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SHOP smart SHOP loca Saving the world, one item of clothing at a time Lili Haydon Rachael Keenan opened her second-hand clothing and sportswear shop in Methven 10 weeks ago.

“I have always loved op-shopping.”

Her sister-in-law Anna Johnson owns the Garage Gym, which houses Keenan’s up-market opshop in the centre of Methven.

The shop is filled with bags, shoes, tops and dresses. And, of course, sportswear.

“I sell the sportswear on behalf of Anna,” Keenan said.

The op-shop became a reality when the two women had a conversation about joining forces.

Keenan’s main goal when she had the idea of opening Garage Wardrobe was to “help the planet, the fashion industry is a huge polluter of the planet”.

She is not wrong.

Some quick research shows fashion production makes up 10 per cent of human-made carbon emissions and is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply, causing water sources to dry up and pollutes rivers and oceans at the same time.

So to do your bit for the planet and to keep more dollars in your pocket, buy and sell second-hand goods.

Now that’s a win-win.

Keenan is as local as it gets.

“I grew up here and worked at the coffee shop Primo for years.”

Her commute to work hasn’t changed much either, as the Primo Cafe is literally right next door to her new venture.

Keenan jumped at the chance to try something new and pursue her passion for ethical fashion practices.

Rachael Keenan has been overwhelmed by the response after opening a second-hand clothing store in Methven late last year.

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Now she gets to share this passion with customers. “People have amazing things just left hanging in their closets.”

So what item has been the most amazing find in Keenan’s shop so far?

Local artist Hannah Kidd scored herself a beautiful pearl top.

“Almost every lace piece had a pearl on it. Hannah even wore it

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to one of her gallery openings,” Keenan said.

When she was quizzed about her feelings on opening a business in a Covid-dominated world, Keenan admits she was concerned.

“I was slightly nervous with Covid, but I tend to just get on with things,” Keenan said.

Now that’s the Kiwi can-do attitude we need more of this year.

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al MID CANTERBURY Ashburton would be a sad place without local loyalty

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Malcolm Hopwood Ashburton appeals to people in different ways.

For Alister Argyle, who was born and raised in Ashburton, it was the job that attracted him back.

He had graduated with an L.LB (Hons) from Canterbury University and was admitted to the bar on February 4, 1977.

He settled into a position in Christchurch, but it only offered court work or conveyancing.

However, in a decade when jobs were hard to get, he was offered employment with Kennedy Mee back in Ashburton.

“Here in Ashburton, you could do everything, family law,

criminal court work, farm transactions, estates and trusts, the lot,” Argyle said.

“It was a good mix of work.”

He put his OE on hold and returned to Ashburton in 1978.

While the job was the incentive, Argyle quickly felt good about returning home.

His granddad, George, was a well-known insurance agent and his dad, Ross, a director of C.P. Campbell Ltd. Within five years he branched out on his own and further developed his legal practice when partners David Welsh and Paul Finnigan joined him.

“Ashburton has been good to me. We have loyal clients and value the relationship with them,” he said.

“People rely on us and the service we give them.”

Argyle, Welsh, Finnigan has clients all over New Zealand.

Argyle said the connection

started locally, then, when clients moved further afield in New Zealand or overseas, they retained their Ashburton-based lawyers.

“It means they value the work and service we provide.”

Because of their identity in Mid Canterbury, the firm supports the Ashburton Guardian’s Shop Smart, Shop Local campaign.

“It’s our experience that local businesses provide very good service and depend on one another,” Argyle said.

“Without local loyalty, Ashburton would be a very sad place.”

He said there’s a relationship of trust with local retailers and businesses.

“If we purchase from them, they honour that and give us personal attention.”

The loyalty to his firm has enabled Argyle to be involved in a

range of charities and causes.

He’s a trustee of Community House and is involved with the Mid Canterbury Cricket Association, the Ashburton Community Water Trust, Ashburton College Alumni, Mid Canterbury Choir and the Cancer Society of New Zealand.

He’s into his second of four years as national president.

“To achieve my work as national president and spend the time involved, I’ve been greatly supported by my partners.

“I’d like to think my involvement will ensure the society can continue to be the leading organisation in New Zealand to enable a more cohesive approach to cancer treatment and research.

“I want to ensure rural centres, such as Ashburton, have a clear voice in the future direction of the Cancer Society,” he said.

Lawyer Alister Argyle and his daughter, Jane Argyle-Reed, a partner in his legal firm, support the Guardian’s Shop Smart, Shop Local campaign.

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‘Sometimes the show can’t go on’ Jesus Christ Superstar cancelled Maddison Gourlay Devastating.

That was the first word that came to mind from Ashburton Trust Event Centre manager Roger Farr in his announcement on the decision to cancel the show Jesus Christ Superstar.

“The production team has had to make the heartbreaking decision to cancel what would have been an incredible production of Jesus Christ Superstar,” he said.

“Due to the continuing uncertainty regarding current Covid restrictions, and our responsibility and commitment towards protecting the cast and crew, we feel this is the only decision we could make.”

The Variety Theatre Ashburton and event centre originally planned the show for August last year, but due to the delta outbreak and subsequent level four lockdown, the production was rescheduled for March this year.

They then held a second set of auditions late last year to fill the gaps that the rescheduling caused in the cast.

“When we decided to reschedule the show originally we chose a date that wasn’t too far in advance for the cast,” Farr said.

“We were just struck by the timing.”

The final decision on Monday night was made to keep the cast and crew safe.

“The cast was devastated, but understood why the decision was made,” Farr said.

“Health and safety of the cast was a top

Variety Theatre Ashburton president Nicky Milmine and Ashburton Trust Event Centre and Jesus Christ Superstar director Roger Farr are devasted to cancel the production.

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“We wanted to keep our cast safe because if one cast member got Covid, all of the cast would be close contacts.”

The show was to be the big fundraiser for both the Event Centre and Variety Theatre, with some of the profits supposed to go towards the Event Centre’s estimated $250,000 planned upgrade.

For Variety Theatre Ashburton it would help ensure more shows can grace the stage.

“Unfortunately at this time, sometimes the show can’t go on,” Farr said.

“We didn’t get to see the results from the hundreds of hours given.”

Farr, the director, said that he, along with musical director Jo Castelow, choreogra-

pher Julia Bell and Variety Theatre Ashburton, couldn’t thank the cast, crew, and sponsors enough, for their help and support in the “roller coaster ride” of holding a show in the pandemic. “[From] the final rehearsals, this was going to be something special.

“When the time is right, there will be a resurrection,” Farr said.

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On track for record payout Fonterra forecast farmgate milk price tops $9 Jonathan Leask Dairy giant Fonterra has raised its milk price payout forecast to a new record level which will have a big flow-on effect for the Ashburton District Fonterra announced it now expects this season’s payout to farmers to be between $8.90 and $9.50 per kilogram of milksolids (kgMS), up from the previous record forecast of between $8.40 and $9 per kgMS. Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell said the new midpoint payout of $9.20 per kgMS would see about $13.8 billion pumped into the economy.

In its most recent quarterly report in November, economic consultants Informetrics forecast that an improved dairy payout for the 2021/22 season would inject around an extra $133m into Ashburton’s economy.

The higher payout will boost that figure, which Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury dairy chair Nick Giera said “certainly is some good news”.

“It’s a continuation of the current high commodity prices and puts farmers in a strong cashflow position.”

And that position is good for the district.

