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Motorists have coughed up over a million dollars for traffic offending in Mid/South Canterbury during the last six months.

However, a significant reduction in speeding offences has pleased local police.

According to statistics released by police this week, Mid/South Canterbury drivers have paid $1,214,330 in traffic fines between January and June this year.

That was a slight increase on the same period last year, when $1,132,580 was collected by police.

While fines were up, the overall number of traffic offences has dropped

by nearly 20 per cent.

The main reason for that was a significant decrease in the number of motorists pinged for speeding.

Infringement notices issued by speed cameras have dropped by 32 per cent since the same time last year, while tickets issued by police officers fell by 6 per cent.

Ashburton police senior sergeant Scott Banfield said it was pleasing to see a reduction in the amount of speeding notices issued.

That, coupled with an obvious reduction in fatal crashes in Mid Canterbury over the last 12 months, gave him hope that the community understood that an increase in speed lifted the risk when driving, he said.

“All Mid Canterbury police staff have adopted a “see something do something” philosophy to road policing offending,” he said.

“However you can see from the provided statistics that we are still not getting the message around using a cellphone while driving, and there are still some within our community that choose to consume alcohol prior to driving.”

The number of motorists caught using cellphones while driving rose from 262 last year to 297 this year.

Alcohol offences are also on the rise, climbing from 179 offences to 196.

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Rocker Jimmy Barnes and his family narrowly missed walking directly into the zone where a bomb exploded outside a religious shrine in Bangkok.

The Cold Chisel frontman, his wife Jane, daughter Elly-May, son-in-law Liam Conboy and grandson Dylan were on holiday in the Thai capital and made the decision to bypass the Erawan Shrine and head to the Intercontinental Hotel via an overhead walkway. “We were literally walking between two buildings on the walkway when the bomb went off. And it was just frightening.

I knew it was a bomb straight away,” Barnes told AAP from his hotel room in Bangkok.

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Top NZ spots Nine New Zealand destinations have made travel guide Lonely Planet’s list of the “500 best places in the world”. Our number one site, Fiordland National Park, is ranked number 17. Lonely Planet’s “ultimate travel list” comes out today and is billed as “the 500 most thrilling, memorable and interesting places in the world – ranked in order of brilliance”.

Other New Zealand sights are: Abel Tasman National Park, number 35; Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, 81; Lake Wanaka, 94; Stewart Island, 125; Bay of Islands, 130; Whakarewarewa, 276; Waitomo Caves, 280; and Te Papa, 285. The list was compiled from listings in Lonely Planet’s guidebooks, which have been around since 1973. The Cambodian temples at Angkor top the bill, with Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Peru’s Machu Picchu rounding out the top three. The Great Wall of China is number four and India’s Taj Mahal number five.

Rihanna rejects dating rumour Pop star Rihanna has accused basketball star Matt Barnes of hurting her feelings after the athlete sparked rumours they’re dating. The Memphis Grizzlies player told TMZ Sports that he hoped their friendship could turn into a relationship, suggesting they have a future together. Angered and upset by his comments, Rihanna took to her Instagram account to tackle the gossip by posting a screenshot of Barnes and writing, “#bishwhere #thedevilisaliar #shesnotthatintoyou #shesnotintoyouatall #shesneverevenmetyou #thisactuallyhurtmyfeelings

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Lion-killing dentist back home British newspaper The Telegraph has published the first images of Walter Palmer, the American dentist responsible for the death of Cecil the lion, since he came out of hiding. The images show Dr Palmer in his hometown in Minnesota wearing dark sunglasses, a red shirt and jeans. He has been in hiding since the worldwide condemnation for hunting and killing Cecil the lion in one of Zimbabwe’s parks.

The Telegraph reported that his return came at the same time as a letter announcing the dental practice he owns was reopening without him. A Twitter account set up for the practice posted the letter online. “Today, River Bluff Dental employees and dentists are beginning to serve our loyal patients,” the letter said. “Dr Palmer is not on site. Our employees have no comment.

River Bluff Dental is a private business. The employees and patients wish to get back to business as usual to serve our clients and patients, and maintain the jobs of dedicated professionals.” Dr Palmer is reported to have paid about $US61,000 ($NZ93,000) to hunt a lion and shot Cecil on July 1 on private land.

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Elton slams Italian mayor Sir Elton John has taken aim at the mayor of Venice, Italy for banning books which educate children about homosexuality from the city’s schools. The Rocket Man singer, an advocate for gay rights, has taken issue with Luigi Brugnaro, who recently banished 49 publications which teach children about homosexuality and discrimination, as well as same-sex marriage and families. Sir Elton, who has two sons with his husband David Furnish, criticised Brugnaro’s actions on Instagram by sharing a picture of his kids’ favourite story, The Family Book, which covers many different forms of family units.

“Here is one of the Furnish-John family’s favourite storybooks. It champions an all-inclusive world where families come in all shapes, sizes and colours ... And most importantly, that families are about love.

Our boys adore it,” Elton wrote.

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■ METHVEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Webcam creates privacy issues

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at the webcam, and it does show the parking near our front door, and potentially people coming in and out of the medical centre,” Dr O’Duffy said.

Methven Pubs marketing manager Karyn Robertson said this was the first time the company was made aware of concerns, and it would be adjusting the camera angle upwards.

“We hope it continues to showcase our town,” Mrs Robertson said.

Methven Pubs installed the camera, located on the side of the Ashburton District Council-owned medical centre building outside the physiotherapist’s area, last month.

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Complaints about privacy concerns have forced installers of a new Methven webcam to change its viewing angle.

Concerns were raised at a Methven Community Board meeting this week about the webcam, installed by owners of the Blue Pub as a way to showcase the ski town.

The webcam clearly showed people entering the Methven Medical Centre and the camera’s installers were yesterday asked to adjust the viewing angle by medical centre spokesperson Dr Gayle O’Duffy.

“I have just had a look

It takes still shots of the town centre at approximate 10 to 30 minute intervals, and each day’s footage can be viewed on the Blue Pub and Brown Pub websites.

Meanwhile, at their meeting on Monday, board members decided to ask the council to investigate a town security camera following incidents of vandalism at Methven Primary School, Methven Playcentre and the Garden of Harmony.

Urban contracts engineer Hernando Marilla reported there had not been any incidents of vandalism at the town’s public toilets since security cameras were installed there last year.

The Methven Medical Centre’s front parking areas can be seen clearly from a recently-installed webcam. This screenshot is from 12.08pm yesterday.

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Rural bank predicting improvement in dairy prices While dairy farmers awaited the Global Dairy Auction results overnight a rural bank is projecting a substantial improvement in prices by the middle of next year.

Rabobank released a report yesterday stating dairy prices would be “unlikely to improve” over the next six months but mechanisms have been put in place to rebalance the market.

Senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey said milk price reductions in China were starting to “choke off ” domestic production growth while lower New Zealand production would lead to a supply adjustment in export

regions. Coupled with reduced supply growth from the United States and the European Union due to the collapse of international commodity prices and accelerated dairy consumption growth, overall global stocks are depleting.

The bank has continued to pledge support to its rural customers with general manager Hayley Moynihan re-iterating they are working closely with dairy clients to minimise the size of any deficits and to offer additional borrowings.

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From P1 “The risk is not that you are going to get a traffic ticket or arrested for drink driving – the risk is you will cause a serious crash due to being affected by alcohol or attention diverted through use of a cell phone injuring yourself, or worse - injuring another road user,” Mr Banfield

additional credit to its clients to get them through a difficult period so they could take advantage of the better years that followed … this time around our approach will be no different.”

The optimistic forecast follows New Zealand First and some members of Federated Farmers calling for Fonterra to suspend its involvement in the global dairy trade auction.

Mokerei Ammerland – a large European dairy cooperative suspended participation in April while US company Land O’Lakes has also suspended involvement recently.

said. There has been one fatal car crash in the Ashburton District so far this year.

Tinwald man Terry Henry Munday, 63, died when his car failed to negotiate a bend on Grahams Road last month.

There were eight fatal car crashes in the district in 2014.

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■ TEACHER SHORTAGES

Joint approach to solution

By Daisy HuDson

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With teachers flocking to big cities and ignoring the regions, Mid Canterbury schools are taking a collaborative approach to marketing themselves as employers.

Schools in metropolitan areas are reportedly seeing as many as 150 people applying for individual teaching roles.

However it appears the opposite is occurring in the Ashburton District, with some schools

receiving a trickle rather than a torrent of applicants.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Chris Murphy said “the glut” of teachers was not nationwide, it was just in the main centres.

In a bid to increase the number of teachers looking to Mid Canterbury for work, an approach has been made on behalf of the schools to Grow Mid Canterbury.

“They’re interested in working with us, we’ve just got to

work out the parameters, but it’s just an idea at the moment,” he said.

The district had more to offer than just jobs, and schools had to promote that, he said.

Grow Mid Canterbury chief executive Rob Brawley said he was keen to work alongside schools and other organisations to make teachers aware that there were jobs in the district.

“This district has the most to offer for families, so it has less

to offer if you’re a young professional at the party stage of your life,” he said. “That is a bit of a challenge for us, but that doesn’t mean it has nothing to offer a young professional.”

Because most teachers trained in larger centres, they tended to focus on working in big cities too,” he said.

The “logical” starting point was to get the University of Otago engaged with local schools, just like the University of Canterbury was, he said.

In brief Mt Somers anniversary The Mt Somers community will celebrate 150 years of settlement in November. A volunteer organising committee has been planning the November 7 celebrations for several weeks and has put out the call for local businesses to purchase bunting to decorate the village.

Committee member Rhonda Huggins said plans were afoot for historical displays, bus tours to historical sites, the unveiling of a commemorative seat, a tree planting and the cutting of a village birthday cake. Children’s entertainment is also on the agenda for the day. “We are still formalising the programme,” Mrs Huggins said. “We should have a better idea of exactly what is happening in a couple of weeks.”

The committee would appreciate sponsorship donations to help cover costs. For more information or to donate call Mrs Huggins on 303-9884.

Christchurch fire One person was pulled from a burning house in Christchurch last evening. The blaze was in a house on Aldwins Road. Three fire trucks were called to the scene at 4.58pm after receiving multiple calls, southern fire communications shift manager Riwai Grace said. He said upon arrival, firefighters pulled one person out of the house. St John Ambulance spokesman Ian Henderson said a woman in her 40s was taken to Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department with critical injuries. Another woman in her 20s was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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A whitebaiter has died after he was swept out to sea at Lake Ferry in Wairarapa yesterday afternoon.

A staff member from Lake Ferry Hotel, who did not wish to be named, said the man was swept out some time before 2.15pm. “He was whitebaiting and customers from the hotel spotted him ... scoop his net into the water, and he got swept out of the lake mouth and into the sea.” The man may have been in the water for about half an hour before he was brought into shore, she said. Emergency services worked to resuscitate the whitebaiter for over 40 minutes, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Andrew Gorman’s GoPro was found after being baled, fed out and missing for nine months.

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Andrew Gorman of Methven expected that his GoPro action camera would have been shredded to bits when he lost it in a baler last year.

But nine months later he heard about footage from such a camera being posted online, as the people who found it were trying to find the owner.

“I thought it would have been in a million pieces,” he said.

The 25-year-old mechanic for May Brothers Contracting Limited was baling for the firm while on a Methven area dairy farm for Rob and Stacey Mawle last November or December.

It was a fine day, and he was

enjoying getting footage of the baler in action via the GoPro, attached with a mount and suction cap to the rear of the tractor he was driving. Next thing he looked and it was gone. A search of the paddock proved fruitless and GPS wifi monitoring had faulted out, suggesting his fears that it went through the baler were true.

He had bought the approximate $450 camera some years earlier, and usually obtained footage while either undertaking agricultural work or snowboarding.

He forgot about it until nine months later, when a friend asked him last weekend to take a look at the posted footage on-

line. Mrs Mawle had posted it on community Facebook pages.

She said her husband had spotted the high definition action camera among silage being fed out to cows on the farm.

Mrs Mawle took it inside, attached an old charger she had which happened to fit it, and was surprised to see its light come on.

She then put its memory card in her cellphone so she could see the three-and-a-half minutes of footage.

“It was really boring,” Mrs Mawle joked.

It was amazing the camera had not only survived the May Brothers’ baler, but also going through the bale feeding ma-

chinery, not to mention being out in the paddock squashed up in silage wrap for nine months.

The story was also a testimony to the power of social media, as Mr Gorman had been located as the owner within 24 hours.

Mr Gorman agreed, and said he had a friend who had also lost his GoPro in a baler.

“I suppose he’s hoping now that his might be found in a bale as well,” Mr Gorman said.

He said many contractors and farmers enjoyed compiling and sharing footage of agricultural work under way.

“It’s quite amazing how many people enjoy it,” Mr Gorman said.

Another offender has spent nearly two days on the run after slipping his electronic monitoring bracelet while on home detention. The man was serving a six-week home detention sentence in Bay of Plenty for demanding to steal and has previous convictions for family violence and drink driving. The Department of Corrections notified police about 12.20am on Monday that the man had removed his bracelet. A statement from police said the man was “flagged as missing” and assessed as low risk.

“At around 12.30pm, he was seen by police in Te Teko and chased.”

