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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 12, 2020

O Come, All Ye Faithful The spotlight fell on the Mid Canterbury Choir yesterday as the lead up towards Christmas took on a heavenly form at Ashburton’s St Stephen’s Church.

The choir, which included a dozen new members, performed the first of its three concerts around midday to a generous crowd of onlookers.

The choir which was led by Kath Woodley backed up again at the church last night ahead of a final show in Geraldine tomorrow. Last year’s scheduled concert in Geraldine was canned due to bridge wash-outs from flooding.

Leading violinist Ruth Hall was a guest for the performances.

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Multiple offers, high prices, frustration in housing market

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

Frustration is growing among home buyers who find they’re regularly failing to clinch a deal on multiple offer properties.

The red-hot market is seeing records set in terms of the number of offers made and the amount those offers exceed buyer expectation, says veteran sales agent, Murray Young.

Over the past two months 146 homes have changed hands around the Ashburton District and virtually all of those have sold in record time and for higher than anticipated prices, the Property Brokers area manager says.

He’s been selling homes for 35 years and said over those years he’d seen times when the market was running hot, but never to the extent it was at the moment.

“It’s a very, very unusual market. When a property comes on the market at the moment there

are a number of buyers who’ve been looking and for some the motivation is pretty high and frustration levels are pretty high too,” he said.

Multiple offers were coming in on most properties and in many cases that meant listing price was almost irrelevant, Young said.

And that meant for some home buyers an element of frustration was creeping in as they missed out on a number of deals. There was a flip-side for sellers, however, as there was a risk of underselling their property because they accepted what they perceived as a good deal before the sale date

We want everyone in the market who is interested to view a property so the vendor can make a good, informed decision, but the question is now becoming, what is a good price in this market?

“Some of those are significantly over and it’s not uncommon to get offers well in excess of our expectations.”

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“We want everyone in the market who is interested to view a property so the vendor can make

a good, informed decision, but the question is now becoming, what is a good price in this market?”

The only limiting factor currently was a lack of listings and there was also a real shortage of sections in all areas of Ashburton. This was likely to continue into next year, as it took time for developers to move projects through the consenting process before development could begin, he said.

Traditionally the Christmas-New Year period sees a slow-down in real estate activity, but Young does not anticipate this will happen this year.

The number of houses sold in the district is up 25 per cent on the same time last year, following the national trend

of a 30 per cent rise in sale numbers. The median selling price in November in the district was $385,000, up 21.7 per cent ($30,000) on November 2019.

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Saving the next generation T

aking on a family member who is no longer capable of looking after their own children is a minefield of guilt, red tape and expense.

That’s the opinion of Karen Kilgour who took over the role of co-ordinator for the Ashburton branch of the national Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust in May. Kilgour knows exactly what she is talking about as she and her husband now have custody of three of their grandchildren aged between three and six.

“Oranga Tamariki had already uplifted the children, so we collected the kids from them.”

In some respects Kilgour and her husband were among the lucky ones when it came to custody.

“The children’s mother, my step daughter, didn’t raise any objections and that made dealing with the court system a bit easier, although it was still a battle,” she said.

Grandparents needing to take over raising children is on the rise in New Zealand and Kilgour blames methamphetamine for a lot of the trouble.

“It is an epidemic that is now in all facets of our community, for all you know your next door neighbour could be doing it.”

Kilgour said soon after their arrival her oldest grandchild asked if all the toys were really his. When she answered “yes”, he asked her if they would still all be there in the morning.

These kids have been through hell in their short lives, we didn’t know even a third of it until we read the official court reports.

“They never slept in beds, just couches or on the floor. When they first arrived they had skin infections, very little in the way of clothing and teeth troubles due to never having been to the dentist.

“It just breaks your heart, no child should ever have to go through what they have been through.”

Their young charges didn’t even know how to play when they first arrived. “We had to teach them the basics, they had only ever been shoved in front of the TV or given a phone to play with”.

Life is very different for them now though.

“They play outside with their scooters, bounce on the trampoline, push toy trucks around on tracks they have made, attend

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“They are now safe, warm, fed, loved and are a big part of our family.

Kilgour and her husband, and they certainly don’t regret it , but it has come at a cost financially, physically and emotionally.

“The costs started before they

It just breaks your heart, no child should ever have to go through what they have been through “If we hadn’t have taken them, God only knows what would have happened. They would certainly have gone into care and probably been split up.”

Seeing their grandchildren grow and thrive after such a horrific start in life is a rich reward for

arrived, we had to get beds for them all and change the set-up of the house to accommodate them.

The oldest one needed a rotten tooth removed and they all needed clothes.”

Having three extra mouths to feed also puts a strain on the

budget.

Working hours also needed to be reduced to accommodate new school and pre-school regimes and although WINZ do top up wages lost, that is really the only funding available for grandparents.

Because of their traumatic start in life and the horrific things they witnessed counselling was needed and again the cost fell on the Kilgours.

“Since there are no play-therapists in Ashburton, that meant regular trips to Timaru at a total cost of over $1500.”

Kilgour was quick to point out that local social agency He Waka Tapu have provided valuable support, the course Building Awesome Whanau run by Parenting Place and Presbyterian Support Services’ Incredible Years programme were also a big help.

“Parenting is so different now from when it was when we raised our children.”

On top of getting to grips with a very different parenting world when you are in your 60s and beyond, there are the issues around dealing with children who may have alcohol foetal syndrome, ADHA or a raft of other drug or abuse-related issues.

Kilgour said what does go a long way in helping is the national Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust, of which she is now the co-ordinator of the Ashburton branch.

“It is a support group for grandparents. We meet once a month over a coffee, have a chat and give out hugs and advice to each other if needed.”

The group is important as most of the grandparents are in the same boat, there is a lot of guilt flowing around, Kilgour said.

Not only has the generational family dynamic broken down, so much so that it often requires lawyers and the court system’s involvement to sort it out, Kilgour says parents often question what they did wrong to cause their child to go off the rails so badly.

The group are holding their Christmas party tomorrow and thanks to the generosity of Curves Gym-goers Kilgour has lots of goodies and treats to hand out to the grandparents.

Gym owner Viv O’Keefe said once again her lovely members have stepped up in order to support others.

“Curves is all about women helping women, I am so proud of everyone here and how much they do to support the community.”

Kilgour said other local businesses have also chipped in with gifts and vouchers for the Christmas party as well.

“I want thank all the businesses and locals for their kind support, it is very much appreciated.”

To find out more about Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Karen Kilgour is happy to chat, phone 03 308-9931.

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Recalling community policing beat

By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Community policing in Ashburton in the late 1980s looked a bit different to how it does now.

Following a nationwide move at the time of having a stronger police presence in the community, Ashburton opened four satellite community police stations, Allenton, Netherby Tinwald and one on the main street of town.

The stations operated for a number of years, but then changes in policing focus saw them close one by one, with Netherby being the last-man standing until 1995 when it too shut its doors.

Each station was manned by a dedicated police officer and a band of approximately 20 volunteers, who worked either a morning or afternoon shift, Monday to Friday.

The volunteers were brought in so the station could remain open when the area policeman was called away.

The first station to call for volunteers was the one in Allenton.

Senior constable Colin Power was the officer in charge and was quoted in an Ashburton Guardian story in February 1991 as saying: “The community policing scheme had been very well received by the public”. But added: “it could be frustrating for people when the stations had to be closed much of the time because only one person was based at each station and had to spend most of his time out of the area.”

Power went on to point out that volunteers needed to come from all walks of life, be of various ages and

have good character.

Once selected the volunteers attended were trained by police staff.

The training took around two and a half hours and covered where everything was in their station, form filling, how to handle lost and found property and how to keep Neighbourhood Support records. If any more serious matters arose, they were advised to refer the matter on to the police.

The officer in charge of the Netherby community station was senior constable Tony Sands and he has fond memories of his time at the station.

“The volunteers were very effective in what they did.”

After the station shut for the day, Sands said he would often hold neighbourhood support groups or talks on the likes of crime prevention.

He thought having police out in the community was a great idea then and while he is no longer with the police force he holds the same view today.

“Having police out on the beat and being visible is where valuable contacts are made and maintained, you never see them out on the beat anymore,” Sands said.

“The biggest source of information is the public and it is vital to maintain good relationships with the public.”

An article in the Ashburton Guardian, published on June 10, 1989 quoted Ashburton senior sergeant Brian Goodwin as thinking along the same lines as Sands.

“We realise to be effective within the community we have to work in very closely with the community and driving around in police cars is not necessarily the best means of doing that,” Goodwin said.

Senior Constable Tony Sands in 1991 in his role as community constable.

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SPCA shifts to a new site

By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

The SPCA is excited about moving to a new location next week.

The SPCA will move from its current location on Range Street in the Riverside Industrial Park to be based on Seafield Road from Tuesday.

SPCA Ashburton area manager Rebecca Dobson said the move is an exciting one and “will help us better care for the community and animals that come into our centre”.

“Since starting in 2017 we have just gotten bigger and so we needed a site where we can have all the areas in one space and this move allows us to do that,” Dobson said.

The move is into the buildings adjacent to Vetlife Ashburton.

Dobson said the SPCA is moving into a separate building and will continue to operate independently on the site, with access off Seafield Road opposite the cemetery.

“Vetlife have been phenomenal to us and we just couldn’t do what we do without their support.

“It just makes sense for us to have a vet literally on-site so that animals get quicker care.”

The move comes as the SPCA is preparing for its busy time of year, with a large number of kittens cur-

rently under foster care that will be ready for adoption in the next few weeks.

“It has been a bit of a later start to kitten season for us which means in January we will have a lot more kittens for adoption.”

Due to Covid-19, the SPCA shifted more to a fostering system so no longer has animals on site all the time.

“The animals do a lot better living at foster homes than in the centre, so we have moved to an online adoption by an appointment system.

“There may be some on-site from time to time but the majority will be in foster care.

“People can just contact us or pop in to fill out an application form.

“We have a thorough adoption process to ensure each animal is going to the right forever home and ensure we don’t have many animals coming back to us.

“If anyone is hesitant to adopt they can become a foster carer, to see if a kitten or cat is right for them. Fostering is a good alternative if they aren’t ready to commit to owning a pet.”

As well as new pet owners, Dobson said they were always looking for new foster carers and volunteers.

SPCA Ashburton’s Lauren Korstrom at the new site on Seafield Road.

Out with the old

By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Mt Hutt’s quad chair has been dismantled to make way for the Nor’west Express.

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Mt Hutt Ski area is surging ahead with its new Nor’west Express chairlift.

To make way for the new luxury eightseat chairlift, the 30-year-old quad chairlift has been dismantled as its replacement will follow the same path up the mountain.

“The old girl is gone, and we are now into foundation work for the new lift,” Mt Hutt Ski Area manager James McKenzie said.

“We are looking to start the concrete pour next week.”

The new chairlift is en route from Europe in 52 containers, of which the first arrived on site this week, and construction is planned to be completed in time for the 2021 ski season.

“Apart from the chairs, which are due to leave Europe in the third week of the new year, everything is in containers on ships heading for New Zealand.”

With shipping delays currently impact-

ing New Zealand ports, Mackenzie said they have “a reasonable amount of contingency in the timing plan” to cover delays which were not as bad in Lyttelton as they are in the North Island.

Once it is constructed, it will have a major impact on the mountain.

The new chairlift will not only double the number of people heading up the mountain, but also do it faster.

The Nor’west Express can carry up to 3000 people an hour to the top of the run in two minutes whereas the quad was around seven minutes to reach the top and could only move 1500 people an hour.

Mackenzie said the lift will mean they move more people around, but the capacity of the mountain will not change.

As well as reducing the queues it will also be able to operate safely in stronger winds which will reduce the number of closed days.

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Weeds, wildflowers take over river It might be attractive to look at, but the heavy cover of vegetation in the Ashburton River bed creates a difficult environment for nesting birds.

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

The Ashburton River’s annual bird count is also an opportunity to gauge the state of the river, says one of the survey team regulars, Ashburton Forest and Bird member, Don Geddes.

During this year’s survey Geddes walked the stretch of river from Wakanui School Road to the mouth and said that while bird numbers were pretty much as expected, what was a surprise was the heavy vegetation cover in the river bed.

“There were lupins everywhere and lots of weeds. The air was full of the scent of the lupin flowers and while the wild flow-

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ers actually looked good, they’re a great hiding place for predators.

“I don’t really know what the answer is but the river does need a decent flood to clear it out,” he said.

For birds that regularly nested in the river, the heavy cover of weeds and wildflowers meant some had been forced to find new nesting areas, while young chicks had the added threat of increased predator cover, Geddes said.

The protected black billed gull, traditionally found in large numbers on nesting sites near the Ashburton River Bridge was one of those that had moved to alternative breeding grounds this year.

Bird numbers of some species were up, particularly black fronted dotterels, while the number of banded dotterels was as expected.

This year’s count, however, showed a lower number of oyster catchers.

The river’s black fronted tern colony numbered about 50 and about 11 northern hemisphere turnstone were spotted.

Edith Smith was part of a team that walked the river from the Valetta to Digby’s bridges and she said it was an exercise in extreme disappointment.

The walk was undertaken as part of the group’s annual bird survey and the most striking feature was the poor state of the river, Smith said.

“I was really disappointed. The slime on the stones was very concerning. It was

a disappointing journey and almost took me back to 2015. I would have thought the Ashburton River was the centrepiece of the district but it is in a bad state,” she said.

Over that stretch of the river the predominant bird spotted was the black backed gull, with about 5000 noted.

That species had thrived because of ir-

I would have thought the Ashburton River was the centrepiece of the district, but it is in a bad state rigated land near the river that provided a food source, but the birds were predators to some of the more endangered species in the river, Smith said.

There was also a colony of about 55 black fronted tern. Both adults and chicks, spotted in that stretch of the river.

The bird survey has been undertaken annually for about 30 years.

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Students turn lockdown into a recipe book fundraiser

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

New Zealand’s Covid-19 lockdown might have created a school year like no other, but, Ashburton’s St Josephs School saw that unique period as a fund raising opportunity.

During the weeks the students were on distance learning, food and cooking became part of their dailyroutine, with regular postings on line of photos of their culinary efforts.