“It’s also good for the communities, and all the services and

businesses that rely on dairy farmers spending money.

“It underpins the reliance the economy has on farming, to keep exports flowing and the country trading because that’s what drives the economy.”

While the payout was higher Geira said farmers were also dealing with increased costs.

“There are a few head winds in terms of interest rates going up and farm input prices increasing which will take the gloss of things.

“Mainly fertiliser and chemical prices and that is a function of not just price increases like freight, but availability, so farmers are very conscious of that.”

With a high payout on offer, milk production was “tracking about six or seven per cent down on last year, which was a very good year”.

“That’s largely due to the wet and colder spring conditions from calving through to around Christmas.”

The wet December may also have an impact on winter feed levels, he said, but there was still plenty of summer left.

Some farmers’ feed stocks were hit hard following the historic flood event at the end of May last year, but Geira said the majority were able to remediate the land in time to get their winter feed crops in on time.

“There are a few exceptions to that, the very badly affected farms around Ashburton Forks to which I understand some are still putting their farms back together,” Giera said.

Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury dairy chair Nick Giera saws the increased payout will have flow-on benefits to the local economy.

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Aviation museum fundraiser rescheduled Maddison Gourlay It’s not a case of if it happens, it’s a case of when it happens for the big Ashburton Aviation Museum fundraiser.

The proposed Waitangi weekend Militaria and Aviation Extravaganza was expecting to see nearly 10,000 people attend the event over the weekend.

However, due to the move to the Covid Red Light regulations the event has been pushed back to March 19-20 for now.

“We already had a plan in place for if we couldn’t go ahead in Covid restrictions, we were just going to push it back by a month,” head organiser Dennis Swaney said.

“But this might be a temporary solution if cases do peak in a month, like they expect. The month extension was part of the precautionary plan.

The aviation museum committe will hold a meeting on February 5 to determine a new date.

“I’m glad [the Government] didn’t do this to us next week, as we would have started setting up,” Swaney said.

The big event will raise funds for the Ashburton Aviation Museum to build their next hanger

Militaria and Aviation Extravaganza organisers Dennis Swaney (left) and Ron McFarlane. which will cost the group around a million dollars.

The new hanger has been in the museum’s plan, but now it has become a need rather than a want.

“We have run out of space,” Swaney said.

“We have more planes than

space. And we can’t work on new projects and restorations because we have nowhere to put the ones we have done,” The Ashburton Aviation Museum partnered with the Military Adventure Group for the extravaganza event.

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They will be supplying the military equipment, such as canons, jeeps, and various other displays.

The Ashburton Aviation Museum is thankful to the Ashburton District Council for getting behind the event to enhance Ashburton Airport, as well as the Aero Club

and the Ashburton Police.

“The community have definitely got behind this event.”

“It’s not a case of if it will happen, it will be a when it will happen.

“It’s going to go ahead, it’s just when,” Swaney said.

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Future of lakes, settlement in focus Chance for

older drivers to refresh road skills

Community views will be sought soon for a 30-year plan being developed for Lakes Camp and Clearwater.

The plan is being developed by the Ashburton District Council and aims to represent the views of iwi, the community and Council.

Ashburton’s older drivers are being encouraged to sign up for a refresher course aimed at helping them stay independent and driving for as long as possible.

Feedback will be accepted from Wednesday 2 February until 5pm on Sunday 13 March.

Strategy and Compliance Group Manager Jane Donaldson said consultation would help Council understand people’s hopes for the future of the area.

“Lakes Camp and Clearwater are a popular spot for hutholders and visitors, but reports show that Lake Clearwater is currently in a fragile state and that its water quality is declining. We want to make sure the environmental health of the whole area improves and control the impact of future development.

“We all want to see the area protected for the enjoyment of current and future generations, and how we get there will require everyone to play their part, including Council.”

Lake Clearwater is at risk of flipping, meaning it could reach a point of degradation that is difficult to reverse.

As part of an inquiry into why the water quality is reducing, Council told hutholders in April 2021 that long drop toilets in the settlement would need to be decommissioned by 31 December.

There were also concerns around the accuracy of leasehold boundaries of some sites.

“The Lake Clearwater village started out in the 1920s as a few baches for fishermen and picnickers, but now there are 180 dwellings, as well as a camping ground and public toilets,” Ms Donaldson said.

“The area and number of users has grown and that has placed stress on the surrounding environment.

“The increasing popularity of the area, and the environmental degradation occurring, suggests that it is timely to discuss the community’s future aspirations for the area.

“The plan will not be a magic fix-all, but Council wants to do what it can to ensure the area is in a condition for future generations to enjoy too.”

Council will work on the 30-year plan with Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua and Ngāi Tahu, who have significant interest in the area, Environment Canterbury, the Department of Conservation, Land Information New Zealand and Lake Clearwater Hutholders Association and bach owners.

Feedback gathered between 2 February and 13 March will be followed by a public hearing and workshop on 13 April, and then a development plan will be drafted.

We will continue to operate safely and as normal as possible, though the Red setting means numbers limits are now in play at the EA Networks Centre and the Tinwald pool.

Keep up to date and have your say on our consultations page.

She said road rules and people’s physical and mental abilities changed over time and older drivers needed to be aware of those changes.

Council will be hosting a drop-in information session at the Clearwater village playground on Saturday 5 February, from 10am until 2pm.

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“They stop looking from side to side, in the rear vision mirror and 100 metres ahead.

They focus on the end of their car bonnet instead.”

The refresher course will help older drivers develop strategies to remain confident on the road, like sussing out where they are going on a map or GPS before starting the car.

This is an important piece of work for the community and the environment, which is a major drawcard for people who visit or holiday at Lake Clearwater.

Contractors are currently rehabilitating parts of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road and Christys Road and that work should be completed in March. This work is crucial as both sections of pavement, each about 2km, had a lot of failures.

Some other rehabilitation work will widen and strengthen some of our most heavily-trafficked roads and that will improve road safety for all. We are pleased to say the list of roading work is being steadily ticked off.

And this week Councillors and staff

“That could be changes to give way rules or changes to their body, like having a slower reaction time.”

Wendy said there was good evidence to show that older drivers also scanned the road and surroundings less because their peripheral vision deteriorated.

will be holding a drop-in information session at the Lake Clearwater hut settlement to talk about a consultation document that will guide future development in the lakes area.

Our roading projects continue apace in the warmer weather.

The theory-based course is available, free, to older drivers and Wendy recommends all those over 65 should do it.

“Often we find drivers who got their licence at 15 and did not upskill until their 75 years check.”

Planning for normal times Council has a good business continuity plan to get through this Red setting and we expect to be busy and productive, with services to run and projects to execute and prepare for.

Staying Safe Facilitator Wendy Fox said it was important the district’s older drivers maintained their driver licences, especially because no public transport was available in the district.

Council will consult with key stakeholders about the draft plan and it is expected to be adopted on 15 June.

Hamish Riach, Chief Executive It may feel a little like standing on the edge of a covid precipice, but there’s still work to be done.

The course is being run by Age Concern – on 18 February and again on 8 April, with up to 25 people able to be accommodated on each day. It will run from 10am until 2pm.

will begin early work on the Annual Budget, which will inform the level of rates and services for the district in the 12 months beginning 1 July. Covid adds a challenging filter to this work.

So while there is uncertainty, we still have jobs to do.

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Wendy said those who did the refresher course often commented positively afterwards about what they had learned.

