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PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 301020-HM-003 Adam Burns The Ashburton A&P show ring is looking good for the two-day showjumping event, starting today. Ashburton A&P showjumping convenor Annette Scott 03 307-7957 (middle), said the A&P Show may be a pared back version of its traditional self, thanks to Covid-19’s antics, but equestrian enthusiasm is still riding high, with over 450 entries competing across the weekend. Working like a well-oiled machine, event co-ordinator Chris Watson (left), course designer Roger Laplanche (second left), A&P president Peter Stewart (second right) and vice president Victor Schikker (right), had all the jumps set in place by yesterday afternoon. Scott said the jumping goes from 8.30am until the afternoon, both days and the public are welcome to come along and to watch some of the Heather Mackenzie best showjumpers in the country strut their stuff. “Entry is free. Families are welcome to bring a picnic and sit and enjoy the action,” she said. The eques- 03 307-7956 trians will not be the only ones on show today, also lining up in their respective competitions will be the dog trialers, the alpaca owners and the Highland dancers.

Heather Chalmers District honours its volunteers 03 307-7900 After hours Neil Brown said. The civic awards are made in formally recognise this, Brown [email protected] By Sue Newman The recipients had all contrib- recognition of substantial ser- said. [email protected] uted as volunteers over many vice, usually of a voluntary na- The community honours Advertising years and their public service ture or beyond normal employ- awards were first made in 2017. Sales manager Sonia Gill Eight Mid Cantabrians were yes- was recognised with five mayor- ment, benefiting the Ashburton Winners of this year’s awards terday recognised by their peers al and three civic awards. District and its people. were: Call 03 307-7976 as citizens who had gone above The Mayor’s Award is made Nominations were called for Mayor’s Award: Darryl Nelson, advertising@theguardian. and beyond in giving their time for public service and is made the awards in August and each John Fleming, Maxine Hooper, co.nz and energy to their district. to people who have made a nomination was assessed by David McKimmie and Robin General enquiries Before family and friends, the sustained contribution to their a panel that included Brown, Kilworth. eight received acknowledge- community over more than 20 deputy mayor Liz McMillan and Civic Award: Judy Skevington, Call 03 307-7900 ment of their efforts as part of years. councillors Leen Braam, Stuart Yvonne Lister and Litter-Free [email protected] the Ashburton District Council’s It is the district’s highest hon- Wilson and Angus McKay. Ashburton. community honours awards. our, one that is rare and recog- Each nominee demonstrat- Photos and biographies Missed paper And each recipient was a more nises that a contribution must ed significant dedication to the of winners on pages 9 - 11 in 0800 ASHBURTON than worthy recipient, mayor be significant and sustained. district and it was a pleasure to today’s Guardian. (0800 274 287)

Complete Local Care Since 1982 Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian NEWS 3 Shutting ‘a tough decision’ ‘Yes’ to By Heather Mackenzie dying, [email protected]

Life is full of tough decisions, but choosing to shut the doors on a successful business after ‘no’ to eight years is one of the tough- est Style Footwear owner Melis- sa Shimmin has ever made. “I love my business, I love the drugs shoes, and I am going to miss The euthanasia referendum has all my regulars. I had to set my passed the public vote, with 65.2 heart aside and put my busi- per cent voting in favour, but the ness brain on,” she said. cannabis question has 53.1 per A perfect storm of Covid-19 cent voting ‘no’ so far, prelimi- related issues caused Shimmin nary results show. to make her heart-breaking de- The number of voters who cision two weeks ago. chose ‘no’ in the End of Life For Shimmin the final straw Choice referendum reached 33.8 came when it became increas- per cent. ingly difficult to get a regular In the cannabis question, ‘yes’ supply of stock into the coun- received 46.1 per cent of the vote try. so far, compared to 53.1 per cent “Stock is stuck in ports for of ‘no’ votes. weeks, it’s a Dutch auction get- But with almost half a million ting stock on flights and when votes still to be counted, New Europe went into lockdown Zealand will need to wait until again, it all got too unreliable.” next Friday for full and final re- Shimmin said actually mak- sults. ing the decision was the hard- The eunthanasia question est part. That done she is now A perfect storm of Covid-19 related issues forced Melissa Shimmin to make the heart-breaking decision to close gathered a total of 1,574,645 ‘yes’ focusing on selling stock on her shop Style Footwear. votes and 815,829 ‘no’ votes so hand and only then on locking far. the door, loading her car and never know where or when I her eight year reign, it also ends cided it was their turn to look There were a total of 1,114,485 driving away for the last time. will pop up again,” the line of the shop that had its after the feet of Mid Canterbury ‘yes’ votes for cannabis reform, But before that happens she The closing down of Style beginnings in 1940. and they ran it until early retire- 167,333 short of the 1,281,818 has a myriad of regulars com- Footwear will not only leave a Smith’s Footwear as it was ment beckoned and Shimmin votes for ‘no’. ing in the door to say goodbye. big hole in the social calendar known back then was started stepped in. In a statement, Justice Minister The week has been filled with for some, but those with foot by George Smith, and was situ- When Shimmin took over Andrew Little said assisted dying hugs, goodbyes and yes, some issues will find it that bit harder ated on Burnett Street. the shop was in the Arcade, but remains illegal in New Zealand tears, she said. to get suitable footwear locally. Smith’s footwear was the kind the need for more room and a until November 6, 2021, and the “There are ladies who have “We specialised in orthot- of shoe store the whole family street frontage saw her move to Cannabis Legalisation and Con- been coming in here once a ic friendly shoes, catered for would trek into on a Friday Burnett Street six years ago. trol Bill will not be introduced as week for years. Whenever they those with extra wide feet night, then leave with brand Her last day is yet to be con- legislation by the Labour govern- are in town they call in for a and other shoe fitting issues,” new leather shoes and sensible firmed, but she said by the way ment this term. catch-up, I am really going to Shimmin said. slippers all round. her stock is flying out the door The End of Life Choice – or eu- miss that contact.” The closing of Shimmin’s In the mid 1980s George’s son in her closing down sale, it thanasia – referendum was based “But like I say to them, you shop marks not only the end of Kevin and his wife Gaylene de- won’t be too far away. on a member’s bill put forward by ACT leader David Seymour, with the aim of legalising a form of safe euthanasia for some people experiencing a terminal illness. The bill had already passed Vehicle thefts prompt police advice through Parliament, on the pro- viso that the referendum held at Officers have been working crime and you can minimise your vehicle, please do not leave By Matt Markham the election supports it. hard to investigate the offences, the risk of having your car sto- them in plain sight.” The recreational cannabis ref- [email protected] but they are also encouraging len or broken into by ensuring Another suggestion was that erendum is a different story. The people to do their bit to ensure vehicles are secured and locked people could look at purchasing government released a draft bill Police have issued advice to their property is safe and secure. and not left on the street where a steering lock device which is a for a law it would seek to pass residents of the Ashburton Dis- “Police are aware of a num- possible.” great deterrent or immobiliser depending on the result, but the trict following a spate of vehicle ber of vehicle thefts in recent With incident numbers high for vehicles. Cannabis Legalisation and Con- thefts in the district over recent months in the Ashburton area,” in the district, the request from Police also encouraged any- trol Bill has not yet been through months. a spokesperson said yesterday. Police also included asking peo- one who witnessed suspicious Parliament so would be subject The Guardian is aware of a “Officers work hard to investi- ple to ensure they didn’t leave behaviour to report it to police to change before it was made law. number of incidents this week gate, but we also rely on people valuables in their vehicles in- immediately. Labour has also suggested that alone involving vehicles being taking simple steps to protect cluding things like electronics, “If you see any suspicious ac- Parliament’s final vote on the taken from properties across their property. speed detectors, jewellery and tivity around cars, please call bill would be a conscience vote, the district as a trend continues “Vehicle theft and interfer- wallets. police – you may be able to pre- meaning MPs would not be re- to grow. ence is often an opportunistic “If you must leave things in vent a crime from happening.” quired to vote along party lines.

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In brief Wellness Week Pushing the boundaries To celebrate Wellness Week staff from the EA Networks Centre are turning on a life, Zoe said. By Sue Newman free Body Balance exercise class. They’re Initially she approached the inviting the community to turn up on [email protected] two days of solo camping with Monday at 12.30pm in Baring Square trepidation, but said it became West to get into the spirit of health and Spending your spring school a time she valued. movement. A limited number of exercise holidays with a bunch or Campers were restricted to mats will be available, but people who strangers or camping alone in travelling further than 20 paces have their own are encouraged to bring the bush for two days might from their tent, had very limit- those along. not be everyone’s idea of fun, ed rations and in her case, had but for Zoe Clulee it was a to deal with inquisitive and Council Christmas hours life-changing experience. food-stealing weka. The Year 11 Mount Hutt Col- It was also a time for reflec- The Ashburton District Council will close lege student has just returned tion and goal setting and dur- its office doors over the Christmas period from three weeks at Outward ing that time Zoe laid down at 1pm on December 24 and reopen at Bound in the Marlborough challenges for herself, includ- 8.30am on January 5. The public library Sounds and said the experience ing running a half marathon in and the museum will close at 5pm on was one of the best of her life. less than three hours. She has December 24, will be closed on public As a recipient of the Mayors’ since achieved that. holidays and on December 29, 30 and Taskforce for Jobs and Outward Her group undertook a chal- 31. Normal hours will resume on January Bound scholarship, Zoe packed lenging tramp, knocking off 5. The EA Networks Centre will close on her bags and headed into the four peaks in two and a half December 25 and January 1 only, but hours unknown for three weeks last days rather than the four days may be changed on other days over the month. And for those weeks she allocated. period. The Tinwald pool will be closed on was challenged, pushed men- “We became very close and Christmas Day only. tally and physically, but most we supported one another to Mt Somers Hall importantly learned new skills get through this. We set goals and made life-long friends. for each other and encouraged A grant of $85,000 has been ticked She also learned that life con- each other,” she said. off by the Ashburton District Council tinues without a cellphone, as As well as taking away a range for earthquake strengthening and these were banned during the of new personal skills, Zoe said redecorating work at the Mt Somers course. the camp also meant making Hall. This money comes in addition to Four days of sailing, under some life-long friendships. the $89,000 granted from the Provincial supervision and then as an un- Through the Mayors’ Task- Growth Fund. Work undertaken will supervised crew meant quickly force for Jobs mayors across include removal of a brick chimney, ceiling learning to work as a team, she New Zealand have the oppor- replacement and additional foundations said. tunity to nominate youth for a and strengthening work in addition to “We were all assigned roles Mind, Body and Soul Scholar- redecoration. The work will be completed in the boat and if one person ship to help develop skills such in the current financial year and will be wasn’t doing what they should as communication, resilience loan funded. the boat would capsize, and we and teamwork. got close a few times.” Mayors can nominate young New domain entrance The student sailors learned people from their district for Work will start on the development of a how to tack to change direction, either a Mind Body and Soul Walnut Avenue entrance to Ashburton but more importantly learned course for 16 to 18-year-olds Domain early next year ahead of the the same skill, tacking to get out or a Classic course for 18 to Zoe Clulee, winner of a Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs Outward Bound installation of traffic signals at the corner of trouble, could be applied to 26-year-olds. scholarship. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 291020-SN- 6459 of West Street and Walnut Avenue. The new entrance will be close to the row of trees running along the current walking and cycling track and will be sited to minimise the impact on playing fields. When the lights are in use, access to the Fighting for footpath priority domain from West Street entrance will be limited to left turning traffic only. priority, she said. to Allens Road might not go far enough By Sue Newman “Residents have already been to see us with a new retirement village under con- Flying fox [email protected] on this and we’ve told them there needs struction further along that road. The flying fox in the Ashburton Domain to be more infill housing. That’s happened “This will put more pressure on with was removed some time ago, but will Refusing to give high priority to devel- and there are a lot of school children who people walking so this needs to move make a return in a new and modern form oping a footpath on the urban fringes of have to bike on that busy road. This needs from low priority to medium,” she said. when redevelopment work on the Walnut Racecourse Road flies in the face of road to move up the priority list. The existing footpath ends at Charles- Avenue play area is undertaken. This is safety, says Lynette Lovett. People living in the area could make a worth Drive on Racecourse Road and re- scheduled in the domain redevelopment With the Ashburton District Council submission on the strategy, but when their starts on the southern edge of Mill Creek plan to start in the next financial year. signing off its draft walking and cycling wishes were already clear, why should on Allens Road. There are a number of strategy and about to put this out for com- they have to submit when the council al- houses and the new retirement village Walnut Avenue promenade munity consultation, district councillor ready knew what they wanted, Lovett said. fronting the unpaved section. Lovett made it clear at last week’s council “They’ll have to repeat the process Lovett failed to get the numbers to sup- One of the first developments in meeting that the council had got it wrong again and why should they have to. It’s port a change of priority and said it would Ashburton Domain is likely to be a paved in signalling this stretch of new footpath totally wrong that these people keep com- once again be in the hands of people liv- walkway along Walnut Avenue. This will be should be given only low priority. ing back and we don’t seem to be listening ing in the area to submit and make the the first step in creating a series of paved A footpath between Charlesworth Drive or doing anything. “ case for the new footpath to be treated pedestrian tracks around and through the and Allens Road should be an absolute Diane Rawlinson suggested a footpath with urgency. domain.