With the Home and School group looking for fundraising ideas, a lockdown recipe book capturing the foods families had enjoyed sharing during that time, was suggested as an easy fundraiser in what was a unique year, school principal Cath Blacklow said.

The idea captured the imagination of the school community and the recipe tally started rising – quickly.

The St Joseph’s School Lockdown Recipe book is now printed and on sale at the school office or through the school’s Facebook page.

“It’s been an effort from all facets of our school and it’s quite a multi-cultural book. It reflects the school community and our inclusiveness,” Blacklow said.

They’re tried and true, family favourites and many tell stories of families and their link to the recipe contributed.

The books would make ideal Christmas gifts as well as being a great addition to any kitchen’s recipe book shelves, Blacklow said.

For six-year-old Savannah Cousins, her recipe Humba Adobong Bisaya reflects her Philippine culture.

“It’s my favourite and it’s a recipe my mum’s grandpa used to cook for her,” she said.

And while smoothies might be six-year-old Emmie List’s favourite food, she also loves the easy, healthy banana and pear muffins that is her family’s recipe contribution.

St Joseph’s School six-year-olds Savannah Cousins (left) and Emmie List with the school’s lockdown recipe book that features dozens of recipes contributed by students and their families.

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OBITUARY

Rodger Bradford 1-6-1947 to 22-11-2020

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odger Bradford has left a lasting legacy in the Ashburton District.

As the owner of Bradford’s Construction, his company is responsible for many landmark buildings in the district.

That list includes the Potts River Bridge, Ashburton College, Ashburton Public Library, the hospital, Ashburton Art Gallery, and, one of his favourites, the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, among many other major buildings and homes in the district.

His wife Claire said he was a workaholic who did a lot for the community.

Rodger was born on June 1, 1947, the eldest child of Arch and Norma Bradford.

He soon had three siblings – Donald, Leanne and Alan.

They lived on Bridge Street in front of the land that had been developed into an office and yard for Bradford Construction.

Rodger started at Hampstead Primary School in 1952 and then in 1961 started at Ashburton College.

He always said that academically he was average and loved sport, gaining school colours in athletics, for javelin and hurdles, 1st XV rugby and 1st XI cricket.

In 1965, he began a five-year carpentry apprenticeship with Bradford Construction.

He was paid in pounds and pence, everything was measured in yards and inches, and builders applied for permits rather than consents.

Bradfords won the contract to build Ashburton College in 1966 where they had to prepare a clinical path programme to plan and monitor what was to be a three-year project.

Rodger was the one to prepare it so he went to Canterbury University to study construction critical path.

He began a five-year course for the NZ Certificate in Building (NZCB) in 1967, initially studying by correspondence, which was not easy completing the course work after a full day’s work.

In 1969 Rodger was appointed a director of Bradford Construction and the Institute of Technology at Petone had come up with a condensed NZCB course for Rodger to be able to complete his building certificate in four years.

His first test as foreman came in 1971 when he was appointed to build the two-storey building on Tancred Street now occupied

by Brophy Knight and the ANZ Bank.

It tested his skills in management when some of the men filled his gumboots with concrete.

He was also invited to apply

for the Auckland Building and Display Centre travel award for all holders of an NZCB to further their building education and experience overseas.

That made 1972 a full-on year as he got married to Claire and then found out he had been awarded the travel scholarship.

After the wedding in March, it was off to London in June where he had a job with Holland Hanan and Cubits in Thamesmead – a satellite town being constructed south of London.

It was to house 60,000 people and at the time was the largest urban development in Europe.

Rodger’s job was project manager for the boiler house that was to incinerate waste and provide

hot water for the town.

As well as guiding a multi-ethnic and diverse workforce to construct one of the largest space frame roofs in the United Kingdom, it was also Rodger’s first time working with metric documents.

In 1974, Arch retired and Rodger took over the company.

Arch had initially partnered with Alec Reddecliffe in 1945, and the pair worked together until Alec retired in 1954.

When Rodger took over as general manager of Bradford’s Construction there were around 100 staff.

He was kept busy training the staff to work with metrification, upgrading administration

systems, improving health and safety and introducing computers to the business.

In 1976 Rodger and Claire welcomed their daughter Geraldine.

He also became the company delegate on the local Master Builders, becoming president of the Ashburton branch in 1978.

He then became the regional councillor for the central South Island, bringing with it a seat on the NZ Master Builders Federation and he went on to be the national president in 1985-86.

But times were changing and 1986 to 1994 were the most challenging years of his career due to Rogernomics and the introduction of GST. This necessitated looking

further afield and Christchurch Building and Ashburton Precast companies were established.

The company was recognised in the first House of the Year Awards with the Acland House at Mt Somers Station, the first winner of the supreme award in 1995.

While work was always Rodger’s first love, he had a natural affinity with people and a quiet social conscience, so he believed in putting back into the district.

In 1969 he started his basic National Service Training.

He taught woodwork to apprentices at Ashburton College’s night tech department in 197475.

He helped the Master Builders construct a replica fire station at the Plains Museum in 1976-77, and was also a trustee for the restoration of the K88 locomotive at the Plains Museum.

He coached swimming at the Allenton Swim Club for three years (1982-84).

Among his other roles, he was on the flood level review committee for the Ashburton District Council, a trustee for the construction of Lake Hood, director of the founding board at the Ashburton Golf Club, chair of the Ashburton Charity Golf Tournament, a trustee for Hospice Mid Canterbury and was appointed to the board of the Ashburton Building Society – which later became Heartland Bank.

Claire said Rodger was always generous with his time and Bradfords helped many local organisations with free labour to get their projects going.

Rodger was forced into retirement at 65 with health issues, but after a heart valve replacement managed to have a long-awaited overseas trip.

Weekends were spent sailing in Akaroa and this year was the first time he was unable to sail his beloved Armalite, ending his sailing career that started when he was 16 years old.

He still had a keen interest in the construction company and was often out at the office just for a chat.

As part of the Bradfords group’s long-term planning, it was restructured in April, 2018.

The Bradford family continue their ownership of 50 per cent of Bradford Painting and 60 per cent of Bradford Building, while Bradford Precast was sold to Busck Prestressed Concrete Limited.

Unfortunately, his health continued to decline and Rodger passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on November 22.

The astute businessman was a big community man and will also be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

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Spreading some festive cheer out in our community

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

A

t this time of the year, every year, here at the Guardian we try to instill the gift of giving.

Our Christmas Wishes programme has run for many years now and has always helped to sprinkle a bit of festive cheer towards some people in need out there in our community.

Be it something simple, like a little bit of home baking, or a ride out to Lake Hood to take in the sights – or at the other end of the scale some gardening work, or cleaning windows – there’s never been a job too big or too small.

And 2020 is proving to be no different.

After putting the call out a few weeks ago, we’ve been inundated with requests from members of the community who could use a bit of Christmas cheer this year – so much so in fact, that the number of wishes reaches towards 70 – higher than any of us can remember.

Many are quick jobs, some Christmas styled baking, or some weeds pulled out of the front garden – but there are some slightly bigger requests, and we’re keen to follow in the footsteps of Santa and check the list twice and make sure everything is ticked off.

Not resting on our own laurels, a team of Guardian staff are intending on hitting the road next week to hook into a few of the gardening jobs on the list to help cross a few wishes off, but we could always do with more help.

The festive season is all about giving, and unfortunately there are some people out there in our community who don’t always view this time of the year as being an enjoyable one.

So, anything that can be done to put a smile on someone’s dial or to just take a little bit of pressure off is some of the best stuff that we, as a community, can do.

So, if you – your family, workplace or a group of mates want to get out and give back this year please get in touch with Joyce here at the Guardian and I’m sure we can find a way for you to help someone out leading into Christmas.

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It’s time to re-invent ourselves A

s 2020 comes to a close, I find myself contemplating over the past few months.

It’s been quite a unique year. In so many ways, life on this planet has permanently changed.

I’ve seen a lot of my clients more reflective, more scared, more aware, all at the same time.

It’s a heady mix of emotions that throws life drastically off-balance.

They seem more conscious of how they have been living until now, noticing the underlying dissatisfaction and realising this can no longer continue.

Lockdown was an interesting period, where we were all sent home. I have yet to meet anyone who did not enjoy it.

At first I thought it was like being sent to your room for bad behaviour. But then I noticed that we were actually relaxing, catching up with things at home, and then catching up, properly, with ourselves and our families.

Once we got past the frustration of being confined to one place, a little reflection happens.

“I’ve been avoiding my relationship by staying at work,” said one client.

“I got to spend time with my son and really get to know him,” said another.

“I realised I didn’t actually enjoy my career and was relieved to not have to go into work,” expressed another.

Maybe you have been choosing work and busyness over

By Sahera Laing LIFE COACH

connections with loved ones. Or have been keeping distracted to avoid the state of your relationship. Or have been pursuing a lifestyle that no longer brings you pleasure.

The common theme I’m hearing is …”I have not been living the way I had planned.”

It’s been one great big wake-up call.

We have had to change our approach. What worked before may no longer be applicable.

I had live courses planned and had to cancel two, but instead held them using Zoom. I’ve created a few online courses and videos – something I never thought I would get around to doing!

It’s allowed me to help more people than with locally run courses. (And strangely, although a little stressful, it was quite fun!)

You’ll find them on my website.

Kids have been home more from school and university. My own daughter has spent more time studying online for univer-

You have options to reinvent, redesign and rebuild life as you know it. The only limitations are the ones you place on yourself.

Are you living your life the way you actually want? If not, have you ever considered a rebuild?

This year has been unpredictable, causing everything from panic to paranoia, to a paced sense of what and who is important.

Many have lost jobs and are redesigning what they do. Exploring self-education to change fields and open opportunities.

sity (in her bedroom) than actually in Auckland attending class.

Her college had to adapt quickly to keep classes going.

It just goes to show how resourceful you can all be when it comes down to it.

You have options to reinvent, redesign and rebuild life as you know it. The only limitations are the ones you place on yourself.

Think what you can do to help

you move in a direction that feeds your soul. You may need to do something concurrently to get traction, but consider the bigger picture as a compass setting, to get you moving in a more fulfilling direction.

Building resilience is about embracing potential solutions.

Solutions need flexibility and adaptability to materialise.

Avoid “back to normal thinking”. It’s not going to happen.

We have a new normal now and need to be prepared for that permanent ongoing change.

Look ahead, what do you want for your life?

What expectations about your life do you need to let go of?

What are you afraid of and how might you minimise that impact?

What options do you have available to you?

What opportunities could you take ownership of and create?

Who are the significant people in your life that you need to give attention to?

How could you nurture those relationships?

Do your plans for the future give voice to something important to you? Do they give you purpose? How could you make that happen?

This year has shown us how inventive we can be when our options are reduced. How resilient we are! I guess we never know what we are capable of until we have been backed into a corner.

We have a new normal and

perhaps we need to consider what aspects of of normal we want to rush back to and which we want to rebuild.

Untapping our potential is certainly something this year has demanded. It’s brought massive change. It caught a lot of us off guard and we had to figure out how to manage it.

Overall, I think we did quite well.

We have learnt the power of adaption, created opportunities, redesigned how things were done. We are remodelling how we live and do things. We are changing how we relate. Acknowledging what we really value. We have made the best of what’s around us. For that, I think we need to congratulate ourselves.

Take time over the summer to keep redesigning and rebuilding a better future for you and yours.

Allow yourself to explore the possibilities.

Dream. Imagine. Explore (if not experiment). Create.

And have a beautiful Christmas and let’s welcome the New Year with more hope and love.

Sahera Laing is a mental fitness consultant, columnist and speaker. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

One word sums up the heart of Christmas I

t’s that time of year. The Santa parade has been and gone.

The advertisements and shops seem to have more green and red than usual. Now we are hearing carols. Mostly we just hear the music, but sometimes the words as well.

This coming Friday there will be an opportunity to join together in actually singing carols.

Among the words of the carols we find a special word.

In Hark The Herald Angels Sing”, we have this line “Pleased as Man with men to dwell, Jesus our Immanuel”.

The carol O Little Town of

By David Bayne CHRISTIAN COMMENT

Bethlehem ends with these words “O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Immanuel”. Another song begins “O come, O come, Immanuel”.

This word Immanuel means “God with us” and it sums up the very heart of Christmas.

“He came down to earth from heaven, who is God and Lord of

all” as another carol puts it.

This is a stupendous claim – that the God of heaven, the Creator of all – should actually put on our nature, unite himself to humanity, to actually be Immanuel, God with us.

Why should God do such a thing? Because the world is not as it should be. It isn’t what it was in the beginning and it’s not what it will be in the end. Because God has come to reconcile sinners to himself – we sing that too “peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled”.

By taking on himself our

nature, the Son of God became a perfect representative for the human race. He lived that perfect life which is beyond our grasp.

Finally he died on our behalf too.

Christmas leads to Easter.

Through it all it is Immanuel, God with us. That is God coming not just to be with us, but for us.

As you listen to carols this Christmas season, listen not only to the familiar tunes, but also to the words “come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the new-born King”.

If these words have never been your own authentic expression, I pray that this Christmas may

be the time when by faith you receive and rest in Christ alone.

Then you will know the riches of life in Him. Then Immanuel, God with us, will be for you a living reality far beyond the piped music of the mall Rev. David Bayne is the minister at Grace Presbyterian Church. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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Rt Hon Helen Clark speaking at the opening of the new information centre, June 29, 2005.

Inside the information centre on the day of its 10th birthday celebration, October 17, 1998.

The i-SITE moves on

By Connor Lysaght

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n Tuesday night, the Ashburton i-SITE information centre building rolled off in style to start the next chapter in its life as the new clubrooms for the Mid Canterbury Aero Club.

This familiar building was the second of its kind, marking the end of an era for East Street and the CBD, as a new era rolls in over the coming months and years.

The adoption of the i-SITE by the MCAC aligns with the tradition of the building – it has long been used by different organisations, and it will surely serve them as well as it has served the town and district while on site.

To fully appreciate the impact the i-SITE and the previous information centre made for us, we need to go back to 1970, and to the inaugural meeting of the Ashburton Chamber of Commerce’s public relations committee.

Focus on tourism Before the creation of the public relations committee, Ashburton was regarded as a good place for an ice cream or a pie as you travelled through and not much else.

