jan de Jong, 3rd Kay Robb & John Fechney E/W 1st Alan Wright & Trish Downward, 2nd John McDonald & David Sewell, 3rd Sheila Lyons & Maryke Blignault Wednesday Afternoon -July 29, Brabant Trophy N/S 1st Judith Edmond & Maree Moore, 2nd David Sewell & Debbie Seddon- Sewell, 3rd Mary Buckland & Bev Turton E/W 1ST Rosemary McLaughlin & John Shearer 2nd Peter & Trish Downward, 3rd Jeanette Lovett & Lynette Leadley.

Thursday Evening – July 30, Eileen Willoughby N/S 1st Trish & Peter Downward, 2nd David Sewell & Mary Buckland, 3rd Maureen Kolkman & Lois Rose E/W 1st Paul & Pauline Fergus, 2nd Val Ferrier & Bill Kolkman, 3rd Alan Wright & Mike Holmes Saturday, August 1 - All Grades Ashburton Tournament Morning - Section A: 1st, Michael Johnstone & Paula Gregory, 2nd John Kruiniger & Fiona Temple, 3rd Rewa Kyle & Pauline Fergus (Ashburton) Section B: 1st Peter & Trish Downward (Ashburton), 2nd Max Robb & Max Morrison, 3rd Catherine Fitchett & Julia Thomas.

Afternoon - Section A: 1st Pam Tibble & Brian Goulter, 2nd Mary Buckland & Judith Edmond (Ashburton), 3rd Jane Morris & Trish Scott.

Section B: 1st Fiona Temple & John Kruiniger, 2nd Peter & Trish Downward ( Ashburton), 3rd Paula Gregory & Michael Johnstone.

■■ Cycling

Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers

Training ride No 6. 26 riders 1st Aug 20.

Home first Jelle Hendriksen 25m 15s 2nd.

Sam Cuttle 26m 26s. 3rd. Larry Neal 25m 20s. 4th. Doug Coley 26m 03s. 5th. Matt Marshall 26m 04s. 5th. Marty Cuttle 25m 25s. 6th. Ross Templeton 26m 36s. 8th.

Marcel Smithers 26m 37s. 9th. John Uden 26m 44s. 10th. Colin Teahan 31m 05s. 11th.

Liz Wylie 31m 06s. 12th. Kerry Clough 31m 36s. 13th.Brian Ellis 31m 06s. 14th. Debbie Skinner 31m 36s. 15th. Brent Hudson 31m 07s. 16th.Janette Hooper 31m 38s.

17th. Kristine Marriott F/T. 23m 58s. 18th.

Tony Ward 2f/t. 23m 59s. 19th. Michael Gallagher 3f/t. 23m 59s. 20th. Rob Hooper 4f/t. 23m 59s. 21st. Gerrard Morrison 5f/t. 24m 00s. 22nd. Nick Grijns 26m 20s.

23rd. Roger Wilson 27m 30s. 24th. Don Morrison 28m 07s. 25th. Mike Hansen 26m 50s. 26th. Andy Skinner D.N.F. Tinwald Cycling U17 Development Open 5km Handicap. 1st. Ryan Gallagher F/T. 9m 29s. 2nd. Konrad Artz 3f/t. 9m 33s. 3rd. Tineke Artz 10m 05s. 4th. Amwolf Artz 2f/t. 9m 32s. 5th. Charlotte Neal 11m 36s. 6th. Zoe Nicholls 4f/t. 9m 46s.

Grade Placings. A. Ryan Gallagher, Amwolf Artz. B. Konrad Artz , Zoe Nicholls, C. Tineke Artz, Charlotte Neal, Time Trial 2km. 1st. Ryan Gallagher, 4m 02s. 2nd.

Amwolf Artz 4m 03s. 3rd. Tineke Artz 4m 18s. 4th. Konrade Artz 4m 24s. 5th.

Zoe Nicholls 4m 25s. 6th. Charlotte Neal 4m 57s. 5km. Teams Girls Charlotte Neal ,Tineke Artz, Zoe Nicholls, Time 9m 31s.

Boys Team Konrad Artz, Amwolf Artz, Ryan Gallagher 9m 39s.

■■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

9 Holers On Thursday 30th July 35 players gathered to play Round 5 of the Heather Smith Trophy, a Stableford round, sponsored by Sega Golf.

The winners were: André Van Rooyen (29), Wendy Smith (23) and Helen Argyle and Tonee Hurley (22).

On August 6, we will play Round 5 of the Jean Drummond Trophy, a putting round, sponsored by Flowers @the Gate by Tone’e and on the 13th, we’ll play Round 5 of the Marion Marshall Trophy, a stroke round, sponsored by Sega Golf.

This is the time of year leading up to the Club 9 Hole Championships.

Matches on Thursday and Saturday over the next two weeks are qualifying matches for the Championships that begin with Round 1 on 27th August, Round 2 on 10th September and finals on Saturday 26th September.

■■ Shooting Oliver Johnston (left) and Joseph Williams battle it out in the Men’s Open Grade Final at the Ashburton Squash Club on Saturday night.