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step Shaun Fuluasou was part of the opening hip-hop ensemble on Thursday.

Rhea Rashee (above) makes her mark during a performance this week. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 291020-AB-1519

Dozens of Ashburton College hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, AshColl dance and drama pupils got their strut on this Maori and musical theatre teacher Julia Bell said the Year week during a dance showcase forms as part of the showcase, 11-13 performances were part at the school. with as many as 35 dancing at of the seniors’ NCEA assess- The college hosted perfor- one time. ments, where part of the cri- mances on Thursday and again The Year 11, 12 and 13 perfor- teria was for the pupils to per- yesterday which exhibited a mances were part of the sen- form in front of an audience. year’s worth of classes, run- iors’ NCEA assessments, where The showcase was adapted to throughs and shakedowns for part of the assessment criteria two lunchtime performances about 50 senior students. requires students to perform in to work in with Covid restric- Jasmine Matangaro (second from left) leads her troupe during the dance The groups incorporated front of an audience. tions. showcase. Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian NEWS 7 Breaking down the barriers people in her community are taking towards own health care and with the Kiwi health Add their often limited understanding of By Sue Newman better health and healthier lifestyles. system. But she knows there are many in the the English language and Kiwi customs into [email protected] There are, however, significant barriers to Pasifika community she is not reaching, but the mix and Pacific Island people were often overcome when it comes to Pacific people who are in need of a helping hand. left quite confused after a visit to the doctor Pasifika health navigator Malu Tulia is on accessing the right health care at the right Tulia has spent time observing and work- or by given a referral or a course of medica- a mission to set Ashburton’s Pacific Island time, Tulia said. ing with clients and found that many faced tion. Education was key in helping people community on the path to better health. “We’re trying to promote people going to the same health issues, needed the same understand a system that was often very for- She’s a regular in the Ashburton District, the doctor while they are well rather than health education. she found herself repeat- eign to them, Tulia said. working with families and now holding very ill, but there are barriers, such as lan- ing the same messages. And that led to the It was heartening to see families coming monthly clinics where specific health issues guage and the cost. I know for some people development of monthly health clinics in to the monthly health clinics, bringing their are addressed. It’s work that’s dear to her $40 might not seem like much, but for a Ashburton where different issues are dis- children with them and that provided an op- heart, work where she measures success in family straight from the islands that’s a lot of cussed. Three have been held and another is portunity for the whole family to be involved the small steps money,” she said. There were also issues for most islanders around negotiating the health system, par- ticularly if they were referred from their GP They don’t know how the system works, they to either a specialist or a hospital for tests, Tulia said. don’t understand it and they are too shy to ask “They don’t know how the system works, they don’t understand it and they are too – Malu Tulia shy to ask.” Many Pasifika people came from small villages where they used traditional herbal remedies or traditional healers and moving into a community where planned for November. in talking about healthy choices, healthy those were not available was a huge The most frequent issues with her clients living and being responsible for their own change and one they struggled to deal were diabetes, asthma, heart conditions and health, she said. with, she said. those issues are now the focus of the month- “For the kids change is possible. They’re “I tell them going to the doctor when ly clinics. A specialist in that field attends the brought up here and they can change.” you are well for a health check is like a clinic, exercise classes are taken and people Numbers at the monthly clinics are grow- warrant of fitness for your car, but it’s for are offered blood sugar tests, and the oppor- ing and those attending decide on the fol- your body. They need to understand they tunity to have their blood pressure checked. lowing month’s topic. The November meet- must go to the doctor before things be- And through those checks people with ing will be about heart health. come worse.” health conditions are often identified and Exercise to island music was introduced As a health navigator, she followed up by Tulia. at the last health clinic and proved a winner. works with people re- At the clinics, she also works with families People were reluctant to go home, but many ferred from gen- to help them understand the health system did leave inspired to continue that exercise eral practices, and assures them that if they are unwell they at home, Tulia said. people who must visit their doctor before they become Official figures show there are around may need seriously ill. Many are concerned they’ll be 3000 Pasifika people in the Ashburton Dis- addition- considered a nuisance if they go to the doc- trict, but Tulia believes the numbers will be al sup- tor, they don’t want to waste his or her time. higher because not everyone is on a medical port Some were working long hours or two jobs centre register. Malu Tulia, Waitaha Pasifika Health navigator. with and that meant a visit to the doctor was dif- Clinics are promoted in doctor’s surgeries, their ficult to schedule, she said. at Community House and on Facebook.

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Coral Broughton won this year’s people’s choice award. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 290520-SS-0114 All on the line at art awards With a major cash prize, and a solo exhibi- aim to encourage further creative endeav- tion up for grabs, the Ashburton Art Gal- ours, an outcome well suited to Zonta – a lery and the Zonta Club of Ashburton are global organisation of women working thrilled to announce the call for entries together to advance the status of women for the annual Zonta Ashburton Female worldwide. Art Awards (ZAFAA) and exhibition. “The Zonta Club of Ashburton are Open to all emerging and mid-career proud to be supporting contemporary artists residing in Canterbury, the award female artists in such a direct and mean- seeks to raise the status of female visual ingful way and are enthusiastic about our artists and recognise excellence in fine continuing involvement in the fifth year arts practice. of the Awards,” Ashburton Zonta member “There are plenty of art awards in New Kathy McKimmie said. Zealand that cater to established art- Entries will be shortlisted by a panel of ists,” said gallery manager/curator Shirin judges comprised of three art sector pro- Khosraviani. fessionals. The awards will be announced “But not many that focus particularly by the judges on the opening night on on women and the challenges that face March 5, 2021. The exhibition will be them in the art world.” accompanied by a show from ZAFAA20 Contact Sam Millar any time Together with the Premier Award is a Premier Award winner, Christchurch cer- Young Generation Award for female art- amist Janna van Hasselt. Des Millar for a free no-obligation quote ists between the ages of 16 and 20. ZAFAA21 entry forms are now availa- Construction on 0274 641 042 This cash prize will acknowledge out- ble through the gallery’s website. Entries standing potential in visual art with the close on Sunday, November 30, 2020. [email protected] 8 NEWS Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ready for a frightful night at The Plains

that weaves around and into some stand,” he said. By Heather Mackenzie of the buildings, so we don’t have Jurd said it is good for the kids to [email protected] people walking around willy-nilly, be using their considerable acting he said. skills, on the large outdoor stage If you suffer from coulrophobia, a This is the second time the BLTC to improvise, adapt to the different fear of clowns, then avoid The Plains have run the event, with the first one ages of customers, and to act men- Museum from 6pm tonight. held on Halloween two years ago, acing largely without speaking. The museum with take on a sin- and he is very proud of what the ac- “They will tailor the acts to the ister Halloween air as the Big Little tors achieve on the night. ages around them. A four-year-old Theatre Company (BLTC) actors “The Plains is the perfect place to would elicit a gentle boo, but with dress up as ghostly ghouls, creepy hold something like this. I have been the 17-year-olds later on when it is clowns and the walking dead for to other haunted house type events dark, they can go nuts.” their Fright Night Fundraiser. in other parts of the country and I Monies raised will go towards fi- Committee member Daniel Jurd think we do it better.” nancing their next stage production. said from 6pm to 7.30pm the actors While the performers are in cos- There will also be a sausage sizzle will tone it down a bit for the young- tume, Jurd said the acts put on are on offer for those who need to settle er visitors, but come 8pm when it not scripted and are totally up to the jangled nerves. So bring cash, Jurd begins to get dark, and the visitors’ kids to put together. said. ages increase, the troupe will ramp “We did have had a couple of run- Head to the Big Little Theatre up their nefarious activities. throughs this week, but that was Company facebook page for more There is a path for people to follow more about where everybody is to details. A different outlook on Kiwi history hen he complied The Big Book of Kiwi Trivia Graham Hutchins Wproduced a very interesting tome By Bernard Egan Bernard Egan is a well known man around these parts. which never fails to fascinate. FROM THE BACK SEAT A recent browse prompted the idea – Through Tales from the back seat he endeavours to put which hopefully readers will enjoy – of sharing some interesting facts gleaned a light-hearted spin on tales from yesteryear. from within the book’s 300 pages. In case you’ve ever wondered, Sha- Jim and could well say something about groons were Australian pastoralists who the benefits of sausage rolls. and Plimmerton. brought their sheep to Canterbury, Otago In earlier times between 1913 and 1917 Mrs. M. Bennett has a very bright claim and Marlborough to graze on native New the Te Kuiti Courthouse recorded 38 con- to fame. Zealand grasslands. victions for sly-grogging. She was the first professional lighthouse G and J Park were the first Pakeha sports- The amount received in fines totalled keeper in New Zealand. men to cross Cook Strait in a canoe. 287 pounds. The first time God Defend New Zealand They achieved that feat in 1890. Maybe the locals had yet to discover the was heard at the Olympic Games was in New Zealand’s first hospital was built in benefits of sausage rolls! 1972 at Munich when our rowing eight Auckland in 1846. I don’t mean to go on about Te Kuiti, but won gold. Illegal bookmakers used to be known as in 1949 no offences against the licensing Which brings to mind one of our early “turf commission agents”. laws were recorded in the local court- televised election debates. Following a national referendum New house. Sir Keith (Kiwi Keith) Holyoake vigor- Zealanders voted overwhelmingly for the Maybe influenced yb the consumption ously defended and said we should retain establishment of the Totalisator Agency of sausage rolls. God Defend New Zealand as our national Board (TAB). Having said no intention to go on about anthem. The first two were set up in Dargaville Te Kuiti, nevertheless it should be men- Left with little time to respond his op- and Feilding. tioned the town began as a construction ponent the late Norman (Big Norm) Kirk Rugby legend Sir Colin Meads and camp on the southern part of the Main simply retorted “All I can say is if National former Prime Minister Sir James Brendan Trunk railway line. win God defend New Zealand”. (Jim) Bolger were both closely associated Speaking of railways, the Wellington and Clever eh! with Te Kuiti. Manawatu Railway Company were cer- Eketahuna was originally known as According to some sources Te Kuiti had tainly on the right track when they set up a Mellenskov. another claim to fame – at one time the line from Wellington which played a large How come? best sausage rolls in the country were part in opening up the Horowhenua area. Don’t know! produced there. 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Seven individuals and one group were recognised yesterday for their outstanding contribution to life in the Ashburton District. The winners of this year’s Ashburton District Council community honours were presented with their awards by Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown in a ceremony at the Ashburton Event Centre. The awards were introduced in 2017 and while they are available over four categories, nominations were received for only two of these this year.