The idea of the public relations committee came from the Ashburton Chamber of Commerce, and the first meeting of this committee in 1970 was chaired by the mayor Darcy Digby, with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, the Electric Power Board, and the Licensing Trust in attendance.

The committee’s aims laid the foundation of what the information centre and associated organisations would stand for: to promote the district to visitors and to attract new businesses to the area.

The committee printed brochures, established a public relations office, and otherwise played things slow for much of its infancy.

Removal of the original information centre building on the night of September 28, 2005.

In 1986, the committee adopted a new name – the Ashburton Promotions Association.

The following year, Pauline Wilson was appointed promotions officer, with funding of $10,000 from the Borough and County Councils.

She spent much of her time familiarising herself with the local tourism and hospitality industries, while recruiting businesses for the Promotions Association.

At this time there was talk of an information centre being established on East Street, a project which had the support of the Kiwanis Club of Ashburton, and in April 1988 it was given the go-ahead.

The Kiwanis Club were shovel-ready on the 23rd of July, and less than three months later on the 14th of October 1988 the information centre was officially opened by Ashburton MP Jenny Shipley.

Promoting Ashburton The information centre was a

huge success.

Benefiting heavily from Pauline’s enthusiasm and the dedication of dozens of volunteers, the centre provided a helpful and personal experience to locals and travellers alike.

The Ashburton Guardian reported in a 1995 feature that during the previous year the information centre received more than 10,000 inquiries, many being from overseas tourists.

The centre had some very busy days indeed – on the 8th of January 1996, the centre had 100 visitors pass through its doors, about a quarter of those being from abroad.

In May 1996 it was reported that the information centre received a $7000 grant from the New Zealand Lotteries Board for expansion to give more room for volunteers and visitors.

Work started on the 14th of August to extend the front of the building by two metres at a cost of $11,000, which was mainly covered by the grant and the rest

was made up by the Promotions Association.

The centre was on the cutting edge when it came to technology – in December 1997 it was reported that they were adopting an ‘Info To Go’ computer terminal which contained volumes of information about the district at the click of a button.

The i-SITE Throughout the early 2000s, there was much talk about a new site for the information centre.

It seems that the railway station was considered a good candidate for the relocation, as well as Baring Square East opposite the clock tower, the previous Art Gallery and Museum building, and the existing site.

It took much deliberation and consultation over a three year period before it was decided in July 2003 that ultimately, the information centre would keep its existing spot.

Regarding the decision, information centre manager Jenny

Jordan commented: “That’s all we really wanted in the first place,” as the main concern of the staff was that they needed toilets and hot water on-site which they did not previously have.

On the 23rd of November 2004, it was reported that the contract to build the new information centre was awarded to Bradford Building.

While the new centre was under construction, the old building continued to operate at a temporary site.

On the 29th of June 2005, the new information centre was opened by Rt Hon Helen Clark, and in September the old building was shifted.

The information centre continued to serve the community for years until Experience Mid Canterbury announced in 2017 that it was closing for good.

Since the centre’s closure the building had sat dormant until this week, as it has been saved by the Mid Canterbury Aero Club and will serve the community once again in its new life.

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It’s time to crank up some festive spirit FROM JAPAN with Miya Komatsu

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he festive season has arrived. It’s a time when family and friends gather together to eat, drink and be merry.

This month’s recipes are fun and different to nibble on at your leisure.

I was introduced to the warm camembert dip over 20 years ago at a friend’s barbecue.

I really enjoyed it and have made it many times since.

I hope you will try and like it.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

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

She has been living here for 14 years.

Warm camembert dip

250g camembert 3 mushrooms, chopped into small pieces 3 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces 3T white wine 2 spring onions, thinly sliced Crackers, to serve

- Place the whole camembert in a small frypan.

- Add the mushrooms and the bacon around the camembert and put the lid on.

- Heat on high for about five to six minutes, until the cheese puffs up.

- Remove the lid and pour the wine and the spring onion in, stir well.

- Remove from the heat and serve warm with crackers or whatever you choose to use for dipping.

Miya’s hint – Try an oven-proof dish instead of a frypan and cook on the barbecue grill.

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Sushi cake

21cm springform cake tin Sushi rice 2 1/3C sushi rice, cook as packet direction 1/2 C rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 3T sugar 2t salt 3T black sesame seeds Filling and topping 6 eggs, add 1t salt and make scrambled eggs 1/3 telegraph cucumber, thinly sliced 100g smoked salmon 1 avocado 4 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

– In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar and salt then set aside until it dissolves.

– Put cooked rice in a large bowl and add the black sesame seeds, then pour the vinegar mix over and mix well. Set aside.

– Line the cake tin with plastic wrap.

– Place half the rice at the bottom of the cake tin and evenly spread it out and press it down.

– A layer of the sliced cucumber (set aside a few pieces for decoration) over the rice and scatter half the scrambled eggs.

– Place the rest of the rice, cover with the plastic wrap and press it down.

– Remove the sushi cake and flip it over on a plate.

– Sprinkle the rest of the scrambled eggs over the cake.

– Make smoked salmon roses and the avocado rose. Cut the thinly sliced smoked salmon into an inch wide strip. Roll it from the end to shape like a rose.

– Cut, pit out and peel the avocado. Lay the avocado pieces, cut side down, on a cutting board and slice width-wise thinly. Fan out the avocado slices and gentry curl up to make a rose shape.

– Decorate the cake with the salmon roses, avocado rose, cucumber and cherry tomatoes.

Miya’s hints – You don’t like smoked salmon? You can use shaved ham instead.

– Kids will surely enjoy helping to make this recipe and they love to eat it as

Black tea chicken chashu 2-4 servings

1 big chicken breast 1 tea bag

Marinade 1T brown sugar 1T soy sauce 1T rice or apple vinegar Lettuce, for garnish

– Boil water in a medium pot, add the tea bag and chicken, put the lid on.

– Turn heat to low and cook for about 20min until the chicken is fully cooked.

– Put all the marinade ingredients into a

medium bowl. Mix well.

– Put the chicken in the marinade and leave it for a while.

– When it is cooled, put chicken and marinade in a resealable food bag and put it in a chiller for at least a half day.

– Slice and serve with your choice of vegetables.

Miya’s hints – You can make it ahead and keep in the freezer for up to a month.

– This chicken is good in sandwiches with some mayonnaise.

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Staying healthy this festive season

taying healthy and keeping your weight in check over the festive season can be particularly difficult for many, when there are so many tempting Christmas treats on offer.

Many of us get to the other side of Christmas ready to put our summer holiday clothes on, only to find that they are fitting a bit too tightly and we are not feeling as healthy as we should after our Christmas indulging.

Here are a few tips to try and stay healthy this festive season:

◊ Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day By drinking water you are actually helping yourself feel fuller for longer.

You’ll find yourself not needing to snack so much in between meals and on the wrong foods. Water is a great way to stay hydrated and keeping our digestive system healthy and therefore improve our overall health. ◊ Drink more herbal teas, especially green tea

NATURALLY YOU with Jane Logie

Replacing caffeine beverages, such as brown tea and coffee, for herbal options will help you to feel less stressed and anxious at this time of year, with the reduction of caffeine in your system.

By reducing your caffeine intake you are reducing the amount of the stress hormone cortisol, which is often involved in those feelings of increased stress. You will also notice an improvement in your sleep if caffeine beverages are replaced with herbal or green tea, especially in the afternoon or before bed. ◊ Keep exercising At this time of year the exercise regime can drop off, as there is so much on the to-do list. Finding ways to keep up the exercise is important in staying and feeling healthy and less stressed.

For example, walking to work or the shops when the weather allows. ◊ Keep indulging in plenty of fruits and vegetables Staying healthy this Christmas means filling up on plenty of fruit and vegetables when and where you can.

Your skin will shine and your digestive system will be thanking you. But, most importantly, it is a great way to ensure your waistline doesn’t expand too much. Opt for these food groups more often than not, rather than eating the not-so-healthy Christmas snacks and foods on offer. ◊ Eat just enough to feel full and satisfied When you are enjoying a meal, try to eat only until you are 80 per cent full.

Your digestive system will feel happier as it makes for much easier digestion. Eating until you are just full and satisfied, indulging in healthier foods can also ensure a healthier summer waistline.

◊ Avoid snacking on too many sweet Christmas foods It is easy to relax and start snacking on all the Christmas sweets and treats on offer in and around the home and office. But, before you know it, putting on those summer clothes may prove to be difficult. A treat here and there is okay, but over-indulging in them you may find you notice a few more bulges after the Christmas season.

Staying healthy over the festive season can often prove to be very difficult indeed.

But try to keep these few tips in mind, they may help get you to the other side still feeling fit and healthy and able to wear your summer clothes in the height of those hot summer days to come.

Happy Christmas and happy holidays.

With the compliments of Jane Logie, a medicinal herbalist, clinical nutritionist and chef from Methven

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PHOTO AND RECIPE JANE LOGIE

Pear and rhubarb crumble Serves 4 people

1 tin 415g pears/precooked pears 6T precooked/stewed rhubarb Crumble topping: 2T rice/gluten-free flour 2C rolled oats 1 1/2 C light brown sugar Pinch of salt 1/4 t vanilla bean essence 70g cold butter, cubed small 1t cinnamon (optional) 4 ramekin bowls

› Make the crumble topping first and set aside – mix together all the ingredients into a large bowl and rub through the cold butter until the mixture resembles soft crumbs. › Chop the pears into small cubes and place into a bowl, heap the stewed rhubarb on top and mix through the pears. › In the ramekin bowls place the pear and rhubarb mixture, until the ramekin bowls are 3/4 full. › Then place the topping on the pear and rhubarb mixture to the top of the ramekins. › Place the ramekins into a 180°C oven and bake for 30 minutes. › Take out, set aside to cool and serve with ice cream or cream.

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Avoiding marathon training injuries PHYSIO LAID BARE with SHAUN CLARK

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ver half of those training for a half marathon or marathon get injured every year.

There are some very common lower limb running injuries that you can reduce your risk of, while increasing performance.

You just need to know what is a myth (hint: don’t waste your time stretching) and what DOES lead to injury … and avoid that!

The five most common injuries in long-distance runners are: › Patellofemoral Syndrome › Achilles Tendinopathy › Iliotibial Band Syndrome › Plantar Fasciitis › Tibial Stress Syndrome (a version of shin splints) The thing about these five most common injuries runners get when training for long-distance running is that they are all gradual onset injuries and, the majority of the time, happen due to training error.

You might think that that is a load of

bull and I totally understand as it’s actually been shown in research that the majority of runners are way off when asked what they think causes injury.

Here’s what the majority of runners think causes injury:

› Not stretching – this was the most popular reason runners thought led to injury › Excessive running › Shoe type › Foot type (over/under pronated) Let’s break that down quickly as not many of those reasons are backed by the studies that have looked at it.

Stretching has been shown to have no protective effect and even though it can benefit recovery, does not help prevent injury.

Excessive training when training for a half marathon is spot on though.

Runners build up too fast or don’t have enough recovery to allow adaptation, overload certainly occurs, this is true.

Selecting shoes based on foot type has not been shown to be protective or beneficial either. There is no evidence that choosing shoes based on

your arch height etc help reduce the risk of injury.

There have been quite a few studies looking into this with thousands of participants – don’t get caught up in all the marketing you see!

So, what can you do to legitimately reduce your risk of injury when training for a half marathon?

Here are your three BIG things to give yourself the BEST chance in staying injury free and performing well: › Warm up: This is not static stretches where you stand around stretching a few muscles. Warming up should increase body temperature and prepare your body. Think of it as a dynamic warmup – this has been shown by high-level evidence to decrease injury rate. › Avoid spikes in training load: Follow a set plan where weekly mileage goals are set out as well as adequate rest.

The gradual buildup, following the 10 per cent rule as well as factoring in rest days in order to give your body

time to adapt is key in preventing overload injuries. › Have variation: In distance, speed, footwear and terrain. This means you load your tissues differently, avoiding repetition and ensuring you build resilience.

Takeaways: › The more consistently you can train, the better you will perform.

The less pain and injury you have, the more consistently you can train. › Rest is not a loss of training. Rest is when your body adapts to your training!

Shaun Clark is principal physio and director at PhysioSteps Ashburton and Selwyn and has experience at the Commonwealth Games and World Rugby 7s. The team are experts in musculoskeletal pain and injury rehab.

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Reaping the In pursuit gardening rewards FARMY PRINCESS with DONNA-MARIE LEVER

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eeling merry and bright?

If not, this will definitely make you laugh. But this time it’s not me at the centre of a total farmy faux pas.

You see it’s a bit festive and uplifting to sometimes see others also having a small mare – even the most experienced of farming warriors.

While at home, simply pottering about, I noticed a small but very eager mob of cows charging down the road.

Naturally I expected to see a car, ute or at least a farmer and dog combo hot on their tails heading them towards greener pastures. But nothing – these free-range farm animals were frolicking completely unattended, having a little adventure of their own.

A quick call to the actual farmer revealed they were in fact our cows, and with the farmer in a paddock with no vehicle nearby, it did occur to me how did he plan on resolving this wee situation.

In fact the only thing that had wheels and was in close proximity was a dusty little digger. Surely not.

I quickly made a cup of tea to watch the amusement unfold through the window.

Sure, I could have helped, but watching was far more amusing.

Yes, the farmer had a “moment”, leaping into his little yellow steel machine and giving chase to the bouncy cows at a massive 15 kilometres an hour!

This slow-motion pursuit becoming more hysterical as the eager-faced farmer at the wheel attempted to catch up with the much quicker cows down the shingle.

With luck, a neighbour, in an also slow, but slightly faster golf cart, came to the rescue.

The pair very, very slowly rounded up the now confused looking herd, with the farmer opting to finish the chase on foot as he realised he could fast-walk much quicker than on the digger.

I suspect I could have even done yoga on the side of the road and still been more productive than the farmer on this occasion.

Success finally ensued, with the cows safely in a new paddock as I watched the two farmers shaking their heads in disbelief none the wiser they had an active audience!

I’m yet to mention what I witnessed, but will possibly save it for a story on Christmas Day in the spirit of the festive season!

Merry Christmas and stay safe … I look forward to sharing more of my farming disasters with you in 2021 – it’s got to be better, right?!

TV reporter, journalist, mum and born and bred Aucklander Donna-Marie Lever talks about life after marrying a farmer and moving to rural Mid Canterbury

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inally, we are nearing the end of possibly New Zealand’s most challenging year ever.