Men’s Saturday 1 August The winners of the Watson Cup were Daniel & Blair Snowball from Steve McCloy & Stephen Lee. In the Newton Trophy Neil MacDonald & Ray Lambert defeated Terry Molloy & Bruce Ferriman. The Radius Care player of the day and winner over the field was Tufuga Sa with 42 Points Other winning scores were: Ray Lambert and Dave Hewitt 41; Charlie Alexander, Dylan Stoddart and Pauline Bell 39; Robert Pawsey, Kevin Smith, Stephen Lee and Greg Fleming 38; Paul Greer, Stewart Dunlop, Royce Jamieson, Gordon Crawford, Paul Baird and Sean Strange 37.

Twos: Brent MacGregor (2), Pauline Bell (2), Bill Hetrick, David Morrison, Sean Strange, Robert Pawsey, Dylan Stoddart, Blair Franklin, Brent Clarke, Chris Ralston, Adrian Hopwood and Greig Sparrow.

Nearest The Pins: Braided Rivers: Greig Sparrow; Docks Bar and Seafood Grill: Murray Lister; Value Plus Processing: Bill Hetrick; South Island Seeds: Chris Ralston; Property Brokers #6: Blair Franklin; Ton’s Thai Longest Putt #9: Tufuga Sa; Tinwald Tavern Spot Prize: Matt Tait. Net Eagles Jackpot Hole: #8 Birdie Jackpot Hole # 13 Nine Hole Results: The Harvey Bakehouse winner was: Murray Lister 29nett.

Other winning scores were: Robynne Nicol 32, Dick Hansen 32, Terry O’Reilly 32 and Muriel Morgan 33.

Ashburton Women’s Golf

Saturday 1 August & Tuesday 4 August Rd 1 Tucker Salver - Nett Div 1 (0.0 to 24.6) Leigh Wackrow 59, Sally Lemon 67, Kay Fox 68 Div 2 (24.7 to 54.0) Judith McKeown 67, Sue Simpson 69, Robin Bennett 71. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Leigh Wackrow No 8 House of Travel: Pauline Bell No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Jeanette Montgomery No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Jenny Williams No 18 2nd Shot: Barb Davidson Two’s Judy McKeown No 4, Pauline Bell No 8, Nicky Gill No 12, Sally Lemon No 14, Jenny Williams No 14

Mayfield Golf Club

Second round club champs winners seniors Andrew Peck Harley Davies Steve King Intermediate Charlie Rapsey David Morrow Wayne Vessey Murray Keir Junior A Bill Allan Brian Fielder. Others played stablefood round winners Ian Hopping 41 Arthur Grigg 37 Wayne Blair 36 Roger lake and Allan Dixon 35. Nearest Pins: No 2 Aon Insurance Steve Shcmack: No11 Jon McAuliffe Bayleys:Steve King No 5 Campbell contracking David Gill No 14 ANZ Bank: Jeffrey McNeilly.

9&18 second shot: Harley Davies. Twos: Jeffrey McNeilly Andrew Lake. Rosehope Rommey Player of the Day: Ian Hopping 9 Hole Champ Match Play Round 1: Ladies Jo Cook Beat Cate Hogan-Wright. Men Robert Schikker beat John Greenslade. 2nd Round Ladies: Tessa Gallagher beat Jo Cook, Best- Nett Tessa Gallagher 31 2nd John Greenslade 34, Greg Sim Builders

Ltd No 2: Jill Ludemann, Mayfield Transport No 5:Elspeth Jaine

Methven Golf Club

9 Hole, July 31 7th Mary Fahey 7th Stableford 6th Putting. Angela Simonett 57-24-33,18 putts 22 Stablefords; Mike Markillie 48-15-33 19, 18; Karen Currie 56-21-3518,19. PGG Wrightsons Best Player Angela Simonett.

Methven Travel 2nd Shot Barbara Duffy Mens, August 1 Senior: Steve Schwass 77-8-69. Intermediate: John McGettigan 78-13-65. Junior A: Ian Lucas 93-21-72 by lot. Junior B: Peter Kemp 97-24-73. Other Good Scores: 70 Matt. Mason, Simon Wareing. 71 Alister Maxwell. 72 Piers Rolton, Mike Gray.

73 Dayle Lucas, James Anderson, Athol McAlpine, Neil McArther, Frank Sandys.

Eagle: Matt Mason no14 Two’s: Dayle Lucas, Grant Hargraves, John McGettigan, Matt Mason.

Dubliner Best Nett: John McGettigan. Methven Foursquare Second Best Nett: Steve Schwass. Bar Voucher Best Gross: Matt Mason 75 Closest to the Pins-Aqua Japanese No 4: Matt Mason. Bar Voucher No 6: Jack Barrett. Ski Time No 13: John Mcgettigan. Green Parrot No 17: Stewve Schwass.

Hunters Wines No 14: Matt Mason.

Next Week August 8: Stroke Round.