MAYOR’S DARRYL NELSON AWARD arryl Nelson is a retired nurseryman He also served on the Rakaia School Dand has spent many years giving Board of Trustees. FOR PUBLIC back to the district across many areas. Darryl has also delivered public ser- His commitment to the commu- vice by undertaking thousands of hours nity is extensive and includes as a mowing railway land in the Rakaia vil- SERVICE district councillor, volunteer fire lage, tractor and blade clearing of snow fighter and scout leader. in the Rakaia village following the 1998 He was an Ashburton District snowfall and again following Ashbur- councillor for 18 years and ton’s snowfall in 2006. This is the highest civic honour from 2010-2016 served as dep- He was part of a team clearing bestowed by the Ashburton Dis- uty mayor. earthquake liquefaction by truck and trict Council. During that time he repre- tractor following the Christchurch The mayor’s award is rare and sented the district on Regional earthquakes and assisting with the is given to people who have made Civil Defence, was a Civil Christchurch Colour-Me earthquake a significant and sustained con- Defence controller for 17 years, project. tribution to the district. was a member of the Tinwald Darryl has always been known as a It recognises the recipients as Reserve Board (was president for “doer” – if he said he would do some- stewards of the district and as 10 years) and is now a life member thing, it would be done the next day if people of special note. of the Ashburton Railway and Pres- at all possible, or he would work away Nominees must have made a ervation Society. quietly until it happened. He has always significant contribution to the He started his career as a firefighter said his qualification is a QBE – qualified district for more than 20 years. with the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Bri- by experience. The honour is bestowed on an gade in 1974 and moved up to the rank He has been married to Judith for 46 individual for their lifetime and of station officer. He then moved to the with Ashburton as a group leader. He years and they have two children and there is no limit to the number of Rakaia brigade and finished his career then moved to Rakaia as group leader five grandchildren. people recognised as worthy of in 2000 as deputy fire officer, receiving a and then became scout leader. In 1992 the award in any one year. gold star for serving 25 years. he was appointed district commissioner Nominated by Robin Kilworth and His involvement with scouts started of the Mania-o-roto district until 1994. seconded by John Leadley

DAVID MCKIMMIE avid McKimmie has lived and farmed in Dorie Young Farmers, the Rakaia Squash Club, Te Pirita Dfor most of his life and is a hugely respected Gun Club, including as its president, Rakaia Lions identity in the community, contributing greatly to member and as a mentor to Lincoln University many organisations. students. Over the years he has given freely to the Dorie In addition, David is also a long-time supporter of community, has been involved with the Dorie raising awareness for the mental health of farmers. School committee and was the inaugural chair of the He has shown immense courage in speaking Dorie School board of trustees. He served 12 years as publically about his own struggles and is a strong a board member. advocate of keeping the message “that it is okay to He has also been involved with the Dorie Reserves ask for help” in the forefront of farmers’ minds. Board, hall committee and with the Dorie Com- David has held many positions of responsibility munity Charitable Trust where he was an inaugural within the organisations on which he has served and trustee and member. is often described as the voice of reason, always fair He then went on to serve 20 years with that trust. and is someone who has gained the respect of those From the letters of support that accompanied Da- who were lucky enough to work with him on any vid’s nomination, several words cropped up repeat- committee. edly to describe him – wise, kind, generous, positive, well-respected, sense of humour, sound business acumen and passion for the community. Nominated by Nicki Webster and David has also committed time to Pendarves seconded by Mieke Lepoutre-Koef 10 WEEKEND FOCUS Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020 MAYOR’S AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (cont)

JOHN FLEMING ohn Fleming is the third generation bish, emptying the rubbish bins, MAXINE Jon the family farm and has lived in undertaking repairs, trimming Lismore for all of his 83 years. hedges and helping the many HOOPER He is one of the original charter people who call in every day. members of the Mayfield Lions John is an honorary member of Club, formed in 1978, and is still a the Mayfield A&P Association. member 42 years later. He holds a He was sworn in as a Justice 100 per cent meeting attendance of the Peace in 1983, he has record. now retired after serving the Over the years he has held greater Mayfield area for 36 the roles of third vice presi- years. dent, president and treasurer, Since 1952, when he has been District Governor’s joined as a school leaver, Treasurer and has been in- John has been a member of volved with all sub-committees, the Mayfield Miniature Rifle including working bees and Club and has competed suc- social occasions. cessfully at national level many He is still a regular at times. He won the New Zealand wood-chopping working bees, not national championship in 1978 only taking part in the wood chop- and also had the honour of be- ping, but, most importantly, supply- coming Ashburton Sportsperson ing the afternoon tea and end-of-day of the Year in the same year. axine Hooper has given so BBQ! He has been the secretary of much to the community over a The club recognised John’s out- the Mayfield Miniature Rifle Club M ued as a member taking on the job significant number of years, not for standing contribution in 2004 by for 64 years – a position he still holds, of tractor mowing the fields – this in- money, reward, or recognition, but awarding him an Honoured Member a member of the Ashburton Dis- cluded the hall grounds, the domain, simply because she wants to make a of the Lloyd Morgan Lions Charitable trict Rifle Club for 63 years and held the A&P grounds and the rugby fields. difference. Trust. various positions on the committee, He also mows the road frontages Over many years she has advocated John has been involved with the a founding member of the Ashburton around the village, the church lawn as for people whose voices are often not Mayfield Domain Board and the Smallbore Rifle Association, patron well as the small areas in the domain heard – the elderly and the disabled Mayfield Hall Committee for nearly of the Ashburton District Rifle Club, with a ride-on mower. – and she has never been afraid of 20 years. Canterbury Rifle Association and the John commits an average of 7.5 hard work or getting her hands dirty, He started off on the domain board Ashburton Target Shooting Associa- hours’ tractor mowing every 14 days leading by example as a willing leader and soon became a pivotal member, tion. – a task he has undertaken religiously and volunteer. attending meetings regularly and John has been married to Val, orig- for over 14 years. For his good deeds She has been involved as a volun- showing up at every working bee, of- inally an Ashburton girl, for 62 years he has been granted the prestigious teer with Riding for Disabled since its ten bringing farm equipment the 8km and they have four children, nine title of ‘Honorary Groundsman of inception about 46 years ago and is up to the domain to do what needed grandchildren and two great-grand- Mayfield’. currently the head coach and face of doing. children. He also spends an average of two RDA in Mid Canterbury. She is well When the domain board and hall Nominated by Cushla Murdoch days a week at the domain, picking respected for her coaching abili- committee joined, John contin- and seconded by Jill Ludemann up windblown branches and rub- ty, having also dedicated 25 years’ service to the national body on the national training team. Coaches and volunteers at RDA deal with some of the most vulnerable and disadvan- taged people in our area and Maxine always goes the extra mile. ROBIN KILWORTH Maxine tirelessly undertakes fund- ver many years Robin has given from 2008 to 2018. raising events to enable the RDA to Ocommunity service across a range During her time as a district continue to run and to keep the facil- of areas, often at a governance level. councillor Robin was the coun- ities up to the high standard that they Her service to the educational field cil appointee on a number of are today. She has been part of many has been extensive and included organisations, including Ash- proactive committees and it is thanks Allenton Kindergarten where burton Contracting Liason to their efforts that the RDA is in the she held the roles of committee committee, Ashburton Art enviable position of owning their member, secretary, treasurer Gallery and Museum trust, own premises today, which compris- and deputy chair, Ashburton District Licensing Agency as es of eight acres, a purpose-built all Intermediate School as secre- chair and a commissioner, weather arena, a tack shed, a large tary and deputy chair. Safer Mid Canterbury, the hayshed, metal lunging and a fully She was the Bishop’s Ashburton District Health functional clubroom. appointment to the first St Jo- committee, Tinwald Reserve Originally managing Ashburton seph’s Ashburton and assisted Board, EA Networks Centre, Council of Social Services, Maxine in the development of sound Plains Museum Trust and she then started working part-time as the policies and protocols. initiated the establishment of manager of the Ashburton Seniors She was an inaugural mem- the Ashburton Youth Council. Citizens – a position which she has ber of the Board of Governors, St She has been involved with held for over 20 years. She is profes- Bede’s College, Christchurch, the Relationship Services, previously sional in her dealings with clients, first woman appointed and she went known as Marriage Guidance, their families and service providers on to become the deputy chair. She joining the national body in 1990 and she is always available with a was also appointed chair of staff and and later becoming its chair. friendly face and listening ear, appointments She was key in restructuring the For many years she has been in- For 14 years Robin was on the Aora- Robin has been honoured by Pope organisation from 29 incorporat- volved with Community House Mid ki Polytechnic Council (now known Benedict XVI with a Papal Award. ed societies to a national-governed Canterbury, which began its life as as ARA) where she was the Education Robin was elected to the Ashburton unitary incorporated society. Her ser- the Ashburton Resource Centre. She Minister’s appointment and held the District Council in 1995 and went on vice to the organisation was rewarded was a trustee for 14 years and was a role of chair and deputy chair. She to serve six consecutive terms, a total with a life membership in 2002. member of the team that was instru- was then appointed to the institutes of 18 years. Robin was an inaugural trustee of mental in sourcing and raising $1.6 of Technology and Polytechnics of NZ Over those years she served as Trotts Garden Trust and has been a million to buy, remodel and refurbish as a national board member. chair of Environmental Services and key member of the Zonta Club of Ash- the community asset that is now In 1988 Robin was appointed to was a finance & community services burton where she is greatly respected Community House Mid Canterbury. the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch committee member. She chaired or for her knowledge and experience in She has also been involved with Educational Advisory Council and is was a member of Resource Manage- relation to governance, legislation the Ashburton Council of Social still a member today. ment Act hearing panels on approxi- and her willingness to action and im- Services as the co-ordinator, Victim The council provides advice and mately 90 occasions and participated plement projects that benefit women Support, as manager of Disabled expertise on special character, in hearings of the first Ashburton of the district. Persons Assembly for 20 years until grounds and buildings, enrolments District Plan. She has been married for 57 years they amalgamated with Ashburton and appointments for the 26 primary She chaired the hearings panel re- to Brian, and they have four sons and Senior Citizens at the end of 2019 and four secondary schools which view for the review of the district plan 11 grandchildren. and is current chair of Total Mobility operate in the Catholic Diocese of 2011/12 and was also accredited to Ashburton. Christchurch. For her outstanding chair hearing panels under the provi- Nominated by Sue Prowse and Nominated by Dellwyn Moylan work for the Diocese of Christchurch sion of the Resource Management Act seconded by Linda Petrie and seconded by Elizabeth Quaid Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian WEEKEND FOCUS 11 CIVIC AWARDS