“Ninety per cent say the scan more and give their complete focus to the task of driving.”

The course covers common issues, like who gives way at roundabouts and other tricky intersections, and people could ask questions.

Guest speakers include a local police officer.

The course is run in conjunction with Waka Kotahi NZTA and supported by the Ashburton District Council.

Drivers wanting to take part in the refresher course should contact Age Concern Ashburton by phoning 03 308 6817 or emailing ageconcernashburton@xtra.co.nz. ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Council services at Red, business as usual The move to COVID-19 Protection Framework Red sees little change for Ashburton District Council services as they operated under Orange, with the exception of new numbers limits at the Tinwald pool and parts of the EA Networks Centre.

UPCOMING MEETINGS Meetings are at Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, unless specified Methven Community Board meeting, Monday 31 January, 10.30am at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven

Chief Executive Hamish Riach said Council had prepared for how it would continue to provide services under a Red setting and was well-placed to continue to safely operate its facilities.

“In many ways it is business as usual for Council and, subject to My Vaccine Pass requirements, people are still very welcome at our public facilities. Health measures, like physical distancing will be in force, and we already have My Vaccine Pass requirements at our admin building, the Ashburton Library, the art gallery and museum, the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, the Ashburton Holiday Park in Tinwald and the EA Networks Centre.”

At the EA Networks Centre, enhanced cleaning and hygiene measures have been implemented, along with increased verification of My Vaccine Passes for members and casual customers. Masks are required for all staff and customers in public spaces, unless the person is undertaking activity or in the pool.

The centre’s pools are scheduled to reopen on Monday 31 January after planned maintenance. Casual swimming will not be available from Monday through to Friday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 11am.

At all times, the pool space will have

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a capacity of 100 patrons, including spectators, and so a waiting system to use the pool may be in place. Users can check the EA Networks Centre’s Facebook page or its website to check pool space availability.

Swimming lessons for Term 1 resume on 31 January but there will be no fun swims before or after lessons. Where possible, only one parent or caregiver should attend swim lessons.

In the centre’s gym, there has been a small reduction in equipment due to the onemetre spacing now required under Red. The stadium area is defined as one space and has a maximum capacity of 100 people, or 25 people per court.

Spectators are not encouraged and sporting codes have been asked to manage their capacity for the courts they hire.

The Tinwald pool hours will reduce for the

Input sought from sports groups for wellbeing plan Local sports clubs and active recreation groups are being asked to complete a short survey as the Ashburton District Council tackles a new strategy to help support wellbeing within the district.

“These organisations play a vital role in supporting our community’s wellbeing through access to active recreation, so it’s essential that we gather their ideas on how the Council can best provide support.”

be invaluable as we get the ball rolling on the refreshed strategy,” Mr Fabish said.

He said residents will have their chance to pitch in once the draft Sport and Recreation Strategy is released for public feedback later this year.

It’s hoped that the results of the survey will also help Council understand the current issues local clubs face. The questions cover topics such as the availability of volunteers, ease of fundraising and the impacts of Covid.

“In the meantime, if you play sport as part of a club or are connected with an organisation that provides active recreation, please check they’re aware of the survey and encourage them to take part.”

“We think these groups will also have a good grasp on the opportunities that might be available to us, so their input will

Groups have until Friday 18 February to complete the survey online at surveymonkey.com/r/8FDPPGY

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summer on 31 January. The hours will be 4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 7pm Saturday and Sunday. The Tinwald pool now has a maximum capacity of 100 patrons.

The Ashburton Library’s click and connect service is also available. Borrowers can request items by emailing library@adc. govt.nz or phone (03) 308 7192 and arrange for a contactless pick-up.

There is no change to Council’s kerbside rubbish and recycling collection service under Red, and the district’s resource recovery parks remain open. People do not need a My Vaccine Pass to access these.

Mr Riach said Council had a business continuity plan and estimated up to 30 per cent of its workforce could be isolating because they had covid or were a close contact.

"All our key services will be running as normal.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES

DRINKING WATER ADVISORY - REMEMBER TO FLUSH YOUR TAPS

Some plumbing fittings have the potential for small traces of metals to accumulate in water that has been in the fitting for several hours.

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends you run a mugful of water through your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from plumbing fittings.

We recommend this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies.

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Litter group lifts standard Volunteers that help keep Ashburton looking spick and span are gearing up for another busy year, with the first rubbish pick-up day on Thursday 10 February.

Members of Litter-Free Ashburton meet on the second Thursday of every month (except in the January school holidays) and collect litter from 1.30pm until around 3pm.

The previous Sport and Recreation Strategy was adopted in 2010 and was primarily focused around the development of the EA Networks Centre.

Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said that with Council cutting the ribbon on the facility over six years ago, it was time to call time-out and work with local groups on a fresh game plan.

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Between eight and 12 people regularly turn up at a pre-arranged area and split into groups to take on sections to be cleared. The group has a special interest in the North Park Reserve, which is on the eastern side of State Highway 1 on the northern side of Ashburton.

Spokesperson Bev Skates said the group also joined with activities on Keep NZ Beautiful Week, held every year in October.

Council supports the litter-gatherers by providing high visibility vests, rubbish bags, disposable gloves, banners and rubbish picker-uppers.

Rubbish collected is put in one or two tidy heaps and is collected within 24 hours by EnviroWaste.

“Our group likes that litter issues are addressed promptly. We use Snap Send Solve, with very good results. We are also

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aware that people sometimes dump large amounts of litter in our riverbed areas.”

The first litter collection for 2022 is on Thursday 10 February and the second will be on Thursday 10 March. The group is always on the lookout for other hardworking and enthusiastic people to join the team.

Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said the group did great work helping keep Ashburton litterfree.

“They are all volunteers who give up their time and we really appreciate them.

Everyone who drives into Ashburton from both ends of town can see the fruits of their labour and the reserves looking clean and green.”

Keep an eye on the group’s Facebook page, Litter-Free Ashburton, for more information.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, January 27, 2022

Carr Foundation launch rural health and wellness initiative Ensuring that rural communities have access to mental and physical health checks is the main objective of the Rural Health & Wellness initiative being launched by the Carr Family Foundation.

Founded by the owners of locally based agri-business, Carrfields, trust chairwoman, Stacey McKerchar said that the foundation is a full charitable trust that will be funded from allocations contributed annually from its parent company.

“The foundation enables the Carr family to give back and contribute to the communities around New Zealand and the world that we are active in,” McKerchar said.

The health and wellness programme will be led by rural personality, Craig ‘Wiggy’ Wiggins, who was the recent recipient of the Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year Award.

Wiggins will travel around the country with health professionals visiting saleyards and other rural events encouraging patrons to check in for a check-up.

The wellness checks on offer will cover blood sugar and cholesterol levels, blood pressure, BMI and a general chat about wellness and mental health.

The health professionals will provide a confidential personal assessment and offer advice on people’s general health based on their results.

“People will receive a report card that they can take to their own GP for further

follow up if required,” Wiggins said.

“Our main drive is providing free health checks to our rural communities, and to just make the whole process easy.

“I know plenty of people who are guilty of avoiding doctor’s visits, so we just want to make it easy for them to get a quick check-up and have some peace of mind.

“The saleyards are often a hub of rural activity so it just makes sense to set up our mobile clinics at these locations around the country.”

With a goal of assessing about 50 people per day, Wiggins knows he will be busy, but as a skilled communicator, he is aware of his role in the project.