He managed to escape then, but he was found at a Kawerau address and arrested about 5.30pm yesterday.

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■ FOREIGN LAND INVESTMENT

Hard job keeping tabs on sales

By Sue NewmaN

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While the Overseas Investment Commission keeps a close eye on major foreign investment in New Zealand land, the reality is there is no clear measure of just how much foreign money is spent buying up a slice of Kiwi land, says Ashburton real estate agent Robin Ford.

The commission must ap-

prove all foreign investment greater than 24.9 per cent of a sale price, but investment under that figure flies under the radar.

In the Ashburton District, traditionally the larger investments have been made through two companies, Craigmore Farms Ltd and MyFarm.

Craigmore is largely funded through United Kingdom in-

vestors and MyFarm through German interests. Outside of those two corporate buyers, there were a large number of smaller investors whose investment was under the 24.9 per cent threshold, Mr Ford said.

While he does not handle a large number of farm purchases by individuals, Mr Ford said these deals are often difficult to clinch because of the complex-

ity of the conditions around the buyers.

Nationally, Canadians are the largest foreign investors in New Zealand land and property, accounting for 22 per cent of total investments last year.

A report prepared by KPMG shows that total overseas investments approved by the Overseas Investment Office last year were worth about

$14.2 billion. Of those investments, 22 per cent were from Canada and 14 per cent from China. While Canadian dollars were spent largely on forestry, Chinese investment was largely in dairying and real estate.

Collectively North America, Australia and Europe made up 59 per cent of foreign direct investment with Asia making up one-third.

■ METHVEN THEATRE COMPANY

New blood brings fresh approach to production New talent shines in the Methven Theatre Company’s annual production staging in the town this week.

A Law Unto Themselves, based in a dysfunctional South Island law office, is directed by Ashburton playwright Georgie Sivier and musically directed by Methven musician Wayne Pannett.

At just 21, Miss Sivier is perhaps the company’s youngest ever director. She may not have the decades of experience many directors of Mid Canterbury productions have been able to bring to their shows, however, she more than makes up for this with her fresh, fun and zany style.

Characterisation and comedic timing are her strong points, and this time round Miss Sivier has had just the right actors to work with.

Those new to the theatre company stage include Patrice Hammond and Gemma Bell as respective secretaries Paula McLeod and Julie Bennett, Kate Lambarth as lawyer Hamish Munro, and Liam Woods, who plays four wildly different roles.

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Their remarkable performances match the quality shown by the production’s more seasoned souls. University of Canterbury student Markus Body makes a return to the spotlight

after having commanded the stage in many a Big Little Theatre Company and Mount Hutt College production. His treatment of the narcissistic Stefan Darling-Smith confirms he has

not lost his touch.

Australian ski instructor William Hodgetts, who performed in the theatre company’s 2011 and 2012 productions, brings personality to the role of hap-

less layabout lawyer Jonathan.

Fellow main actors Becky Dirks, as ditsy receptionist Melinda, and Tammy Dickson, as scheming lawyer Mrs Hartley, also turn on the talent. Annie Jacobs delivers as the firm’s boss, as well as in a more minor role, joining Louise Sandlant and Wayne Pannett in making sure even the smaller parts keep the audience laughing and entertained.

Methven Theatre Company productions have become known for their strong musical and band component, and the way the band is worked into this show, with members on set at different times, is fantastic.

The actors in this show, viewed at a final dress rehearsal this week, become singers at various points. Some good office-themed numbers are belted out, with Blondie’s One Way or Another sung by the bossy Paula McLeod being my favourite.

A Law Unto Themselves stages at the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall for four nights until Saturday.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Zero-alcohol licence ignored

The following people appeared before Judge Joanna Maze in the Ashburton District Court this week.

Driving matters: Brendon John Green, 37, of Netherby, admitted breaching the terms of his zero-alcohol licence by driving after drinking on two occasions.

On June 20 Green was found behind the wheel with 164mcg/l on board.

He was stopped again on July 16 where a test revealed a breath alcohol level of 250mcg/l.

While this is under the adult limit of 400mcg/l, a zero-alcohol licence forbids the presence of any alcohol when driving.

Green has seven convictions for drink driving, the last in 2013.

Judge Maze warned Green he was in line for a stint in prison if he continued to offend in this way before sentencing him to four months on community detention with a 6pm to 7am curfew.

He was disqualified from driv-

ing indefinitely and must apply and use a zero-alcohol licence for three years if and when his licence is returned.

Judge Maze also added six months’ supervision as a rehabilitative component of the sentence.

years if and when his licence is returned.

Liam Miles Philpott, 20, of Christchurch, was convicted of driving while his licence was suspended – he was disqualified from driving for a further six months, effective from December 21, fined $400 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Rarangi Topp, 23, of Hampstead, admitted drink driving (EBA 986mcg/l).

He was convicted and sentenced to 80 hours’ community work, six months’ supervision and disqualified from driving for six months.

As it was Topp’s second drink driving conviction he was ordered to obtain and use a zero alcohol licence for three years when his disqualification period ends.

Kris John Wallington, of Ashburton, was convicted on his third count of drink driving (EBA 614mcg/l), along with charges of driving while forbidden and giving police officers false details.

He was sentenced to 90 hours of community work, nine months’ supervision and disqualified from driving indefinitely.

He must also obtain and use a zero-alcohol licence for three

Anthony Brent Cone, 51, of Ashburton, admitted drink driving with an excess breath alcohol level of 506 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (506mcg/l).

It was Cone’s third drink driving conviction.

He was convicted, disqualified from driving for 12 months and one day, ordered to complete 50 hours of community work and also undertake six months’ supervision.

Other matters Richard Sydney Parore-Ruka slept in and failed to make his appointment before Judge Maze on Monday morning.

At least he was honest; “I won’t lie – I was in bed,” he told the judge when he arrived in time for the afternoon sitting.

Neither had Parore-Ruka bothered to obtain the driver’s licence necessary for his discharge on a charge of driving while forbidden or completed a community work sentence handed down for burglary and receiving charges.

“I don’t get along with the supervisor,” he told Judge Maze.

Parore-Ruka was convicted and discharged on the driving matter and has until October 19 to complete the community work sentence.

Luke Jeffrey Henderson, 37, of Timaru, was fined $300 for possession of cannabis and $100 for cultivating cannabis.

Kiri-Awhina Albert, 28, of Rangitata, was sentenced to a

further 40 hours of community work for breaching an existing community work sentence.

Marjorie Leann Gill, 37, vacated a not guilty plea and admitted to a charge of theft.

She was convicted and discharged on the grounds she pays $250 to the victims and $50 in witness fees within three months.

The court was told Gill had found a bicycle abandoned by the railway line in Ashburton.

She pumped up the tyres, cleaned it up and used it for about a month before police spotted it during a call on an unrelated matter.

Jaye Andrew Hawker, 17, of no fixed abode, admitted charges of intentional damage and resisting police. He was convicted and discharged on both matters.

Warrants were issued for the arrest of Logan Arthur Moulin, Corey Nathan Horua, Aroha Wereta.

Ashburton Salvation Army Major Ken Smith is concerned that someone has been pretending to collect donations for the Salvation Army.

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The Salvation Army is warning people to stay vigilant after someone pretending to collect for the organisation was spotted in Ashburton.

A concerned woman, who asked not to be named, said a girl aged about 10 years old knocked on her door in Allenton and said she was collecting for the Salvation Army.

The money would supposedly be donated to those living in poverty in Pakistan, she said.

“I thought it was a bit funny that she was on her own, and she had nothing to say that she was with the Sally Army,” she said.

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residents may feel obliged to donate, particularly because it was a child doing the collecting.

“If you want some money go and earn it, but don’t do this to people because there’s ones out there who can’t afford to give, and they will go without, and these kids are just loving it,” she said.

Ashburton Salvation Army Major Ken Smith said he was alerted to the fact that someone had been door-knocking in Ashburton with a Salvation Army collection bucket.

However while the Salvation Army will hold street collections, Mr Smith said they never go door-to-door asking for donations.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Woman hit in head with bottle A man who hit a woman on the head with a bottle has been sentenced to 130 hours of community work.

Ricki Anthony Joseph McQueen, 26, appeared in the Ashburton District Court on Monday for sentencing on a charge of assault with a blunt instrument.

McQueen was at the complainant’s address with a group of people at the invitation of the landlord. She arrived home to find McQueen and an associate using illegal drugs, which she claimed to be methamphetamine.

The complainant ordered McQueen off the property where she lived with her two-year-old child. He initially left but turned and attempted to re-enter when she pushed him in an effort to evict him.

McQueen retaliated by striking out, hitting her on the cheek with a full 750ml beer bottle, leaving a laceration requiring four stitches and causing her to fall to the ground.

McQueen then walked onto the street challenging others to a fight, and threatening to return and burn the house down.

The victim complained of dizziness and blurred vision and required hospital treatment for the wound.

McQueen admitted to being at the address but claimed he was smoking cannabis – not methamphetamine. He said his victim punched him first and he had no recollection of having the bottle in his hand.

Defence lawyer Ros Burnside said McQueen was intoxicated at the time and had not intended to use the bottle as a weapon.

Judge Joanna Maze accepted the attack was unplanned but said it was forceful enough to knock the victim to the ground and cause a significant injury.

The victim remained fearful and had since moved.

McQueen was sentenced to nine months’ supervision and must pay $113 in reparations.

A young man who attacked

a woman with a metal broom handle leaving a gash in her head was issued with a threestrikes warning before he was sent to jail this week.

Jayden Shane Alexander, 22, appeared in the Ashburton District Court in front of Judge Joanna Maze on Monday for sentencing on a charge of wounding with intent to injure.

He was sent to prison for 23 months in line with a sentencing indication Judge Maze had delivered at an earlier hearing.

Alexander was intoxicated before he argued with the victim.

When she walked away he followed her, pushing her to the ground before hitting her on the head several times with a metal broom handle, leaving her with a seven centimetre gash.

She required hospital treatment.

Judge Maze said Alexander was not a suitable candidate for an electronically monitored sentence and declined leave to apply for any substitution of sentence.

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The offending activated the three strikes legislation – further violent offending is likely to result in Alexander serving any sentence without the possibility of parole.

A woman who threw a brick at a man during an argument has been sentenced to six months’ supervision after revoking an earlier not guilty plea.

Sharmaine Stickings, 26, formerly of Ashburton, was intoxicated when she argued with the complainant and followed him to his home next door.

She tried to hit him and a brief scuffle ensued.

As the complainant walked off toward the rear of the property Stickings picked up a brick and threw it, striking him in the back of the neck.

She then broke a window.

Defence lawyer Ros Burnside told the court Stickings had a protection order out on the complainant and had since been assisted to move out of the district.

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Judge Maze also ordered her to pay $76 in reparations for the broken window and $25 in witness expenses within 28 days.

Chantelle Tracey Mann, 25, of Ashburton admitted charges of assault, assault with a weapon and careless use of a motor vehicle after attacking a woman with a halogen light set, punching her several times and deliberately driving into another person’s vehicle.

She was convicted and remanded on bail for sentencing on September 29.

Sarah Jane Murray, 39, of Netherby, appeared for sentencing on a charge of dangerous driving causing injury. She was disqualified from driving for six months.

Murray accidently knocked her car into gear while the motor was running in a supermarket car park.

She then inadvertently hit the accelerator pedal rather than the brake and hit a person.

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It might be a dirty word, but failure is a part of life Sue Newman

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t might be an old fashioned view of education, but the old pass – fail system of exams, brutal as it was, was a reflection of life outside the classroom.

Therefore, it’s difficult to see how the modern approach to school exams does anything to prepare students for life in the dog-eat-dog working world where the best person gets the job.

In the past, you worked hard all year, sat regular tests during the year, swotted and studied in the weeks leading up to the end of year exams. You sat those exams and either passed or failed.

It was a harsh regime, but it reflected the world in which students would move into work.

Enter the era where the word failure appeared to be banned in the education system, where it was all about success at whatever level and where opportunities were created that ensured all students would succeed to some degree.

Students at secondary schools are currently sitting ‘practice’ exams. These are designed to prepare them for the real thing later in the year. No harm in that, but exams today are vastly different to the exams of yesteryear. Now the exam itself is not a do or die affair, a year’s work is taken into account as part of the assessment of how well a student has completed that year’s work. For some subjects internal assessment is all there is.

And while that might be a truer reflection of an ability to work solidly throughout the year rather than an ability to cram at the last minute, the real world still runs in black and white, pass or fail, knowledge on the line.

The new system might be kinder to self esteem in that you can never really fail, but comes with the danger of turning out a generation of youngsters who might stumble at the first hurdle in the real world when an employer says “no”.

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ach year Ashburton District Council allocates grants to local organisations who provide community support services within the district. The funding is seen as a cost-effective way of helping ensure key community services in arts and culture, sports development, heritage preservation, biodiversity, social services and economic development areas are available, without the council actually having to run and manage them.

Without council funding, many of these local service providers would not have the resources to function effectively.

For the 2015/16 financial year, more than $1.3 million of grant funding has been budgeted to assist community groups to extend their reach and provide services on council’s behalf.