The civic awards are made in recognition of substantial service, usually of a vol- payment for services will not necessarily disqualify a recipient. Substantial service untary nature or beyond normal employment, benefitting the Ashburton District includes short-term or long-term projects or activities that have benefited the and its people. whole of the district and added to the quality of life of residents. No more than five The nominees have generally carried out predominantly voluntary work, but civic awards may be made in one year.

LITTER-FREE ASHBURTON JUDY SKEVINGTON

BEV SKATES ANTHEA MOORE LORRAINE ROBINSON JUDY BROWN

itter-Free Ashburton was estab- place to dump litter due to overhang- goes that extra mile and recycles the Llished in 2018 and was initially the ing trees that blocked views from the aluminium cans, removing the tabs, brainchild of Bev Skates, who when road. Council has now limbed all the taking them to the depot in Tinwald. she first moved to Ashburton was trees which has changed the whole Money raised is donated to commu- appalled at the amount of litter that landscape of the area. nity organisations. she noticed laying around town. In addition volunteers from the Litter-Free Ashburton has also udy Skevington has given unstint- She decided to take action and group have repaired and repaint- worked together with the Ashburton Jingly to helping people who are in started picking up litter around the ed the picnic tables located in and Mountain Bike Club to beautify and difficult, challenging and at times town including Seafield and Bremn- around the kiosk, painted over the enhance the Dobson Street West traumatic situations and has given ers roads. graffiti on the concrete BBQs and entrance to the mountain bike track. years of service to her community. Bev invited others to join her and reported to council the need for pot- Plants and bark chips were donated For three-and-a-half years Judy was the group now has 10 regular dedi- holes to be repaired. and the Litter-Free volunteers un- manager of the Rural Support Trust, cated and committed core members Another large project undertaken dertook the planting and continue to a role which involved answering calls who meet on a monthly basis to by working closely with KiwiRail was maintain the garden. from farmers whenever needed and undertake litter collection. The Ash- to clean up the railyard under the A staggering total of 2.8 tonnes of this was on a 24-hours-a-day, seven- burton District Council provides the overhead bridge. litter has been collected since the days-a-week basis – calls could be for group with gloves, hi-vis vests, rub- The group also participates in the inception of the group two years ago. any number of reasons from employ- bish bags, litter pickers and banners. annual New Zealand Clean Up Week. The group and its volunteers work ment issues, mental wellness to legal The first major project the group This was undertaken recently and a hard raising awareness that it is not issues. undertook was the kiosk and track number of helpers turned up on the okay to litter and to have the goal of As someone with a genuine heart area opposite Racecourse Road day to take part in ‘clean up Ashbur- making Ashburton clean, tidy and for people and a real concern for her through to Bremners Road, which ton’ day. The litter was then brought litter free. community, it is not surprising that had become a popular area for people back to the meeting point and deliv- Nominated by Judy was also a Neighbourhood Sup- to discard their rubbish and unwant- ered to the refuse centre. Carolyn Cameron and port volunteer. When the community ed household items. It was a tempting One of the group’s volunteers seconded by Diane Rawlinson set up its community police stations, Judy initially volunteered at the Tinwald station before moving to the Ashburton station which was located in the former i-SITE building. Judy has also been with Civil De- fence for over 10 years. Following the YVONNE LISTER Christchurch earthquakes she was vonne Lister has been a Women’s Ashburton Maternity Ward and deployed to assist in the Christchurch YInstitute member for 50 years and other charitable organisations. welfare centres. She also assisted has held the positions of secretary In addition she has been serving following the Kaikoura earthquakes and committee member for over 20 morning tea at Tuarangi Hospital and was stationed at Waiau. years in two branches. for the past four years. Other volunteer projects undertak- She has also served on the Mid She has also been the Neigh- en by Judy include: Time Bank – tak- Canterbury Federation of Wom- bourhood Watch Support ing craft learning exchanges. assisting en’s Institute for eight years, four street co-ordinator for her with the Community Christmas Day as secretary and four as a com- street for 11 years. luncheon, Safecare – supporting mittee member – an extremely Yvonne has been a vol- victims of sexual violence, Victim valuable member. unteer at the Community Support – 10 years, a number of years Yvonne has also represented Christmas luncheon where on the community panel of Restor- the organisation on the Meals she has been helping out ative Justice. Red Cross – initially on Wheels committee for 14 and serving meals for the a member of the junior Red Cross years, co-ordinating the WI past 10 years. when she was a student at Spring- volunteers when it is their turn A keen indoor bowler, burn Primary school and as an adult to support the Meals on Wheels Yvonne has played for over joined the Flemington branch and service. In addition to co-ordinat- 40 years, starting at Lynd- then the Tinwald branch. ing the group she also undertakes hurst, where she had the role of She has also recently joined the the delivery of the meals. secretary before moving to the Anglican Advocacy agency as a When the WI needs volunteers to Allenton club where she has been volunteer. This group provides a assist with their various activities, a member for the past 30 years service to anybody who is in need of Yvonne is always one of the first to taking on the role of secretary/ support and advocacy and covers a very broad spectrum. It could involve put her hand up, whether it be run- Helping people is one of the treasurer for the past 13. She has accompanying someone to a doctor, ning bowling tournaments, setting up main passions in Yvonne’s life – she also been a member of the Allenton lawyer or work and income appoint- displays or selling raffle tickets. manned the i-SITE as a volunteer for Croquet Club for the past five years ment through to other interviews or She has been a volunteer for the many years and is also a member of and has been the secretary of the club school visits. Cancer Society for many years and is the Friends of the Hospital. for the past three of those years. always present on Daffodil Day set- One of her many talents is knit- Nominated by Dellwyn Moylan ting up collection points and assisting ting which she uses to knit singlets, Nominated by Mavis Wilkins, and seconded by Don Geddes in many ways. beanies, booties and blankets for the seconded by Judy Vaughan 12 TRAVEL Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

NEW ZEALAND

Above – Nearly all of Ulva Island’s 267 hectares, which is part of Stewart Island/Rakiura, is part of Rakiura National Park.

Right – Flying over Stewart Island/Rakiura. lastNZ’S FRONTIER

Venturing to New Zealand’s last frontier of Stewart Island (Rakiura) feels like you’re stepping into a secret garden. A wondrous sanctuary, an island Eden, lassoed by the power and bounty of the Southern Ocean, writes Mike Yardley.

tewart Island had long been on my My 24 hour foray to the island meant the rarefied silence that first casts you He was a respected naturalist and bota- Kiwi bucket-list, but the Covid age there was no time to waste, so from under its spell, on arrival. As one of New nist, although the exotics he planted on Shas certainly provided the oppor- Oban I hit the ground running beelining Zealand’s few open island sanctuaries, the island was a misguided endeavour tunity to walk the talk on our “I must do for Ulva Island. the majority of the island is under na- in diversity. Matt pointed out to me his that one day” wish-listing. Warmly greeted by my distinguished tional park protection, while the area of monkey puzzle tree which looks incon- After a silky smooth 20 minute guide, Matt Jones is chair of the Ulva land around Post Office Bay is privately gruously out of place, today. Declared a morning ride across Foveaux Strait Island Trust and my host extraordi- owned by the Hunter family. (If they protected reserve in 1899, after decades from Invercargill, with Stewart Island naire treated me royally. After all, he led ever want to sell, DOC is the only legal of whaling, sealing and forestry, the Flights, the shuttle van sidled up to our Prince Harry around the island on his buyer.) history of New Zealand’s first declared pint-sized plane on the island’s elevated famous visit five years ago. We took a The Post Office is still there, built by nature island as an eco-tourism pioneer airstrip, before whisking us to Oban on short taxi ferry across to Paterson Inlet Charles Traill in 1872, the same man runs deep. I was enthralled by Matt’s the quick five minute transfer. It’s an from Golden Bay to this pristine jewel who had the courageous foresight to insights about Muttonbird Scrub, a inimitable way to arrive. of primeval beauty. It’s the stillness, protect Ulva Island as a bird sanctuary. thick papery leaf and close cousin of Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian TRAVEL 13

Above – Boulder Beach.

Below – The South Island kaka is a large parrot, in a family that includes the kea and the extinct Norfolk Island kaka, and is classified as nationally vulnerable.

Rangiora, better known as Bushman’s Post Office until they were no longer majestic podocarp giants; mighty totara, mimicking calls of the bellbird and tui. Friend. Muttonbird Scrub, that grows accepted as legal post in 1973. But it’s kamahi, miro and southern rata rising I spied saddleback, kereru, a morepork, prolifically in these parts, rose to global the forest finery that I kept swoon- like skyscrapers above the uncurling fantails, yellowheads and weka which prominence as a ready-made postcard, ing over, as Matt led me through the fern fronds that carpet the forest floor. are actually rarer in Stewart Island than a craze which gripped Victorian society well-maintained gravel trails. I gazed I was fascinated by the miniature kiwi. It was actually a flock of star- over a century ago. in awe of ancient rimu which you can forest of umbrella moss slathering the tled yellowheads, signalling the alarm The leathery leaves didn’t curl up, see at all stages of growth: seedlings, ground. It’s a sign of pristine air quality. about a dozing morepork, that led us become brittle or rot, so it became an saplings, young juveniles and grand old Equally bewitching are the orchids that to admire both species. The beautifully inter-generational pastime to mail this specimens. garnish proceedings. mottle-coated morepork is a predator. unique Stewart Island postcard, the Matt enlightened me that if you can The birdlife was operatic, from Another highlight were our encounters world over. hug the girth of a rimu trunk, it’s likely chattering kakariki and the cheeky and with the delightfully fearless, inquisitive With stamps affixed, tourists would to be 200 years old. Crowning the can- chatty kaka, who shred the bark off and sociable South Island Robin. dispatch them from the Paterson Inlet opy of this Gondwana forest are more totara with ease, to the melodic and continued over page 14 TRAVEL Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

Above – Ulva Island – nature unplugged.