“My job at the saleyards is pretty straightforward, I’ll break the ice and have a chat with passers-by and then offer a quick health check.”

The initial concept was launched over two years ago by Wiggins when he took his horse float and a local GP to the Coalgate saleyards.

However, not long after this the first wave of Covid hit New Zealand, shutting everything down.

The time out has allowed Wiggins and McKerchar to collaborate and build on those origins.

They hope to launch the programme in April, but with the recent change to a red light status across the country, a firm date for launch will be confirmed closer to the time.

Carr Family Foundation trust chairwoman Stacey McKerchar and Craig Wiggins are proud to be launching a rural health and wellness initiative this year.

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Gumboots owner found Maddison Gourlay The owner of a pair of Redband gumboots that were left in front of Allenton’s Harvey’s Bakehouse has been found.

“During our busy period [last Thursday] we noticed that there was a pair of gumboots left by the front door,” Harvey’s Bakehouse worker Jessica Norrie said.

“It was nice of them to take the gumboots off before coming into the store, but they left without them.”

Norrie put up a post on social media in the hope of finding the owner.

“They are bloody nice gumboots too, in great condition.”

Thanks to the post, a man, only known as Jason, got in contact with Harvey’s Bakehouse on Friday morning and said he lives out of town and would be in again in late January to pick them up.

“I did not expect the post to blow up the way it did,” Norrie said.

“Must have been a really good pie,” social media commenter Maree Lawlor said.

Right – Harvey’s Bakehouse worker Jessica Norrie holds the gumboots that were left by a customer.

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Red light puts stop to events Jonathan Leask St John Mid Canterbury’s major fundraiser for the year has fallen victim Covid.

Due to the difficulties hosting events under the Covid red light restrictions currently in place, St John are one of the many organisations forced to cancel events.

Having postponed the Garden Fete in October event to the new date of February 17, St John Mid Canterbury has now made the decision to cancel completely what was to be its major fundraiser for 2022 St John Mid Canterbury’s executive officer Elaine Vallender said they were “absolutely gutted as hundreds of hours of work have gone into the event and a lot of money had already been committed or spent”.

“We looked at other options within the Covid guidelines, but it became impossible.

“We are now hoping people in the Ashburton District will support us in other ways.”

Vallender said that people who have booked tickets can request a refund through the Ashburton office between 9am and 12.30pm weekdays.

The fete joins what looks set to be the first wave of cancellations.

The Ashburton Pakeke Lions postponed its Market Day and Charity Garage Sale set for this weekend and are looking at alternative dates.

Ashburton Vintage Car Club’s rally has also been cancelled this weekend.

The annual Multi Cultural Bite at Waitangi weekend has been cancelled.

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Just call me negative Nigel . . .

I

sat down to write this piece looking to avoid using the C word and finding something positive.

As you will see below it started out well enough, but try as I might that thing that has loomed large over our lives for coming up two years is hard to ignore.

News the dairy pay-out is going up was great news for the rural sector.

The increased milk payout will be a welcome boost to dairy farmers and it will have a flowon effect to the local economy.

Great news. I should just stop there.

However some things are a bit iffy for the rest of the rural sector.

And that is going to hit us all.

Some food items are already

Jonathan Leask hitting high prices, but we could be in for more pain at the supermarket.

Where to begin . . .

A lack of manpower to complete the necessary contractor work is looking like causing a drawn out harvest which will come back to bite at the checkout.

Following the floods in May, there is potential for a feed shortage after supplies were badly damaged or completely lost, creating demand and in-

creasing operating costs and the flow-on to the consumer.

Some fruit and vegetables are already at record prices, caused by the likes of worker shortages, supply chain issues or a bad season.

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people’s pockets.

The price of fuel continues to creep up towards $3.

I still remember when it hit $2 for the first time and the outcry that came with it.

At the time the thought was it

The price of fuel continues to creep up towards $3. I still remember when it hit $2 for the first time and the outcry that came with it.

These and more will all combine to hit us in the pocket.

Then as I returned to looking for some more good news, I was still fixated on the other key consumer item burning a hole in

signalled the end of the petrol car and the rise of electric, which hasn’t quite played out as forecast with most people still priced out of the electric car market.

In Ashburton yesterday the

price was around $2.62 per litre – which is over 10 cents more than just up the road in Rolleston.

So I find myself at this juncture, all depressed about rising costs, and I haven’t even, and won’t here, touched on the housing market with mentioning the C word.

If the state of affairs wasn’t depressing enough in this piece yet, we have to factor in the added and impending increased impacts of Covid, there I said it, on certain sectors.

It all points to people tightening the purse strings, many of whom don’t have a lot of string left to tighten.

And it’s at this point I’m off to buy a coffee – to both ease my depression and do my bit for the economy by shopping local.

TAKING ISSUE 13

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Too caught up being an adult

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e put a lot of time and effort into educating our children. Getting them into the right schools, helping with homework, showing them how to brush their teeth, etc.

All good things to shape and grow the next generation.

We tend to measure knowledge against age – the older we get the wiser we become. But, don’t we all get caught up in being too “adult”, being sensible, doing the expected, that we forget how to let go and relax?

Is it any wonder that so many of us suffer from anxiety?

I believe kids are great teachers (and they don’t muck about with organised lesson plans).

Sahera Laing LIFE COACH They have this beautiful spontaneity to them that can often throws us oldies into a spin, because it’s just too unexpected.

Are we getting caught up being serious and sensible adults?

Kids teach us many things, but I think there are definitely (at least) six things we would most certainly learn from them: 1: Kids are in the moment. They are here and now because where else is there, right?

They demand we pay attention NOW not in two minutes because by then the moment has truly passed. Duh! 2: Kids know that play is the most important thing. Their priorities definitely involve mucking about, being silly and creative. Because these things fuel our sense of wellbeing, fun, connection and discovery. Play renews the soul.

3: Kids know that excitement is an everyday thing, not just for the weekend or holidays. Excitement is possible in every moment in every day, opportunities waiting to be paid attention to and be delighted in.

4: Kids know you can love anyone and everyone. I love how kids form friendships, anyone is a potential friend. The give and receive love without a whole set of warped rules.

They know it’s ok to show love and not need reciprocation.

Love is just what you do.

5: Kids own it! When they do some spectacular, they own it! They rejoice in themselves and share what they have accomplished with everyone because “Hey, I did that and it was amazing! I’m awesome!”

6: Kids are spontaneous, random as hell. Kids don’t make plan. Plans are too rigid and cause us to miss out on all the other stuff that could be

happening. They constantly grow and learn because they are open to the natural flow of life.

And that’s only six things!

Their lessons are endless and bountiful, let’s not miss out on kiddy school, it could be the most valuable class we attend.

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

Why I never want to watch another TV show reboot

By Bethany Reitsma/ NZ Herald

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he economy stinks, bees are dying, and movies are pretty much all sequels now.”

I hate to break it to you, Schmidt from New Girl, but in 2022, so are all the TV shows.

Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, How I Met Your Mother, Full House and countless others have been remade over the years or are yet to come in 2022.

So why does Hollywood keep churning out modernised versions of all our favourite TV shows?

One of the biggest reasons so many reboots get made is because nostalgia sells. It’s easy to market a TV show when you’re remaking something people miss watching and already have an emotional connection to. We’re

all suckers for nostalgia and we’re curious to see where our favourite characters have ended up.