The home garden has never been more important than in 2020. Time to enjoy the many rewarding aspects of our home gardens and all the hard work we have put in.

Vegetable garden Harvest time for many of our summer vegetables, others should all be in full growth. Continue regular plantings of seedlings of rapidly maturing vegetables eg dwarf beans, lettuce, and radish.

Start planning how to manage your vegetable garden in the upcoming dry months; mulching existing beds, installing irrigation systems, cultivating more vegetables that are tolerant of hot, dry conditions. Too often vegetable gardens are abandoned during January and February. Aim to maintain a successful and heavily producing vegetable garden through to autumn 2021.

Summer flowering annuals Summer annuals should be in full flower for Christmas! They include alyssum, cornflower, cosmos, marigolds, petunias, portulacas, salvias, strawflowers, and zinnias. Top-up earlier plantings with ‘potted colour’ (readily available flowering annuals from garden centres).

Flowering annuals grow superbly in pots, containers on decks, balconies or entrances to homes. Regularly ‘deadhead’ spent flowers to encourage continuous flowering.

Herb garden Herbs thrive in the heat of summer so the supply of fresh herbs for the kitchen will be plentiful. Trim plants regularly, even if they are not being used. This encourages the growth of fresh plant material. Some herbs may start flowering. Remove the flowers with some herbs eg parsley, this also indicates that it is time to plant new specimens.

Fruit trees The first of the new season’s fruit will begin to ripen towards the end of the month e.g. Wilson’s early plum. Other pip and stone fruit trees may require some light summer pruning to allow full sunlight to reach developing fruit. Young trees should be watered regularly, and all trees can be mulched to help water retention and reduce weed infestation.

Strawberries A great month for picking strawberries in the home garden. Remember to cover the strawberry patch with bird netting otherwise, you will be sharing your

harvest! Add more pea straw around the plants to provide a clean bed for the strawberries. Check the plants for any sign of botrytis (grey mould). If it is apparent remove and destroy any infected fruit or leaves. With modern strawberry varieties, it’s possible to continue harvesting berries through to January next year if you care for your strawberry patch well.

Raspberries Hopefully, there will be fresh raspberries for Christmas! Raspberries can grow very rapidly at this time of the year.

Canes need to be tied up and surplus canes removed. Remember there will be a second crop of raspberries early in the New Year.

Roses While the peak of spring/early summer flowering has finished, with careful management, most varieties should produce excellent displays throughout December. Continue ‘deadheading’ (the removal of finished flowers), fertilise in early December with Daltons Premium Rose and Flower Fertiliser (recommence

again in mid-February), and mulch with fresh compost to reduce the impact of bushes drying out. Inspect all plants regularly for signs of insects and/or diseases and take appropriate action if needed.

Container gardens With flowering annuals, salad vegetables or herbs, these ‘compact’ gardens should be at their very best in December. With the salad vegetables, replant with new, young seedlings to replace harvested vegetables. Top-up rewarding annuals with potted colour to maintain flowering displays. Increase watering as summer temperatures rise.

Planning for your summer holiday Approach family or friends to water your garden while you are on holiday or install an irrigation system with a timer.

It can be devastating to return to a garden, especially the vegetable garden, that has suffered due to lack of watering over the hot, dry holiday period.

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We have a Daltons Summer Flower Care Pack valued at $65 with everything you need to keep your summer flowers blooming! The pack contains 2 x Daltons Easy Lift Garden Mix (25L), 1 x Daltons Premium Rose & Flower Fertiliser, 2 x Daltons Easy Lift Potting Mix (25L), and a pair of Omni Gloves.

Be in to win Email goodies@theguardian.co.nz with Daltons Flower Care prize pack in the subject heading, or write to Flower Care pack giveaway, Box 77, Ashburton.

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John C. Blef is this month’s winner with the following question:

Despite growing well and good flowering, no fruit set on my cherry tree this year. Is this a failure to fertilise? Is there a product to set fruit? Could a sugar or honey spray help? Is there a male/female thing involved? Should the tree be removed?!! (worst scenario).

Most cherry trees are self-sterile, meaning that in order to set fruit, pollen is required from another variety and a specific variety at that.

Is your cherry tree the variety Stella? If so, this is a true self-fertile cherry which means that you only need one tree instead of two for cross-pollination.

If it is not Stella and you have the label of the existing cherry tree when purchased, it will be necessary to return to the garden centre and ask for guidance on the exact cherry variety that will pollinate your existing tree.

It is disappointing you were not given the right advice when first purchasing your tree.

Hopefully having sorted out pollination problems, you can turn to tree manage-

ment as cherries have the potential to grow into quite large trees.

For ease of harvesting and covering with bird netting, prune in winter to encourage a multi-branch tree that grows no taller than four metres high.

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5 tips for Christmas shopping

Each year, we repeat the same last-minute purchases and over-spending mistakes. Here are five tips for wise shopping during the holiday season.

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nstead of going on a long and exhausting tour of the stores, do some screen shopping!

Almost all stores have a website, some of them even allow you to check an item’s availability in a store near you.

It’s a very practical way to save some time and avoid going across town to find a specific gift. And you can shop whenever you want, night and day! Every woman’s dream!

Visit many websites, take notes, compare and add pages to your “Fa-

Make a list and a budget

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f you’ve made a list of gifts to buy, you’ll have a good idea of how much money you’ll spend in total, although you still need to plan for unforeseen purchases and price variations!

If you’re a very organised person, you already have the expected amount in your bank account and will be able to pay cash for everything.

Otherwise, you might wince at

the list ... In this case, calculate the amount that you know you can realistically spend on gifts without affecting your family’s current expenses.

This amount is your Christmas budget. Avoid putting impulse purchases on a credit card that you know you won’t be able to pay for a long time. It is always possible to make good buys without spending a fortune.

vourites” bookmark to give yourself some time to think about it.

Your purchase will be well thoughtover and even more appreciated, especially since you’ll probably have saved time and money!

If you live far from larger shopping centres or simply don’t like the Christmas shopping craziness, buy online!

Stick with well-known, trusted brands and get information about their delivery fees, deadlines for the holiday season and return policies.

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Xmas Hours 2020 Friday 18 December 2020 8am 9pm Saturday 19 December 2020 8am 9pm Sunday 20 December 2020 8am 9pm Monday 21 December 2020 7.30am 9pm Tuesday 22 December 2020 7.30am 9.30pm Wednesday 23 December 2020 7.30am 9.30pm Thursday 24 December 2020 7am 8pm Friday 25 December 2020 Closed Saturday 26 December 2020 9am 9pm Sunday 27 December 2020 8am 9pm Monday 28 De cember 2020 8am 9pm Tuesday 29 De cember 2020 8am 9pm

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It’s up to you to take advantage of these great offers, without buying too much of course!

As for online shopping, ask about the refund and exchange policies. If you buy an item in November, will it be exchangeable or refundable at the end of December or in January?

Beware of gift cards

ou might think that you’ll please someone by giving him/her carte blanche, but there is increasing evidence that gift cards are not used by many, and therefore that the gift is never “consumed”.

In this case, it is often better to give money directly instead of a gift card. Furthermore, check for an early expiration date, the absence of a branch in the immediate environment of the person who received the card, etc.

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hopping in the middle of the holidays is exhausting!

On the weekends and some weeknights, malls are so packed that we get discouraged before we even complete our purchases.

If you can, try to go shopping at the beginning of the week.

Monday and Tuesday nights are ideal to shop in relative peace!

Otherwise, go early in the day on the weekends, which should give you enough time to do your shopping before the stores are full of customers.

Avoid dressing too warmly, drop your coat in a mall locker, take a coffee break to rest a little, do whatever it takes to make your outing fun and not painful.

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ASHBURTON ANGLICAN PARISH CHILDREN’S TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 7 pm at St Stephen’s Church, 64 Park Street

CHRISTMAS EVE At St Andrew’s, 151 Thomson Street

CHRISTMAS EUCHARIST at 9 pm At St Stephen’s, 64 Park Street

MIDNIGHT EUCHARIST at 11.15 pm CHRISTMAS DAY At St Stephen’s, 64 Park Street

CHRISTMAS EUCHARIST at 10 am SUNDAY SERVICES – 27 Dec & January Holy Communion 10 am at St Stephen’s, 64 Park Street WEDNESDAY COMMUNION SERVICES From 6 January, 10 am at St Stephen’s, 64 Park St Parish Office: Phone 308 5438 Email: stephash@xtra.co.nz

Mid Canterbury Catholic Churches Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, Tinwald CHRISTMAS EVE Thursday, December 24 6pm, Ashburton, Holy Name Church - Carols from 5.45pm 6pm, Rakaia, St Ita’s Church - Carols from 5.30pm 9pm, Ashburton, Holy Name Church - Carols from 8.30pm 9pm, Methven, OLS Church - Carols from 8.30pm

CHRISTMAS DAY | Friday, December 25 8.30am, Tinwald, Holy Spirit Church

10am, Ashburton, Holy Name Church

We welcome you

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Hakatere Presbyterian Church Christmas Services

December 20 Christmas stories and Carols 10 am 65 Oxford St December 24th 7 pm Family Carol Service Lagmhor Church, Jacksons Rd 8:30 pm Carol Service 65 Oxford St December 25th Family service 9am 127 Thomson St December 27 Christmas stories and Carols 10 am 65 Oxford St Enquiries: phone 3070 200

St David’s Church in Allenton warmly welcome you to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus with us.

December 20 - 3pm

Family and community BBQ and children’s activities

Christmas Eve Service - 8pm Greenstreet

11.15pm

St David’s Candlelight Service

Christmas Day 9.30am

Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with us: CHRISTMAS EVE Carol Service 7pm with the support of the Ashburton Silver Band

Everyone Welcome

All welcome

St David’s Union Church 48 Allens Road, Allenton. Ph 308 5174

Cnr Cass & Cameron Streets.

Ph 308 7610

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Celebrate Christmas with Us! CHRISTMAS DAY 9.30am in the Sinclair Centre Park Street

Ph: 308 8042 email: standrew@ashburton.co.nz

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HAMPSTEAD

Kapa haka on tour Hampstead School’s Senior Kapa Haka group completed its annual end of your tour earlier this month.

Every year at the start of December the kapa haka group performs at various preschools and retirement homes, travelling around town by bus.

This year the 36 Year 4-6 children and tutor Bernadene Stephens-Tahuri visited Baptist Preschool, Hampstead Kindergarten, Stepping Stones, Jigsaw Preschool, Radius, and Rosebank.

They practice every Wednesday afternoon and recently performed at the annual Hakatere Festival and a smaller group performed for the Senior Citizens, at a Citizenship Ceremony and the County Lions Festive Forest evening. PHOTO SUPPLIED

CHERTSEY

Chertsey animal day It was Animal Day at Chertsey School recently with creatures of all shapes and sizes while Dorie School was extended an invite to attend for the day as well.

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1. How many black squares will you find on a chess board? a) 16 b) 32 c) 24

2. In what part of a car would find a float chamber? a) Fuel tank b) Exhaust Pipe c) Carburettor

3. How much of the brain is water? a) 65 per cent b) 75 per cent c) 85 per cent

4. Which commodity is the most valuable after gold? a) Platinum b) Silver c) Titanium

5. In 1938, Time Magazine named who their Man of the Year? a) Franklin Roosevelt b) Neville Chamberlain c) Adolf Hitler

6. Who is Newshub’s current political editor? a) Patrick Gower b) Tova O’Brien c) Duncan Garner

7. New Zealand are playing which nation in test cricket at the moment? a) Pakistan b) Bangladesh c) West Indies

8. Boxing Day falls on what day of the week this year? a) Friday b) Saturday c) Sunday

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■■ Grill for 5 minutes (until oysters are thoroughly heated), or bake for 10 minutes at 200ᵒC. Recipe courtesy of Seafood New Zealand www.seafood.co.nz

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You want to be alone and unbothered, but you talk to people anyway, and that lifts your spirits more than solitude could. It’s amazing how much happier you get when decide to let go of what you want.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): It’s a good day to get sort out who is in charge of what and take responsibility for as much of it as you can.

After you handle things, use hand-sanitiser actually and metaphorically.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The self-help site suggests taking five minutes to decompress. Is that a joke? With all the pressure you’re under, you will need at least five hours or, better yet, five days.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Currently, there is no way to magically align your expectations with reality.

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LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’ll wonder what people mean and how they mean it. The same statement can denote so many different things, revealed best in sound. This is why a phone call will be so much better than a text today.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You may privately question your knowledge, skills and abilities, and that’s appropriate, legitimate and intelligent.

However, today wear a facade of confidence like it’s a power suit.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Excess can’t help but shift toward the empty. Drop water into the glass for a physical illustration. And what else in your life is like this today? Think twice before you tip one thing into another.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): What you would do isn’t what they would do, and that’s the point of getting together. Society will be healed by people who can hear one another without trying to persuade or win the conversation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): In the game of darts and in life, the instant your fingers open and the dart flies free, you no longer have control.

Take your best shot, and then don’t obsess over the target or what happens after.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Getting it wrong doesn’t automatically show you how to get it right, but today’s mistakes will attract excellent teachers. Setbacks can be used to improve your skills.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Being near the person you think of as so special can be a bit like vertigo – disorienting, causing a loss of balance and possibly leading to a fall. Eventually, reality will set in. Until then, grab a handrail.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): To remain calm in the face of frustration is a valuable skill you can hone today. Small irritations are opportunities to practice patience, humour, and reframing.

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Hawke Cup homecoming

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

The all important home advantage lands with Mid Canterbury this weekend as Hawke Cup cricket returns to Ashburton.

A total of three changes have been made by Mid Canterbury coach Garfield Charles for their showdown with Otago Country, which starts at the Ashburton Domain Oval today.

Chances are that there will be more to offer the bowling line-ups of both teams compared to last season where the bat dominated down in the dusty trails of Alexandra’s Molyneux Park.

It was a match which should offer fond memories for Angus Jemmett, as the Ashburton teen hit 108 on Hawke Cup debut.

The young rep’s return is one of three changes for Mid Canterbury after he missed the challenge against Southland in Invercargill a fortnight ago.

Other changes are the additions of Tom Middleton and Allenton quick Mana Singh to the playing 11.