The four main agencies receiving council grants for their operational budgets are the Ashburton Art Gallery ($300,000), the Ashburton Performing Arts Theatre Trust ($271,655), Grow Mid Canterbury ($245,630), and Safer Ashburton ($192,836). The latter amount includes $25,336 for the Ashburton Town Centre Ambassadors programme.

In total dollar terms, this year the council is actually distributing less money in grants than it has previously. The reason for this reduction is that a number of external agencies have now been disestablished.

Their functions have been integrated into the council’s structure. Experience Mid Canterbury is now a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO); Ashburton Museum is now a council department; and Ashburton Community Pool is now part of the larger EA Networks Centre, which is again a council department.

While it might appear that the council is distributing less in grants, in fact its overall support for external agencies has increased.

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Council grants funding is seen as a cost-effective way of helping ensure key community services in arts and culture, sports development, heritage preservation, biodiversity, social services and economic development areas are available.

Ashburton Art Gallery’s grant was increased by over $66,000. The gallery is now located in a new purpose-built facility.

As a result of recent changes to the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA), the council must review all of its services to the community and look at the cost-effectiveness of providing these services.

This includes services provided through CCOs or contracted to outside agencies (i.e. via a grant for operational expenditure).

As part of these reviews, the council will look at performance measures, monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanisms.

This type of review is not a new concept for council; we do them all the time, including when a contract is up for renewal. However, the new LGA legislation requires new reviews to be completed by August 2017.

In addition to the four main agencies, council also provides

funding assistance to many other groups through its community and sporting grants programmes.

These grants include funding given to Base Youth Café ($13,000); Hype Youth Health Centre ($7640); Sport Mid Canterbury ($52,000); Ashburton District Neighbourhood Support ($13,000); Hakatere Marae Komiti ($7388) and various community pools and libraries in the smaller townships.

Council also supports events by providing funding to Experience Mid Canterbury to administer for new community events ($20,000) and to the Multi-Cultural Bite’s committee for the Multi-Cultural Bite festival ($5000).

Community House has traditionally received a $30,000 annual grant for rent, but council has now given a $500,000 grant to support the purchase and refurbishment of the former Winz building to provide a new home for Community House.

This year, council is continuing to support the current

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Council provides funding to Ashburton Neighbourhood Support ($15,000). It also provides an annual $15,000 biodiversity grants fund, giving out grants to protect and/or enhance indigenous biodiversity in the district.

Currently, applications are open for council grants for community projects ($50,000) and school holiday programmes ($5000).

The $55,000 available to the community is for one-off projects that will benefit the wider community, or courses/events for school-aged children during school holiday periods.

Each grant closes on August 28.

See the council’s website for more information about our grants programmes and what agencies use the funding for: www.ashburtondc.govt.nz.

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‘Fun’-raising Left – Ronald McDonald with our school leaders (from left) Mac Burdett, Isaac Bazley and Lucy Moore.

Our school raised $417 from the sale of lamb sandwiches and games in the hall.

We also held a drawing competition and congratulations go to Joseph Collins for his drawing (below) of his teacher, Mrs Mears.

Wonderful world of science The Ashburton Intermediate School held a very successful science fair and there was a spectacle of wonderful displays in our hall.

Parents were invited along to view them and many came along for a look.

The judging this year was carried out by Warren Bruce and Judith Jemmett.

The following students were then chosen to represent the school at the Sanford Science Fair in Timaru on September 9:

Aidan Watt, Samantha Hood, Olivia Lill, Jacob Swan, Megan Harrison, Tamaki Nishioka, Samuel Smith, Emma

Petrie, Madilyn Leak, Hunter Brook, Tia McCallum, Ben Middleton, Emily Milner, Sam Reilly-Sigel, Mac Burdett, Charlotte Gray, Zoe Beckley, Jacob Gray, Teresa Herewini, Ivan Mangubat, Emma Smith, Jakob Watson, Naumai Terekia, Samantha Hanson, Klara Harrison, Paige Leak, Isy Wilson and Penny Stilgoe-Rooney.

Congratulations to you all and we wish you all the best at the Sanford Science Fair in Timaru.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ■ Today: Cantamaths in Christchurch ■ 24/25 August: SI Indoor Tournament, Christchurch ■ 25 August: BOT meeting, 7pm boardroom ■ 1 September: Year 7 ski trip ■ 9 September: Sandford Science Fair, Timaru ■ 11 September: School speech final ■ 15 September: Year 8 ski trip

■ 16 September: Performance – The Magic World of Crazy Science. Cost $4.50 for those who have not paid their activity fee in full ■ 22 September: Open night ■ 23 September: Rotary speech ■ 25 September: End of term ■ 12 October: Beginning of term 4

Netball battle with Heaton On August 11 the Ashburton Intermediate held a sports netball exchange with Heaton Intermediate from Christchurch.

We played a full game on the school turf.

The whole school was able to watch. We had great support all the way through the game for both teams.

It was very tough and exciting but at the end of the day they were a well-drilled team.

Sadly we lost 30-12, but we had a great coach with us.

Mrs Gilbert supported us and gave us advice each quarter.

Hopefully we can take that to our rep team and teach others.

by Jessica Milne

Netball exchange with Heaton Intermediate from Christchurch.

Hockey teams face off On August 11 Ashburton Intermediate played an 11-a-side game of hockey against Heaton Intermediate at the Ashburton hockey turf.

This game was arranged in order to encourage sports exchanges and we hope to keep this happening in the future.

It was a competitive but enjoyable game with Ashburton Intermediate scoring a runaway goal

early on in the first half.

Because of our goalie’s skill and experience it was hard for Heaton to get a ball in the net, but with three minutes left in the second half they managed to score a goal making the score even.

I do hope this sports exchange keeps happening in the future as personally I really enjoyed it and thought that it was lots of fun.

by Lucy Moore

Maths teams perform well On August 4, Ashburton Intermediate sent four teams to TImaru Boys’ High School.

We entered two teams in Year 7 and two in Year 8, with the aim being to bring home the Aoraki Maths Trophy.

All four teams competed well in what was a very tough competition, featuring at least 35 teams in each age bracket.

The Year 7 teams were first up and finished a very creditable 5th and 7th overall. Fol-

lowing the conclusion of the Year 7s the Year 8s began. Both teams did extremely well. One of the teams finished the competition in second place with four minutes to go. They had

answered 19 of 20 questions, passing on one early in the competition.

That pass was to prove costly as another team finished with a few seconds left, but had answered all the questions. This left our team to take third place.

Our other Year 8 team did well, after a difficult start, to recover and finish seventh.

Overall it was a very pleasing effort in what is becoming an extremely difficult competition.

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■ THAILAND

Bomb ‘suspect’ seen Thailand’s junta chief says authorities are hunting a male “suspect” seen on CCTV footage near the scene of a bombing that claimed at least 21 lives in Bangkok and wounded scores more. “Today there is a suspect who appeared on CCTV but it’s not clear ... we are looking for this guy,” Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said, adding he was believed to be from an “anti-government group based in Thailand’s northeast” - the heartland of the anti-coup Red Shirt movement.

- AFP

Emails ‘classified’ Dozens of emails sent or received

by Hillary Clinton during her time as secretary of state, from the 3500 already made public, have been classified as “confidential”, the State Department says. In the midst of a persistent scandal that has shaken the Clinton 2016 presidential campaign, television broadcaster Fox News reported there are now more than 300 Clinton emails dating from 2009 to 2013 that potentially contain classified information.

- AFP

Sign here, says US This cellphone photo shows the scene of the explosion in Bangkok. A bomb exploded Monday within a central Bangkok shrine that is among the city’s most popular tourist spots. AP PHOTO

sky as commuters and tourists fled in panic.

“I heard a very loud bang, it made the whole building shake so I ran outside to see what had happened,” Panupan Chansing, 20, a hotel worker at the nearby Grand Hyatt Erawan, told AFP late Monday.

“I saw bodies lying on the ground and I saw vehicles on fire. I feel very sad and sorry that this has happened to Thai people ... I’m scared.”

“I had the pram with the grandson ... walking past the shrine would have been very difficult because it’s a bumpy road. So I said to the kids ‘follow me, I’ll take you this other way’.” - A last-minute decision

by Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes not to walk past the shrine on the way to dinner may have saved his family.

“Bodies still covered on road, terrible, so sad.” - Barnes’s wife Jane tweeted about witnessing the aftermath.

Bangkok has endured years of deadly political violence, with a military junta now ruling the nation, and a decadeslong Muslim insurgency in the far south that has claimed thousands of lives.

Government spokesman Werachon Sukhondhapatipak told reporters, “It’s too early to link the bomb to terrorist attack because no group has come to claim responsibility so far.”

Junta officials said that the attack was clearly aimed at damaging the country’s tourist industry, which is a rare bright spot in an otherwise gloomy Thai economy, but it remains unclear who would stand to gain from an attack of this scale.

Islamic militants have carried out many attacks in other parts of Southeast Asia, including on Indonesia’s holiday island of Bali in 2002 that killed 202 people.

But they have not made Thailand a prime target, and Sukhondhapatipak said that the style of bomb was not similar to those used by insurgents in the south.

- AFP

■ INDONESIA

Crashed plane’s black boxes recovered intact An Indonesian passenger plane that went missing two days ago was destroyed when it slammed into a mountain, killing all 54 people on board, the country’s top rescue official said.

More than 70 rescuers reached the crash site only yesterday after being hindered by rugged, forested terrain and bad weather.

The flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, the plane’s “black boxes,” were found in good condition, said Henry Bambang Soelistyo, the National Search and Rescue Agency chief.

The data they contain could

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Bomb squad comb blast site Bomb squad experts are sifting through the debris of a blast at a Bangkok religious shrine where at least 21 people were killed and scores wounded in an unprecedented attack on the city.

The hunt intensified for the bombers as shocked Thais struggled to come to terms with the scale of the carnage, which struck at dusk as worshippers and tourists thronged the street-side Erawan Shrine in the city’s commercial heart.

“The bomb aimed at killing as many people as possible as the shrine is crowded at around 6 to 7pm,” Police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri told AFP yesterday.

“The death toll is now 21 with 123 wounded ... of the dead, 14 were killed at blast site,” he said, adding the bomb probably contained three kilograms of explosives.

Authorities have said the blast targeted foreigners, with Chinese, Hong Kong and Filpino citizens among the dead, while Singapore and Taiwan reported that some of their citizens were injured.

The area, which is at a major traffic intersection flanked by five-star hotels and upscale shopping malls, remained cordoned off as police tightened security, with hundreds of schools closed and checkpoints thrown up across the city.

As dawn broke police bomb experts photographed the blast site scouring for clues, an AFP reporter at the scene said.

The bomb was detonated at about 6.30pm (9.30pm AEST) in the middle of the city’s peak hour, sending a fireball into the

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help explain what caused the crash.

“The plane was totally destroyed and all the bodies were burned and difficult to identify,” Soelistyo told The Associated Press. He said all 54 bodies had been recovered and will be taken to Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, so they can be identified.

The Trigana Air Service plane was flying from Jayapura to the city of Oksibil with 49 passengers and five crew members on a scheduled 42-minute flight when it lost contact Sunday.

Soelistyo said the wreckage

was at an altitude of 2600 metres.

Much of Papua is covered with impenetrable jungles and mountains. Some planes that have crashed in the past have never been found.

The airline’s crisis centre official in Jayapura’s Sentani airport, Budiono, said all the passengers were Indonesians, and included three local government officials and two members of the local parliament who were to attend a ceremony Monday in Oksibil marking the 70th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence from Dutch colonial rule.

Oksibil, about 280 kilometres south of Jayapura, was experiencing heavy rain, strong winds and fog when the plane lost contact with the airport minutes before it was scheduled to land.

The victims’ relatives, who had been waiting at the airport, broke down in tears when they heard the news.

Many of them accused the airline of taking too long to give them information.

“They are unprofessional ... they play with our feelings of grieving,” said Cory Gasper, whose brother Jhon Gasper was on the plane.

- AP

The United States has urged South Sudan’s president to sign a peace deal with rebels within two weeks to end 20 months of brutal civil war. While rebel chief Riek Machar signed the accord, President Salva Kiir and his government did not, with a mediator saying they had “certain reservations” and would return within 15 days after consultations. “The United States deeply regrets that the government of South Sudan chose not to sign an agreement that was supported by all of the states in the IGAD plus the troika - the United States, United Kingdom and Norway, China, the African Union and the United Nations today,” said US State Department spokesman John Kirby.

- AFP

An aspirin a day . . .

An aspirin a day could help keep cancer away for people that are overweight, a new study has claimed. The research by Newcastle University and the University of Leeds found that being overweight more than doubled the risk of bowel cancer in people with Lynch Syndrome. The genetic disorder affects genes responsible for detecting and repairing damage in the DNA and around half the people with it will develop cancer.

But the 10-year trial found this risk could be counteracted by taking a regular dose of aspirin.

- PA

New Syria peace plan The UN Security Council has backed a push for Syrian peace talks as the death toll in government air strikes on a rebel-held town outside Damascus neared 100, sparking global outrage. The unanimously approved Security Council statement, the first of its kind in two years, was described as “historic” by Alexis Lamek, France’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations. It came just hours after UN officials expressed horror over Sunday’s deadly raids on Douma, among the bloodiest regime attacks in Syria’s four-year war.