Ladies, July 29 3rd Margaret Lilley Putting: Jan Lane 29, Roz Grant 30, Best Scores: Tania Wilson 90-21-69, Jan Lane 97-25-72, Fay Redfern 102-30-72, Heather Santy 100-2872, Aqua Japanese Resturant best Nett of the day:-Tania Wilson 69 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Methven Travel Sara Gallagher, No 17 Open & Br B Methven Pharmacy G Limbrick/H Santy, No 13 Open The Surprise Hole Jenny Senior, No 6 Open Methven Foursquare Tania Wilson, No 17 Sat Girls Supervalue Gayle O’Duffy, Twos and Nett Eagles: Ellen Kemp. Ruth Smith. Gail Limbrick.

Mt Hutt Lodge Best Nett for July:- Bev Isherwood 66.

Rakaia Golf Club

Ladies Golf LGU, Championship Qualifying, Bryant Cup: Bev Sutherland 103-35-68, Marion Wederell 96-27-69, Val Sisson 106-31-75 J.Watts Trophy: Marion Wederell, Men Stroke Round: John Cockburn 88-17-72 Railway Hotel 2nd shot #3: Marion Wederell, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot: Sue Martin, V.Bell Nearest the Pin #8: not struck, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot #15: Marion Wederell, S. Quinn 2nd shot #17: Jill Burrowes, Men #8: John Harcourt, Two’s: Marion Wederell #15

Tinwald Golf Club

Stableford: Leading scores in the stableford for the 2nd round of the Doug Gray Trophy played on Saturday; 12; Jeff Naish 36, Tetua Tuakeu 35, Dave King 34 b/l. 13-18; Lyndon Moore 40, Trevor Taylor 36, Snow Pierce 35.

19 Plus; Steve Kircher 38, Lawrence McCormick 35, Roger Bruce 35. Women; (Stroke) Jenny Harrex 71, Emily Wilson

74. Nearest the pin; Tinwald Liquorland # 2; Dave King. Gluyas Ford # 6; Michael Thomas. The Fine Lion # 12; Michael Thomas. Ace Automotive # 16; Dave Cockburn. G & R Seeds 2nd shot #11; Tetua Tuakeu. Two’s; Dave Rush, Dave King (2), Michael Thomas, Neil Connelly.

Eagle; Steve Cowie # 3. Net Eagle; # 17 Not struck.

■■ Petanque

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Canterbury Doubles played 1-8-2020; Winners: Jared HandfordChch, Stephane Montel Chch, Runners up:- Karen Bensdorp Ash, Richard Browne Ash, Plate Winners:- James Hicholson-Plank Chch, Les Clearwater Chch, Runners up: Linda and Graeme Millard Ash, Bowl Winners: Neville Bensdorp Ash, Bruno Falco Ash, Runners up:- Alice Maguigan Chch, Art Vernon Chch, Bowl Consolation winners:- Marjery Vincent Chch, Caroline Kinloch Chch, Runners up:- Ron Paterson Chch, Massimo Comazzetto Chch.

Canterbury Singles played 2-8-2020 Winner Bruno Falco Chch, Runner up: Christine Taylor Chch, Trophy Consolation Winner Neville Bensdorp Ash, Runner up: Les Clearwater Chch, Plate winner: Paul Tamagushiku Chch, Runner up Shelagh Field Ash. Plate consolation Winner: Linda Millard Ash, Runner up: Ellen Pithie Ash. Best Senior Player:- Christine Taylor.

Best Women Player:- Christine Taylor

■■ Rugby

Mid Canterbury Rugby

Final -Watters Cup: Methven 22 Rakaia 9 Senior B: Methven 43 Collegiate 14 (Methven winners Michael Duff Memorial and Paul Williams Cup), Southern Wholesale Seeds 46 Rakaia 25, Allenton 27 Mt Somers 23.

Senior Women: Celtic B’s Barber 10 HSOB 12 Combined Colts: Methven/Rakaia 26 Prebbleton 30, Celtic/Southern 17 Waihora 57. 1st XV UC Championship: St Thomas 70 MC Combined 3. Under 18 Combined: MC Alps 58 Oxford 12. Under 16 Combined: West Melton 46 MCRU Alps 10, MCRU Plains 79 Prebbleton 27 Under 14.5 Combined: Lincoln 17 MCRU Plains 24, MCRU Alps 22 Waihora 45

■■ Run and Walk

Run and Walk Ashburton

Run and Walk Ashburton Cross Country Champs held Saturday 25th July at Argyle Park, Ashburton.

Walkers 6km 1st Place - Dave Strong 45:26; 2nd Place - Peter Larkin 46:42; 3rd Place – Judith Crozier 47:00; Robert Moffitt 48:36; Lori Rusbatch 51:56; Barbara Taylor 52:24; Bill Hood 58:21; Karen Hodgson 1:02:00; David Wilkinson 1:12:41.

Runners

Ashburton District Rifle Club

August 2, at 700 yards. TR. Martin Fleming 50.6, 50.4, 100.10, John Snowden 49.3, 50.8, 99.11, Gareth Miller 50.3, 48.2, 98.5, John Miller 48.3, 48.3, 96.6, John Fleming 44.1, 43.0, 87.1.