Another reason is to refresh outdated material for a contemporary audience. When we watch shows made in the 90s or the early 2000s, it can feel like they’re from another world. The jokes tend to age badly, half of the stars have likely been swept up in scandal, and casting can often show an obvious lack of diversity.

The world looks different in 2022, and reboots aim to serve up the same show for a new audience.

Reason number three: The way we watch TV shows has changed.

If you were born pre-2000, you likely grew up watching shows when they were on TV, not when you wanted to. Now we have thousands of choices at our fingertips on countless streaming services. Reboots can help bridge that gap between the TV genera-

tion and the Netflix generation.

But the problem with trying to refresh old material for a new audience is that it never quite works. Attempts to diversify the cast verge on tokenism and depictions of how times have changed often come across a little clunky. The characters feel and act out of place, as if they’ve been asleep since the original show ended and have woken up wondering where they are.

This disconnect between old and new is often used as a device for humour. In the Gilmore Girls revival A Year in the Life, Rory Gilmore struggles to get cellphone reception in Stars Hollow when she’s home for the holidays, clambering over the cabbages in Doose’s Market. But is it really that funny - or realistic? Wouldn’t Stars Hollow have had reliable cellphone service in its grocery store by 2016?

The show was also widely criticised as “disappointing” with its infamous “regressive” ending.

The 2021 Gossip Girl reboot, taking place eight years after the original with a whole new cast centred around an anonymous Instagram account instead of the infamous website, was named a “stunning failure”, “tedious”, and “clumsy”.

And the currently streaming Sex And The City reboot And Just Like That, which reintroduces its stars in middle age, is “awkward” and “missing the funk and the spunk” of the original, according to the critics.

Reboots have been tanking since the 90s and 2000s. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles remake and That ‘80s Show, an obviously titled spinoff of That ‘70s Show, each lasted for only one season before being canned.

The Top Gear remake with Matt

LeBlanc ended abruptly in 2019 after a couple of seasons. The Hills: New Beginnings has also recently come to an end after just two seasons.

Instead of making a reboot, why not follow in the footsteps of the makers of Friends and Harry Potter and opt for a warm and fuzzy cast reunion instead? We still got our nostalgia fix watching all our favourite cast members reunite and we got to look back lovingly on key moments from the series.

Better yet, why not make something original? I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to watch yet another reboot, I’d rather watch something new and fresh.

Yeah, the bees are dying and the economy stinks – so leave us and our old comfort shows alone.

If New Girl ever gets a reboot, I won’t be watching.

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Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1: What 17th century epic poem by John Milton tells the biblical story of the fall of man? a) Paradise Lost b) Don Quixote c) The Devine Comedy 2: Who is the main protagonist of the Legend of Zelda video game series? a) Toad b) Cloud c) Link

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Not sure about his mask wearing habits, but he was seen to be taking paw washing seriously though.

Through a social media post the Cancer Society Mid Canterbury were finally able to learn the name of their mysterious, but cute visitor.

And his owners were able to see just how far he ventures during the day.

3: Which of these Asian rivers is longest: the Ganges, Euphrates, or Mekong? a) Ganges b) Euphrates c) Mekong 4: In what New Mexico town did Walter White start his drug empire and Bugs Bunny constantly get lost in? a) Altadena b) Alabaster c) Albuquerque

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CLUB NEWS 15

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Allenton Bowling Club

information. Transport available from Ashburton, $15 per person, bookings preferred, vaccine passes required. Creative Fibre is setting up a ‘Toolbox’ for the maintenance of wheels, looms and other equipment. Donations welcome. Craft Cluster on February 7th(Waitangi weekend) at Plains Museum 10am – 2pm. Vaccine passes required. Next meeting February 21st Plains Museum 10am – 2pm.

Vaccine passes please. Show and Tell: A small hand held loom, acquired by a member, attracted members attention as well as 3 diamond painted pictures, several rugs of varying sizes and techniques, children’s hats, mitts, singlets, cardigan’s and jersey’s knitted and crochet, sewn ‘love hearts’ for NCIU and fish for mobiles, felted picture, cushion covers (to be judged next meeting) wool spun since November(3kgs) were displayed and then the Convenor went around the room drawing attention to the work in progress.

Saturday 15th Roll up Aussie Pairs Format Results as Follows: Leads 1st Dick Smitheram 3 wins, 2nd Ken McLaren 2 wins 12 ends, Skips: 1st Paul Drury 3 wins, 2nd Trevor Johnson 2 wins 12 ends. Saturday 22nd Roll up Progressive Pairs Format Results as Follows: Leads 1st Murray Palmer 2 wins 17 Ends, 2nd Nathan McKay 2 wins 15 ends, Skips: 1st John Forde 2 wins 1 draw, 2nd Neil Sharplin 2 wins 15 ends. Results of Tuesday 17th Evening Pairs were as follows: 1st Paul Dury, John Forde 3 wins 17 ends 34 points, 2nd Nic Andrew, Gemma Andrew 3 wins 17 ends 30 points, 3rd Jock O’Connor, Liam O’Connor 3 wins 15 ends 28 points, 4th Richard Kane 3 wins 12 ends 29 points, 5th Rosemary Bennett, Mike Quinn 2 wins 16 ends 31 points. Club Championship Matches are well under way with two finals been completed in the Ladies Section: Singles Rosemary Bennett and the Pairs Sandra Keith & Raylene Heads well done to those bowlers taking out the titles.

Ashburton 9-Hole Golfers

We held our Opening Day last Thursday and the winners of the Daphne Smallbone Trophy (Greensome) were Joy Nicholas and Gavin Johnston with a score of 33. Coming up on 27th January, round 1 of Marion Marshall Trophy and on 3rd February, round 1 of Jean Drummond and Gordon Clinton Trophies for putting.

We are well under way with plans for our Annual 9 Hole Tournament on 24th February. Players from other clubs are welcome to register by email to ashburton9holers@gmail.com

Ashburton Bowling Club

Ashburton Bowling Club is very proud to report that one of our members, Wendy Suttie, has accepted an invitation to act as an official in umpiring at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this year. Wendy is a Level 4 Umpire who was recently Head Controller in Christchurch for the NZ Nationals 2022. That, we are sure, contributed to her selection for the aforementioned position and we proudly wish her Good Luck for her time in the UK. Well done, Wendy! The postponed In-House Dorothy Cup will now be played on Monday 31st at 5.30pm. Names on the board, bring a plate, thank you. On the 16th at Methven, the Doug Hood open fours was won by Ashburton’s G Eder, M Anderson, J Kewish (and A Millar). At the Sub Centre Over 60’s triples held at MSA on the 17th, Ashburton members featured in the teams placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd, ie: 1st Heather Goodall; 2nd - John Kewish and Anne Gibson; 3rd - Relda Prendergast.

At the Kirwee Ladies Triples also on the 17th, the winners were Ashburton’s Wendy Suttie and Diane Gutberlet (with Pat McElwain) with 3 wins.In the Ashburton’s Ladies Handicapped Singles, those who did not melt in the sun were 1st - Wendy Suttie; 2nd - Alison Gibbs; 3rd - Barbara Skilling. The Ashburton 2 bowls Triples, sponsored by Terrace View Retirement Village, held on 19th (up until the heavens opened!) were as follows: 1st - R Gutberlet, Diane Gutberlet, J Kewish with 3 wins, 19 ends, 36 points; 2nd – B Holdom, L Osborne, B Osborne with 3 wins, 19 ends, 35 points; 3rd – G Eder, G Sparks, W Lee with 2 wins, 19 ends, 40 points; 4th – G Taylor, Wendy Herriott, Anne

Lions Club of Ashburton Pakeke Wendy Suttie will swap her bowling rag for the measuring tape as an umpire at the Commonwealth Games.