- AFP

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GST proposals about ‘fairness’

BY PATTRICK SMELLIE Charging GST on TV, music and online services looks to be much easier than collecting GST on low-value items such as books, shoes and clothes, judging by the Government’s first discussion document on applying GST to e-commerce purchases from offshore.

Revenue Minister Todd McClay released the document yesterday, seeking public submissions by September 25, on proposals that would seek to apply GST to approximately $40 million a year of online purchases of digital content such as videos and music from services such as Netflix and iTunes, but indicates that collecting GST on physical goods coming across the border is likely to be more costly and difficult, although other countries are moving in that direction.

Imports of goods and services worth less than $400 are currently exempt from GST, but the total cost of GST avoided is

estimated to be around $180 million, of which some $140 million is physical goods, with that total estimated to be growing at around 10 per cent annually as consumers become increasingly used to purchasing goods and services online, irrespective of where they are supplied from.

The proposed new regime for services would include all professional services, such as legal and accounting work, but it’s

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regimes might collect.

“The countries that have implemented a system report some success in collecting the GST/ VAT (Value Added Tax),” the paper says.

Where taxing physical goods are concerned, it says “many countries are seeking lower cost methods of collecting GST/ VAT on imported goods. However, no country has yet developed a low-cost alternative to traditional collection systems.”

In addition, any change would have to take into account the fact that exemption thresholds for low value goods are a feature of existing international trade obligations to facilitate trade and reduce compliance costs.

For services imports, it proposes making no distinction as to how services are provided.

For example, it wouldn’t matter whether a legal opinion prepared offshore was emailed or posted, it would still attract GST because it was being received and used by a New Zealand customer.

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proposed that it apply only to private consumers rather than business-to-business transactions. That’s because businesses are able to claim back GST on inputs to their activities and requiring both offshore suppliers and local businesses to record, pay and claim back GST would create expense for all parties with no revenue gain.

However, the proposals were as much about fairness to New

Zealand businesses competing with offshore suppliers as revenue, said McClay.

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A practical example of this is the requirement to “test and tag” all electrical appliances or fittings in use, or available for use, within the workplace.

The Electrical (Safety) Regulations 2010 outline that a fitting or appliance will be deemed to be electrically safe if it has a current tag issued in accordance with the testing standard.

Under the testing standard, employers must regularly inspect and test equipment for damage, wear or other conditions which might render equipment unsafe. This includes, but is not limited to: ■ Checking for obvious damage and for any discolouration.

■ Checking that flexible cords are effectively attached to equipment, plugs, connectors and cord extension sockets.

■ Checking that flexible cords are not damaged. For example, inner cores should not be exposed or twisted.

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on electric portable outlet devices (EPODs) are intact and legible.

Checking that any operating controls are secure, aligned and appropriately identified.

Checking that covers and guards are secured and working.

Checking that ventilation inlets and exhausts are unobstructed.

Checking that the rating of the plug is consistent with the rating of the equipment.

Checking that the live connections in rewirable plugs, rewirable connectors and rewirable cord extension sockets are correctly ordered.

Checking mains and welding leads for damage or excessive charring.

Inspection and testing should be carried out by a competent

person. The individual is not required to be a registered or licensed electrical practitioner, but should have some practical skills or knowledge in the area.

Inspection and testing should occur every three months to every five years, depending on a business’ circumstances.

Any non-compliant equipment should be appropriately labelled and withdrawn from use.

Employers may choose whether to remedy the equipment or dispose of it. Compliant equipment should be fitted with a durable, non-reusable, non-metallic tag that records the name of the person or company who performed the test, the test or inspection date, a retest date and a reference to the relevant testing standard.

Employers will be held strictly liable under the Electrical (Safety) Regulations and the Health and Safety in Employment Act, if an employee is injured by an appliance or fitting that does not meet the safety standards.

Christine Summerville of Chapman Employment Relations is an employment and HR advisor for businesses in Ashburton christine@chapmaner.co.nz

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The humble, under-used lentil ■ Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.

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Lentil cauliflower curry

drained 4T chopped fresh coriander leaves 120g baby spinach 3C cooked basmati rice

In most households lentils are one of the most under-rated, under-used foods.

And that’s a shame, they’re cheap, have great food value and they’re filling. While they might not be high on flavour in their own right, they are right at home with a range of other foods and absorb herbs and spices perfectly.

If you’ve time to spare, then soak your lentils and save even more money, but if you’re time poor, then don’t overlook the canned variety.

Quick lentil curry 1T olive oil 2t ground cumin 1t ground turmeric 2 cloves garlic, crushed 300g pumpkin, cut in 3cm chunks 2 potatoes, cut in 3cm chunks 2x400g cans chopped tomatoes 2x400g cans brown lentils,

■ Heat oil in a large frying pan.

■ Add cumin, turmeric and garlic and cook for 1 minute.

■ Stir in pumpkin, potatoes and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

■ Add lentils and cook for 5 minutes or until pumpkin and potato pieces are cooked. Add coriander.

■ Serve on rice with baby spinach.

Avocado and butter bean salad 1 red pepper 2 stalks celery 1/2 cucumber 1 carrot 3T extra virgin olive oil 1T lemon juice salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 large avocado 400g tin butter beans 1 large firm tomato black olives

ery and cucumber.

■ Grate the carrot and mix together.

■ Mix the oil, lemon juice and seasonings.

■ Dice the avocado and add it and the beans to the vegetable mixture.

■ Pour the dressing over and mix thoroughly.

■ Decorate with sliced tomatoes and chopped olives.

Red lentil dahl 1C split red (orange) lentils 3T butter/marg.

1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2t ground coriander 1t ground cumin 1t turmeric 1/2 t chilli powder 1t salt 1T lemon juice 3C water ■ Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

■ Add the onion and garlic and sauté over a gentle heat until the onion is soft.

■ Add all the spices and salt and sauté for one or two minutes.

■ Add the washed and drained lentils, the lemon juice, and the water.

2T vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 1/2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2t ground coriander 2t ground cumin 1/2 t ground turmeric 1/3 C dried red lentils 150ml vegetable stock, hot 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 400ml tin coconut milk 3/4 C frozen green beans, thawed and drained 2T chopped fresh coriander leaves 1T lemon juice salt and freshly ground black pepper chopped fresh coriander leaves to garnish ■ Heat 1 1/2 T of the oil in a large saucepan and gently cook the onion for 10 minutes ■ Stir frequently, until soft and translucent.

■ Add the garlic, ginger, ground coriander, cumin and turmeric and cook for two minutes, stirring all the time.

■ Rinse the lentils, then stir them into the pan.

■ Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and leave to gently simmer for 10 minutes.

■ Hest the remaining oil in a frying pan and fry the cauliflower for two to three minutes until lightly browned.

■ Add to the lentil mixture with the carrot and coconut milk.

■ Bring the curry to a gentle simmer and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

■ Stir in the beans and cook for three to four minutes.

■ Stir in the chopped coriander and lemon juice, then season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon on to a warmed serving dish or into four warmed serving dishes and garnish with extra coriander leaves.

Spicy lentil and pumpkin tagine 1T sunflower oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1T ground cumin 1T ground sumac 1T ground coriander 1/4 T ground chilli (optional) 420g can low-salt diced tomatoes 1T tomato paste 1/2 t sugar 1/4 C flat leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 C coriander leaves, chopped 400g can brown lentils, drained 600g butternut pumpkin, seeded and chopped into 2cm pieces ■ Heat oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook over lowheat until softened.

■ Add the garlic, cook for a few seconds, then stir in the ground spices.

■ Cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, half the parsley and coriander.

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RocknPop a roaring success

BY SUSAN SANDYS

The Ashburton Trust Event Centre has $16,000 to spend on sound and lighting equipment after a highly successful RocknPop show at the weekend.

Event centre manager Roger Farr said opening night on Friday was almost a sell-out with 95 per cent of seats occupied.

Saturday was only just a little bit quieter due to the clash with the Bledisloe Cup, and some people having swapped their tickets to the Friday night when they realised the match was going to be on.

However, it was still high, and overall occupancy over the two nights would have averaged about 80 per cent.

Mr Farr said it was great to see the second annual show was such a success after the first just as successful event was held last year.

RocknPop is a local creation, representing a synergy of talent between Ashburton’s Jo Castelow and Timaru’s Alice Sollis, of Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School fame.

Mr Farr said RocknPop was not only supported by audiences, but also by the many strong singers who wanted to join the cast.

“Just to have 50 people who want to come and perform is amazing. It’s not every day you get 50 people on stage singing four- or five-part harmony, it’s a big thing really,” Mr Farr said.

The money raised will go towards purchasing new technical equipment, although it was not yet decided what.

“It’s just an ongoing process, you don’t want to get that far behind (in upgrading equipment) that it becomes really expensive.”

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It was due to funds raised at last year’s RocknPop and Anzac concerts, as well as two grants, the centre had been able to pur-

chase $32,000 of lighting and, just recently, $17,000 of microphones. He was hopeful there would be another RocknPop

next year. “As long as people want to do it and want to be involved, we will do everything we can to make it happen.”

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August 19 – Art Addicts, weekly creative space for all ages at the Ashburton Art Gallery, 3pm to 5pm.

August 20 – Entries close for Zonta Youth Art Awards 2015, Mid and South Canterbury students aged 16 to 19 eligible.

Entry forms available at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

August 22 – Isla Grant Farewell Concert Tour with Al Grant at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 7.30pm.

August 22 – Making Cloth with Thread: Dunedin historian Jane Malthus talks about the Threads in Harmony exhibition under way at the Ashburton Art Gallery, addressing the joy and power of embroidery and related crafts. At the Ashburton Art Gallery at 2pm.

To August 23 – Threads in Harmony by the Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

August 24 – Russian National Ballet Theatre at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 7.30pm.

To August 30 – Spirit of Discovery by Robin Arnst at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

To August 31 – Liquid Light, showcasing the work of Staveley artists Susie Millichamp and Jen Dearborn, at the Methven Art Gallery.

To September 3 – Selwyn Gallery four exhibitions showing the breadth of talent from Darfield’s younger members of the community.

September 4 – Visiting American quilt designer Sue Spargo, in Ashburton to teach workshops for Annie’s Country Quilt Store, will have a Trunk Show open to all at the Linton Lounge of the Ashburton RSA. This will include a display and slide show of some of her most recent work and an opportunity to see some of her latest books, patterns and threads.

Tickets $5 each, available through the Annie’s Country Quilt Store website.

September 5 – Mid Canterbury Choir concert, 7pm, at St Andrew’s Church, Glimpses Around the Globe. Musical director is Tony Ferner, accompanist Deb Sloper, tickets $15 available from a choir member or at the door.

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Ashburton Society of Arts members are enjoying high foot traffic to their new Early Spring Show exhibition at the Short Street Studio. Guest artist Adrienne Pavelka (left) was one of three artists who sold a painting at the exhibition’s opening last Friday night.

The other two were Ngaio McKee and Clare Naden.

Stone art by members of a new society craft group was also popular with buyers. All works in the exhibition are for sale.

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Sharon Duthie has joined her husband Gordon on Mayfield Golf Club’s hole-in-one honours board.

Mid Canterbury netball has named its Heartland Senior A team, who are due to play their first tournament at the end of August.

The team will play their first game at the end of the month, however it is still to be decided whether it will take place on the 29th in Ashburton or on the 30th in Selwyn. Regardless, they are locked in for at least one home game - when they fight for the Hanan Shield on September 12 at the EA Networks Stadium. The team is as follows: Anna Holland (Celtic), Claire Tappin (United), Gina Taylor (Celtic), Julia McLeod (United), Sarah Paton (Methven), Kirsty Naish (Hampstead), Steph Polson (United), Kate Benny (United), Bindy Egden (Methven) Leanne Clemens (Methven) and Emma Rosevear (Hampstead).

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Hole-in-one caps great month

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Sharon Duthie capped off a remarkable month for the Mayfield Ladies Golf Club with a hole-in-one at the course last Wednesday.

Duthie, who took up golf 12 years ago, was the second Mayfield player to achieve the

rare feat recently after Johnny Wright scored a hole-in-one at the Aorangi South Canterbury open pennants semi-final in Temuka a week earlier.

Duthie joined her husband Gordon on the club’s hole-inone honours board, received a $100 cheque and a trophy with the lucky ball mounted on top.

Duthie said she was delighted to get her first hole-in-one, and almost injured her playing partner while celebrating.

“It rolled right on to the green and I thought ‘that’s great, I might get a two,’ then it went in the hole and I leapt in the air and threw my club in the air, which just about hit

one of my playing partners,” she said.

The wonder stroke followed a triumphant Aorangi South Canterbury open pennants final over Maungati Golf Club last Monday and a veterans’ pennants final victory over Ashburton Golf Club last month.

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Having fun while learning the skills

By James Ford

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The Hot Shots primary school tennis programme has proved a big hit with Mid Canterbury’s primary school pupils.

Mid Canterbury tennis coach Chris Anderson will be taking the New Zealand tennis initiative to 21 primary schools in the region, and more than 1800 children are expected to take part in the programme.