FTR. Murray Cook 58.2, 60.3, 118.5, Brian Graystone 54.3, 50.1, 104.4, Coby Snowden 57.1, 47.0, 104.1.

FO, Mike Chui 58.5, 57.3, 115.8, David Smith 56.4, 56.0, 112.4, Bob McDonald 54.3, 49.4, 103.4, Ash Bland 49.1, 55.1, 104.2, Braeden Smith 48.1, 52.1, 100.2, Andrew Ducket 46.0, 50.0, 96.0.

Ashburton Rifle Club

Taylah Geddes 84.1, Andie Geddes 81, Quinn Geddes 89.3, Leo Wildey 93.3, Greg Menzies 98.6, 100.8, Allan Mitchell 95.3, Murray Cook 93.3, 90.1, 94.3, James Storey 86.1, 88.1.

Mt Somers Rifle Club

Payton Fews 65, 69, Hunter Lill 89.2, 89, Jessie Lill 93.2, 86.1, Warwick Lill 91.2, Olivia Fews 82.1, 83, Zoey revely 69, 60, Harpa Hughs 79.1, Billy Philpot 81, Pete Philpot 81, 89, Brie Greer 89, 93, Henry Murphy 84, Emily Heaven 79, 86.2, Tim Greer 89, 93, Jess Heaven 85.1, Archie Rooney 97.3, 93, Andy Oram 98.5, 94.2, 96.4, Julian Evans 87, Brent Frame 98.2, 98.6, 99.7, Kevin fews 87.2, 94.3, Caleb greer 78, Dave Millichamp 92.1, 93.2, Wayne Tubb 92.1, Pete Peilan 89, 90.1, Eddie Millichamp 94.2, Stephen Millichamp 94.2.

Mayfield Rifle Club

Robert Spencer 95.4, 92, 92, Lillian Snowden 80, John Snowden 94.2, John Fleming 96.2, Alan Wakelin 90.2, 87.1, Carl Nordqvist 96.3, 98.6, Andrew Donaldson 99.7, Martin Fleming 100.5.

■■ Squash

Celtic Squash Club

Results from last week’s round of the Celtic Squash Club’s winter league competition: Team 6 lost to Team 2 10-12: Chris O’Reilly lost to Billy Nolan 1-3, Ron Carlson beat Tim Kuipers 3-2, Chris Lima beat Brendan Clark 3-1, Stacey Smith lost to Kirsty Clay 0-3, Riley Broker beat Hayden Robinson 3-0, Jane Kingan lost to Megan Bell 0-3.

Team 4 beat Team 1 16-8: Ben Kruger lost to Paul Cousins 2-3, Wouter Myburgh lost to James McCloy 2-3, Jordie Hooper beat Craig Donaldson 3-2, Hamish Trott beat Rebecca Abernethy 3-0, Hamish O’Reilly beat Jayden Henshilwood 3-0, Sian Hurley beat Kate Williams 3-0.

Team 7 beat Team 12 12-9: John McDonnell beat Paul Cousins 3-0, Chris Thompson lost to Harry Stanway 2-3, Neil Keenan beat Ian Dolden 0-3, Stacey Smith beat Reece Wallington 3-0, Trudy Dalton lost to Guy Stanway 1-3, Tate Dryland lost to Chrissie Stratford 0-3.

Team 5 lost to Team 3 13-15: Mick Hooper lost to Matt Speedy 0-3, Tim Kuipers beat Craig Campbell 3-2, Shane Muckle beat Rob Giles 3-2, Amy Muckle lost to Mike Keen 2-3, Chrissie Stratford lost to Jan Lee 2-3, Sarah Forbes beat Maggie Clark 3-2.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

CLUB NEWS 27

Allenton Bowling Club

The season for Winter Bowls is well under way after a much interrupted start due to Covid-19 restrictions. However it is great to see so many players out enjoying this great outdoor facility.

Last Wednesday a mid-winter tournament for ladies was held, sponsored by Memory Funerals.

A full field of sixteen teams took part, coming from Darfield, Lincoln, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Timaru as well as our own local clubs of Ashburton, Methven and Allenton.

A chilly little easterly made sure we were rugged up, however the laughter that resounded around the green showed it didn’t deter the warmth and camaraderie between players.

The warmth of mulled win, Christmas cake and a lovely afternoon tea with lots of raffles and special prizes had everyone happy.

The winner of the tournament were; R Heads, W Suttie, P McElwain 1st, R Bennett, W Blackwell, S Doig 2nd, J Kingsbury, M Lloyd, J Mitchell 3rd, B Scurr, L Withell, M Watson 4th. A special thank you goes to the ‘B’s in the kitchen. Bob, Barry and Benie.

Friday triples are being played every second Friday.

No three winners at the last edition last week thought the conditions were perfect for winter bowls. B Hopwood, B Beck, M Knox 1st, W Watson, F McKnight, M Tonks 2nd, S Holdom, B Holdom, L Kearns 3rd.