Gibson with 2 wins, 17 ends, 41 points.

The Friday Triples held at MSA on the 21st were as follows: 1st and 2nd placings went to Ashburton’s (1st) J Smart, A McKenzie, Jo Ryk; and (2nd) D Kinvig, D Prendergast, P Quinn. Our Saturday Rollover triples produced a very poor turn-out! 1st A Gibbs & R Keeling; 2nd T Watson & M Patterson. Sunday 23rd, the Maddison Open fours at Hinds, 1st place went to Ashburton’s M Anderson, M Hill and J Kewish with 3 wins. Very Good Bowling, everyone! Be careful, stay safe!

Ashburton Golf Club

A massive field of over 100 turned up last Saturday for the 2021 Club Opening Day. The day was opened by our wonderful patron and life member Bill Hetrick who gave a great speech about growing the club. In a change to previous years we played a two ball ambrose which looked like great fun. After all the sledging, finger pointing and giggling stopped, we had two strong pairs on top of the pile.

Winning the mixed pairs and picking up the AC Browne Cup were club legends Pauline and Robbie Bell with a superb 62.75, and taking out the Smith Salver for mens pairs were club pups Mitch Stoddart and Phil Hurley with a very good 61.75. Other good finishers in the mixed were Nurse Gladys and Arkright McGregor. The Hopsters, and Tonee Hurley forming a strong pairing with Davey Hampton. In the mens we had Owen Miller and Jeff Hewitt having to give the course a handful of shots, Craig Bain and Terry K both just trying to out hit each other, then Richard Mc and Paul Greer, that must have been a joy for their playing partners getting double teamed in a chatter hurricane. Other big news of the day was an Ace to Terry Molloy on hole 14, his first in quite a few years of playing, well done Terry. The whole day was kindly sponsored by Vision Insurance, many thanks to Mr Rush and young Jim. This week we kick into the Property Brokers weekend. On Saturday we have Mens opening day playing a best ball for the Jim MacKenzie Trophy. After results around 4:30 we will have the auction to sell the runners in the shoot out final. A

very in depth and well researched form guide is knocking around in the club and on the website. Have a read, pick your favourite and bring your money. Then on Sunday morning at 10am the Property Brokers Great race gets underway. Come on down and join the fun, we will have a well stocked refreshments cart following the game. You can cry with the first faller, sympathise with the bad luck of anyone else who goes out early and celebrate with Bruce after the game. It is always a wonderful day. Thanks to the Property Brokers gang. Be aware, that the match committee and board are working very hard to put a plan in place to keep the Harvey Norman Classic going ahead.

It might well mean a few changes, but we will endeavour to still put on a great tourney if at all possible. Keep checking emails and website for ongoing Red light protocols. Good golfing.

Ashburton Horticultural Society

President Joy welcomed 12 members & 1 young visitor to our Garden Group’s January meeting. Our Guest Speaker was Toni McKee an Environment Educator with Ashburton District Council working from the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park. Toni explained a Seed Desk, these are old school desks set up with seeds and plants for people to exchange and she demonstrated how to make envelopes for any spare seeds people may have to place in the desks.

In Ashburton Seed Desks are set up at the Library, Trotts Garden and at the Resource Recovery Park. Toni is also on the streets assisting with auditing the yellow recycle bins, starting at 7am before the recycle truck. Table show results. Great Table show with 96 entries from 8 members. Graham Gunn – 8 firsts, 4 seconds, 1 third, Brian Glassey – 7, 5, 5, Cyril Keen – 6, 3, 2, John Hoogweg – 3, 5, 2, Joy Jaine – 2, 4, 0, Anne Gamblin – 1, 0, 2, Trevor Gamblin – 0, 1, 3, Pat Tarbotton – 0, 0, 1, Premier Award: John Hoogweg – Class 16 Gladioli, Raffle was won by Noella Talbot - Next meeting will be on Friday 18th February 2022 at 2 pm at Brian Glassey’s garden.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Marion Harrison was in good form at the Alan Pickard Trophy.

Harrison as detailed on the brochure at the MSA. We are still able to continue with play in the Red Traffic Light setting as everyone must show their Vaccine Passes, and we are practising safe play rules. Our numbers are usually well under 100 at both club and tournament levels. Thinking of doing something different in 2022? We would welcome any new members to join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road. Please pick up a brochure from the noticeboard at the MSA.

Our January tea meeting was held on Monday, January 24, with a Scottish theme honouring the great Robbie Burns. President Robert Spencer welcomed everyone and expressed sincere gratitude to the Murney Trust Board and PGG Wrightson for their help and assistance with providing a venue for our charity market. Robert also thanked Lion members for the work in finding an alternative venue. Our golf tournament has been set down for March 6. After dinner we heard from guest speaker Sue Abel, local Director Safe Community Council.

Sue outlined the work of Neighbourhood Support & Neighbourhood Watch groups. The concept was ‘invented’ in the USA in the sixties. The primary pur-

Last Saturday several members travelled to Christchurch to compete in the Alan Pickard Trophy at Ascot where the Doubles teams were drawn from members from other parts of the South Island.

Marion Harrison and her Blenheim partner won the Championship, with Colin Jones and his Christchurch partner 4th.

In the Consulation, Nicky Foden, Jan Guilford, Shona Husband came 2nd, 4th and 6th respectively with their Ascot and Papanui partners. Adair Jones and her Ascot partner were 5th in the Plate, and Mavis Thompson and her Papanui partner won the Bowl. Congratulations to you all, you did our Club proud. Next Sunday we are having a Club Pointing Competition at our piste. The following weekend is Waitangi Weekend where we will be hosting the Canterbury Triples, this will be a great event to watch with players from around the South Island competing. Our major event is fast approaching on 27 March when we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary.

The invites are now out so if you have not received one please contact Marion

Safe Community Council’s, Sue Abel was the guest speaker for the Lions Club of Ashburton Pakeke.

Creative Fibre

A warm welcome was extended to members, new members and a transferred member who attended the recently held meeting at the Plains Museum – all looking forward to an interesting and uninterrupted year ahead. The Co-Chairperson read a quote ‘laughter is not the best medicine, knitting is! It leaves you in stitches! After the housekeeping, the camp at Staveley on 9th – 13th February was drawn to our attention. A beginner felting class will be on Thursday 12th.

All materials supplied. Day visitors welcome, bring lunch, craft, $5, and vaccine passes. Contact Pam 027 370 3253 for more information. Spin In on January 31st at 61 Rangitata Huts. Bring lunch, craft and enjoy a day by the seaside.

Weaving Group meeting upstairs at Millhouse (Ashfords) on 27th February.

Bring work/looms along with vaccine passes. The Library has 3 new magazines available – Yarn, Felting and Handwoven – all good reading. Theme for this year – Joys of Lockdown! Any interpretation.

Challenge – 1.25cm x 1.25cm (or slightly longer) knee rugs for the Cancer Society. Any yarn, any technique. Closing date end of year. 2 fleeces to be acquired by the club, one for Dartmoor Dyeing at Staveley Camp and the other for Learner spinning classes. Paul (027 225 1205) has access to Polworth fleece if anyone is interested. Staveley Camp recipe book.