Anderson visited Wakanui School on Monday, where more than 40 youngsters improved their skills during the session.

Wakanui School teacher Courtney Cox said the programme was thoroughly enjoyed by the students.

“They had heaps of fun, it was their first time and they really enjoyed it,” she said.

Anderson, who is at Methven Primary School today, said the initiative offers a foundation of skills and has been received with plenty of enthusiasm.

“It’s to introduce children to tennis, some of whom may not have had the opportunity, and it’s really about having fun while learning,’’ she said.

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Left - Nine-year-old Wakanui School student Julius Apolonio honed his skills during the Hot Shots tennis programme on Monday.

Decision time looms for several longserving Silver Ferns as the team now take time out to reflect on another Netball World Cup heartbreak. The New Zealand side flew out of Sydney with the devastation of the 58-55 loss to Australia in the World Cup final still etched on their faces. There was some satisfaction and pride in how far they had come as a group over the past six weeks, but the overriding feeling in the team was one of regret at their disastrous 16-7 opening quarter.

With the emotions still raw, coach Waimarama Taumaunu said it was not a good time for players to be making decisions about their future. She is advising her team to have a good break before they make any calls.

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Sangakkara’s farewell Kumar Sangakkara gets a chance to bow out in style by leading Sri Lanka to a series-clinching victory in the second Test against India starting in Colombo tomorrow. The prolific left-hander, the leading run-getter among those still playing at the highest level, will bid farewell to international cricket after the match, ending a glorious 15-year career.

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More embarrassment Australia have suffered another embarrassing collapse on their Ashes tour, this time against Northamptonshire in a drawn tour game. Pat Cummins finished 82 not out, his 98-run stand with Nathan Lyon ensuring Australia avoided being bowled out in Northampton. Australia finished 9-312 in response to the hosts’ 396.

Durham were the most recent county side to force Australia to follow on, in 1993.

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Rodgers backs Benteke Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers backed new signing Christian Benteke to transform his side’s play after the former Aston Villa striker’s goal secured a 1-0 victory over promoted Bournemouth. Benteke struck in the 26th minute at Anfield yesterday, prodding home a cross from Jordan Henderson in front of the Kop. Liverpool have adopted a more direct approach now that Benteke is in the team and Rodgers is hopeful that the Belgium international’s muscularity and awareness will help solve last season’s chronic goal-scoring problems.

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Guineas filly one to watch Special Memories will take her first step along a classic path today when she returns to racing at Taupo.

One of a number of lightlytried or unraced three-yearolds her trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards will have in action at the meeting, the filly will resume against a competitive line-up in the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race.

“Everything she did last preparation was very good and most of the Fastnet Rocks improve so much between two and three so we’re looking forward to this season with her,” Richards said.

Special Memories collected a win and a placing last term and she was spelled following an unplaced effort, after she was caught wide without cover, in

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we’re thinking the 1000 Guineas for her,” Richards said.

“Te Akau have had great luck sending horses to the South Is-

Xtravagant returns Highly-rated colt Xtravagant will return later this month to the scene of his impressive debut win last season. “He will head to Hastings on the 29th of August for the three-year-old 1200 on the first day of the carnival,” co-trainer Jamie Richards said. “We know he likes the track and he has come through his Te Teko trial well.” A runaway winner in the autumn, Xtravagant may also take in the G.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas on his way toward November’s Gr.1 NZ 2000 Guineas at Riccarton. - NZME

land early so we will be keeping our eyes on the weather before we decide whether to do that or whether she stays for the Gold Trail at Hastings.”

The Oaks Stud Stallions 1300 contender Rocksun and Charm Spirit@Windsor Park 1300 runner Amperage are another pair of promising three-yearolds to open their careers today.

“They have improved off their trials at Te Teko,” Richards said.

“Rocksun is another by Fastnet Rock who is owned by a stallion syndicate and he’s an exciting colt while Amperage is one of the last Zabeels and he is looking a million dollars.”

Thetruthisoutthere and Beacon Of Hope will clash in the Mark Ewen & Associates - NZME 1200.

Kirramosa impresses Kirramosa has come through her eye-catching first-up performance in good style. Trainer John Sargent was delighted with the New Zealand-bred mare’s effort to run fifth when resuming at Rosehill on Saturday and she will now head to the Listed Mona Lisa Stakes at Wyong on September 4. “I was very pleased to see her hit the line as she did,” he said. “She had been working strongly and I thought she trialled great, but you still want to see them do it on race day.”- NZME

Taupo gallops Today at Taupo Raceway

Taupo RC Venue: Taupo Meeting Date: 19 Aug 2015 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 11.25am (NZT) CENTRAL TRANSPORT MDN 1800 $7000, MDN, 1800m 1 40324 Armando (11) 58.5 .......................... K Myers 2 5823 Blue Pool Blur b (6) 58.5 .................A Collett 3 336 Deebee Black (5) 58.5 .................... C Grylls 4 27 Real Thirsty 58.5 .......................... Scratched 5 09248 Southernman (13) 58.5 .................O Bosson 6 00x59 Absolute Gem (2) 58.5 ..................P Holmes 7 89x57 Musashi (12) 58.5 ............. U Holmquist (a3) 8 89P09 Prize Lord (4) 58.5 .......................... R Jones 9 090x7 Tomtom (10) 58.5 ...............................M Hills 10 05469 Riva Ballerina (9) 56.5 .................... S Spratt 11 0x877 Mary Poppins (7) 56.5 12 0x0. Moorish (1) 56.5 ......................R Myers 13 08. Rock Rose (3) 56.5 .......................M McNab 14 89507 Skills (8) 56.5 ..................................S Collett 2 11.57am EL ROCA DEBUT MDN $7000, MDN, 1000m 1 2 Galileo Park 58.5.......................... Scratched 2 Thornhill (9) 58.5 ............................. C Grylls 3 City Boy (5) 58.5 ...........................O Bosson 4 Louie Theroux (14) 58.5 ................L Allpress 5 7x Danmulan (12) 56.5 ...................V Gatu (a3) 6 So Glamorous (10) 56.5.............. D Johnson 7 Bolshoi Ballet (1) 56 ........................ S Spratt 8 Penn ‘N’ Teller (8) 56 ......................V Colgan 9 2 Alamer (11) 54 ..............................M McNab 10 2x Risque (4) 54 .............................M Cameron 11 Khalama (6) 54 ............................... K Myers 12 Lady Pinot (3) 54.........................C Lammas 13 9. Good Vibes (2) 54 ....................A Jones (a2) 14 5x806 Smoked 58.5 ................................ Scratched 15 32x Starstripe b (7) 54 16 x240x Royal Raine (13) 54 17 Only If 54...................................... Scratched

1 3253x Massale (10) 60.5 .........................O Bosson 2 1324x Perfect Fit td (2) 58.5....................... C Grylls 3 1x7 Steadfast d (5) 58..............................L Innes 4 x737x Flaming (3) 57 ............................M Cameron 5 53812 Viva La Jour m (6) 57 ......................S Collett 6 0x21 De Niro d (9) 56 ......................S McKay (a2) 7 x2221 Rio Claro m (11) 55.5....................M McNab 8 18x Peak Performer (13) 55.5 ..............L Allpress 9 267x3 Halleloojah (1) 55 ............................ S Spratt 10 2138 Its A Kinda Magic m (12) 55.......V Gatu (a3) 11 18x Rock Royalty d (4) 55.................. D Johnson 12 x206x Sheza Flojo d (7) 55...........................M Hills 13 47718 Offspring 55 ................................. Scratched 14 8x000 Hug A Ginga m (8) 54 ..............A Jones (a2) Emergencies: Offspring, Hug A Ginga 4 1.07pm TAUPO HIRE MDN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 59x0 Just Enuff (11) 58.5 ...................J Oliver (a2) 2 67x Oscarlito (10) 58.5 ..........................S Collett 3 90x The Boss (4) 58.5 .......................C Lammas 4 7x093 Knight’s Princess 56.5.................. Scratched 5 x9x54 Livingston (3) 56.5 ............................M Chui 6 46x Trigger (1) 56............................... D Johnson 7 58x7x Charlie Chine (6) 56 ........................ K Myers 8 Maximillien (8) 56 ........................T Thornton 9 Predator 56 .................................. Scratched 10 2 Mime (5) 54 ...................................L Allpress 11 Only If 54...................................... Scratched 12 8x Love Actually (7) 54 ...................M Cameron 13 Gilly The Filly (9) 54 ......................M McNab 14 5x806 Smoked (2) 58.5 ........................V Gatu (a3) 15 4x All The Raaj 56............................. Scratched 16 Secret Liaison 56.5 ...................... Scratched Emergencies: Smoked, All The Raaj, Secret Liaison 5 1.42pm MARK EWEN & ASSOCIATES MDN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 0 Sunny Fronts (9) 58.5 .................T Thornton 2 Vonchoi (7) 58.5 ............................O Bosson Em: Good Vibes, Smoked, Starstripe, Royal Raine, Only If 3 89 Kittykittybangbang (5) 56.5 ......A Jones (a2) 3 12.32pm CAMBRIDGE STUD STALLIONS 2015 R65 4 Lavalliere (8) 56.5 ........................... C Grylls 1000 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1000m 5 Ultimata (2) 56.5 ...............................L Innes

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6 Beacon Of Hope (4) 56 .................M McNab 7 Sabotage 56................................. Scratched 8 7x Lorde Royals (11) 56......................V Colgan 9 Civic Reception 56 ....................... Scratched 10 6x67 Rapid Rise (6) 56 ..........................L Allpress 11 3427x She Is Stryking (3) 54 ................. D Johnson 12 4x05. Vicar’s Daughter (10) 54 .................S Collett 13 Thetruthisoutthere (1) 54 ...........M Cameron 14 5x806 Smoked 58.5 ................................ Scratched 15 4x All The Raaj (12) 56 16 Secret Liaison 56.5 ...................... Scratched Emergencies: Smoked, All The Raaj, Secret Liaison 6 2.17pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 3YO FILLIES RACE $12,000, 3YOF SW+P, 1100m 1 1337x Jacquetta d (4) 59.5 ...................V Gatu (a3) 2 x419x Magic Dancer m (2) 57.5 ................ K Myers 3 219x Special Memories d (3) 56.5 ......M Cameron 4 3303x Girlsarebackintown (8) 55 ........... D Johnson 5 32x Starstripe b (7) 55 .........................M McNab 6 24x Miss Wilson (5) 55...........................R Myers 7 x240x Royal Raine (1) 55 ........................L Allpress 8 8x Miss Cobra (6) 55 .............................L Innes 7 2.52pm SACRED FALLS @ WAIKATO STUD R75 1200 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 07x63 Aldebaran Star 59 ........................ Scratched 2 6410x Dramatist (9) 56 ................................L Innes 3 x1716 Tornado Alley d (10) 56 ............... D Johnson 4 3x111 Charleston Girl d (3) 55.5...........M Cameron 5 5445x Empress Elect m (6) 55 ..............T Thornton 6 13010 Queen Of Navarre dm (5) 55 ..S McKay (a2) 7 4199x Taken The Liberty dmb (7) 55 ......... C Grylls 8 71336 Shebang dmb (4) 54.5 .................... K Myers 9 x110x The Knight’s Queen d (1) 54 ...........R Myers 10 5120x Bonniegirl td (2) 54................... E Smith (a4) 11 10140 Jacqui Ickx dmb (8) 54 ...... U Holmquist (a3) 8 3.27pm THE OAKS STUD STALLIONS MDN 1300 $7000, MDN, 1300m 1 99x2 Whittaker (9) 58.5 ...................S McKay (a2) 2 x596x Flying Treasure (10) 58.5 ..............P Holmes 3 Babybear (6) 58.5 .......................T Thornton