Saturday pairs, winners were R Bennett and B Holdom with M Quinn and J Collins second R Tonks and W Lloyd were third. This competition has a full green and played every second Saturday.

Thanks to all helpers in running these days.

Ashburton Bridge Club North 96 QJ85 West AQ43

J42 AJT3

AT3

T752 4

KT9 954

East

Q63 KJ8

K8762

K9762 A875 Q South

Many deals in bridge are played in part contracts, but the defence must still be vigilant and make life as difficult as possible for declarer.

In this deal from Thursday night’s Club Play, dealer, South, will open 1 Heart.

West may double his partner to bid, but when North supports the Heart bid, East, although he has four spades in his hand, does not have enough points to make an unforced bid and two or three hearts become the contract.

West finds the best lead of a club, taken by the A in dummy, South proceeded to draw trumps.

West can take his Heart Ace whenever, and now comes the crucial decision.

He must not lead away from his spare A or Q, so it will be a diamond, but which one?

With the Diamond J on the table, Wests best choice is his Diamond 10, with the Diamond 9 directly under it.

Now the defenders are assured of two diamond tricks whether declarer covers the 10 with the J or not.

Because, if not, then East can keep his Diamond Q to cover the J on the table.

If West should carelessly lead the Diamond 9 and declarer does not play the J, East must rise with his Diamond Q in case declarer gets a cheap trick with the 10 – he does not know his partner has the Diamond 10.

And so, declarer makes an extra trick in the Diamond suit.

It may not seem to be that telling a point, but it is actually a vital tool in defence play.

Ashburton Golf Club

We had a wonderful weekend at the Brandon.

It kicked off with a brilliant quiz on Friday evening.

This was very well supported by members and guests alike, and the young pups did a sterling job of organising it.

Enuaka Tare, Paul Tuakey, Alex Roa and Myson Teata were having a great day out at the Pennants on Sunday.

Top effort by Tom, James, Sean and Dylan, and of course the ever present Dee and Sonia.

I can’t for the life of me remember who won, but well done.

I know it wasn’t our team, as we struggled to even get our name right.

On Saturday we crowned the Watson Cup and Newton trophy winners.

Take a bow, Blair and Daniel Snowball and Neil Macdonald and Ray Lambert.

This was Blair and Dan’s first time of entering the cup, which really was a low blow to a certain pairing that have been chasing it for over 30 years.

A tough final that went down to the last hole. Well done boys.

In the Newton, it seems like Neil just wound up Ray and set him going.

Old Leaky shot a 5 under par net on his own.

Neil just concentrated on keeping a tidy card and rubbing Ray’s shoulders now and again.

We now move on to the Brandon Cup, which is two rounds of stableford this year, to be played over the next two weeks.

These rounds are also counters for this seasons RMF Silva cup, so get on down to the course and give it a nudge.

On Sunday we had the 4th round of Mid Canty Pennants at Ashburton and Mayfield.

In the Ladies grade our Birdies had a good win and the Belles snuck a draw.

Shane and the Bravehearts continued their consistent season with another solid loss.

In the mens scratch grade Hoppy and his Bulldogs put the bite on Hamish and his Bullets with a very strong win against the odds.

Then in the much-anticipated return match of the young pups against the old dogs, we had a bit of drama before kick off. It seems that the pups captain Tom had gone for a bike ride on Saturday evening.

Now, having just learnt to ride on his own he was obviously very excited, but it seems that one of his stabiliser trainer wheels came loose and he popped over the handle bars, catching his hand in the pink shopping basket, giving himself an oowie, and had to miss the game.

Sorry Tom, it just had to be said, hope that you’re ok and back on the course soon!

Therefore the boys were like a rudderless ship, acting captain Jordy was sadly out of his depth and did not seem to have any control over his

charges and a sound thrashing was handed down.

The old dogs took a 14:3 win to go with the 11:6 win earlier in the year.

I don’t think we need to mention which of the old dogs was the only one to lose on Sunday, coincidently he also lost in the first game.

I think we can just all agree that the team are really well captained.

Get yourself down to the Brandon, come and join the fun.

Till next time Good golfing.

Ashburton Inner Wheel

As with most other clubs Ashburton’s Inner Wheel Club changeover was held after lockdown with a long awaited gathering at the hotel Ashburton.

It was a very happy group of ladies meeting with lots of chatter catching up with friends.

President Margaret read her annual report which even with lockdown showed how much we had achieved before and after.

Margaret handed over to our new President Clare Chapman who received the chain of office and introduced the new committee.

In July soup and buns and some delicious slices was the order of the day for our first business meeting for the year.

Once most members were present with very few apologies.

Dealing with the necessary items quickly, President Clare suggested that some new social groups within our membership who could gather in our homes from time to time.

The first of these is a craft group which met for the first time and was so successful that is now going to be monthly.

Other groups are in the pipeline.

A plea has been received for more silk pillows for the cancer society which has been attended to.

Ashburton U3A

July 28 How fitting it was to have a historian as the first post Covid -19 guest speaker.