100 copies to be printed, price about $20, available before end of February.

An invitation was extended to members to attend Staveley Camp’s 50th Jubilee on Sunday 27th February. Contact Lyndsey Jones on 308 6780 for more

pose of these groups in NZ, is to provide safer and well supported communities.

They both have strong affiliations with NZ Police and Civil Defence. Lion Joe Butchard spoke of the decision to postpone the market. Our first market was in April 1988 so this one was to be our 34th event, with 33 of them held at the Racecourse. The market is only postponed not cancelled. We sang a selection of Scottish tunes ably supported by Moyra Whiting on piano. Lion Joe and Stephanie Butchard extracted fines from members.

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Sub Centre Junior Singles, kindly sponsored by Ray Mayne. Saturday 29th January 9am start, $15 per player, players to provide own lunch, club uniforms to be worn.

At Allenton Green Nick Andrew , Gemma Andrew, Cory O’Connor, Greg Harrison, Mick Buchanan, Hayden Cowan, Russ Ward, Gus Horrall, Bronson Kellett, Craig Kellett, Emma Pritchard and Julie Broker At MSA Green Bruce Henderson, Craig Harrison, Jock O’Connor, Liam O’Connor, Donelda Watson, Marty Watson, Lester McLean, Wayne McCarthy, Dean Benson, Steve Gamble, Logan Ford and Kelvyn O’Connor.

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Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Ben’s not leaving it to hope Matt Markham Ben Hope’s not worried, so nor should be punters.

The talented young horseman will step out on Addington Raceway tomorrow night behind the exciting trotting machine that is Muscle Mountain in the Group Three Trotting Summer Free-For-All and while some pundits are concerned about a lack of race fitness for the big trotter, his driver isn’t.

In fact, Hope is confident that his charge – trained by his parents, Greg and Nina Hope, is cherry ripe for the $30,000 assignment based on a dazzling trial last week at Rangiora against the pacers.

“He felt terrific, really good,” Ben said.

“We’re up against Oscar Bonavena this week and he’s race fit, but I can’t see how he can beat us to be honest. And I say that

Muscle Mountain and Ben Hope (outside) will shoot for fresh up success tomorrow night at Addington.

PHOTO SUPPLIED honestly, I love Oscar – he’s a great horse, I just know what place my guy is in and it’s exciting to be getting out there on him again.”

The two stars of the show have drawn the

two widest barriers for the 1980 metre mobile event so Hope will have a few options out of the gate. He could press the button and look to cross them early and may well be forced to do that if Natalie Rasmussen

does the same on Oscar Bonavena, otherwise they can drag back and look to work into the race at their own leisure.

While dominating the market, the duo aren’t the only ones with claims in the first feature trotting race of the year in Canterbury.

The Hopes also have Midnight Dash engaged with Ricky May to do the driving while the Paul Nairn trained Bitamuscle was something special fresh up last week.

Later in the night Group Race glory awaits a pacing mare in the Premier Mares Championship worth $50,000.

The Group Two event has drawn a star-studded field which includes multiple Group One winner, Bettor Twist as well as class mares, Need You Now and Belle Of Montana alongside a host of up and comers like Allamericanlover, Manhattan, Bettor Talk Art and Life’s A Beach.

Mid Canterbury will be represented in the race by Mabalene from the Brent White stable who while rated an outside chance in her first go against the big girls is in fine enough fettle to make her presence felt.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, January 27, 2022

Battle set for the Gala Cup Matt Markham The battle lines have been drawn and now this weekend, Gala Cup champions will be crowned.

And winners of the most prestigious event on the Mid Canterbury Tennis calendar will get the added honour of being the first to win on the newly minted home arena of the Braided Rivers Community Trust Ashburton Tennis Centre.

The centre has undergone a makeover in recent weeks to allow for the change in name from its major supporter which shifted from the Ashburton Trust to its new moniker last year. But while a new name is on the wall, it’s the same tennis centre and the action there this weekend promises to be electric.

“We’re happy with the numbers we have,” centre manager, Jack Tiller said this week.

“We’ve got a few people away at a nationals event up in the North Island this weekend, but all in all it’s a good strong field of players and it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds.”

History is in line for this year’s event with Tessa McCann out to claim the most consecutive Gala Cup singles titles as she shoots

Pete Leonard can lay claim to being the only Gala Cup winner from last century to be still playing in the illustrious event which begins tomorrow night.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN for her seventh straight success while Rhys Cromie also gets an opportunity to further his record in the event as he looks for his 11th singles title.

The tournament officially begins tomorrow night with some

big names stepping out on what could be a late night of play in the mixed doubles where eight combinations will compete.

The father and daughter combination of Neil and Tessa McCann have come up as the No.1

seeds in the event, closely followed by the brother and sister teaming of Tyler and Ashleigh Leonard.

The mixed doubles will be run and won by the completion of play on Friday night before things

Golf tournaments going ahead Matt Markham Three major local golfing tournaments look set to not feel the wrath of a shift to the traffic light red setting by the government with plans full steam ahead for the coming weeks.

This weekend will see a huge number of players flock to Methven for the annual High Country Classic which is held at both the Methven Golf Course and also at Terrace Downs.

The two-day event always draws a full and strong field, and this year will be no different although some of the normal functions of the weekend have been altered to allow for the restrictions in place.

And the Ashburton Golf Club confirmed yesterday that they were still planning to host their major tournament, the Harvey Norman Classic, which will this year be held on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 of February.

The Ashburton Golf Club match committee met on Tuesday night to discuss their plans.

The tournament, which attracts a huge number of entries each year is attended by players from around the district and further afield, was under threat, but as long as nothing changes in the coming weeks, the show will go on.

“We had a meeting last night around the tournament while in the red setting and we believe as a match committee and also with the support of the board that this can be done with a few tweaks,” a club spokesperson said.

Golf courses, being open air spaces with good ventilation and natural social distancing don’t fall under the strictest of guide-

Tournaments like the High Country Classic will still go ahead despite the shift to the red traffic light setting.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN lines from the government, but the major issue for the club was how to handle the use of the club house and the surrounds as players arrive and leave for their rounds.

“We are working on having one entry point to the course and one exit point from the course as well – both at opposite ends of the clubhouse and we will keep the morning and afternoon players in separate areas at all times.”

By operating an outside bar and hiring port-a-loos, the club will minimise the need for heavy restrictions to be in place although masks will be required to be worn around the club rooms when people are not seated.

The hugely popular Calcutta on the Sat-

urday night has been cancelled, as has the annual chip-off competition that forms part of the weekend, but everything else will go ahead as planned.

“We still have lots of things to work through and rules may well change again, but we do believe we can put on a great and safe tournament.”

Entries have closed for the event which is at full capacity with a waiting list for entries being established.

The Tinwald Golf Club’s major event for the year, the annual 3500 tournament isn’t held until the middle of March, so time is on the club’s side in getting the event off the ground with a potential shift in traffic light settings by that time.

get serious on Saturday with some big matches first up in the morning.

“We’re expecting the mixed doubles to be a bit of fun actually, there’s some strong combinations there, but it will be a great way to ease into the weekend.”

Ashleigh Leonard and Tessa McCann will combine to take on Jade Brosnahan and Isabella Van Dooren in a straight A Grade Women’s doubles final.