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4x All The Raaj (10) 56 ........................ C Grylls Deliverance (6) 56 .........................L Allpress Amperage (5) 56 ........................M Cameron Arraignment (4) 56 ........................M McNab 4 Megawatt 54................................. Scratched Straight To You (11) 54 ................ D Johnson 10 4.36pm HAUNUI FARMS STALLIONS R65 1300 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1300m 1 x3022 Our King Sway 59 ........................ Scratched 2 2135x Eye Raced Ninety (1) 58.5 ............O Bosson 3 68146 Gardone (11) 57..........................C Lammas 4 3314x Skyweka (10) 57 ...............................L Innes 5 58531 O’Reilly’s Gold (8) 57 .................V Gatu (a3) 6 36x09 Prince Henry 57 ........................... Scratched 7 1Lx97 Shanzou m (5) 57 ...........................A Collett 8 56510 The Great Fox m (9) 57.................P Holmes 9 x4057 Sonic Jet (4) 56.5 ...........................V Colgan Viktoria Gatu is down to ride top- 10 0x1x Galaxy Miss (3) 56 .......................... C Grylls 11 0x1. Donna Beel (2) 55.5 .......................R Myers weight Jacquetta in the NZB Insur- 12 3843x Whatz Occurring (12) 55.5 ............L Allpress ance Fillies Race at Taupo today. 13 x300x Silver Platter (6) 55 ..................... D Johnson 14 5000x Satay (7) 54.5..............................T Thornton 4 60x Hong Kong Empire (1) 58.5 ..........M McNab Blinkers on : Rapid Rise, She Is Stryking (R5), King Tute 5 0x000 King Tute (11) 58.5 ........................L Allpress (R8), Royal Vision (R9) 6 74773 Queenofharpz (2) 56.5 ....................R Myers Blinkers off : Viva La Jour, Halleloojah (R3), Hong Kong 7 06x54 Sparkling Sword (12) 56.5 ................M Chui Empire (R8) Winkers on : Rio Claro, Peak Performer (R3) 8 36x8x Ametrine (13) 56.5 .........................V Colgan Winkers off : She Is Stryking (R5) 9 Secret Liaison (4) 56.5 ................C Lammas 10 8x5 Superman (5) 56 ...............................L Innes SELECTIONS 11 Collaborate (7) 56 ....................... D Johnson Race 1: Blue Pool Blur, Deebee Black, Rock Rose, Armando 12 Rocksun (3) 56 ...........................M Cameron Race 2: Risque, Starstripe, Bolshoi Ballet, Thornhill 13 6x75x Lauberhorn (8) 54 ........................... C Grylls Race 3: Perfect Fit, Peak Performer, Steadfast, Flaming 9 4.02pm CHARM SPIRIT @ WINDSOR PARK MDN Race 4: Mime, Love Actually, Smoked, Gilly The Filly 1300 $7000, MDN, 1300m Race 5: She Is Stryking, Beacon Of Hope, Lorde Royals 1 63237 Raadical Jazz (3) 58.5 ..................O Bosson Race 6: Miss Wilson, Jacquetta, Starstripe, Special Memories 2 Drahma (8) 58.5 ................................L Innes Race 7: Charleston Girl, Bonniegirl, Dramatist, Tornado Alley 3 08928 Arcade (2) 56.5 ...............................S Collett Race 8: Rocksun, Collaborate, Superman, Babybear 4 88x3. Zadiffra (9) 56.5 .............................V Colgan Race 9: Drahma, Amperage, Raadical Jazz, Zadiffra 5 7x Cherry Bay (1) 56.5.....................C Lammas 6 98 Royal Vision (7) 56.5 ....................... R Jones Race 10: Eye Raced Ninety, Skyweka, Sonic Jet, Gardone

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Scott Some Ticka nwtd ...................... N Udy Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 1 7 x8464 Mighty Ba Ba nwtd G R & ............... S Voyce way Meeting Date: 19 Aug 2015 NZ Meeting number: 3 2 88F63 El Movin nwtd.........................J T McInerney 8 53454 Homebush Rocco nwtd ..........J T McInerney Knocka Few Back nwtd ....................L Ahern Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 3 9 64787 Gully Yappa nwtd G & ..................... J Clarke 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 4 35842 Hyde Baxter nwtd...................J T McInerney 10 7686 Itsa Fish Oil nwtd ............................. S Clark 5 53 Our Swift Buddy nwtd ...................... S Clark 6 1.33pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m 11 and 12 1 12.05pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL HT1 C0q, 305m 6 85557 Kilimanjaro nwtd G & ...................... J Clarke 1 47188 Into The Fray 30.69 ..........................R Waite 7 63763 Derecho Storm nwtd ....................M Roberts 1 Funky Freddy nwtd.............................W Kite 2 77866 Homebush Buck 31.40 ...........J T McInerney 8 28354 Homebush Inquiry nwtd .......J Woolston-Bell 2 32655 Another Charm nwtd ..............J T McInerney 3 25468 Elusive Babe nwtd..............................W Kite Emergencies: 3 52584 Sprite On Time nwtd ..................B Goldsack 4 32456 Cawbourne Gable nwtd .......J Woolston-Bell 9 7857 Cawbourne Marcy nwtd ...........

S Gommans 4 68547 Belk Road nwtd G &........................ J Clarke 5 75654 That’s King 30.50 ........................B Hodgson 10 76876 Maia Baxter nwtd ...................J T McInerney 5 362 Miss Shellac nwtd ............................L Ahern 6 68612 Glad’s Apopping nwtd .....................S Maher 6 5 Tunza Fun nwtd U &..............................Bliek 4 12.58pm J P PRINT C0 HT4 C0q, 305m 7 72838 You’re So Free nwtd .............J Woolston-Bell 7 23 Bee Lichter nwtd .............................. S Clark 8 58734 Madam Ice 30.65 ........................J McArthur 1 Bigtime Globus nwtd ........................L Ahern 8 36766 Shane McBell nwtd ................J T McInerney 2 57331 Eva Kaneva nwtd ............................. S Clark Emergencies: Emergencies: 9 76777 Cawbourne Roman nwtd U & ...............Bliek 3 2F442 Another Miss nwtd D P & ......... K Gommans 9 25667 Sammy Baxter nwtd ...............J T McInerney 4 576x4 Davey Boy Scott nwtd K & ............. J Maisey 10 7F886 I’m A Catch 30.46 L & ........................ Morris 10 88874 Goodtime Moni nwtd ................ S Gommans 5 35762 Watch That Gypsy nwtd ............... H Mullane 7 1.51pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m 6 68 James McBell nwtd ................J T McInerney 2 12.23pm INDULGE SKIN SPA C0 HT2 C0q, 305m 1 52647 Lagoon Mac nwtd.........................M Roberts 7 65866 Lin Baxter nwtd ......................J T McInerney 1 26 Cawbourne Mark nwtd D P &... K Gommans 2 28168 Casual Sipper 18.08 G & ................ J Clarke 8 Scott The Looks nwtd......................... N Udy 2 66564 Plaiting Puss nwtd U &..........................Bliek 3 5x1 Allegro All Go 17.76 .........................L Ahern 9 84678 Another Way nwtd ..................J T McInerney 3 Scott No Odds nwtd ........................... N Udy 4 688x3 Homebush Dobby 17.93 ................. M Mann 4 27253 Sedgebrook Charm nwtd ....................F Kite 10 886 Jobs Rite nwtd ...........................B Goldsack 5 76124 Krack It nwtd .................................... S Clark 5 37328 Gully Crusher nwtd G & .................. J Clarke 5 1.16pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI HT5 C0q, 305m 6 F5525 Bigtime Moola 18.09 U & ......................Bliek 6 78447 Princely Count nwtd ...............J T McInerney 7 12745 Momma Rae 17.84 ...........................M Flipp 1 7 Allegro Dasher nwtd................ T McCracken 7 56315 Atomic Lass nwtd ............................. S Clark 8 14331 Blue Movin 18.04 ..............................M Flipp 2 64444 Tepirita Avedon nwtd ........................T Agent 8 56734 Tatum Baxter nwtd .................J T McInerney 9 87321 Screaming Skull nwtd ...................H R Scott 3 8 Jump On It nwtd ........................... H Mullane 9 47567 Em Cee Dee nwtd L & ....................... Morris 4 77566 Ranger’s Waltz nwtd .......................S Maher 10 11577 Brilliant Ava 17.80 ........................M Roberts 10 47787 Chief Baxter nwtd...................J T McInerney 5 Sasha McBell nwtd ................J T McInerney 8 2.08pm AON CPF C1 C1, 305m 6 583 Dallas Baxter nwtd .................J T McInerney 3 12.41pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS HT3 C0q, 305m 1 1411F Lady Rose nwtd ........................... H Mullane

2 73528 Nicksta nwtd ...........................J T McInerney 3 14854 Bita Banta 18.32 ..............................T Agent 4 77315 Nui Magic 17.68 ................................M Flipp 5 36234 Don’t Muzzle Me nwtd................B Goldsack 6 F1661 Gully Flaherty 17.88 G & ................ J Clarke 7 51 Another Allegro 18.19 ......................L Ahern 8 12271 Britney Star 18.04 U & ..........................Bliek 9 1657F Cawbourne Clay nwtd ..................M Roberts 10 83466 Just You Wait 17.81 .....................J McArthur 9 2.26pm FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 520m 1 45357 Peaky Blinder 31.29 ........................B Marsh 2 41123 Hugglemonster 31.15...........J Woolston-Bell 3 24236 Uno Shay nwtd L & ............................ Wales 4 85413 Lily Ma’s Smoking 30.82 .................S Maher 5 54678 Sarah Campbell 30.69 ................B Hodgson 6 54461 Bedlam Bridge nwtd ....................A Turnwald 7 66556 Cawbourne Aries nwtd ............. S Gommans 8 74657 Procrastination nwtd U & ......................Bliek 9 77887 Scott The Best 30.86 K & ............... J Maisey 10 57787 Another Belle nwtd .................J T McInerney 10 2.43pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAY ADCOCK C1, 520m 1 25221 Thrilling Evie nwtd U & ..........................Bliek 2 46x47 Loo Loo Blue 30.40 ...........................D Edlin 3 5x677 Buster Boy 30.54.........................J McArthur 4 668x8 Johnny Angel nwtd.................. T McCracken 5 37678 Trendy Lass 30.75................J Woolston-Bell 6 65311 Little Prophet 31.10 ..........................R Waite 7 6263F Bill Rush nwtd .............................. H Mullane 8 46243 Silver Tokaam nwtd ..................... K Hanover

9 38757 Another Cruise 30.86 .............J T McInerney 10 48876 Opawa Token 30.27 ........................S Maher 11 3.03pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 305m 1 31485 Petite Joy 18.22 ................................M Flipp 2 785x2 Indefinite Order nwtd......................... B Hunt 3 65631 Homebush Stew 17.77 ...........J T McInerney 4 52328 Mad Music 18.03........................B Goldsack 5 21213 Double Entendre 17.80 ....................L Ahern 6 311 Cawbourne Gil 17.74 ...................M Roberts 7 23114 Lady Jane 17.98 B &.......................... Steele 8 43225 Opportunist 18.09 L & ........................ Morris 9 76166 Peajay Pringles 18.10 G & .............. J Clarke 10 57453 Five Kay Leg 18.00 ............................ N Udy 12 3.20pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 C1, 305m 1 33742 She’s Smashing 18.11 ......................M Flipp 2 61665 Another Pearl nwtd.................J T McInerney 3 55174 Rapper Dash 17.97 ............................W Kite 4 77524 Kiribati Girl 17.89 ..................... S Gommans 5 14 Stainless Knocka 18.18 ...................L Ahern 6 x1554 Boot The Cash 17.98 ...................... L Wright 7 74513 Premier Prince 17.89 ...................M Roberts 8 23743 Feral Helen nwtd B & ......................... Steele 9 32386 Rosie Fosi 18.06 ...............................M Flipp 10 74552 Lenny Mac 17.72 .............................T Agent LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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SITUATIONS VACANT

■ SQUASH

Top squash at Rakaia While most squash players around the Mid Canterbury area will have hung up their rackets for the winter, after the interclub competition wrapped up last weekend, and the Mid Canterbury championships the weekend before, the Rakaia club has come up with one last feature match for the season, and it involves one of the biggest names currently in the sport in this country.

Paul Coll is fresh from a shock win across the Tasman against the best the Australians have to offer in their own national championships (Joelle King completed a superb double for the Kiwis), and on Thursday night Coll will be playing an exhibition match at the Rakaia courts against Chris van der Salm, who is also rated a world class professional squash player.

The match has been organised as

part of the annual Brownlee Trophy challenge the Rakaia club has with Darfield, and to get Coll, a player right at the top of his game, to appear is a huge coup for the club, and a unique opportunity for squash enthusiasts to see how the game is played at the very top level.

Nationally qualified referee Jackie Hamilton from Otago will be in the chair making sure the rules of the game are adhered to, as the players use this game as serious preparation for the upcoming nationals in Christchurch.

After the gold coin-entry exhibition match, which is scheduled for 6.30pm, the Rakaia and Malvern (Darfield) players will do battle for the Brownlee Trophy.

Seasonal Position in the Canterbury Branch HydroServices provide soil moisture monitoring and irrigation management advice to growers throughout NZ. We are currently looking for a suitable person to join our Canterbury Branch, based in Ashburton. The successful applicant will be required to install aluminium tubes into soil using a motorised auger or breaker hammer.

You will also be required to monitor soil moisture using a neutron probe and provide scheduling advice to our farming clients on a scheduled basis. You will be assigned tasks as part of a team, with a strong support network to help.

Experience with operating small motors and a farming/horticultural background is a definite advantage. Full training is given.

The position is from mid September to early March 2016.

If you are fit, strong and keen to work in the outdoors, we would like to hear from you.

Right - Top squash exponent Paul Coll.

Please apply in writing to: P O Box 3132, Christchurch 8140.

Or Email: office@hydroservices.co.nz For more information and full position description: www.hydroservices.co.nz Charlotte Thomas, Valentia Stimolo Varela, Meagan Binnie and Jamie Glanville performed well at the Christchurch School of Gymnastics Recreational Competition last weekend.

Applications close September 4, 2015

Administration Assistance Needed As our Foundation grows so does the paperwork!

We are seeking the services of a permanent part time administration assistant to help us support our Grants Committee and their grant making programmes. In addition the successful applicant will also provide assistance to our busy secretary/ treasurer andFoundation executive officer.

Tindall

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDS AVAILABLE From Advance Ashburton

■ GYMNASTICS

Jaycee Outward Bound TheSupporting work will befamilies varied asand willsocial the hours to be Scholarships services. required may each. range from 30 to 60 Reach your full potential through worked.