Starting with a karakia historian Frieda Looser took us all on a journey back to the so called ‘Musket Wars’ from around 1800 to 1840 and the mass arrival of Europeans.

Frieda is a well-known historian who has spoken to our U3A in seminar sessions on the history of chocolate and salt.

We all gained a new appreciation of

the devastating impact that the arrival of European musket power had on changing the face of intertribal warfare and relationships.

Nothing in NZ has been the same ever since.

Unlike the New Zealand wars of the 1860s, the musket wars were fought across both Islands beginning with rivalry between the northern iwi Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Whātua and the need to obtain muskets.

In 1815, one musket apparently cost about 150 baskets of potatoes or eight pigs, which had risen to 200 sacks and 15 pigs in 1820!

But of course history is never this simple!

The story of Tuahiwi was central to revengeful warfare between Ngāti Toa and Ngāi Tahu.

Just like global conflicts of the past, the consequences of Te Rauparaha’s raids are still felt today.

Apparently, the first muskets were fairly useless.

We learnt that the early missionaries played an important role in changing the way conflict was resolved and this was best exemplified by Te Rauparah’s son Tamahana whose mana is still respected today as a man who walked in two cultures.

The Kaiapoi Pa remains a significant historical site as the spiritual home of Ngai Tahu with Tuahiwi at its base for trade and socialisation.

This period of history is also fundamental to learning about New Zealand history which is now enshrined in new social studies and history curricula in schools.

Thank you, Frieda for bringing us closer to a better understanding of ‘our’ history and helping to fulfill the aims of U3A. We look forward to the next edition.

A useful article for more in-depth study can be found here http://www. nzjh.auckland.ac.nz /docs /2001/ NZJH_35_2_01.pdf

Blind And Low Vision Ashburton

Because of Covid-19 this has been a very unusual year for everyone. Our membership stands at 78.

However with the recent name change to more accurately represent the membership, others with low vision may be eligible to benefit from BLVNZ’s guidance and equipment, together with local committee social activities and support.

We have experienced a different year, with seven lunch meetings and six outings.

We greatly appreciate the interesting and enthusiastic people who give so freely of their time to entertain us.

The six outings that we did fit in this year, were the long standing afternoons given for the 71st time, by both Ashburton Rotary and Tinwald Red Cross.

Hinds WI put on lunch and entertainment in August and in October we enjoyed a cuppa at the Weirs’ at Lake Hood.

The Christmas Party was held at The Stables.

2020 started so well at Coniston with regular hosts, Carol and Donald Williamson, hosting us for a BBQ. The two annual collections, Red Puppy Appeal in March and Blind Week in October, organised by Carol and Alan Hall along with Andrew McDonald, were supported by the people of Ashburton, the collectors from other clubs and our own Committee; we thank you all.

Our organisation appreciates the support from Advance Ashburton, Ashburton Taxis, Hinds WI, Methven’s volunteer drivers and Mr Colin Watson, MSA Club, Pakeke Lions, Rotary Club of Ashburton, the Waireka Croquet Club, private donors and the Plains, our base on the fourth Thursday of each month.

The committee is a great team and at our recent Annual General Meeting for the June 2020 year we were joined by two new committee members and farewelled three.

Thank you all for the hard work and dedication that you put into supporting our members every day.

Special thanks to Judith Hughes who has retired after 22 years.

In total the committee members and volunteers have given over 195 years to the local Blind.

BLVNZ acknowledge those with years of service ending in a 0 or a 5.

This year they are: Lynne Curd 5 years; Betty Wilson 15 years; Eleanor Weir 25 years.

Dennis Swaney, Chairman Committee: Mac Bruce, Shirley Cant, Lynne Curd, Marilyn Galletly, Alan Hall (Vice-Chair), Carol Hall (Treasurer), Verna Hampton, Juliet Hayes, Janet McNally, Margaret Reddecliffe, Alison Shearer, Beverley Watkins, Eleanor Weir (Secretary), Betty Wilson, Joy Wilson.

28 PUZZLES Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, August 5, 2020

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): An interest in widening your circle suggests your values are changing, too. And when your values match with those of another, attraction naturally follows.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It is impossible to give without giving to yourself. You will help someone heal and grow and, in the process, be helped, healed and elevated by the experience.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ve been thinking about what others get out of a relationship with you and what you get out of a relationship with others. This generates changes you’ll implement throughout the month.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You make efforts not to commit the crime of being too nice, trying too hard, taking responsibility for another person’s happiness – all benevolent ways to impose on another person’s autonomy.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You prefer to know what others want from you, and it is a hard thing to figure out without understanding where they are coming from. You’ll make a quest out of it, and this leads to fascinating conversations today.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): If someone doesn’t seem to like it when you go about meeting your needs in your own way, that person might be trying to control you, which you’re likely to resist with great might.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): No two people are completely alike, so to understand another person requires bridge building. Respect is the essential raw material this bridge will be built with.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Empathy helps you navigate relationships that would be impossible to understand if not for your ability to put yourself in the other person’s shoes.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): There are so many things you want more than comfort. You are willing to spend the entire day in an uncomfortable state if it means you can finally get the result you deeply desire.