Left – The kakariki on Ulva Island.

Below – The South Island robin (or toutouwai) are at risk and friendly and trust- ing.

From P13 ment was notched up in 1997 with the rodent detector dog in the south of podocarp forest, you can’t help but These guys will hop right up to eradication of rats from this glorious New Zealand, helping to keep Ulva feel immensely privileged to savour you, hoping you’ll scuff the ground fenceless zoo. Matt remarked that on Island predator-free. such a pristine pocket of unpeopled to provide ready access to the grubs. average one rat a year is still detected The scourge of many a native bird beauty. It’s a mesmerising place, a Then there’s the shining success of hitching a ride to Ulva, due to their ac- egg and chick, the humble stoat, cure-all realm for jaded city souls. My saddleback, that have been extinct on complished aquatic skills. They’re able has never managed to make its way half-day tour with Matt has whet- the South Island for a century. to swim for 700 metres across the inlet across the Foveaux Strait. The golden ted my appetite to return to Stewart Thirty were brought to Ulva Island and even the cleanest boats moored beaches edging the island are a vision Island for more immersive encounters in 2000. Today, there’s hundreds of offshore can harbour rats. By choosing of elemental serenity. As I gazed in with nature’s feathered treasures and them. A major DOC badge of honour. Ulva’s Guided Walks, a portion of the awe at the gin-clear waters at Boulder the lush rainforest. Ulva is the jewel Another ground-breaking achieve- proceeds supports Gadget, the only Beach and Sydney Cove, edged in among jewels. www.ulva.co.nz

Above – Matt Jones has a chat with a weka.

Left – Golden Bay wharf. Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian HERITAGE 15 Old crimes from Rakaia

By Connor Lysaght

ver since I started writing for the Guardian heritage Epage, I have found myself gravitating towards the odd and unusual. If you have followed us for a while, you will remember several articles pertaining to odd pho- tos, weird crimes, and unusual occurrences involving some unique personalities. Many of the lives we’ve talked about have been admi- rable ones, however I have also touched on the lives of some less than savoury eccentrics such as the falsely qualified phre- nologist Lio Medo, the Domain tree thieves Thomas Nolan and Jeremiah Hefferman, as well as a veritable rogue’s gallery of foolish petty criminals. While undertaking some basic research, I was skimming through Rakaia: Our History by Janine Irvine and the Rakaia History Group and came across the section on the Rakaia Police Station, the old jail, and the courthouse. As you can imagine, I caught the criminal bug once again and Above – A snippet from the Ashburton Guardian, April 26, 1909 – the I decided to base this week’s headline alone speaks volumes. article on – you guessed it – yet more historic criminals and cas- Left – Amy Bock dressed in men’s clothing, by an unknown photographer es from our own backyard. about 1909, provided by the Alexander Turnbull Library. From Henrietta Stuart’s postcard albums, 1950s, Ref: PA1-q-1020-54-2, Alexander Turn- Amy Bock: gold digger bull Library, Wellington. extraordinaire The exploits of the infamous Amy Bock as described in the across the country predating her Amy posed as Percy for some at the Dunsandel Hotel until she Setting an example Rakaia book are nothing short of arrival in Rakaia paint her as a time and seems to really have was asked to leave on account amazing. cunning, uncaring, and klepto- gotten into character – she of her alcoholism, and after To finish on a lighter note, Amy was an experienced con maniacal woman with a pen- travelled to South Otago and missing the train to Rakaia she here is an amusing anecdote told artist – newspaper reports from chant for fraud. caught the eye of Agnes Ottaway, was last seen walking there with by Eric Johnston in the Rakaia Arriving in Rakaia in 1904, the a wealthy spinster. her boy. book which reads as follows: charismatic “Amy Chanel” soon “Percy” led Agnes on and they John Leebody, bridgekeeper, “The last court I can remem- weaselled her way into a cosy job were wed in April 1909, but Amy saw her carrying her son across ber, or anybody being in it, was as John Gardiner’s housekeeper, could not keep the act up for the bridge at midday, before she a joker from Bankside. He was unbeknownst to everyone that much longer. stopped in at the South Rakaia caught in the pub after hours she had only just been released Bad debts and suspicion even- hotel for a few drinks. or something, so the constable from jail in Christchurch. tually culminated in her arrest, She then headed off and was decided to make a big case from John had given Amy a cheque leaving poor old Agnes to feel spotted by Catherine Thompson this and set an example of this for two pounds which was to pay terribly embarrassed about the walking across the paddocks. poor guy. an account in town, which she false marriage. Catherine got her brother to They brought someone to changed to twelve pounds and Amy reportedly continued come with her as she watched represent him at the court and handed it off to a man whom she to swindle her way through life Martha head down to the water, they put the constable in the box asked to purchase goods for her. until her death near Auckland in and to their horror they wit- to give evidence. The defendant According to the Guardian, he 1943 at a ripe old age. nessed Martha tie her son to interviewed the constable and did this and then gave her the herself and plunged into the asked, “Have you broadcast this goods and the change which she A more serious case water. around the town and discussed pocketed. The shocking case of Thomas Help was called for, and a local this case with two or three of Amy tried to blame the forgery Dalziel’s murder stands in con- boy found them further down- your cobbers around the town on the man who helped her, trast to the relatively light-heart- stream – the child had drowned Sir?” knowing full well the town but none were convinced and ed antics of Amy Bock. but Martha survived and was was talking about the case. she copped a three year prison In 1887, a widow by the name sent to Christchurch and tried He had to answer yes, so the sentence given her history. of Martha Dalziel, who was for her son’s murder. case was dismissed! After her release, she contin- suffering from alcohol abuse and The story of Martha and The constable pulled on his Rakaia: Our History is available ued predating after unsuspect- some mental health problems, Thomas Dalziel is definitely one hat and as he got out the door for viewing in the research room ing men across Canterbury, until tried to drown herself and her of the more sinister cases to his hat was knocked off and the at the Ashburton Museum by re- she settled on an exciting new son in the Rakaia following the come out of Rakaia, and while whole court laughed – it was one quest. alias – wealthy farmer Percy death of her husband Tom. she reportedly loved her son very hell of a joke!” Leonard Redwood. She worked as a housekeeper much she was suffering from a Rakaia: Our History is availa- potent combination of sorrow ble for research by appointment and alcoholism that resulted in or on request at Ashburton tragedy. Museum. Guinness Down Under book talk cancelled The book talk on Guinness Down Under by Rod Smith that we promoted in last week’s heritage page, which was set for November 5, has, unfortunately, been cancelled.

Material for this page is co-ordinated by the Ashburton Museum. Articles from other organisations are CONTACT welcomed. Email [email protected], mail to PO Box 94 Ashburton 7700 The bridgekeeper’s hut at the south end of the old Rakaia Bridge, taken around 1907. There was a bridgekeeper or phone 307-7890 at each end. 16 OUR SCHOOLS Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

SPRINGBURN

Pet day in Mt Somers Winners of Champion Pet were Annabel Heaven and Brownie. There were creatures big and small, short and tall as Mt Somers Springburn School held its annual pet day recently.

Above – Hugh Oliver and Maisey.

Above right – Holly Marett and Fleur.

Left – Grace McClelland and Rosie.

Right – Jack Gorrie and Hunter.

Far right – Fred Kearney and Mischief.

Day and Boarding places now open to both boys and girls from years 4 to 8

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HINDS

Athletics Day at Hinds Hinds School hosted a Cluster Athletics Day this week where pupils from Mt Somers Springburn, Mayfield and Longbeach and Hinds Schools competed for positions in the upcoming Counties.

Good men in the making

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Learning together Growing together

www.timaruboys.school.nz 18 OPINION Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

OUR VIEW

Protecting you and your property

By Matt Markham

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f you’ve ever had your car stolen, or something stolen Ifrom your car – you’ll know that exact feeling you get when you first discover it’s happened. That gut-wrenching moment when you notice a door wide open, or smashed glass next to where your car should have been. It’s a rough feeling. Hearing news this week of a number of locals having their cars broken into and/or stolen is really disappointing. But there are perhaps some steps we can all be taking to try and limit the opportunities that are being presented to these opportunists. I know quite a few people who will happily leave their property, be it house, or car, unlocked and unattended. The usual comment is that no-one comes around here – so I’m safe. YOUR VIEW The harsh reality is however that no one is safe. Ignorance is bliss, but in this case it’s not so blissful when What do you think? you come home to find your car Join the conversation on Facebook, gone, or your house ransacked. So, we all need to think a lot or send in your thoughts by letter or email. more logically. Sure, in a perfect world we shouldn’t have to worry about someone wanting to take something that is ours, but the world is far from per- fect, and so we need to protect LETTERS CONTACTS MEDIA COUNCIL ourselves and our property. Locking up your vehicles and your valuables is a great start. EMAIL US/WRITE US News tips This newspaper is subject to the New Zealand Media Do that and automatically, [email protected] Call 03 307-7969 Council. the task for any would-be rob- ■■ Complaints must first be directed in writing to edi- ber becomes that much more PO Box 77 [email protected] After hours news tips difficult. ■■ If unsatisfied, the complaint may be referred to the By removing temptation, you We welcome your letters [email protected] Media Council, PO Box 10-879, The Terrace, Welling- lessen the appeal and all of a and emails, but: ton 6143 or email sudden things are a lot safer. It ■■ They should be of no more Advertising [email protected] doesn’t take that much effort to than 300 words. Call 03 307-7976 ■■ Further detail and an online complaints form are achieve either, but it can save ■ We reserve the right to edit available at www.mediacouncil.org.nz ■ [email protected] a whole lot of time, money and or not publish. stress that you really don’t need. ■■ They must include your Perhaps though the most im- name. We will only publish Classifieds portant thing we can do is just under a nom de plume if a Call 03 3077-900 Write to us! keep an eye out. suitable case for anonymity [email protected] Editor, PO Box 77 It might not be your property is made clear. that is being targeted, but you ■■ They must also include your might notice something out of address and phone number, Missed paper the ordinary around someone which will not be published. Call 0800 ASHBURTON else’s and by being that little bit 0800 274 287 more aware, again the chance of Email us! someone having to go through editor@ that gut-wrenching feeling is a theguardian.co.nz whole lot less. We’re a reasonably smart society, but when it comes to protecting our own things, Facebook us! sometimes we drop the ball. Luckily, it doesn’t actually re- facebook.com/ quire that much to pick it back ashguardian up again. Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian OPINION 19