All eyes will be on Des Kruger, after his knock in Invercargill.

The Stags and rep all-rounder is in somewhat of a purple patch at the minute for both club and region.

Otago’s bowlers will be keen to see the back of him early.

Mid Canterbury who were unlucky not to claim the points against Southland should not be overawed by the visitors following on from their previous Hawke Cup meeting back in January.

Despite the visitors posting 327, Country claimed first innings bragging rights courtesy of an unbeaten 146 from captain Tim McCormick.

He won’t be a factor for Country this weekend with his name missing from the team sheet.

Country are coming off first-innings points against North Otago, although their second innings batting effort appeared tender at best, as they finished the match at 83/6 after claiming a 76-run first innings lead.

Des Kruger is coming off 112 for Mid Canterbury in their last Hawke Cup challenge a fortnight ago.

MID CANTY TEAM

William Southby (captain), Devon Flannery, Ben Innes, Tom Innes, Angus Jemmett, Des Kruger, Tom Middleton, Karmjeet Singh, Mana Singh, Shaun Stagg PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

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CRICKET

Allenton need a boost

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

After feeling the sting of back-to-back defeats, Allenton will be on the hunt for some much needed cricketing cheer today.

The side hosts Swannanoa at the Ashburton Domain in the final leg of games before breaking for Christmas.

And with both sides all square on 24 competition points – alongside Cheviot – both clubs should be suitably galvanised for the battle today.

Whether Allenton can rectify some of their recent batting misery remains to be seen.

There is no denying that their batting order has been exploited in recent weeks, with two sub-100 totals over the past fortnight, evoking their opening round calamity where they were blasted out for 59.

The bluster of the willow has not exactly been a strength of the competition

thus far, with only the four centuries made across more than 30 games, with bowling attacks dining out often.

Allenton also have game-breakers within their ranks.

Satveer Singh is capable on his day if he gets a start, while Sanjay Undre has been consistent, if not spectacular with the bat.

The team will be without Karmjeet Singh and Mana Singh, who both will be on Hawke Cup duty.

Their opponents who have moved up into fourth spot on the ladder, are coming off a dominant eight-wicket win over a hapless Weedons outfit.

However the North Canterbury club have also been found to be vulnerable with the bat on occasion this season.

The home team will be hoping to find some more chinks in the armour if they want to head into the Christmas break with a smile on the face and a bit of a spring Allenton host Swannanoa today at the Ashburton Domain in the step.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 211120-HM-1006

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Year 7 reps to face Christchurch juniors Mid Canterbury’s Year 7 reps to face the Christchurch Junior Cricket Association (CJCA) Year 7 reps at the Ashburton Domain tomorrow are: Quinn McDowell, Joel Moffett, Liam Elliott, Toby Grant, Sam Chapman, Monty Kelk, Archie Rooney, Toby Brook, Lewis Tavendale, Harry Hayman.

Inter-District 35-over match.

10.30am start. Ashburton Domain (Oak Grove)

RUGBY

High-powered helping hand

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

Preparations for next season’s UC Championship began in earnest this week.

And the young group’s first hitout at Ashburton College was bolstered by the presence of an inspirational international star.

Tongan and former Highlanders loose forward Nasi Manu lent a hand during the Mid Canterbury Combined’s 1st XV first pre-season training on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old took the players through some walking squats, before offering some words of en-

couragement to the group.

He then observed the squad as coach Shane Enright roped the youngsters into a bronco challenge.

Back in New Zealand after a five-year playing stint in Europe, Manu returned to Mitre 10 Cup action for Otago earlier this year before starring for Moana Pasifika in their inaugural showdown with the Maori All Blacks at the weekend.

It has been a remarkable return to the fold for Manu, after he was given the all-clear from a bout of testicular cancer between 2018 and 2019.

Manu was the co-captain of the Highlanders during their maiden

Super Rugby triumph in 2015 and was set to lead Tonga during last year’s Pacific Nation’s Cup before injury struck.

He bounced back to make three appearances for the national team during last year’s Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan.

For the Spartans, many familiar faces are set to return for next year after a tough UC campaign earlier this year.

It was a challenging commencement to pre-season training as the squad were unleashed for a bronco challenge in 20 deg C heat.

Combined fullback Charlie Brown re-

corded the best time on Wednesday, completing the course in 4 minutes 39 seconds.

Tongan international Nasi Manu watches the Mid Canterbury Combined squad complete the bronco challenge.

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ATHLETICS

Speedy Sophie running amok

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

Sophie Lampe is on the charge, at a rate of knots.

The Hinds Year 6 pupil has built up a good head of steam in athletics over the past two years, after she decided that running was where it was at for her.

It is a simple equation for the 11-yearold when she takes to the track.

Winning.

“I’m very competitive,” she said.

“I get a bit worried because I always want to win, but I think it’s good to be nervous and to turn them into good nerves.”

Her superlative performances on foot continued last week when she waltzed into Christchurch and clinched the 1000m Year 6 girls’ race at the Canterbury Athletics Sports event.

Her time of 3 minutes 27 seconds was the best of a finals field of 36 from throughout the Canterbury region.

It is the latest of numerous wins and podium spots for athletics throughout the Canterbury region and beyond.

It is not just on foot where Sophie has excelled.

Earlier this year she was first girl home in the Junior Challenge Wanaka multisport event for her age group, beating out more than 60 other competitors.

“I really enjoyed that (race),” she said.

“I didn’t exactly know what I was up against because I had never raced in Wanaka before.”

She said doing a mix of running events had made her a better runner.

Sophie Lampe is proving to be a natural on the running track.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

- Mid Canterbury Counties Cross Country 2019, 2020 (Winner) - Mid Canterbury Counties 1000m 2019, 2020 (Winner) - Mid Canterbury Triathlon 2019, 2020 (Winner) - Canterbury Zones Cross Country 2019 (2nd place) - Canterbury Zones Triathlon (2nd place) - Canterbury Cross Country Team 2019 (4th inter-regional Year 5) - Canterbury Zones Athletics 1000m 2019, 2020 (Winner) - Junior Challenge Wanaka 2020 (1st in Year 6 age group) - Longbeach Challenge 5km Fun Run/Walk 2018, 2019 (1st female, 2nd overall) - Pak n’ Save Triathlon 2020 (2nd place) - Geraldine Multi Challenge 2019, 2020 (Winner) - Lake Chrichton Series (3rd overall under-18) - Ashburton Athletics Club (1st 10/11 year girls)

“I’ve had different kinds of experiences,” she said. “There’s been some where I’ve run for my school and some where I’ve run for Canterbury like the Wanaka Challenge.”

Sophie also had the benefit of meeting one of her heroes Kiwi triathlete Hannah Wells down in Wanaka, which had provided the Mid Canterbury wunderkind a source of inspiration.

“I think of her a lot in the races,” she said. “I got a photo with her and we chatted to each other. ‘”She’s just really inspirational.”

It has been a swift rise for Sophie after making an important decision a couple of years ago, signalling a girl with big ambitions.

“In the middle of 2018 I decided I wanted to be a runner,” she said. “And I started training but it was not til 2019 and 2020 where I began to do more.”

Sophie already had a clue that she was fairly fleet-footed when she won her school cross country by about two minutes in 2017.

“Mum and dad were also quite good runners.

“I go training with them.”

Taking inspiration from both her parents and the likes of Wells, Sophie has her eyes set firmly on triathlons as she gets older.

“I enjoy my triathlons, but running also. Running is probably my best followed by biking and swimming. My swimming is getting better though.”

Sophie is back in action tomorrow for the 3km Kidz Dash at Pegasus, which is part of the Canterbury Half Marathon event.

I always want to win, but I think it’s good to be nervous and to turn them into good nerves

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OPINION

History on the rugby patch

By Steve Devereux steve.d@theguardian.co.nz

T

his week, while trawling through a treasure trove of old rugby stuff of my dad’s for another project, I came across something instantly recognisable to any rugby fan worth his salt.

In near-perfect condition, a match-day programme (cost: one shilling) for one of the most renowned All Blacks matches of all time, the infamous third test against the Springboks, at Lancaster Park, in 1956.

And to all those I can hear from the cheap seats already, no, I wasn’t actually there myself.

But for all those who were, including my father and no doubt a serious crew of other Celtic stalwarts, including at least a couple with the surname Dwyer, history unfolded before them; that is, of course, after an early beer at the iconic Lancaster Hotel.

This was easily the world championship of rugby at the time; there were the Boks and the All Blacks, then a vast gulf of daylight back to the Welsh, Scots, Irish, Aussies and English.

The All Blacks had been to the Republic in 1949, and had crashed to an awful 0-4 test hiding.

This was in the days when

the NZ Rugby Union – in what is rightly seen now as a stunning display of cowardice – acceded to the South Africans’ demands that no Maori players be allowed to tour.

That shocking call was compounded as the All Blacks actually went on to lose two tests in one day that year; but that’s another story.

But in 1956, it was all going to change.

The New Zealand rugby public – and in those days that was very nearly every man, woman and child in the country, no fake team-of-five-million – was desperate that their team could redress the wrongs of 1949.

There was just one small problem with that plan; the Boks had brought along a team chock full of alarmingly giant behemoths, and while the All Blacks had managed to eke out a 10-6 first test win, the South Africans won the second 8-3, and more concerning, they were simply beating up the much-vaunted All Blacks pack.

So the New Zealand selectors

put their heads together, and came up with a plan.

That plan’s name was Kevin Lawrence Skinner, who was a

more-than-handy prop, but tended to be better known as a champion heavyweight boxer.

The argument rages to this day

over the reasons for Skinner’s selection, with the game’s hierachy insisting he was there for his playing skills, but outside the boardroom there’s not a great deal of support for the party line, at all.

Even Skinner himself has acknowledged that raw intimidation was a huge part of the game, and he was brought on to do exactly that: intimidate.

He knew exactly what to expect from his opponents; he had been on the ill-fated 49 tour as a fresh, underdone 22-year-old.

At Lancaster Park in 1956, in the very first lineout of the game, monster Bok prop Chris Koch came barging through the line.

Skinner says he issued a verbal warning, but Koch ignored him, and illegally charged through the very next lineout.

Spectators on the embankment clearly heard the whack as Koch rapidly stopped going through the lineout, and instead

hit the deck. Hard.

Quoted Skinner: “He was such a big guy I couldn’t miss”.

Koch stayed on the field, as you did in those days, but became non-effective.

The scrums were still an issue, with the colossal Jaap Bekker giving Ian Clarke, not exactly the weedy type himself, a thorough working over.

Skinner and Clarke (you might have heard of his brother, Don, who played a bit for the ABs) swapped sides in the front row, Skinner had an intimate heartto-heart chat with Bekker – and amazingly, the scrums settled down.

It was said that if Bekker hadn’t had his arm wrapped around the hooker, he too would have been prone on the canvas for some time as well.

Suddenly the All Blacks were winning the rucks and collisions, the Boks were consequently starved of ball, and the end result: All Blacks take the all-important victory 17-10.

At Eden Park a couple of weeks later, a very similar story unfolded, with the home side taking the victory 11-5.

That meant an historic changing of the guard at the top of world rugby; quite possibly that selection gambit in 1956 was the catalyst for the dominance that emerged for the men in black for the next 70 years.

Allenton continue top form

CRICKET

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

SCOREBOARD

Lauriston 112/8 (18 overs) Alex Hooper 31 Liam O’Connor 27 Miller Newlands 2-17 Sam Clarke 2-20 Allenton 113/6 (17.1 overs) Devon Flannery 25 Matt Tait 23 Liam O’Connor 4-17 Allenton won by 4 wickets

Allenton’s Angus Jemmett.

Allenton’s purple patch in cricket’s shorter format has continued.

The club’s Progressive Livestock side completed their fourth win in the local T20 competition on Wednesday, beating Lauriston by four wickets.

In the penultimate week before the Christmas break, the visitors nudged past Lauriston’s total with five balls to spare in the 18-over match-up.

The home team posted 112/8 from their allotted overs, centered around Alex Hooper’s ante-upping 31 from 15 balls.

Coming in at 51/3, Hooper cleared the rope four times before his 20 minute walk-on ended at the hands of Lachie Jemmett.

He may have got his side past the 100-run mark, however the hosts were unable to kick on over the final two overs with only a further eight runs added following Hooper’s late departure.

It was a steady start for Allenton in response, with Devon Flannery in good touch at the crease.

His fellow opener Jordan Bird vacated for 9 in the fifth over, before Liam O’Connor claimed the key wicket of Angus Jemmett moments later.

The Lauriston bowler kept his side in the hunt with key strikes at the top, adding the wickets of Flannery and Matt Tait during a productive fourover spell in the middle.

However the Meyrick brothers Tom and Jack – the latter coming off a mammoth 100 the previous week – consolidated the pursuit.

Tom was trapped in front for 13 with another 18 still required from 19 balls to give the hosts a glimmer.

However Jack and Sam Clarke guided the visitors home, reaching the target with the first ball of the final over to complete their fourth win of the competition.

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NETBALL

Netball stalwarts honoured Left – MCN president Karla Newlands was acknowledged with a life membership.

Right – Wendy Hopwood received a MCN service award.

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

Two titans of netball in Mid Canterbury were honoured this week following years of longstanding service.

Mid Canterbury Netball (MCN) president Karla Newlands and veteran umpire Wendy Hopwood both received accolades at Monday’s MCN annual general meeting.

After a 25-year contribution to the local netball community,

Newlands was presented with a MCN Life Membership Award.

It is the latest of numerous honours received during a decorated tenure within the organisation.

It is also a significant swansong for Newlands, with this week’s meeting her final act as MCN president.

She has been president of the organisation for the past six years and has been on the board for more than a decade.

It is understood that former Silver Fern Angela Mitchell will be stepping into the role of presi-

dent accordingly.

Local netball insiders say that she has done an outstanding job as president, making tough decisions with the best interests of the Centre always at heart.

She was at the helm as the local game successfully transitioned from playing outdoors to a new look set of competitions at the EA Networks Centre.

Along with the life membership award, Newlands has been awarded the Mareen Cunneen Trophy twice, received a Fair Play Award at the Sports Awards,

has been nominated for a Sport Canterbury Volunteer gong, the Old Collegians Cup, and has won awards through Netball New Zealand for Administrator of the Year, and a NNZ Service Award.