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COMPUTER PROBLEMS??

For professional computer servicing and laser engraving, see Kelvin at KJB Systems, 4 Ascot Place.

Phone 308 8989. Locally owned and serving Ashburton for 30 years. Same day service if possible. Supergold discount card welcomed.

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DRY pine firewood for sale. Please note all late death $300 per cord (3.6m³). notices or notices sent Delivered within the outside ordinary office town boundary and also Mayfield and Mt Somers. hours must be emailed to: Call Sue 021 162 4102. deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication.

GARAGE SALES To place a notice during GARAGE Sale: 101 office hours please contact Belt Road, Saturday us on 03 307 7900 August 8, 9am-1pm for more information.

Any queries please HIRE contact 0800 GENERAL hire.

ASHBURTON Lawnmowers, chainsaws, (0800-274-287) concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street.

Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

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Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Being a Candidate in the 2020 General Election Candidate nominations for the 2020 General Election will open on Monday 10 August.

Nomination of Electorate Candidates There are two ways to nominate electorate candidates: • Bulk nominations, where the secretary of a registered party nominates all the party’s candidates through the Electoral Commission.

• Individual nominations, where two enrolled electors of an electorate nominate a candidate through the Returning Officer for the electorate.

Candidates for registered parties should check with their party secretary which method of nomination their party is using because candidates can only use the method chosen by the party secretary.

Candidate Briefing Returning Officers will hold a candidate briefing at their Electorate Headquarters between 10-16 August 2020. All prospective candidates are encouraged to attend. Please contact the Returning Officer to confirm your attendance.

Deadline for Nomination of Electorate Candidates Bulk nominations by registered parties must be lodged with the Electoral Commission in Wellington by noon Thursday 20 August 2020.

Individual nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer for the electorate by noon Friday 21 August 2020.

Parties, nominators and candidates are encouraged to ensure that all nomination requirements are completed as soon as possible as this deadline cannot be extended. Individual nominations must be on the Individual Candidate Nomination Form for the 2020 General Election and be accompanied by a $300 deposit in the form of money, bank draft or bank cheque made out to ‘Electoral Commission Trust Account’. Personal cheques cannot be accepted. Payments can also be made through direct credit – please see the Candidate Handbook for more details.

For further information on candidate nominations, including the individual candidate nomination form and contact details for the Returning Officer for each electorate, go to www.vote.nz or freephone 0800 36 76 56.

Daily Diary WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

9.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Davids Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED.

2020

For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a cuppa. 8 William Street.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

10.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street.

10.30am MID CANTERBURY LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Morning tea. EAT Cafe, E A Network, River Terrace.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid week service, communion and lunch. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

1.30pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre with prizes and raffles.

All welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street.

6.30pm - 9pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS. 6.30pm - 7.30pm Beginners learn to line dance following onto easy intermediate level, 7.30pm - 9pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813 131.

Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ALLENTON INDOOR BOWLS. Club night, new members welcome. Ashburton Indoor Bowls Stadium, McNally Street.

AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY, Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street, Methven.

11am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Peters Church, Harrison Street, Allenton.

1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL

PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street.

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong, tuition available for beginners. Waireka Croquet Clubrooms, Philip Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

3pm THE FINAL CHOICE - BOTH SIDES OF THE EUTHANASIA ISSUE. Listen to author Caralise Trayes.

RSVP manager@hospicemc.nz or 307 8387, 027 227 8387. Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road.

Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

10.30am COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Meet and walk from the Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

12pm - 2pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION. Signing Service, no

appointments necessary and no charge, available Tuesday and Fridays. Community House, 44 Cass Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. welcome, phone Jenny 3086862.

Authorised by Alicia Wright, Electoral Commissioner, Level 10, 34-42 Manners Street, Wellington.

Te Tū hei Kaitono i te Pōtitanga Whānui 2020 Ka tuwhera ngā kōharinga kaitono mō te Pōtitanga Whānui 2020 hei te Mane 10 o Hereturikōkā.

Te Kōharinga o ngā Kaitono Rohe Pōti E rua ngā huarahi mō te kōhari i ngā kaitono rohe pōti: • Ngā kōharinga whakatōpū, ka kōhari te hekeretari a tētahi rōpū tōrangapū kua rēhitatia i ngā kaitono katoa o taua rōpū tōrangapū ki Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri.

• Ngā kōharinga takitahi, ka kōharitia tētahi kaitono e ngā kaipōti e rua kua rēhitatia o tētahi rohe pōti ki te KaiWhakahaere Pōti mō taua rohe poti.

Me kōrero ngā kaitono a ngā rōpū rēhita ki te hekeretari a tō rātau rōpū ko tēhea te tikanga kōharinga kei te whakamahia e tō rātau rōpū i te mea ka taea anake e ngā kaitono te whakamahi i te tikanga i tohua e te hekeretari rōpū.