I base the blame for the loss of National votes squarely on the actions of their MPs, and the victory of Labour squarely on the actions of their MPs. Actions speak Voters felt her (Ardern’s) genuine intent and LOUDER wanted this more than a politician who scorned polls showing her as than words popular as a tooth extraction. e don’t remember peo- ple because of what Wthey said, we remem- ber them because of how they By Peter made us feel and what they did. Livingstone Who amongst us can recall a OUT OF SCHOOL quote from Sir Edmund Hillary or Dame Valerie Adams? I bet we couldn’t put a single quote together in the time it Time and time again, as a took us to speak about what group of MPs, they fronted up they did as athletes and how to media to say we are unit- that made us feel as New Zea- ed, yet time and time again landers. behind closed panelled doors, So, on this completely they retreated into factions evidence-lacking statement I of supporters for leaders who base the blame for the loss of promised rainbows, but only National votes squarely on the delivered cold, sleety showers actions of their MPs, and the of failure. victory of Labour squarely on New Zealand voters aren’t the actions of their MPs. dumb. They felt that the Na- This electorate felt shamed tional party couldn’t be trusted and aggrieved over the actions to sit the right way on a toilet of Andrew Falloon. He delved seat, and delivered this mes- into behaviour that was grubby sage all over the country in the and abhorrent to large numbers polling booth. of voters. Then for once, the Labour For women it yet again gave party did something many them a case of a male in power locals here would love to see who behind closed doors replicated. They listened to the behaves sordidly, while in the experts. Right from the start of public eye, promoted himself as the viral year 2020 has become, a nice guy doing what he can to MPs admitted they couldn’t help others. speak with authority or pretend are talking about, locked in our tell it like it is, car-crushing Voters felt her genuine intent His betrayal cost the National to know about what we were feelings towards the manage- politician? and wanted this more than a party this electorate, while Jo facing. ment of the covid crisis. How did you feel when she politician who scorned polls Luxton’s integrity and decency Hence, they brought in the At the very top were two spoke about a ‘strong team’ showing her as popular as a won her the seat. top health expert and followed leaders with clearly defined when she herself had tried in tooth extraction. Voters may not like the local and overseas advice. leadership styles. Both were the past to gain the leadership We won’t remember their policies and party Jo stands for, Imagine the support farmers quoted many times, but can by coup? When the team she words when we go the polls but they feel no ill-will against would give Labour if they front- you remember what they said? led was more dysfunctional next time, but we will remem- her as a person, her actions and ed up to the TV cameras with What pushed voters to keep than a solo mum on meth. ber what they did and how that how she makes them feel. water experts and said these them in power or to try and put Then how did you feel when made us feel. On the bigger stage, National guys are going to advise us on them in power, was how we felt you saw Jacinda Ardern step party MPs were remembered how to respond to water use about them as leaders. aside to let others speak about Peter Livingstone is the prin- for their actions far more than and quality in this country. How did you feel when you responding to Covid, or how cipal of Tinwald School. The their words. The train wreck More importantly, how would saw the photo of Judith Collins she responded to a series of views expressed in this column that was the National time famers feel if they saw that kneeling in prayer? Did this history-altering events that at are his and do not represent the in opposition has long been taking place. The very action of complement the picture you one point seemed to almost views of his school, the Ashbur- picked over by the nation’s jour- standing side by side with the already had in your head of a overwhelm this small nation of ton Guardian or the Mid Can- nalists. people who know what they no-nonsense, pistol holding, ours. terbury Principals’ Association. 20 YOUR PLACE Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

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NZ greenshell™ mussel cakes 734 25 2 T olive oil 2 celery stalks, very finely chopped 8 61 ⅔ C onion, finely chopped 500g New Zealand Greenshell ™ mussels, half shell (meat diced, shells retained for serving) 7 4 2⅔ C dry white bread crumbs ¼ C fresh chives, chopped the mayonnaise can all be made one day ahead of 2 T fresh parsley, chopped when required. 5 8 9 3 ½ C mayonnaise ■■ Place flour in small bowl. Whisk eggs to blend in salt and pepper another small bowl. 6 T all-purpose flour ■■ Place remaining 2 cups bread crumbs in medium 3 eggs bowl. Coat each cake with flour. Dip into beaten 1 T vegetable oil egg, then into breadcrumbs, coating completely. ■■ Heat olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium ■■ Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large skillet over 19 5 8 heat. Add celery and onion, sauté until tender, medium heat. about 5 minutes. Note: Be sure the oil and skillet are hot when you ■■ Transfer to large bowl. Stir in mussels, ⅔ cup add the mussel cakes or food may stick. Avoid the 5 7 breadcrumbs, chopped chives, parsley and temptation to flip too soon, before they have a mayonnaise. chance to set somewhat and obtain some structure. ■■ Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Mix ■■ Add cakes in batches, cook until golden brown and 93 8 very gently so not to crush the mussels. heated through, adding more as necessary, about ■■ Using around ⅓ cup mixture for each cake, form 5 minutes per side. Serve the mussel cakes with a into twelve 2½ inch diameter cakes. Arrange cakes flavoured mayonnaise of your choice. 87 1 2 4 on baking sheet. Chill for at least one hour. Recipe of seafood Note: The mussel cakes (up to this point) and www.seafood.co.nz Solutions for today in Wednesday’s Your Place page. 719364825 483259761 625817349 5 6 7 4 2 8 1 9 3 348971652 192536478 2 5 4 7 8 3 9 1 6 931645287 876192534 Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020 21 Riley Daniel scores gets a silver Cup ride P23 P25 WEEKENDSPORT DANCE DESPERATE

By Adam Burns who sit bottom of the South Canter- bat in search of 282, yet still fell to a of Timaru’s opening quick who is atop bury competition ladder. heavy defeat, losing by 79 runs. the bowling stats with 11 wickets, in- [email protected] The Stags have felt the squeeze Today’s round 4 clash at Timaru’s cluding a 4-59 against Pleasant Point with the bat during the opening three Ashbury Park should offer an indicator in the second week of the competi- It’s crucial times for the Technical weeks, yet to pass 200 in an innings, as to whether Technical is on the right tion. Stags as they look to keep pace in averaging just over 145 per match. track, and how strong they are going to Harry Jones and Richard Print South Canterbury’s senior competi- This should be tempered with the be in South Canterbury. meanwhile remain sound at the bowl- tion. fact that they’ve faced top notch bowl- One encouraging sign is the form of ing crease, and will continue to be in- Still without a win after three rounds, ing attacks first up, as they’ve met the opener Jason Morrison, who is averag- tegral to the Stags’ prospects today. the Mid Cantabrians face a Timaru top three competition teams in Celtic, ing a respectable 33 despite the Stags’ Fresh off back-to-back victories side ripe for the plucking today as they Temuka and a charged Pleasant Point collective batting woes. including last week’s crushing result hope to boost confidence levels. outfit who look the goods. You sense he is not far away from a over Weedons, Allenton have the week A superior net run rate has the Stags The Timaru boys showed better re- sizeable knock. off before travelling to Greendale next better placed over the Timaru club, solve last week against Star with the However, the Stags should be wary Saturday. 22 SPORT Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

TENNIS CONSISTENCY KEY By Adam Burns Parsons has been playing ten- Tennis Championships on the achievement, one which showed the young tennis talent em- nis competitively since the age of Gold Coast. the New Zealand selectors had braced, his father said this ele- [email protected] seven, where he got involved in Another highlight for Parsons picked up on him and saw some- ment needed to be balanced with interclub. was a third place finish at Novem- thing in him.” keeping things normal and en- It has been a gradual growth However his penchant for win- ber’s New Zealand Masters tennis His form leading up to his call- joyable. towards the top ranks for ning tournaments began from finals tournament in Wellington, up also made a compelling case “It’s a hard balance of not hav- Winchmore tennis youngster the outset, when he first won the after qualifying second in New for Parson’s credentials. ing too much pressure and Jake Jake Parsons. South Canterbury Spring Open Zealand in the points race. A stretch of four tier 2 tourna- living a normal life, but when he The 13-year-old has been a under-8 event in Timaru. “Getting in the New Zealand ments comprised of two top 4 comes to play in these big tour- regular presence among his age He would later go on to clinch team was a real surprise, I didn’t finishes and two runner-up plac- naments, he has the fundamen- group over the past few years, the South Island Primary & In- expect it,” he said. ings which validated his consist- tals in place so that competitive- consistently slotting in amongst termediate Championships as a It was his dad Tim who broke ency on court, something which ness can kick in,” Tim said. the best in the country. Year 6 pupil. the news to his astonished son clearly piqued the interest of na- His recent form has spilled over He is also the number one The past 12 months has been during a stop off at EB Games. tional tennis scouts. into this season. ranked under-13 player in the significant for the young hotshot. “He’s never been number one Parsons believes his game has He pushed Peter Leonard hard Canterbury region. His consistent form at inter- or number two in been bolstered by a reliable back- during the opening weekend of But it is during tournaments club for Allenton alongside the country, hand. interclub before clinching the where Jake is leaving his mark, some star-making displays he’s just a top “When I was younger espe- under-14 singles title at the Ash- continuously overachieving during major tournaments 10 player cially, you could attack people’s burton Trust Junior Open last which has helped him to national played a part in the St Jo- who is backhands, but my own back- weekend. selection in the past. seph’s pupil earning a na- good for hand was really solid and I could This weekend Parsons is com- For Jake, the tournament stage tional call-up. his age,” hit winners off it, which I still peting at the Tennis NZ Junior is where he feels right at home. Last year, he was selected Tim said. can.” Masters Finals in Hamilton where “I like playing in the tourna- for the Tennis New Zealand “To get Although the pressure cook- he is one of eight seeded play- ments,” he said. “Because you’re team to play in the 2019 selected for er of major tennis tournaments ers in his age category. under pressure and I like the Tennis Australia Australian that was a big and training was something competitiveness of it all.”