Hopwood meanwhile received a MCN Service Award following a 22-year stint as an umpire.

In 2001, she passed her local level 3 practical exam and New Zealand theory parts A and B, the same year she became a local umpire examiner Two years later she was invited to be a member of the Canterbury

Umpire Development Squad.

Beyond her top billing as a local netball official, Hopwood has umpired at New Zealand Age Group Championships, umpired a Flames v Rebels National Bank Cup game along with competition curtain raisers and officiated at New Zealand Secondary School tournaments.

A member of the umpire committee since 1999, she has previously been awarded the Leech Cup for Senior Umpires and won a Sport Mid Canterbury Volunteer trophy.

TENNIS

ON THE REBOUND Ashburton look to rebound ■■TENNIS

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

After a rude reality check, Ashburton’s premier players need to get back on their feet as they hit the road today.

Country Ashburton were outclassed by premier tennis heavyweights Cashmere last weekend, and Jack Tiller and co need a response as pleasantries are resumed today at Elmwood.

The Mid Cantabrians have held on to third spot in the league, despite being swept 5-0 by a dominant Cashmere club in Ashburton on Saturday.

There is bound to be friendly fire again, with Tiller up against his old club.

Ashburton got the result back in round two four matches to two, however Elmwood will be thirsty for reprisals as they sit a solitary point behind Ashburton on the ladder.

The Merivale-based club were at their clinical best last week, dropping just the one set en route to a comprehensive team win over Shirley.

That may mean both teams head in to today with contrasting levels of confidence.

Country Ashburton hope this is not the case, as they look to get back on the horse in Christchurch today.

Back in Mid Canterbury and open grade and junior interclub returns to the court today for the final matchups of round two.

Team Yonex plays league leaders Team Wilson while Team Babolat faces Team Head.

Sam Bubb in action during Country Ashburton’s premier match with Cashmere last weekend.

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METHVEN

‘More hopeful than confident’

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

He’s not exuding high levels of confidence when it comes to potential success, but in-form harness racing trainer Mark Jones is refusing to count his two stable stars out of contention in tomorrow’s Green Miles at Methven.

The Burnham horseman will throw the two horses into the float for the trek inland on Sunday morning, and while taking two excellent propositions to the two grass track features, he’s already looking ahead to later in the year with both.

Matt Markham’s Methven Selections Race 1: Taurus, Miss Behavin, Better’s Tart, Mongolian Marshall Race 2: Aldebaran Floss, Mentalist, Prince Rainer Race 3: Givemewhatineed, Pete’s Dash, Paul’s Verdict Race 4: Test The Boundaries, DD’s Super Stuart, Funky Monkey, Yea You Race 5: John James Preston, Dixie Flyer, Jimmy Paul Race 6: Sods Law, BK Dawn, Franco Josiah Race 7: Last Of The Mohicans, Markham Eyre, Percy, Champagneandwine Race 8: Medusa, Milliondollarmonkey, Mataderos, Zsa Zoe Race 9: Stylish Memphis, Classie Brigade, William Wallace, Henry Hubert Race 10: One Apollo, Heavyweight Hero, Majestic Lavros, The Dominator Race 11: Sweet Belle, Judgement Bay, Peraki Seelster, The Kaik BEST: Last Of The Mohicans (R7) VALUE: John James Preston (Race 5)

Jones has class mare Stylish Memphis in the pacers’ Green Mile, and will also line up-andcoming trotter, Majestic Lavros, up in the trotters’ event of the same name in what will be their first runs since Show Day. “They’ll both improve with the run, they’re fit enough – but probably lacking that little bit of real race fitness,” Jones said this week.

“We have some targets in mind and I don’t have my horses screwed right down all the time, but I still think they’re good enough to both run in the top three.”

Stylish Memphis was placed in the last race at Addington on Show Day, and according to Jones is carrying a little more condition than normal as he looks to tighten her right up for the feature pacing race at Omakau on January 2.

That in itself will prove to be one hell of a story, with Ricky May the driver of the four-yearold mare.

It was in that same race this year that May suffered a medical event while driving A G’s White Socks – so Jones is hoping he can provide a little more luck for the

Methven horseman this time around.

“She’s come back in great condition, probably too good – but she’ll need the run and I don’t think she can beat Classie Brigade to be honest, he’ll have the fitness edge.”

Stylish Memphis will start from the outside of the front line while Classie Brigade starts from the inside of the second row.

Majestic Lavros went out second favourite in the Dominion Handicap and was in contention until he galloped on the final bend.

Jones said the rising star was a little further forward than his stablemate, but would also improve with the run.

“He’s unknown on the grass, but he’s also in good nick at the moment

– the draw is what hurts us, we could end up settling about 10 or 15 lengths off a horse like Heavyweight Hero. “I can’t see us beating him, but again he’s a good top three chance.”

Majestic Lavros will also head to the Central Otago meeting just after New Year’s Day. Sam Ottley will drive Majestic Lavros.

Two local hopes will be hoping to upset the apple cart in the Trotters’ Green Mile.

One Apollo, who had a frustrating Cup Week, returns to the grass and might not be the worst chance from a decent draw, while the Michael Heenantrained

Superfast Lad will be out to continue the luck of his trainer and local owner Viv Barrett after they picked up a victory with Sister’s Delight last weekend.

G e r a r d O’Reilly will drive Superfast Lad.

Ricky May

M7

Methven harness

M8

Addington harness

Tomorrow at Mt Harding Raceway

R1 SPEIGHTS/SUPREME EQUINE FEEDS PACE $9000 2400m 12:10 1 057x0 Webs Reactor Neil Burton 2 Ars Gratia Artis C J Markham 3 82009 Bromac Hype R T May 4 2x008 Megarock G D O’Reilly 5 Prodigal Trouble S J Ottley 6 3 Taurus J C Hay 7 92303 Miss Behavin K A Butt 8 89009 Unchanged Memory 9 x00x0 Changeover Jo 10 33283 Mongolian Marshal B N Orange 11 27375 Buckingham R D Holmes S R Mcnally 12 Better’s Tart 13 370x9 Evidently L F O’Reilly 14 Opawa Louie K G Cameron Craig Thornley 15 Manzini 16 85665 Tyke 17 0x052 Nadira Franco H S Clarke 18 5827x Adhika R2 METHVEN TYRE HIRE TROT $9000 2400m 12:35 1 80608 Shes So Right Kerryn Tomlinson 2 2257 Prince Ranier T M Williams 3 00x06 Majestic Jag G C Telfer 4 87 Superfast Gorsey Craig D Thornley L F O’Reilly 5 0x862 Mentalist 6 4 Dashing Dutchy C Mcdowell 7 0x988 Tuscan Sun H S Clarke 8 0x906 Random Spur John Morrison 9 75470 Break Free K V Hadfield 10 23 Aldebaran Floss C J Defilippi Grant Archer 11 7x597 Go Marg 12 68863 This Time Gamble B N Orange 13 0 Ready I Am P J Wakelin 14 24 Shandon Bells M J Williamson 15 0 Bourbon On The Rocks J P Versteeg R3 DARFIELD HOTEL MOBILE PACE $9,000 2300m

13:00 1 2395 Givemewhatineed P J Davis 2 70709 Comfortably Numb 3 8753 Makasar Boy S J Ottley Sheree Tomlinson 4 95984 Uno Mia 5 65595 Szybka Lane 6 50400 Dallas Grimes 7 28330 Paul’s Verdict John Morrison Kerryn Tomlinson 8 473 Mordecai 9 48875 Refine R D Close J J A Young 10 9127 Pete’s Dash 11 x9700 Tin Roof Blues C Mcdowell K G Cameron 12 59742 Pine Cone 13 71029 Betstars Blue Jean L F O’Reilly Craig D Thornley 14 90398 Mr Asia 15 90042 Highland Reign B N Orange 16 60550 Swap Over Korbyn Newman R4 RAY MAYNE HOSE & FITTINGS TROT $9,000 2400m 13:25 1 32510 Royal Del Sam Thornley 2 72520 Tequila Sunset K G Cameron 3 41000 Aristocrat R T May 4 7x489 Deborahs Gem Mark Hurrell R D Holmes 5 1x575 Abadabado 6 41x40 Appearance J W Smith 7 5x551 Danangus Fella B N Orange 8 96250 DD’s Super Stuart J D Markham 9 9906 Sungait’s Legacy L D Mccormick 10 85x79 Sunnivue Phileah 11 x5148 Fast Whispering T M Williams 12 q1505 Test The Boundaries Jason Ford 13 77501 Make My Sundon S J Ottley Sarah O’Reilly 14 6x100 Yea You 15 9020x Majestic Action G D Smith 16 90000 Play Dough 17 189 Puzzled J R Dunn 18 0219x Funky Monkey M J Williamson

R5 SMITH SEEDS LTD MOBILE PACE $9,000 2300m 13:50 1 570 Times Are A Changin M J Williamson J R Dunn 2 Jimmy Paul 3 5 Taurus Bromac Sarah O’Reilly 4 237x4 John James Preston J J A Young 5 67x30 Stella’s Delight L D McCormick 6 8009 President Pat Neil Burton 7 633 Dixie Flyer Joseph Gray 8 48272 King Arthur 9 68x26 Le Pole Dancer P J Davis 10 4350 Cristiano Buccini Ben Hope 11 96093 Aveross Spitfire R T May 12 5x044 Friendly Eyre 13 868 Rockin Va Va C J Defilippi G D O’Reilly 14 x0575 Maldito L F O’Reilly 15 309x9 Beeps 16 08x66 Owhatanight R6 GLUYAS MOTORS HANDICAP TROT $9000 2400m 14:15 1 85x79 Sunnivue Phileah S J Ottley G W Hunt 2 37737 Foreigner 3 9906 Sungait’s Legacy L McCormick 4 407q0 One Over Dover B A Waldron Sarah O’Reilly 5 67x47 Some Time 6 90000 Play Dough L F O’Reilly J B Geddes 7 65062 Sods Law 8 84920 Beyond The Horizon J W Smith 9 80807 Playboy’s Brother J R Dunn 10 60934 Bk Dawn P J Wakelin I R Cameron 11 6698x Gin Rummy 12 82120 Franco Josiah John Morrison 13 6600 That’s The Story Kerryn Tomlinson W E Higgs 14 0x098 Michelle R7 THE INGOLD BUILDING LTD PACE $9000 2400m 14:40 1 73300 The Diva Sam Thornley

2 79x21 Tasman Tempest Mark Hurrell 3 51980 Penelope Bromac 4 45x00 Precious Sara Daniel Roberts 5 7888 Essence Of Easton 6 x1390 Markham Eyre Ben Hope Korbyn Newman 7 x3724 Dhaulagiri 8 90624 Champagneandwine 9 89851 Art Collector John Morrison 10 1 Last Of The Mohicans Sarah O’Reilly Olivia Thornley 11 80190 Spanna 12 6700 Caesar’s Quest Laura Mckay 13 2625x Percy Tom Bamford Gemma Thornley 14 0x652 Tombelina 15 6495 Classy Kid Sheree Tomlinson 16 93035 Conquer Me Scott Iremonger 17 20447 Kiwi X Factor Ellie Barron R8 PLACEMAKERS LTD HANDICAP TROT $9000 2400m 15:06 1 1x502 BJ Lindenny K G Cameron 2 92974 Medusa 3 80x11 Milliondollarmonkey R D Close 4 54 Justamollyarcher R H Jenkins 5 5842 Prince Teka 6 31384 Chief Of Staff J C E Thomas 7 879 Boyz Invasion M G Heenan 8 96395 Rebel Kibbybones J C Hay 9 8x181 Aveross Majesty J J A Young 10 0x000 Ideal Invasion Sarah O’Reilly 11 11000 Andoverlov 12 29180 Easy Pickings Ben Hope 13 16062 Zsa Zoe Sheree Tomlinson Craig D Thornley 14 5715 Clyde J R Dunn 15 115x1 Mataderos R9 METHVEN 4 SQUARE SUPERMARKET PACERS GREEN MILE $17,500 1609m 15:34 1 6107 Four Starzzz Shiraz J J A Young 2 40871 Already Gone John Morrison

3 9x068 Razors Edge J B Geddes 4 48886 Homebush Lad Ben Hope 5 x3141 William Wallace B N Orange 6 62846 Henry Hubert T M Williams 7 x3132 Stylish Memphis R T May 8 41164 Classie Brigade J R Dunn R10 FASTTRACK INSURANCE TROTTERS GREEN MILE $17,500 1609m 15:59 1 32732 Time In A Bottle John Morrison 2 99229 Superfast Lad G D O’Reilly 3 68510 Baxter Ben Hope 4 11x03 Maria Tsarina P C Nairn 5 9189 Didjabringthebeers T S Chmiel 6 84706 The Dominator Craig D Thornley 7 31360 One Apollo R T May 8 48770 Pres The Belle J R Dunn 9 22214 Heavyweight Hero R J Butt 10 9x706 Harrysul 11 x1319 Majestic Lavros S J Ottley R11 CARRFIELDS GRAIN & SEED MOBILE PACE $9000 2300m 16:24 1 8x009 Baker Creek C Mcdowell R J Butt 2 x4574 Terror Maria 3 73415 Booraa K M Cox Jack Best 4 10480 Bonnie Boy 5 71077 Got You Covered J R Dunn 6 x9700 Tin Roof Blues 7 1x Sweet Belle G D O’Reilly 8 1 Judgement Bay L F O’Reilly 9 59403 Spicy Girl Becqui 10 6108 Krystal Delight Ben Hope 11 317 Star Reactor Gemma Thornley 12 217x Peraki Seelster T M Williams 13 90391 Kingsdown Atom R T May K A Butt 14 80420 The Kaik 15 0x235 Superstar Legend S J Ottley 16 233 Glen Elgin Tomson B N Orange