He Whakamāramatanga mā Ngā Kaitono Ka whakahaeretia e ngā Āpiha Whakahaere Pōti tētahi whakamāramatanga mā ngā Kaitono ki tō rātau Tari Matua i waenga o te 10-16 o Hereturikōkā 2020. E whakatenatenatia ana ngā kaitono katoa kia haere atu. Me whakapā atu ki te Āpiha Whakahaere Pōti hei whakaū i tō tae atu.

Te Rā Kati mō te Kōharinga o ngā Kaitono Rohe Pōti Me mātua tuku ngā kōharinga whakatōpū e ngā rōpū rēhita ki Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri i Te Whanganui-a-Tara i mua o te poupoutanga o te Tāite te 20 o Hereturikōkā 2020.

Me mātua tuku ngā kōharinga takitahi ki te KaiWhakahaere Pōti mō te rohe pōti i mua o te poupoutanga o te Paraire 21 o Hereturikōkā 2020.

E whakatītinahia ana ngā rōpū tōrangapū, ngā kaikōhari me ngā kaitono ki te whakarite kia wawe tonu te whakaoti i ngā whakaritenga kōharinga katoa i te mea kāore e taea te whakaroa atu tēnei rā kati. Me tuhi ngā kōharinga takitahi ki te Puka Kōharinga Kaitono Takitahi mō te Pōtitanga Whānui 2020 me te tāpiri anō i te moni tāpui $300 ā-moni ukauka, pepa pēke, haki pēke rānei ki te ‘Electoral Commission Trust Account’. Kāore e whakaaetia ana ngā haki whaiaro. Ka taea anō ngā utunga te tuku mā te utu tōtika – tirohia te Aratohu mā Ngā Kaitono mō ētahi atu kōrero.

Mō ētahi atu kōrero mō ngā kōharinga kaitono, tae atu ki te puka kōharinga kaitono takitahi me ngā taipitopito whakapā mō te KaiWhakahaere Pōti mō ia rohe pōti, haere ki www.vote.nz, waea koreutu rānei 0800 36 76 56.

He mea whakamana e Alicia Wright, Kaikōmihina Take Pōti, Papa 10, 34-42 Manners Street, Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

www.elections.nz

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime section, all abilities welcome, rackets available. E A Networks Stadium, River Terrace.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a cuppa. 8 William Street.

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

DEATHS

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

MERRIN, Bruce – Passed away peacefully at Rosebank on July 27, 2020, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Kay (Kathleen). Much loved and respected father of Ken, the late Roger, Lee and Jill.

Loved father-in-law of Diane, Kathy and Christina. Loved Grandfather of Brent, Amanda and Lisa. Loved great Grandfather of Kaleb, Olivia, Trace, Charlotte, William, Lewis and Thomas.

Will be sadly missed by his family. Many thanks to the girls at Rosebank for the love and care shown to Dad over the last three and a half years. At Bruce’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to the Merrin family, 4 Wilkin Street, Ashburton 7700.

TEMPLETON, Shelagh Mary (nee Brereton) – On August 1, 2020 at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 96 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late John (2015). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer and Gary Cook, and Bill and Wendy (Christchurch).

Treasured Grannie of Rachel and Graham, Julie, Tim and Ellen, and delighted great Grannie of Benjamin; and Sarah.

Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Templeton family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A service for Shelagh will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton TODAY, WEDNESDAY, August 5, commencing at 11am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

BAIRD, Chris – 05.08.2019 Love me tender, love me true.

A year ago my heart was broken in two.

I will never let you go, you made my life complete.

All my dreams fulfilled, life really hurts without you.

For I love you so, and I always will.

PAYNE, George Wilfred Ronald – Cashmere View Retirement Please note all late death Village, Age 89. Dearly loved notices or notices sent husband of Jocelyn and loved outside ordinary office father of Ian, Neil, John, and Donald. Commemoration to hours must be emailed to: be held at St John’s Church deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication.

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Deeply missed everyday.

Lois X

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BEATTY, Doreen Agnes – Doreen’s family would like to thank everyone who sent food, flowers, cards and phone calls and attended Doreen’s funeral service.

Your support was appreciated. Thank you to staff at Rosebank for the loving care of Doreen.

Wright family.

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TAVENDALE, Lynley Kay – March 9, 1946 – July 31, 2020 Surrounded by her much loved family, peacefully at home. Cherished and loved wife and confidant of John her husband of 53 years.

Mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Anna Tavendale, Maria and David Harford, James and Zoe Tavendale, Sarah and Glenn Fastier.

Respected and loved Nana of James, Jessica and William Tavendale; Matthew, Timothy, Henrietta and Benjamin Harford; Gretal, Lewis and Marika Tavendale; Frederick, Stella, Baxter and Heidi Fastier. John and the family wish to welcome you to join them at their family home, Matamua Farm, 39 Tavendale Road, Winchmore on FRIDAY, August 7, 2020 at 1pm to celebrate Lynley’s life.

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Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, August 5, 2020

MIDWEEK SPORT

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WATTERS CUP

Methven skipper Matt Groom holds aloft the Watters Cup for 2020, symbol of rugby supremacy in Mid Canterbury.

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