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CRICKET No substitute for pace

By Adam Burns maru’s Star club for this season. Both Sandhu and Hakkla top the competi- [email protected] tion bowling stats alongside Peninsula’s Ka- walbir Singh, all with nine wickets from three He may have been the star of the show at the games. bowling crease last weekend, however, Allen- Home advantage also came to the aid of Al- ton pace bowler Harmandeep Sandhu (right) lenton’s bowlers with the side able to inspect has credited his batsmen for giving him free li- the nature of the Ashburton Domain wicket a cence when he ran through a hapless Weedons couple of days prior during a training session. batting lineup in the Canterbury Combined “I had an idea of how the ball was going to Country senior competition. move; checking the pitch beforehand helped Sandhu led the way for Allenton as his 6-16 me a lot,” he said. ripped apart Weedons who were blasted out The right arm paceman says his ability to for 39 as the Mid Cantabury club completed a swing the ball both ways remained an asset, mammoth 260-run win. however his latest exploits were more about The opening quick said Allenton’s first in- hitting a good length and changing up his pace. nings total of 299 enabled both he and his “My natural bowling is inswinging,” he said. opening bowling partner Manpreet Hakkla to “I didn’t try that too much in that game attack the crease with assurance. (against Weedons) it was just about hitting a “It was a big score and they (Weedons) were good length. a bit nervous when they were starting,” he said. “It was moving a lot that day so I just pitched “It allowed us to do some experiments, using it on the right spot with the idea of hitting the slower balls, changing up our pace just to keep stumps so that’s why I got a few bowleds and them on the back foot. LBWs.” “All the credit goes to the batsmen.” It capped an impressive all-round day out Allenton now boast a potent opening part- for Sandhu, after he chipped in with a cameo nership spearheading the attack after the of 11 not out coming in at number 11 where he club acquired the services of Sandhu from Ti- cleared the boundary with one shot. Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian SPORT 23

TENNIS Mate v mate quet there so it will be a bit weird not playing By Adam Burns for Elmwood, that’s for sure. [email protected] “Some of those boys in Elmwood, we’re bloody good mates so it will be weird, but Mid Canterbury Tennis head coach Jack Tiller we’ll see how we go.” admits it is going to be a strange feeling tak- Tiller knew Elmwood siblings Elliot and ing on his old club as premier tennis makes a Lawrence Darling particularly well, having historic return to the district. been part of the Christchurch club setup for The Country Ashburton team take on Elm- many years. wood at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre, Elmwood also features another pair of sib- marking the Mid Cantabrians’ first home lings in the form of Tom and Edward Batt and game of the season in what has been a return Sam Keenan. to premier tennis after a 25-year absence. “(Keenan) is a manager there and I’ve “It was kind of a no-brainer to see if we worked under him coaching so it’s literally could get a team,” Tiller said. mates on court battling it out, which should “We might not be the strongest team in the be a bit of fun,” Tiller said. competition but to have a team in there hav- Tiller is the top seeded player in the Ash- ing a chance.” burton contingent, which features Cameron However for Mid Canterbury’s 22-year-old McCracken, Sam Bubb and Ben Smith. tennis head coach and administrator, it is Rhys Cromie will also line up alongside Till- a peculiar scenario, as he faces some good er in a friendly doubles match against Elm- mates and the club he first got his start at as wood. a youngster. Despite a narrow loss to Cashmere a fort- “I was a member of Elmwood for yonks, night ago, the home team remains confident and was a member of their prems team for six going in today’s showdown with the visitors. years,” he said. Country Ashburton face Elmwood at the “I think I was 8 when I first picked up a rac- Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre from 1pm.

Jack Tiller leads Country Ashburton against his old Elmwood club today. Riley clinches silver with Canterbury The Canterbury under-12 tennis team featuring local youngster Riley Breen (above) have had an exceptional showing at the National Junior Teams Event which wrapped this week. The Canterbury squad fell at the final hurdle 8-1 against a slick Auckland side dur- ing the final day of the four-day event at Wilding Park. The under-12 team knocked over four regional teams to ensure a podium finish. Breen was in top notch form throughout the teams event, winning six of his 10 matches in both singles and doubles. PHOTO SUPPLIED

BOWLS Bowlers out to do a job for country

By Matt Markham

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A large number of local bowlers will feature in a key representative clash this weekend, when Town takes on Country. The annual fixture, in which the Country side is se- lected from across the wider Canterbury region, sees 20 players from Mid Canterbury in action across the four separate events for senior men and women, and also de- velopment men and women. The senior men’s side is stacked with local talent. Established players Rodney Greaney, Alec Crawford, Craig Carter and Jeff Nowell are joined by Tim White, Rob Fensom and Brentton Donaldson in what appears a very strong line-up. In the development side, Wayne Lloyd skips one fours side, while Shane Calder and Jock O’Connor make up one of the pairs combinations. John Eddington, Corey O’Connor and Scott Hyndman also make up three-quar- ters of the other fours side. In the ladies sides, Wendy Watson, Raylene Heads, Pat McElwain, Di Callaghan, Melva Middleton and Jo Collis feature in the senior side while Ashley Harrison is the sole representative from the region in the women’s de- velopment side. The men’s teams will play at Morrison Avenue in Christchurch, while the ladies are split between the Ash- burton MSA (senior) and Ashburton Bowling Club (de- velopment) greens. There is no play across the district today, but next Wednesday night will see the first round of men’s inter- club played for the season, with sides from Ashburton, Methven, Hampstead, MSA and Allenton competing. Craig Carter rolls another one down. 24 SPORT Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

TENNIS Tit-for-tat tennis

The third round of Twilight Tennis was marked by some hard-fought duels on court. Very little separated the sever- al teams on court. The deficit between the teams did not extend beyond five games with some results decided by the barest of mar- gins. Completing back-to-back wins were the Council Crew, Hack- ers, Out of Service, One Hit Wonders and What a Rac- quet. Meanwhile the What’s the Score, Donald’s Dux and Mighty Meerkats teams secured their first wins on Wednesday evening.

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OPINION The need for speed on the water world’s rich and famous as they By Steve Devereux sailed around the world taking in [email protected] the sights and sounds of whatev- er was fashionable right then. ometimes, not very often In fact most of them actually of course, you just have just let the crew sail around the to admit to changing your globe, flying in to lounge about mind. on their monstrously expensive SNot that you’re wrong, just a playthings, making sure they slight adjustment in opinion. were well in sight of the paparaz- In December, the waters zi at all times. It was a brazen around Auckland will be awash show of ultra-wealth, each better with hundreds, maybe thou- than the one before, or so the sands, of water-borne craft of owners hoped. This time round all descriptions, their occupants no doubt they’ll be bigger, better out there to see some wonders of and quadruply more expensive, the modern world, the America’s but thanks to our taxpayers’ Cup yachts. dollars there’ll be a much nicer I do use the word ‘yachts’ light- place for them to park up. ly; these methods of seagoing But, back to the point of conveyance bear little resem- all this. For many years I was blance to what sailors of old definitely not a fan of this sport, (anything pre-2010) might have entirely the opposite to be fair, deemed to be a yacht. well in the camp that described The people who conceived the whole business as rich boys this historic event, back in 1851, and their toys, getting millions would have run a mile at the in grants from our taxes so they sight of these behemoths not could swan about the world, even bothering to use the water having a marvellous time at our to get from point A to point B, expense, under the pretence of reaching speeds well in excess of ‘promoting New Zealand’. 50km/h, and totally ignoring the more like the latest Klingon yacht racing, he knows what he’s on a non-stop party down at the While I still hold that to be a hitherto quite important laws of battle cruisers, as featured in the talking about, and you can see it waterfront; visit any cafe or bar fair bit of the case, sometimes gravity. new movie Star Trek 116: Ziggy in the news clips as they rocket and you could hear five or six the double attraction of speed It’s like squeezing 500km/h out Spock and the Spiders from Mars down the harbour, powerful mo- different languages being spo- and very real danger (have you of a Formula One car, some- (Ziggy! Who knew?) torboats struggling to keep up in ken, and a more cosmopolitan seen those things nose-dive?) thing nature never intended to As Team New Zealand boss- their wake. crowd you’d be hard put to find. just can’t be denied, and the happen. of-everything Grant Dalton said, I was in Auckland a few years But the most impressive part, undeniable need for speed takes These futuristic so-called they’re quickly making Auckland ago when the America’s Cup back in those days, was the over, so yes, I’ll be a spectator boats that the big teams have Harbour a whole lot smaller. circus was in full swing, and the somewhat mindblowing line- when they roll out the real Auld been unveiling this week look The Bernie Ecclestone of Kiwi Auks certainly knew how to put up of superyachts, toys of the Mug action. Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian SPORT 25

MELBOURNE CUP The layman’s A-Z of the Melbourne Cup Tuesday is Melbourne Cup day. The race that stops two nations, one of the greatest horse races in the world. Plenty of people head off to the TAB to place a bet, not knowing what they are doing. So to help the novice punter, Matt Markham has provided an alphabetical rundown of the Melbourne Cup which is sure to make you sound knowledgeable.

A - A race that stops a nation. First run would have is undersized men and wom- margin a judge can use to determine a later, is for standardbreds. in 1861, the Melbourne Cup is one of the en running around in a circle whipping margin between horses at the winning U - Unlucky. What you don’t want to be premier thoroughbred racing events in themselves. post. in a Melbourne Cup. If you are unlucky, it the world with more than 110,000 people I – International Interest. The winner O - Overseas raiders. An emerging usually means you have been blocked for attending. of the Melbourne Cup will make head- trend in the Melbourne Cup is the in- a run or checked at some stage. B - Bart Cummings. The legend of lines around the world. But in years past, creasing number of horses from overseas V - Video replays. For the real form the Melbourne Cup and the late wily old it isn’t the only part of the day to gain now travelling to compete, and they are analyst. Races like the Caulfield and Gee- grandfather of Australian racing. Cum- media attention outside of Australia. In compiling an impressive record. long Cups can be key. Look for the fast mings won the Melbourne Cup on 12 2012, British media website the Mail On- P - Pacemaker. The horse in front. It finishers, as they are most likely to see occasions. line labelled Aussie racegoers rough and is not generally a place you want to be out the distance. C - Colours – or silks. What the jockeys mannerless after some of their exploits at in the Melbourne Cup as those who lead W - Weights. In thoroughbred racing wear to distinguish them from other rid- the big race. have a bad track record of winning. weights are used as a method of hand- ers in the race. Usually these are trainers’ J - Jockeys. The little fellas, or lass- Q - Quinella. A simple, yet sometimes icapping horses. The best horses will colours, but sometimes can belong to es, sitting on the back of the horses. A difficult bet type. All it requires is the carry the most weight, while the least breeders and owners. horse can be an equine superstar, but selection of first and second placing, and experienced or successful will carry less. D - Distance. The Melbourne Cup is still needs a top jockey on them to guide if successful you will take home a share X - Xcellent. An unlucky horse not to run over the ultimate distance of two them. of the quinella pool. win a Melbourne Cup. The New Zealand miles, or 3.2 kilometres to be precise, K - Kerrin. Jockey Kerrin McEvoy, one R - Roughie. A long-priced horse in trained galloper ran third to the immor- making it one of the longest horse races of the most successful jockeys of all time betting, one who is given almost no tal Makybe Diva in the 2005 edition of in the world. in the great race, with three winners next chance of winning. Only three horses the great race. E - Easybet. The one-time-a-year- to his name including wins in two of have won at odds of 100/1 or more. Y - Your tip. We’ve got a problem here punter’s best friend. A computer-gener- the last four editions of the race (Cross in the Guardian office. The last three ated bet, usually a trifecta, which enables Counter 2018 and Alamdin (2016). S – Stackhouse. Local boy, winners of the race have been select- you to invest some money without hav- L - Last place. Not where you want to Daniel Stackhouse is at ed by the editor, and the chances ing to go through all the work of selecting end up, unless your work sweepstake is this stage on track to of four in a row are seemingly your runners. one of those which rewards people for ride former Otago impossible. But if we must, we’ll F - Fixed odds. A set price which you failure. If that is the case, then you are galloper, The Chosen select Anthony Van Dyck on an can back a horse at. With a fixed-odds bet fine. One in this year’s each way basis. you get the price you pay for. For exam- M – Money. There’s a cool $8 million race. In great form ple, back a horse at $9 and it pays only $4 on the line in the Melbourne Cup, with and set to carry a Z - Zulu. The only horse on the tote, the $9 odds is the multiplier the winner picking up $4.4 million, light weight, the pair- beginning with the letter Z to at which the fixed-odds bet is paid out. second $1.1 million, third gets $550, ing are not the worst of ever win the Melbourne Cup. Now G – Gambling. You can’t have a horse fourth is worth $450,000 while the fifth chances. unless it comes up in a pub quiz race without a gamble. And the Kiwis horse get $230,000. Runners who finish T - Thoroughbred. one night, it is probably of no use love it. On average more than $10 million between sixth and twelfth net $160,000 The breed of horse which to you and it won’t change this is spent through the TAB on the race. for their efforts. races in the Melbourne year with no horses with a name H - Horses. A rather large part of the N - Nose. All it takes for you to be a Cup. The New Zealand beginning with Z starting. He won whole affair really, without them all we winner. A nose is the shortest possible Trotting Cup, a week it in 1881 by the way.