Today at Addington Raceway

R1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE $8,000 2600m 17:53 1 65697 Senorita Margarita J J A Young 2 0x9x4 Smooth Debate John Morrison 3 7040 Madame Frost K G Cameron R D Close 4 76283 Terrier 5 821 Rocknroll Mama J R Dunn 6 15080 I Am Adaline J W Cox 7 67776 Pay Me Visa B N Orange 8 x028x Quarterback Alana Cameron 9 39149 Annie Richter T S Chmiel 10 7006 Hes Fast And Furious M J Williamson P T Borcoskie 11 50x53 Jaffa Josh 12 5 Chase The Hat Trick R D Holmes R2 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS TROT $8,000 2600m 18:22 1 37737 Foreigner G W Hunt M J Williamson 2 69500 Gotta Ticket 3 46633 Bright Glow I R Cameron 4 0x008 Look Both Ways T S Chmiel 5 26027 Jerry Garcia L F O’Reilly 6 34970 Smudgee P T Borcoskie 7 5543 Blink N Bones B J Ford 8 9546 Tehoro Dazzle R D Holmes 9 99 Cabella Noir R D Close S R Mcnally 10 4356x Rogie Falls 11 98000 Unique Rose B N Orange 12 65x94 Kowhai Sundown S J Ottley 13 90800 Faith No More Laura Mckay 14 50037 Red Harbour Craig D Thornley

R3 SPECIALTY SEEDS MOBILE PACE $8000 2600m 18:50 1 0 Makwala R D Close J R Dunn 2 Rocknsnap 3 50 Sense Of Occasion M P Edmonds J F Curtin 4 56365 Kerala Star 5 Classie Washington T S Chmiel 6 Flo Motion L F O’Reilly 7 000x0 It’s A Shawthing Joseph Gray 8 75396 Mahia 9 9x Kowhai Shadow 10 00x04 Conquistador Korbyn Newman 11 Misskcmack Sheree Tomlinson 12 3304 Unfazed 13 78043 Westar Lad Ben Hope 14 70x03 Mark O’ronga R J Butt 15 2 Brother John G D O’Reilly 16 4 On The Buzzer B N Orange R4 HAPPY RETIREMENT KEN STEVENS PACE $8,000 2400m 19:22 1 90030 Ashes To Ashes J R Dunn R D Close 2 8240 Unico Gem 3 8x163 Admirable B N Orange Ben Hope 4 32217 Loyalist Daniel Roberts 5 21 Safe Zone 6 x99x0 Woodlea Explorer M J Williamson L F O’Reilly 7 008x0 Rafa Novak 8 60251 Kowhai Magic T S Chmiel 9 51980 Penelope Bromac T M Williams Korbyn Newman 10 904 My Nikayla

R7 GRANT ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL MOBILE TROT $8000 1980m 20:50 1 4088 Tres Magnifique Scott Iremonger Olivia Thornley 2 480x0 Quaestor 3 6x443 Majestic Chick John Morrison R5 TOWNSEND SEEDS INTERNATIONAL MOBILE TROT Sarah O’Reilly 4 54104 Luminosity $8000 1980m 19:52 5 51087 Strength Of Heart Mark Hurrell 1 9 Royal Diedre Sam Thornley Sam Thornley 6 8186 Kahress S J Ottley 2 2 Lady Loins 7 68441 Take After Me Alana Cameron 3 2 Two Menny Muscles B N Orange 8 0x011 Smokin Bandar

Sheree Tomlinson Ben Hope 4 49 Silverlinings 9 24160 Jimmy Carter Kerryn Tomlinson 5 3 Show The Way John Morrison 10 7416 Black Jacket Simon Smith 6 He’s A Cassanova R J Butt 7 7x200 Emma Louise M P Edmonds R8 XCM SPORT (FILLIES & MARES) MOBILE PACE 8 85337 Bella Button S D Lethaby $8000 1980m 21:19 9 37674 Shiffty G D Smith 1 90 Dashtothebeach J W Cox J F Curtin 10 43703 Eilish Hall 2 Misskcmack R T May 11 96906 Crown Range A L Clark 3 64 Katherine J J A Young 747 Sudaman D J White R6 BACK ON TRACK BUFFET 22nd & 29th JAN PACE 4 5 9x089 Sheezagoldengirl Sam Thornley $15,000 2600m 20:22 6 32252 Endless Dreams

Sheree Tomlinson 1 7530 Kruizr J F Curtin 7 Caribbean Lily B N Orange 2 9923x Queenofdance 8 4x8x6 Itz To The Macs S J Ottley 3 215 Canstar T M Williams 9 Rocknsnap 4 x8012 Blue Chip Delight J Herbert 10 8x Idealindreams J R Dunn G D O’Reilly 5 51332 Laver 11 Play It Now 6 7561 Sister’s Delight 12 0x009 Pocket Rocknroll 7 15493 Under Wraps Sheree Tomlinson 13 83 A Guinness Dance R L Houghton 8 50086 Carlos Bromac J R Dunn 9 99x14 Copperhead Rose John Morrison R9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $7500 2600m B N Orange 10 8771 Fabrizio 21:47

11 12 13 14

890x9 x0840 10677 2x630

Donegal Carnbouy Khaki Nui Corravally Star Ava Adore

Craig Smith R H Jenkins J J A Young K M Cox

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

0x907 7x960 130x8 80x75 x0408 47244 53686 98513 22262 38865 90300 0x034 57626

Koromiko Eyre P A Wallace Royal Jester A N Edge Pink Flamingo Run Kevin Mcclintock Nirvana Beach M F Maynard Linton Shard G A Cook Rake Sheryl Wigg Flamboyant Dreaminsover J-A Buckland-Stevens Jenabella Andrew Fitzgerald Hayden Bromac Megan Mcintyre Auchtercairn Blair Wilmott Shardan Suzie N J H Munro Alexy C P Negus

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Jaffa Josh, Smooth Debate, Rocknroll Mama, Quarterback Race 2: Bright Glow, Rogie Falls, Kowhai Sundown, Jerry Garcia Race 3: Brother John, Mark O’Ronga, Unfazed, Kowhai Shadow Race 4: Corravalley Star, Admirable, Khaki Nui, Safe Zone Race 5: Two Menny Muscles, Lady Loins, Shifty, Ellish Hall Race 6: Fabrizio, Laver, Copperhead Rose, Carlos Bromac Race 7: Majestic Chick, Smokin Bandar, Kahress, Luminosity Race 8: Sudaman, Endless Dreams, Misskcmack, Idealindreams Race 9: Alexy, Rake, Shardan Suzie, Jenabella BEST: Jaffa Josh (Race 1) VALUE: Sudaman (Race 8)

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OPINION

Not the biggest, but surely the best

By Matt Markham

Give Matt Markham a meeting at Cromwell over a big day at Riccarton any day of the week.

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

I

’ve been lucky in my life thus far when it comes to the opportunities that the racing industry has presented to

me.

I’ve been able to attend, and in many cases enjoy a front row seat at some of the biggest days on the calendar in all three codes.

I was there when Jimmy Choux won the Guineas for a relatively unknown John Bary at Riccarton and was also there when Counter Punch won another Grand National.

I was at Cambridge to see Smolda set the track alight in the Harness Jewels, and I was at Addington to see Terror To Love win all three of his New Zealand Trotting Cups.

Some wonderful memories right there – and countless more at places all over New Zealand.

But I’d throw them all away in a heartbeat if it meant I was able to attend a grass track country meeting in the harness world, or a circuit meeting in the South Island for the gallops – because that, to me, is what it’s all about.

Give me a trip away to the West Coast for either code over a trip to the Waikato for the same, and likewise I’d much rather go and camp for a week at the Cromwell Racecourse and attend meetings

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM

at Roxburgh and Omakau than base myself in Christchurch for Cup Week.

Call me a tragic – but it’s the honest truth.

I’ve met and got to know some of the greatest people in the game thanks to those nondescript trips away to all corners of the country, and I wouldn’t

change them for anything.

It’s not so much the racing either, it’s the camaraderie that comes with those ventures that really make them special.

The chance to sit around after a long day at the races and have a cold beer and a barbecue with like-minded people, it’s value that money really can’t buy.

So why aren’t we screaming about these meetings from the rooftops?

You could almost guarantee that every promotion coming out of the controlling offices of the industry features clips and images from feature meetings at the big venues and on the big days.

But surely in order to remain relevant, showing a video clip of hundreds of people lined up at the fence at a place like Methven this weekend, where everyday folk are out enjoying what racing has to offer, would be a smarter decision?

I know I’ll head over the road to the Methven course tomorrow and there will be close to, if not more than, two thousand people there, and for many it’s the only time they come to the races all year – yet there they will be, lining up at the fences and the tote, enjoying the very heart of what racing is all about.

The grassroots, where it all began and right now where it all centres.

Betting figures since lockdown are up on last year, remarkably.

And as we head into one of the most enjoyable periods of the racing season, it’s hard to see how it’s going to change, if not increase even more.

FEATURING

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Trade Assistant EA Networks has a strong focus on people, culture and a commitment to leading edge technology. We own and operate our region’s electricity distribution network and fibre optic communications network and are the trusted infrastructure platform that delivers electrical energy to every home and business in our region.

About the role We are looking for an energetic person to join our Field Services Team as a Trade Assistant. This entry level role will appeal to someone seeking onthe-job learning opportunities within a diverse field service environment.

This opportunity is a great start to a career with EA Networks and will vary from one day to the next, giving you the chance to work across most service areas within our business including: • • • • •

Overhead Line Crews Underground Crews Earth Rig Operators Assisting with Traffic Control General yard duties All the work you perform will be completed while promoting and practising positive health and safety.

Ideally you will have the following attributes: • Hold a current driver’s licence with classes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (or be willing to complete licensing requirements to obtain each).

• Physically fit and motivated • Reliable and punctual • A team player • Excellent communication skills Join Us A competitive hourly rate is on offer, as is the opportunity to develop your career with a stable, trusted organisation. To apply, please visit our company careers page and complete an Employment Application through our career’s portal in confidence. Applications close Monday, January 11, 2021.

Please note EA Networks is committed to a safe and healthy work environment. Successful candidates must be legally entitled to work in NZ and prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test and a Ministry of Justice check.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Local Democracy Reporter – Ashburton Are you an outstanding reporter looking for a new challenge in public-interest journalism?

Ashburton Guardian, with the support of RNZ and NZ On Air, is hiring a multimedia journalist to join the Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) programme.

You will be covering local authorities and other publiclyfunded organisations, but also going out and talking to the people affected by these organisations’ decisions, sharing their stories, and coming up with your own stories on similar topics.

You will report to Ashburton Guardian’s Editor. You will receive extra training and support from RNZ, and your work will be made available at the same time to all of the programme’s media partners, including RNZ. We are looking for someone with as many of the following qualities as possible. You don’t need all of these to apply, but you do need to have at least two years’ experience in daily news journalism.

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Able to spot a strong story and make it come alive for your audience Able to meet the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and balance Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi Knowledge of te reo Māori Knowledge of local government processes Excellent writing skills

• • • • • •

This is a full-time role for a fixed term. Assistance with relocation costs may be considered.

Applications close 31 December 2020. Your CV, cover letter, work samples, etc should be sent to Matt.M@theguardian.co.nz Visit RNZ’s website for more information about the LDR service: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr

For more information about the role and EA Networks please visit www.eanetworks.co.nz

Buying or selling a property?

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Buying or selling a vehicle?

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Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care.

If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

DUTY DOCTORS Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Methven & Rakaia Area

For weekend and emergency services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the after-hours service each weekend.

Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Lifeline Sunday.

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

Countdown Pharmacy, Ashburton South, 2 East Street, open from 9am - 8pm daily.

OMMUNITY ERVICES

Pharmacies

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Please contact directly for hours.

Emergency Dentist

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Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Ashburton Museum

HELPLINE SERVICES

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

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis

Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846).

Direct dials to a volunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm,

Canterbury Dried Foods are proud to produce some of the world’s finest dehydrated herb and vegetable leaf products. We grow our crops, harvest and transport to our unique facility based in Wakanui Ashburton.

We are looking for Class 5 Truck drivers to join our team for the Harvest Season – 05 January 2020 to 30 March 2021.

This positon is roster friendly with a great work life balance and may suit a semi-retired / retired person looking for some extra income.

You must have a Valid New Zealand Class 5 Drivers License.

Any inquires please HR Manager Lyn Foord (0223260883) or email lyn@canterburydriedfoods.co.nz

The Ashburton Grain & Seed Association Inc Secretary / Treasurer Position

We are seeking applications for the role of Secretary / Treasurer for our local Association. This is a paid position, involving approximately 40 to 50 hours p.a.

Duties will include maintaining a computerised cash book, invoicing and payment of accounts, preparation of meeting agendas, attending Association meetings (approx. 8 meetings p.a.) and the recording and circulating of meeting minutes. Assisting with the planning of guest speaker events and the Association’s annual golf tournament will also be required.

This position would suit an applicant who has been involved in the grain and seed industry, however this is not essential.

The applicant will also need access to a computer and an internet connection.

Applications or requests for further information can be emailed to: The President Ashburton Grain & Seed Association Email - ashgrainseed@gmail.com Applications close Wednesday 23rd December at 5pm

Guardian Situations Vacant

307 7900

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer outside of these hours leave a message. advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Ashburton Rest Homes

Truck Driver

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

EA Networks Centre - Pools

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

Ashburton Operations Centre ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 5pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 2pm

ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 5pm

Information Centre

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

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Steve Williams.

Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

SITUATIONS VACANT

STYLISH lady mid 60’s in Ashburton Monday 14 December. No texts, phone 0274 378 345.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION WORKER ACADS is a community service based in Ashburton providing both Adult & Youth Services. This position is for a part time 30 hours per week. You will be part of a passionate team to support the implementation of plans, goals and outcomes to ensure that the needs of the individual and their families are met.

We are seeking a person to work with young people aged 12-24 years inclusive from the Mid Canterbury area with mild to moderate mental health and addiction issues. Your priority will be to support clients to move forward in their recovery journey.

We are looking for someone who has • Has experience working in a community setting.

• Has experience supporting young people in the area of mental health and/ or addictions and is able to offer a range of support options.

• Excellent communication and networking skills and the ability to build and sustain working relationships with clients, staff and external agencies.

The ideal appointee will have a tertiary qualification and experience in mental health and addiction support with young people.

If you are interested in a challenging and diverse role, have a passion for people and want to work in a team environment we would love to hear from you.

Applications close on the 30th December 2020 Attention CEO acads@xtra.co.nz

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

to ensure publication.

To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information.