The A Grade Men’s singles also begin with the competition’s top four seeds, Tiller, Cameron McCracken, Tyler Leonard and Rhys Cromie all advancing straight to the quarter-finals. The singles line-up also includes the evergreen Pete Leonard who is laying claim to being the only winner from last century to still be playing.

In the Women’s A Grade singles McCann, Leonard, Maia Liu and Van Dooreen will do battle while the Men’s A Grade Doubles sees Cromie and Tiller pairing up to provide a very imposing battle for anyone they face.

Sunday will see a completion of the A Grade Men’s and Women’s singles as well as the A Reserves Men’s singles and also the Men’s Doubles final which will be the last event of the weekend.

Play begins on Friday night from 6pm and then begins on both Saturday and Sunday from 9am with the Men’s Doubles Final on Sunday set down for 1pm.

Templeton lifts trophy Ross Templeton reaped the rewards of some good recent training rides when he lifted the Dean Cooksley Memorial Trophy in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s, 45km event contested on the roads around Methven on Sunday.

Templeton and his co-markers worked well to find the front of the race inside the final 10km.

Templeton made the decisive move in the straight, jumping clear of his bunch to find the line strongly.

Paul Williams led the chasing bunch in to take the second place spoils.

Matt Marshall produced his best race of the season to secure the final podium position.

Don Morrison continued his good form to be in the thick of the finish to claim fourth place.

Jamie Smitheram and Don Sutton rounded out the top six.

Timaru visitor James Wilson lifted fastest time honours riding the course in 62.23.

Co-markers Kyle Gray and Larry Neal recorded second and third time respectively.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap event.

Honor Bradford had the final say in the kick to the line to record a hard fought win over second placegetter Leah Reid.

Honor’s efforts also saw her secure fastest time honours, riding the distance in 31.01.

Charlotte Neal produced a great ride to take third place with Kaidyn Broomhall backing up last week’s top effort with fourth place.

Brian Ellis had the best of the sprint finish to take division 2 victory from Kerry Clough and Kenny Johnston.

Next week the club will travel to Rakaia to contest a 50km handicap event.

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll have a sense today: “You are loved. There’s an invisible world all around you. A kingdom of spirits commissioned to guard you, do you not see it?” from Jane Eyre, by your signmate Charlotte Bronte.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Beware: Meeting the expectations of powerful and enthusiastic people is its own kind of thrilling experience, so potent that it becomes easy to confuse who you are with who they want you to be.

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LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Avoid those bored people who have nothing better to do than work up one another’s emotions over petty things. You benefit from sticking with the kindred souls with varied interests and wide horizons.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Caring people bring out a soft, sweet side of your heart. Uncaring people do the same, as you consciously decide to oppose their bad example. So, what calls out stoutness of heart? Being needed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Those who point out the faults of others would imply that they have fewer by comparison, which is rarely the case. The need to impress is itself a fault to be examined.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Once upon a time, you launched yourself into the unknown for adventure’s sake. Now, you’re much more purposeful. Adventure is just a byproduct of the quest.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You don’t take the focus of others for granted. You expect to earn any attention you get. You’ll deliberately structure interactions so as to keep things interesting.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Those who bite off more than they can chew are at risk of choking. But there are safer ways to approach ambition, for instance, cutting and saving the big portion to slice into manageable segments.

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SUMMERFIELD Rachel Ann – The Stara and Summerfield families would like to thank everyone for their phone calls, cards, baking, flowers and visits, and those that attended Rachel’s service.

Your love and support to us as a family is very much appreciated by us all. We would also like to thank the Ashburton Hospital and the Netherby Pharmacy. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

HOOPER, Walter Russell (Russell) – On January 24, 2022, at his home, Geraldine, aged 89 years. Husband of the late Jan, and loved father, fatherin-law, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Messages to the Hooper family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Russell will be held.

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JAMISON, Howard Laurence – On January 25, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 62 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Scotty and Kelly, Ryan and Tess, and Mason. Messages to the Jamison family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private service for Howard will be held.

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JAMISON, Howard Laurence – On January 25, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved son of Shirley and the late Bob Jamison. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Helen Burrowes and Paul, Robin and Phillipa, Diane and Philip Vanderweg, and Judy Lawson. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

“Will be sadly missed”

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Ashburton Weather © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2022

Thursday: Rain before dawn, then mainly fine and just chance shower. SW dying out in the evening.

MAX 17 MIN

Canterbury Plains

Midnight Thursday

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Thursday: Mainly fine. Rain north of Ashburton, clearing before dawn, and just the chance of a shower for the rest of the day. Southwesterlies dying out in the evening.

Friday: Fine, apart from morning and evening cloud.

Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.

Saturday: Fine, some morning cloud. Northeasterlies, turning northwesterly in the evening.

A front moves north over the North Island on Thursday followed by a strong southwesterly flow. A ridge of high pressure moves over the South Island. The broad high builds over the country on Friday and remains through the weekend.

SUN PROTECTION ALERT PROTECTION REQUIRED

Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap

Data provided by NIWA

: 5 0 9 : 40 am – 5 pm

Around The Region Thursday

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

18 10 16 10 16 7 15 8 15 11 18 9

Friday

19 19 21 19 18 19

11 11 9 11 13 9

Saturday

25 26 27 25 25 24

13 13 10 12 13 11

Friday: Fine, apart from morning and evening cloud. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.

MAX 20 MIN

Canterbury High Country

Complete Local Care Since 1982

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Thursday Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill.

Partly cloudy. Early rain about and north of Lewis Pass and isolated afternoon and evening showers throughout.

Wind at 1000m: Southerly 30 km/h, becoming light in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: Southerly 40 km/h, becoming light in the afternoon.

Freezing level: About 2000m, rising above 3000m in the afternoon.

Friday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening cloud.

Wind at 1000m: Light, northwest 30 km/h developing in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: Southwest 30 km/h, dying out in the afternoon.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

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

Saturday: Fine, some morning cloud.

Northeasterly breezes.

MAX

26 MIN 12

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

Ashburton Airport 22.8 14.9 13.8 0.0 51.0 SE 26 2:14pm 3.9 186.6

Methven 21.0 13.3 – – – – – – –

Tides, Sun and Moon Thursday

Friday

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 22.6 20.6 16.0 13.6 15.9 – 0.6 1.2 22.0 26.6 E 30 E 26 2:14pm 3:21pm 8.4 – 227.1 – Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Saturday

Ashburton H 12:00pm 12:32am 1:00pm 1:31am 1:57pm Mouth L 5:44am 6:10pm 6:43am 7:07pm 7:41am 8:03pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 12:06pm 12:38am 1:05pm L 5:50am 6:15pm 6:49am 7:12pm H 11:56am 12:29am 12:56pm L 5:40am 6:06pm 6:39am 7:03pm

1:36am 7:47am 1:28am 7:37am

2:02pm 8:08pm 1:53pm 7:59pm

6:23am 9:08pm 6:24am 9:07pm 6:25am 9:06pm 1:08am 4:08pm 1:41am 5:27pm 2:23am 6:42pm

new Feb 1

first qtr Feb 9

full Feb 17

last qtr Feb 24

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, January 27, 2022

all your sporting news

Gala Cup

Battle lines drawn

Golf go ahead

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Club News

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Racing action

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Mid Canterbury Tennis supremacy goes on the line this weekend in the annual Gala Cup open which officially begins tomorrow night at the newly minted Braided Rivers Community Trust Tennis Centre.

FULL STORY

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