Four Hours grants of $2500 hours per month. challenge and adventure in the Applications close 31st of October outdoors. Eight day Discovery Course Our position will probably be best suited to Lismore Community Group someone with good general office experience who at Anakiwa. canEducation self manage their workload. A good working Trust Up to three scholarships valued at over knowledge of computer systems will be essential.

To support education of 4-13 year $2200 each. PHOTO SUPPLIED If you interested in this position please make oldare children particularly remedial and Applications close 31st October application, by programmes.

Wednesday, August 26, by email extension secretary@advanceashburton.co.nz available.

UFS Health Sciences Scholarship to: $1000 Or in writing to: close 31st of October The scholarship is for a full time Applications The Secretary student at a tertiary institution For more information and application Ashburton Community Foundation studying pharmacy, medicine, Advance forms: Advance P OAshburton Box 310 Community dentistry or other health sciences.

Foundation, PO Box 310, Ashburton.

ASHBURTON 7740 One scholarship of $4000. email:advanceashburton@farmside.co.nz For information about us please visit Applications close 15th of December www.advanceashburton.co.nz molo Varela were the team’s standout www.advanceashburton.co.nz

Local gymnasts among the medals

By James Ford

James.F@theguardian.co.nz

Dynamic Gymnastic Sports athletes were amongst the medals at the Christchurch School of Gymnastics Recreational Competition last weekend.

Dynamic Gymnastic Sports had four athletes who were competing, two in the Iron Level and two in the Bronze section.

At Iron Level, 10-year-old Meagan Binnie and nine-year-old Valentina Sti-

performers, winning a bronzeCommunity and silver Advance Ashburton medal respectively.

Foundation BinnieSupporting also received the and Georgie families socialMcservices.

Donald trophy for the best Iron Bar rou$15,000 available. tine of the competition.

Applications close 31st of October

■ RUGBY

Guildford on Blues radar, says Umaga New Blues coach Tana Umaga says Zac Guildford is on his radar.

It means Guildford, who returned home to Napier from French club Clermont and is representing Hawkes Bay in the ITM Cup with a view to making a return to Super Rugby, has every reason to play well in Pukekohe next week when the Magpies take on Counties-Manukau.

Umaga is in his last season as Counties’ coach before taking on the Blues and is on the lookout for 12 players to add to his Super Rugby squad. Counties host Hawkes Bay a week on Friday.

“We are considering him,” Umaga said. “We need to do our due diligence on everyone. We’re looking at everyone in the ITM Cup at the moment.”

Asked what he thought of Guildford’s form on the wing for the Magpies, Umaga said: “I’ve seen a couple of games and we play them soon for Counties - he’s going well. It’s what I expect from a player of his calibre.”

All Blacks analyst Alistair Rogers has been appointed by the Blues as their new defence and skills coach.

- NZME

We Help Save Lives We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, be er prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Preschool Manager We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead our Christian, special character preschool.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and team building skills, as well as having a sound understanding of Te Whāriki and ECE. A willingness and ability to support and uphold the Christian special character of the Preschool is a condition of appointment.

For more information please refer to our website www.ashburtonbaptistpreschool.co.nz or call our Trust Board Chairperson, Mike Hill, on (03) 3077 229

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Permanent Health Care Assistants Required

• Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

Please email CV to: l.mani@cameroncourts. co.nz.

Applications close Tuesday, Sept.1, 2015

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Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

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Lots of love Mum, Dad and Hamish. xxx

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Lots of love, Mum, Dad, Jacob, Nana and Grandad.

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Calf Disbudding

Have your say The proposed merger of Aoraki Polytechnic and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology The Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Steven Joyce, invites members of the public to provide feedback on a proposal received from the Chairs of Aoraki and CPIT. The proposal, an on-line consultation form and further information can be found at www.tec.govt.nz/consultation You can provide your feedback between 17 August and 14 September 2015.

TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? For prompt reliable service.

Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place.

Ph 308 8989. 30 years Local service. Same day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD Discount card welcomed.

COMPUTER Tuneup and Repairs, New Computer Sales & Setup, Internet setup, Onsite Day Or Evenings and Weekends, LOW FEES, call Robin Johnstone at Networks Firewalls & PCS 308 1440 or 027-768 4058.

MATURE couple with vast experience cleaning have available to clean a few houses, Methven/Ashburton.

Reasonable rates, references available. Phone Sharon 303 0956.

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Professional window tinting for cars, homes and offices. Quality films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety and security.

Phone Craig Rogers, your ONLY local applicator, 307 6347 or 0800 TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ.

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Daily Events 6.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am - 11.00am HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. Open today at Hakatere Marae, Fairton, State H/W 1.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around Op- shop. Cnr Cass and Havelock Street.

10.00am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

Thursday

9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

9.30am - 11.00am BALMORAL HALL LINEDANCERS. Classes. Balmoral hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime section, great exercise, new players welcome, rackets available. EA Networks Centre Stadium. River Terrace.

Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.00am MID CANTERBURY LADIES PROBUS. Coffee morning, Robert Harris, West Street.

10.30am MID CANTERBURY NEWCOMERS NETWORK. Coffee morning. Reflection’s Cafe, East Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Midweek service and lunch, 48 Allens Road, 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Sale of Pre loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, cnr Archibald and Jane Street, Tinwald.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY INC. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings www.toylibrary.ashburtononline.co.nz/ Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around Op-shop. Cnr Cass Street and Havelock Street.

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Vetlife wishes to advise clients that calf disbudding is staying the same price as last year - $5.25 + GST. Humane protocol is used with sedation and pain relief which enables other routine procedures including ear tagging, DNA testing, vaccination and BVD bloods to be carried out at the same time.

Any enquiries from new and existing clients most welcome.

Please call Steve Burrowes on 027 222 4827

FOR SALE

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1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. New rooms open for research. Ground floor Heritage Centre, West Street.

1.15pm TINWALD 500 CARDS. Playing cards and fellowship. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre, friendship, fun, afternoon tea.

Waireka Croquet clubrooms, Philip Street.

4.00pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Open day to learn to play. M.S.A. Sports grounds,115 Racecourse Road.

5.30pm ASHBURTON TRAVEL CLUB. Midwinter meal at 6pm. Stables Restaurant, Tinwald Tavern, Main Road, Tinwald.

7.00pm ASHBURTON UKUKELE GROUP. Beginners and new members welcome. St Paul’s Church hall, Oxford Street.

7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

7.00pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance 7pm, beginner/ intermediate (8pm-9pm). Annette (instructor) phone 307-7138a/h. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Dancing, music, fitness, fun. New members welcome phone 308-5437. Buffalo Hall, Cox Street.

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

10.00am- 11.00am GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN TRUST. Coffee/Support group on every Thursday.

Presbyterian Support Rooms, Tancred Street.

10.30am

RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Real women circuit training in the hall, 1st time free. St Andrews Church, Bridge Street Rakaia.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities, Social hall, Havelock Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

Mahjong - no counting, beginners welcome.

Waireka Club rooms, Philip Street.

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Club Day, new members very welcome.

M.S.A. Sports Grounds, 115 Racecourse Road.

7.00pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS SECTION. Section night, all welcome.

Doris Linton Lounge, R.S.A. Cox Street.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time /Sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

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19 AUGUST 2015

COMMUNITY GRANTS OPEN Funding applications are being sought from groups and organisations for financial assistance from Ashburton District Council’s Community Grant and School Holiday Programme schemes. $50,000 is available for distribution to successful applicants through the Community Grants scheme and $5,000 for the School Holiday Programme scheme.

Application forms and full criteria for each scheme are available from our website ashburtondc.govt.nz or from the Council offices.

For more information contact the Council on 307 7700 or email info@adc.govt.nz Applications for both schemes close 5.00pm on Friday 28 August 2015.

RUR AL FIRE FORCE AGM’S

SEPTEMBER MEETINGS

Up & Coming

Annual General Meetings of the volunteer Rural Fire Forces in Ashburton District will take place from August until September 2015.

All meetings are open to the public unless specified, and residents are welcome to attend.

Career Opportunities

Below is a list of Rural Fire Force AGM meetings which can also be found on Council’s website ashburtondc.govt.nz Fire Force

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Location

Pendarves

Monday 24 August 7.30pm

Pendarves Fire Station

Alford Forest

Tuesday 25 August 7.00pm

Alford Forest Fire Station

Mt Somers

Monday 31 August 7.30pm

Mt Somers Hall

Ashburton Rural

Monday 7 September 7.30pm

South Street Fire Station

Hinds

Wednesday 9 September Hinds Fire 7.30pm Station

Lake Clearwater

Saturday 12 September 3.30pm

Lake Clearwater Hall

PUBLIC NOTICE Road Closure Proposal Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicular traffic to enable the holding of a community event - Ashburton Car Club “Winslow Willowby Road Standing 1/4 Mile Sprint”.

Roads proposed to be closed: Winslow Willowby Road, from Longbeach Road intersection to approximately 500 metres from State Highway 1 intersection Period of closure: From 9.30am until 5.00pm on Saturday 12 September 2015. Detours will be available on adjacent roads and these will be sign posted.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Service Delivery Meeting on 3 September 2015.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00pm, Friday 28 August 2015.

ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Meeting

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Thursday 3 September, 10.30am

Environmental Ashburton Trust Event Services Centre, Bradford Room, 211 Wills Street, Ashburton

Thursday 3 September, to follow Environmental Services

Service Delivery

Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Bradford Room

Thursday 3 Finance & September, Business to follow Service Support Delivery

Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Bradford Room

Monday 14 September, 1.30pm

Methven Community Board

Methven Heritage Centre, 160 Main Street, Methven

Thursday 24 September, 1.30pm

Council

Ashburton Trust Event Centre

Public Forum Residents are welcome to present their views about matters of Council business or community interest through public forums. Public forums are held at the start of each Council meeting and the Methven Community Board meeting.

If you wish to address a meeting through the public forum, apply to the Committee Secretary by 3.00pm on the day before the meeting.

Meeting agendas are available on Council’s website

CIVIC MUSIC FESTIVAL The Ashburton Civic Music Council are holding their annual Festival Concert on: Date: Time: Location: Cost:

Sunday 23 August 2.00pm St Andrews Church Adults $5.00 and children are free.

The Ashburton Civic Music Council would like to thank the Ashburton community for its support.

PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740

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Grants Applications are open for the following schemes: • Community Grants • School Holiday Programme

Tenders • C640 Road Network Operations and Maintenance 2015-2020

Current Road Works Learn about road works underway or due to commence in the Ashburton District on our website.

For more information, visit ashburtondc.govt.nz

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WEBSITE Find out what’s happening at Council on our website.

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You appreciate a friend who can keep a secret. You also appreciate a friend who can’t keep a secret and gives you fair warning of this inability. Your discretion will be important to the day’s events.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You are the guardian of your joy. Don’t let anyone take it from you, and don’t let it slip through your fingers while you’re paying attention to other things.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Safe solutions might work, but where’s the fun in that? You’re extra-bold in creativity now, which makes this the perfect time for with outlandish solutions to your problems.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Abraham Lincoln said, “When you have got an elephant by the hind leg and he’s trying to run away, it’s best to let him run.”

Recognise the things you have no control over and let them go.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Socialising takes effort, but force yourself to do it even though you don’t feel like it now. You’ll attract admirers. It’s interesting the way people fall for you when you couldn’t care less.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Try not to let that vivid and restless imagination of yours roam into dark places.

Music, humour and exercise will keep your mind reaching into the light.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Love means paying attention to who a person is and accepting that.

Wanting someone to be different is the opposite. If you are experiencing this trying to pass for love, label it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The wish hasn’t been granted yet, and already you feel thankful.

Tonight, people feel they can be themselves around you. When everyone’s relaxed, the magic sets in.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Your work needs more structure to it. With systems in place, you can succeed beyond your expectations. Sign up for a course or enlist the help of a coach or teacher.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The things you want should match up with things you’re willing to do to get them. Look for discrepancies and decide whether to adjust your goal.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You weren’t always this person, but the seeds were there and you grew them. You might be surprised at what seeds are in you now. Add water, and then stand back to see what happens.

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Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

BROWNLIE, James (Jim) – On August 15, 2015. Passed peacefully after a very long illness with his wife by his deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz side at Coldstream Hospital, to ensure publication.

Ashburton, in his 77th year.

Loving husband of Rona and During office hours notices may also be sent to: father and father-in-law of Helen (Dunedin), Sandra and classifieds@theguardian.co.nz the late Geoff Mills (Winton) Any queries and Paul (Timaru) loved please contact stepfather of Russell and 0800 Tracey Wallis (Melbourne) ASHBURTON Cameron and Jacqueline (0800-274-287).

Wallis (Melbourne) Wendy and Mark Cameron (MosgieL) and Mitch and Noelle Wallis (Italy). Loving Pop of all his grandchildren.