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

RAFFLES

PLANTS, PRODUCE

Lions Club of Ashburton Playhouse Raffle Results

Smithfield Raspberries

1 - 4359 Quaid 2 - 4028 M. Lowe 3 - 3013 Bill Winners notified Community Project with proceeds to Ashburton Riding for the Disabled Thank you for your support

Now Open 8am - 5.30pm 7 Days P.Y.O. or freshly picked 90 Smithfield Road Sign at Gate ph. 3083498

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HIRE

GENERAL hire.

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

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

MEETINGS, EVENTS

ASHBURTON Society of Arts C h r i s t m a s Show, Short Street Studio.

Starting Sunday 22nd November 11am - 4pm.

Guest BLANCHE FRYER CERAMICS and a large group of members exhibiting PAINTINGS AND CRAFTS continuing until Sunday 13th December at 4pm.

Weekends 11am 4pm, Monday and Wednesday 10am - 1pm or when sign out.

Enquiries phone 308 4533.

MOTORING

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

Ashburton District Community Christmas Lunch 2020 The 2020 Community Christmas lunch is being held at the Tinwald Hall, Cnr Graham & McMurdo Streets, Tinwald at 12.30pm on Christmas Day. Transport is available - please fill in below. This lunch is for anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others. There is no charge.

If you have any questions please phone Ann 308 0333 and leave a message.

You are warmly invited to share this special time with us.

Name(s): ....................................................Phone: .......................................

Address: ........................................................................................................

Number attending ............ How many adults and names.............................. and children (names for name tags and ages please) .................................. .......................................................................................................................

Special dietary needs:.....................................................................................

Do you need help with transport? (please circle one): Yes / No We will arrange a pick-up time with you before Christmas Day.

Please return this form to: Community House Mid Canterbury, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton Presbyterian Support at the Trevor Wilson Centre, 215 Tancred Street, Ashburton or to PO Box 581, Ashburton by Monday 14th December if possible.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

NEW Potatoes, dug daily $3 per kg, 2 kg for $5.

R Bennett, 22 Melrose Road. Phone 308 4015.

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Daily Diary SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Street Car Park.

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Locally grown fresh produce, hot drinks, well worth a visit. North end of West Street Car Park.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Children’s worship with nativity play.

48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Children’s service with Rev Heather Kennedy, Paterson’s Chapel, corner

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 6am SWEATY BETTY’S. Circuit training in St David’s Union hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

2020 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook Ashburton toy library.

9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

9.30am - 3pm

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART

GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

10.15am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET. Association Croquet, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, 30 minute games - new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

1.30pm - 4pm ASHBURTON WOODWORKS (INC).

All interested and likeminded people welcome to come and take a look.

Open Wednesday’s and Saturdays.

Plains Railway, Maronan Road.

East and Cox streets.

10.00am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Thomson Street, Tinwald led by Rev Johanna Warren.

All welcome. 127 Thomson Street.

10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning Worship, and Holy Communion, led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome, Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome, 67 Cass Street, Ashburton.

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

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Lessons and carols, Holy Communion, please note services are only being

held at Tinwald on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Thomson Street, Tinwald.

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

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

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, doubles, new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

2pm MID CANTERBURY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN GERALDINE. Admission $5 at the door plus a gift of food for the foodbank. Musical director Kath Woodley, accompanist Deborah Sloper. St Andrews Church, 10 Cox Street, Geraldine.

Street.

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

10am - 4pm CHRISTMAS TREE REMEMBRANCE. Remember a family member or friend by putting a message on a star and

placing on the tree. $2. Daily from now until Thursday 24 December.

Altrusa International of Ashburton. In the Arcade outside The China Shop, Tancred Street end.

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

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft

and memorabilia on display.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

4pm - 7pm GIRL BRIGADE. For meeting enquiries please ring 308 5409.

Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street.

6pm SWEATY BETTY’S. Circuit training in St David’s Union Church hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7pm - 9.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Upper Improver/Intermediate weekly line dance class. Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

Stan Keeley, Owner

Ph 307 0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

LOCKSMITHS / DOOR REPAIRERS • Ashburton based locksmiths • Keys, door locks, padlocks • Window stays and latches • Sliding/bifold door rollers • WE REPAIR ALL

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DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

BECKLEY, David William Charles – On December 10, 2020 at Ashburton, aged 81 years.

David passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Dearly loved husband of Gay, loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Sheree, Jan and Michael and their families.

Very special nephew of Gordon and Ollie Sewell, Eastbourne, Ruapuna, and family. Loved son of Eric and Isabel and brother of the late Dawn and Archie Keepa, and Neil and Judy and their families. Messages to the Beckley family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, December 16, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CAMPBELL, Neil Robert – It is with great sadness that Neil passed away on the December 9, 2020. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Lynley (Lyn).

Proud Father and Father-InLaw of Hamish and Rachel Campbell, Jane and Athol New, Jessica (Jet) Campbell and Harry Railton and adored Granddad of Matilda, Spencer and Evie.

“For this one Farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head, Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed.

Your labour is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait, Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate.”

A memorial service for Neil, will be held at 2pm, WEDNESDAY, December 16, at Parkwood - 550 Middle Valley Road, Fairlie.

Messages to 550 Middle Valley Road, Fairlie 7987.

GIBBS, Noeline Thelma – Passed away very peacefully, surrounded by her Family at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton on December 7, 2020, aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane Rawlinson, Bernard and the late Janice Egan, Pauline and Ken Carter, the late Robyn, Julie and Peter Luxton and friend of Marlene. Loved Nana of Katie and Paul, the late Simon, and Jade, Sarah and Aaron, Jessica and Rob, Arnika and Steve. Loved Great Nana of Alex, Jesse, Sophie, Caitlyn, Hazel, Jade, Riley, Miah and Avah.

Messages to the Gibbs family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the Staff at Terrace View and Dr Wootton for the wonderful care of Noeline. A private family gathering will be held.

PAGEY, Frances Elizabeth (Francie Moss) – Leicester, Donalda, Angela and their families wish to extend our thanks and appreciation for all the phone calls, kind thoughts, cards, flowers and baking, following the death of our loved Mum, Nana and Great Nana. A special thanks to the dedicated Staff at Rosebank Rest Home for their care of Mum during her time there.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

A Memorial Service for Francie will be held at Geraldine Funeral Services, 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine at 10.30am on FRIDAY, January 22, 2020, followed by a private internment.

Smith, Heather Marjorie (nee Erskine) – On December 11, 2020, of Ashburton. Aged 75 years.

Dearly loved wife of Ken, and much adored mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Donna, Dougal & Juliet, and Kate & Simon. Much loved grandmother of Jackson, Angus, Ben, Holly, Jessie, Sam, Isabel, Victoria and Patrick. Daughter of the late Russell and Bella Erskine of Timaru. Dear sister of Jean, and the late John, Alison and Elsie and loved aunty of their families.

Special thanks to the caring staff of Radius Millstream for Heather’s care over the past months. Messages to the Smith family may be sent c/PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Heather’s funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Sinclair Centre, 74 Park Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, December 19, at 2pm followed by a private cremation.

DEATHS

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IN MEMORIAM

ALEXANDER, Sunmara Marissa – In loving memory of Sunmara who passed away aged 16, on December 13, 2019. Loved niece of Debbie and Trevor and cousin of Chrystal and Connor and Tiffany and Dallas.

ALEXANDER, Sunmara We hold you close Marissa – within our hearts December 13, 2019 and there you will remain, Most beloved grandaughter to walk with us of Neil and Pauline throughout our lives, Alexander. until we meet again.

In our hearts you will always stay loved and remembered every day.

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Ashburton Weather

Saturday: Morning cloud, then fine. Not much wind.

Midnight Saturday

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Saturday: Cloudy periods with a few morning showers near the coast, then mainly fine. Southerlies, dying out in the evening.

Sunday: Mostly fine, but might get a shower in the morning. Southerlies picking up in the morning, dying out in the evening.

Monday: Areas of morning cloud then fine.

Southerlies dying out.

A weakening front spreads up the country on Saturday, followed by a southwest flow.

The southwesterly flow weakens on Sunday as a ridge establishes over the country, persisting through the long range period.

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Sunday: Mostly fine, but might get a shower in the morning. Little wind.

Monday: Fine. Southerlies dying out.

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Canterbury High Country

17 MIN 7

Saturday: Any remaining showers clearing early, then fine.

Wind at 1000m: Tending Westerly 40 km/h in the morning.

Wind at 2000m: Tending southwest gale 65 km/h in the morning, rising to 80 km/h in the evening.

Freezing level: Rising to 3000m.

Sunday: Mostly fine, some afternoon cloud with possible showers in northern areas.

Wind at 1000m: Southwest becoming light in the morning.

Wind at 2000m: Easing to southwest gale 65 km/h in the afternoon. Freezing level: Lowering to 2800m.

20 8 17 7 20 8 19 7 15 7 19 9 18 5 17 5 22 8 Monday: Fine. Southerlies easing.

SUN PROTECTION ALERT 19 6 16 6 19 10 17 10 15 8 15 9 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 40 9 : 10 am – 5 pm 20 7 19 7 20 8 Seek shade, reapply sunscreen For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

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

Ashburton Airport 18.6 9.3 3.3 0.0 5.2 S 57 1:01pm 11.3 96.0

Methven 18.6 9.1 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 22.9 19.2 10.2 9.4 5.1 – 0.0 1.8 2.6 4.0 SW 69 S 59 1:54pm 12:30pm 8.7 – 83.8 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

19 MIN 8

Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 1:59am 2:29pm Mouth L 8:15am 8:39pm

2:56am 3:23pm 3:52am 4:16pm 9:10am 9:30pm 10:05am 10:24pm

Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

2:50am 9:06am 2:40am 8:54am

H L H L

1:51am 8:07am 1:43am 7:59am

2:16pm 8:30pm 2:13pm 8:23pm

3:13pm 3:48am 4:09pm 9:27pm 10:05am 10:25pm 3:07pm 3:36am 4:00pm 9:14pm 9:49am 10:08pm

Data provided by NIWA

new Dec 15

5:42am 9:12pm

5:42am 9:13pm

5:43am 9:13pm

3:53am 6:04pm

4:24am 7:25pm

5:02am 8:43pm

first qtr Dec 22

full Dec 30

last qtr Jan 6

Don’t Miss Out 4 Sold - 2 Left Call or come on over and we will show you through our new villas Monday to Friday

• A relaxed lifestyle • A spectacular location • Fabulous amenities Call Donna Coxshall (Facility Manager) today on 03 307 6140 Phone 03 307 6140 | 37 Carters Terrace Tinwald, Ashburton 7700 Www.terraceview.co.nz

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 12, 2020

191 Burnett St, Ashburton 308 6173 • realestatenewzealand.net.nz

view any of our properties from the comfort of your home in 3D...because you can!

103 Trevors Road • Tastefully renovated approx 130m² home • Perfectly positioned for all day sun.

• Excellent outdoor living • Pleasant rural outlook • Ample parking • This property is sure to be very sought after so make your appointment to view!

• All offers considered after 2pm, 21 Dec 2020 $PBN BIR $330,000 - $345,000 Open Sat 12 December 10.00 - 10.30am

NEW LISTING

First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $285pw (Conditions apply)

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3D VIRTUAL REALITY TOURS Trevor Hurley Real Estate Ltd LREAA 2008 - MREINZ

10, 12, 14 Mayfield Klondyke Road • House on 901m² Lot 1 • Section 1131m² - Lot 6 • Section 1128m² - Lot 4 • Modern kitchen/ dining/lounge • Bathroom plus 2 toilets • Some double glazing • Indoor/outdoor flow • Outdoor entertaining • 2 x Large garaging Offers Over $550,000 Open Sat 12 December 1.00 - 1.30pm

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12 Davidson Street • Early possession is available.

• Freshly updated carpet, paint and HRV system.

• Four bedrooms, spacious open plan living, formal dining area or extra living space All offers considered after 2pm, 15 Dec 2020 Offers Over $539,000 Open Sat 12 December 11.00 - 11.30am

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Offers Over $349,000 Open Sat 12 December 10.30 - 11.00am First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $293pw (Conditions apply)

Manager/Sales Consultant Trevor Hurley 0275 435 799

Sales Consultant Manu Otene 022 308 6885

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38 Bathurst Street • Double glazed • HRV • Updated bathroom • Separate lounge • Open plan kitchen/ dining • Insulated top & bottom • Park next door • Outdoor entertaining areas $PBN BIR $310,000 - $360,000

5 Millichamp Street Great investment property or first home.

Fully insulated top & bottom, compliant log burner plus heatpump.

Three bedrooms, open plan living, good sized section with tandem garage.

NEW LISTING

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251 Wakanui Beach Rd • Here’s your chance to get away from it all in this seaside gem!

• The property comes with a fully self contained 4/5 berth bus, caravan and 40ft container.

• Currently uses solar power and wind turbine, 5000L water tank • Fabulous views of Wakanui beach which is less than 100m from your doorstep!

Offers Over $125,000

58 Grove Street • Fantastic investment opportunity • Fully insulated, compliant log burner & heat pump.

• Three bedrooms, extra large living space • Plenty of parking and storage with a drive thru single garage, carport plus a tandem garage.

Offers Over $349,000 Open Sat 12 December 11.00 - 11.30am First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $335pw (Conditions apply)

ID:MF104

38 Dunford St, Rakaia • Large 2034m² block • Permanent material with four bedrooms • Modern feel inside • Double garage with lots of out buildings • Rakaia school across the road • Potential to subdivided (subject to survey) and landbank for the future!

Offers Over $479,000 Open Sat 12 December 1.00 - 1.30pm

ID: W710

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145 Harrison Street • Five bedrooms • Renovated throughout • Open plan kitchen/ dining/lounge • Three car garaging plus sheds • Outdoor entertainment • Upstairs office nook • Some double glazing • Spacious bedrooms Offers Over $449,000 Open Sat 12 December, 11.00 - 11.30am

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The Mack Daddy On Mackie • Cute wee cottage on 3035m² • Plans available to subdivide into 6 sections!

• Plenty of options here for the astute investor.

• All offers considered after 2pm, 21 Dec 2020

Open Sat 12 December 10.00 - 10.30am First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $297pw (Conditions apply)

Sales Consultant Stephen Watson 027 433 9695

Sales Consultant Julie Srhoy 021 354 885

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Sales Consultant Deborah Roberts 021 075 2180