Grateful thanks to Coldstream Hospital and Princes Court Rest Home for their loving and compassionate care of Canterbury owned, locally operated Jim. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Patersons Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left Funeral Services at the service. Messages to and Ashburton 48 Wakanui Road, Ashburton 7700. A service for Jim will be Crematorium Ltd held in our Chapel, corner Office and Chapel East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, TOMORROW, Corner East & Cox Thursday, August 20 Streets, Ashburton commencing at 11.00am followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:52 Piggy Tales 3 0 6:55 Fish Hooks 3 0 7:20 Wander Over Yonder 3 0 7:45 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 8:15 Doc McStuffins 3 0 8:35 Everything’s Rosie 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon Cougar Town PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle AO 1:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here PGR 3pm Ellen PGR 3 0 3:30 Randy Cunningham – 9th Grade Ninja 3 0 4pm Liv And Maddie 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Reno Rumble PGR 0 8:30 The Big Bang Theory PGR 3 0 9pm Mom PGR Christy is worried by the way Bonnie is grieving, and tries to get her professional help. 0 9:30 Mike And Molly PGR 0 10pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine PGR 0 10:30 Hell’s Kitchen AO

6am Paul Henry 9am Infomercials 10:30 Story 3 Daily current-affairs programme hosted by Duncan Garner and Heather du Plessis-Allan.

0 11am Rachael Ray The Cinco de Mayo celebration sees chefs Katie Lee and Josh Capon competing in a Taco Takedown.

Noon 3 News 12:30 Baggage AO Game show hosted by Jerry Springer.

1pm Dr Phil AO A woman claims her father will not accept her bi-racial child.

2pm The Ricki Lake Show PGR 2:55 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills PGR 3 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 The Block – Triple Threat 6pm 3 News 7pm Story 7:30 Best Of Top Gear PGR 0 8:40 M The Bourne Legacy AO 3 2012 Action Adventure.

An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum’s novels, centred on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films. Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton, Albert Finney, Rachel Weisz. 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Dragons – Riders Of Berk 3 7:55 The Wild Thornberrys 3 0 8:20 Chuggington 3 8:30 Hi 5 House 8:55 Peppa Pig 3 9am Fireman Sam 0 9:10 Thomas And Friends 3 9:20 Bob The Builder 3 9:30 Wonder Pets 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Drake And Josh 3 5:05 Victorious 3 5:30 Life’s Funniest Moments 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3

11:25 Anger Management AO 3 11:55 Undateable PGR 0 12:25 Sullivan And Son PGR 3 0 12:55 Rural Drift AO 3 0 1:20 Infomercials 2:25 The Real 3 3:15 The Tomorrow People AO 3 0 4:05 Regular Show PGR 3 0 4:15 Mighty Med 3 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:20 Newsworthy A late-night mix of news, entertainment, pop culture and assorted absurdities.

11:50 NCIS AO 3 Ducky and Jimmy disappear while transporting a body from a crime scene. 0 12:50 Infomercials

11:45 Entertainment Tonight 12:10 Infomercials

7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30

The Simpsons 3 0 Family Guy PGR 3 Fresh Off The Boat PGR M Working Girl AO 3 1988 Romantic Comedy. An office worker is determined to use her brain and talent to pull herself out of the secretarial pool and into the upper echelons of business.

Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver.

10:45 Nurse Jackie AO 3

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SKY SPORT 1

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 7am Deal Or No Deal 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 2pm Doctor Who PGR When ghosts of past and future crowd into their lives, the Doctor and Clara are thrown into an adventure that takes them to the end of the universe.

3pm The Millers PGR 3 When Nathan helps Carol set up her profile on an Internet dating site, he and Ray are so excited about one of her potential suitors, they start corresponding with him as Carol.

3:30 MasterChef Junior USA 4:30 Hot Bench 5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 North Pole Ice Airport 8:30 Shearing Gang PGR It is time for the last stay out of the season, and the last chance for certain members of Pete’s shearing gang to prove themselves.

9pm QI AO 9:30 Game Of Thrones AO 10:50 Back Benches PGR

6am The Back Page 7am Golf – Big Break 8am The Golf Fix Michael Breed tackles viewer questions, demonstrates useful drills and takes a look at best shots from the weekend.

9am Rugby – Bledisloe Cup (Replay) All Blacks v Australia. From Eden Park in Auckland.

11am Basketball – FIBA 3x3 World Tour (Replay) Beijing Masters.

1pm UFC Now 2pm Golf Central 2:30 Skateboarding – Dew Tour (Replay) LA Skate Street.

5pm Rugby – First XV (Replay) Wellington Regional Final.

6:30 Rugby – Bledisloe Cup (Replay) All Blacks v Australia. From Eden Park in Auckland.

11:50 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

12:50 Home Shopping 1:50 The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

2:20 Home Shopping

11pm The Hunters Club 11:30 Pro Kabaddi League Midnight Rugby – The Breakdown 1am Golf World 1:30 Fox Sports News 2am Basketball – FIBA Oceania Championship (Replay) 4am Ultimate Insider 4:30 Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series (Highlights) 5:30 Crash

MAORI TV

8:30 Rugby – The Breakdown Former All Black Jeff Wilson discusses the weekend’s rugby with a discussion panel of former top players and experts.

9:30 Golf World A look at the world’s exclusive golfing destinations and biggest golfing personalities.

10pm Rugby – First XV Revision

SKY SPORT 2

6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Dora Matatoa 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 8am Pukana 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Project Matauranga 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 2 11am Toku Reo 2 Noon Korero Mai 2 1pm Toku Reo 2 2pm Ako 2 3pm Tangaroa With Pio 3 3:30 Pukoro 2 4pm Dora Matatoa 2 4:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 5pm Pukana 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2

THE BOX

6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 2 6:30 Ako 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 #HakaNation 8pm Koroua 8:30 Nga Tangata Taumata Rau – Nga Tamariki O Te Kohu PGR 9:30 Whare Taonga PGR 10pm Pete And Pio 10:30 Native Affairs 3 11:30 Te Kaea 3 2 Midnight Closedown

DISCOVERY

6am The Simpsons PG 6:25 Storage Wars PG 6:50 Parking Wars PGL 7:15 Survivor – Cook Islands PG 8:55 CSI – Miami MV 9:45 Criminal Intent MV 10:35 CSI – New York MV 11:25 Crossing Lines MV 12:15 Father And Son MVL 1:05 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 1:30 CSI – Miami MV 2:20 Psych MC 3:10 The Simpsons PG 3:35 Raw MC 6:35 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 7pm Storage Wars PG 7:30 CSI – New York MV 8:30 NCIS MV 9:30 NCIS – LA MV 10:30 Criminal Intent MV 11:30 CSI – New York MV

THURSDAY

12:30 Hatfields And McCoys – White Lightning PG 1:20 Psych MC 2:10 Criminal Intent MV 3:05 Hatfields And McCoys – White Lightning PG 3:30 The Simpsons PG 3:55 NCIS MV 4:45 NCIS – LA MV 5:35 Cajun Pawn Stars PG

6am Tickle M Drinks on the House. 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Gold Rush PG Grandpa’s Last Wish. 8:30 MythBusters PG Greased Lightning.

9:30 Moonshiners M 10:30 The Last Alaskans M Nothing Lasts Forever. 11:30 I (Almost) Got Away With It M Got to Be a Ladies’ Man. 12:30 Disappeared M 1:30 Unravelled M Death Pact. 2:30 How It’s Made PG 3pm How It’s Made PG 3:30 Gold Rush PG Million Dollar Season. 4:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 5:30 MythBusters PG Myth Evolution. 6:30 Mythbusters M Indiana Jones Special.

7:30 Deadliest Catch PG Super Typhoon 2. 8:30 Deadliest Catch PG Wasted Talent.

9:30 Saltwater Heroes PG Great Barrier Reef. 10:30 How It’s Made PG 11pm How It’s Made PG 11:30 Gold Rush PG Million Dollar Season. THURSDAY 12:30 Southern Fried Homicide M 1:30 I’d Kill For You M 2:30 Tickle M 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am American River Renegades PG 5am Edge Of Alaska M

Gadget Man

Shearing Gang

8pm on TV One

8:30pm on Prime

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:25 Biography – Hugh Jackman PG 7:15 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 MV 2014 Action. Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx.

9:35 Dracula Untold MVC 2014 Action. Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon. 11:10 Rob The Mob 16VLSC 2014 Crime. Michael Pitt, Andy Garcia. 12:55 A Million Ways To Die In The West 16VLSC 2014 Comedy. Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron. 2:50 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 MV 2014 Action.

Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx. 5:10 Sex Tape 16LSC 2014 Comedy. Jason Segel, Cameron Diaz. 6:45 300 – Rise Of An Empire 16VLS 2014 Action.

Eva Green, Sullivan Stapleton.

8:30 Captain America – The Winter Soldier MV 2014 Action.

Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson.

10:50 Housebound MVLC 2014 Horror. Morgana O’Reilly, Rima Te Wiata. THURSDAY 12:45 Deadfall 16VLS 2012 Crime.

Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde. 2:20 Sex Tape 16LSC 2014 Comedy. 3:55 300 – Rise Of An Empire 16VLS 2014 Action. 5:40 Captain America – The Winter Soldier MV 2014 Action.

MOVIES GREATS 6:30 Gladiator MV 2000 Action.

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen. 9am High Fidelity MLS 2000 Romantic Comedy.

John Cusack, Catherine Zeta Jones.

10:50 Bafta – A Life In Pictures: Tom Hanks PG 11:15 The 40 Year-Old Virgin 16LS 2005 Comedy.

Steve Carell, Catherine Keener.

1:10 American Beauty 16VLSC 1999 Drama. Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening. 3:10 The Truman Show PGL 1998 Comedy.

Jim Carrey, Laura Linney. 4:50 The Jackal 16VL 1997 Action Thriller.

Bruce Willis, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora. 6:50 The Lake House ML 2006 Drama.

Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.

8:30 Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix MV 2007 Fantasy Adventure. 10:50 The Boy In The Striped Pajamas MC 2008 Drama.

THURSDAY

12:25 Deuce Bigalow – Male Gigolo MS 1999 Comedy. 1:55 The Lake House ML 2006 Drama.

3:35 The Jackal 16VL 1997 Action Thriller. 5:35 The Truman Show PGL 1998 Comedy.

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6am L Football – UEFA Champions League Manchester United v Club Brugge. From Old Trafford, Manchester.

9:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Bulldogs v Titans. from Central Coast Stadium in Gosford.

11:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Playoffs – Leeds v Wigan.

Noon Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Broncos v Dragons. From Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

12:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round 23 Saturday.

1pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Panthers v Warriors.

From Pepper Stadium in Penrith.

1:30 The After Match 2pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round 23 Sunday.

2:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Sharks v Storm. From Remondis Stadium in Sydney.

3pm Basketball – FIBA U17 World Championship (Replay) 5pm NRL Fulltime The latest round of the NRL Premiership.

5:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Panthers v Warriors.

From Pepper Stadium in Penrith.

6pm The After Match 6:30 Warriors 20 Year Celebration 8:30 NRL 360 9:30 Sterlo – On The Couch 10:30 Big Weekend 11:30 Golf World A look at the world’s exclusive golfing destinations and biggest golfing personalities.

THURSDAY

Midnight Fox Sports News 12:30 Ultimate Insider 1am UFC Now 2am NRL 360 3am Sterlo – On The Couch

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Hannah Extreme, trained by Michael House and driven by Jonny Cox, showed she could be a force to be reckoned with this season after running a smart time over 2400 metres in the first of the day at yesterday’s Mid Canterbury Trainers and Owners Association trials.

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Hannah Extreme qualifies in style Four-year-old Hannah Extreme stole the show at yesterday’s Ashburton trials, earning herself her raceday ticket and showing the smattering of punters in the stand she could be a star of the future.

The Michael House-trained Extreme Three-Precocious

Title mare led the small field of four from the first few metres of the race and refused to give an inch as she stamped her mark all over the race.

At times she stretched her lead out to seven lengths. and while Terry McMillan and Curly Wave made a valiant at-

tempt to narrow the gap, their challenge fell short.

Hard Days Night, trained by Leonne Jones, sat at the back of the field, almost 12 lengths from the leader until around the 800 metre mark.

Driver Blair Orange then gave the three-year-old Chris-

tian Cullen-Back in the USSR filly the nod and she promptly stepped it up a notch, running down first Ben Waldron’s Benz Buy and then trailer Curly Wave to come home in second place.

After running second for most of the distance, Curly Wave

faded to come home fourth, behind Benz Buy. Hannah Extreme ran the 2400m in 3.05.9 (mile rate 2.04.6), covering the last 800m in 59.3 secs, final 400m 29.8 secs.

All four runners gained their raceday ticket.

Tall Blacks miss out on Olympic qualification Australia’s men’s basketball team have the chance to break their Olympic medal duck in Rio next year after beating New Zealand by 10 points to win their qualifying series.

Having claimed game one by 12 points in Melbourne on Saturday, the Boomers wrapped up the Oceania Championships with a 89-79 second-leg victory last night in Wellington.

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The Tall Blacks scrapped hard, with Corey Webster and Isaac Fotu stepping it up for the 4015 home fans with a few entertaining shots. Having vowed to shut down Webster after his 22-point

effort in game one, the Boomers did just that - restricting the star guard’s pointscoring.

A late charge in the fourth quarter had the vocal crowd on their feet and pulled them to

within five points, but it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat.

The Tall Blacks will get a second crack at qualifying via a repecharge tournament in July - NZME next year.

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