Cross Counter winning the 2019 Melbourne Cup. Ashburton’s own Daniel Stackhouse. 26 SPORT Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

ASCOT PARK Epic reunion for May, Stylish Memphis

Driver Ricky May got the biggest Then, the pacer ran the sec- alright since I came back, but I such a soft trip after May angled thrill of his comeback to race driv- ond of two group 1 placings be- haven’t been driving that many her off the inner before the home ing when Stylish Memphis took hind Amazing Dream in the Sires good horses. turn. out the Group 3 Southland Oaks Stakes Championship Final. “But the nice ones I have been “She proved when she went to Final at Ascot Park on Thursday. Though Thursday’s event was driving have been going really Australia how good she was. Stylish Memphis burst out of not a group 1, to return to the good.” “She is looking a million dollars the trail to power to victory in the sulky and drive the now four-year- May showed his class with one and she is probably only going 2700m feature and set up a big old to win an Oaks was a huge of his typically patient drives. to get better with a wee bit more day for trainer Mark Jones, who thrill for May. When taken on early by even- racing. Mark has done a great job went on to take out the group 3 “That is a huge thrill, it was tual third-placegetters, Watch Me with her.” Southern Supremacy Stakes with great to win that race with her. Now and Kirstin Barclay, he made Stylish Memphis smashed the Burnham Boy. “I won the Banks Peninsula Cup the crucial decision to hand the 2700m mobile all-comers track Stylish Memphis’ win complet- with One Apollo and now to win lead away in what most would record at Ascot Park in her victory. ed her epic reunion with May, who this is a pretty big thrill. consider a bold move when driv- Her 3.16.3 time took a massive drove the filly the night before his “It is great to be back to where ing a $1.80 favourite. 0.8sec off the previous mark, set in well-publicised collapse during I was.” Stylish Memphis then showed the same race in 2018 by Bonnie the Central Otago Cup in January. “I feel like I have been driving how potent she is when getting Joan. Ricky May

MELBOURNE CUP Baker believes he has the chosen one Proud trainer Murray Baker is ad- attrition he is as good as in the field amant The Chosen One is a better even if a few more horses leapfrog Melbourne Cup chance this year him. after his brave third in the Caulfield “Being in the field is a big help Cup. because it means he can go straight The Cambridge galloper looked a to the Cup now and we don’t have winning hope at the 300m mark in to race him again. last Saturday’s A$5 million thriller “I think he is a better chance this at Caulfield before going down to year than he was last season (19th) the two favourites Verry Elleegant because he is stronger but as we and Anthony Van Dyck, but Baker saw on Saturday a lot comes down was left beaming by the effort. to the draw. “I have had a bit of success in the “Last season he drew badly in Caulfield Cup but that was as good both Cups and was running on, a field as I have had a Caulfield Cup but if you can draw well and stay runner in,” said Baker, who trains handy that is a lot less horses to with Andrew Forsman. run past.” “So to run third, behind a mare Ex-pat Ashburton jockey Daniel who has won A$6 million and the Stackhouse, who rode The Cho- horse who won the English Derby sen One in Saturday’s race, retains is a massive effort.” the ride for the iconic Flemington It also comes with a bonus for race. The Chosen One’s trainers as he The Chosen One has 53.5kgs sits 21th on the list of entries for the for the Cup, with the final field re- Kiwi galloper The Chosen One will have the services of former local jockey, Daniel Stackhouse in Tuesday’s Mel- A$7.75m Melbourne Cup on No- leased later today following the bourne Cup. vember 3, meaning with the usual running of the Lexus. Kaikoura harness M8 Tomorrow at South Bay Racecourse R1 BRIAN HUMM CONTRACTING PACE 1900m 14:47 4 707 Break Free K V Hadfield 7 7802 Cheddar Made Beta S R Mcnally 10 32 Beaver B N Orange 9 18075 Razcal Alley Kerryn Tomlinson 1 57337 Dreaminsover C P Negus 5 x5x00 Monaro Mako Merv Bryers 8 090x9 Contractual Issues Korbyn Newman 11 9688 Dalness First R T May 10 0860x Southerly Change Ben Hope 2 94789 Crosso’s Cullect Cheree Wigg 6 0x80x Tuscan Sun H S Clarke 9 x008x Baker Creek L F O’Reilly 12 2556x Pembrook Tilly J F Curtin 11 37141 Square Dealer C T Jones 3 22566 Le Tissier Kevin Mcclintock 7 Our Pegasus Pearl D C Morrison 10 88626 Mossman B N Orange 13 40840 Itz The Con Artist S J Ottley 12 385x6 Wyatt Waller Korbyn Newman 4 90000 Yankee Diva G A Cook 8 Illegal Alien Craig D Thornley 11 43790 Touche T M Williams 14 7x337 Daggy Lamb L F O’Reilly R6 LION MOBILE TROT $11,500 1900m 17:38 5 1x365 Senorita Margarita J Buckland-Stevens 9 0 Under And Over Sheree Tomlinson 12 880x9 Tin Roof Blues C Mcdowell 15 x5343 Loyalist Ben Hope 1 99030 Orlando Magic Ellie Barron 6 84178 Jenabella Andrew Fitzgerald 10 5780 Shes So Right A L Lethaby 13 050x6 Mister Mighty R D Holmes 16 86843 Taumalolo 2 9136x Majestic Chick R D Holmes 7 x870x Donegal Carrickfin M F Maynard 11 50865 Eilish Hall J F Curtin R4 KAIKOURA NIGHTNDAY PACE $9500 2400m 16:34 R5 ROAD METALS/KIWI CONCRETE MOBILE PACE 3 55824 Bright Glow I R Cameron 8 38221 Ripsnorter Sheryl Wigg 12 0070x Mentalist L F O’Reilly 1 Boudica Craig D Thornley $9500 1900m 17:08 4 98090 Carnegie Hall R J Butt 9 00x7x Royal Jester A N Edge R3 FASTTRACK INSURANCE $2.5K ADDED MO- 2 79787 Boilover K L Barclay 1 079x0 Absolut Russian Scott Iremonger 5 x8140 Missy Moo G D Smith 10 60840 Paul’s Verdict Blair Wilmott BILE PACE $11,000 1900m 15:59 3 Teds Legacy M P Edmonds 2 666x8 Bettor Grunter Sam Payne 6 9000 Time In A Bottle John Morrison 11 x2177 Pro Surfer R A Reekie 1 58000 Galleons Connoisseur T S Chmiel 4 5790x Nadira Franco H S Clarke 3 x8706 Reinimin Patron 7 40189 The Bloss B J Borcoskie 12 999x0 Den’s Legacy W A Frost 2 2671 Westburn Bliss 5 0 Full Of Desire B J Borcoskie 4 307x4 Terror Maria Olivia Thornley 8 89x87 Monrika S R Mcnally R2 LOBSTER INN TAVERN TROT $9500 2400m 15:22 3 50390 Matrika S J Ottley 6 00x0 Emma’s Boy 5 186x3 Dhaulagiri Ellie Barron 9 40856 Zoned Scarlett B N Orange 1 0 Kenny Keko R D Holmes 4 41388 Hayden Bromac G D Smith 7 Orianthi R H Jenkins 6 53019 Crackabrie John Morrison 10 0 Madam Sass Korbyn Newman 2 3557x Emma Louise M P Edmonds 5 60069 Uno Mia Sheree Tomlinson 8 2796 Soviet Star T S Chmiel 7 4700x Chiller Bay Sheree Tomlinson 11 12554 Missalyssa T M Williams 3 x324x Zsahara Kerryn Tomlinson 6 0x02x Zippidy Doodah J F Curtin 9 0x Helluva G D Smith 8 55725 Laver Sarah O’Reilly 12 66814 Sioux Princess S J Ottley Kaikoura harness M8 Monday at South Bay Racecourse R1 THE JOINER SHOP PACE $12,000 2400m 12:17 12 3243x Magic Mike T M Williams R5 RD PETROLEUM MOBILE PACE $14,000 1900m 4 10222 Heavyweight Hero R J Butt 10 08x76 Mikey Maguire C J Defilippi 1 60573 The Diva J R Dunn 13 39x0x The Last Straw J R Dunn 14:37 5 21443 Midnight Dash Ben Hope 11 212x1 Steel The Show Sheree Tomlinson 2 29334 Rake B N Orange 14 000x0 Pocket Rocknroll Korbyn Newman 1 7x14x A Taste Of Honey J R Dunn 6 0x411 Sundees Son J R Dunn 12 94590 Warloch S J Ottley 3 00x06 No Nukes Skipper M P Kerr 15 37 Pembrook’s Destiny K L Barclay 2 35650 Carlos Bromac R J Butt 7 627x4 Habibi Inta B N Orange 13 57303 Burlington S R Mcnally 4 41808 Unico Gem R D Close R3 KAIKOURA BUILDING CENTRE ITM TROT $10,000 3 36201 Under Wraps Sheree Tomlinson 8 7x313 Tough Monarch J I Dickie R10 DUNLEA PRODUCTS LTD HANDICAP TROT 5 6651 Penelope Bromac T M Williams 2400m 13:27 4 579x7 Lilac Star Sarah O’Reilly R8 ALABAR KAIKOURA CUP FFA $47,500 2400m $12,000 2400m 17:33 6 43220 Lennox Bromac J W Cox 1 0070x Sally Lindenny G D O’Reilly 5 41306 Sagano K A Butt 16:23 1 65106 Prince Teka 7 099x0 Caesar’s Quest 2 5687 Tequila Sunset K G Cameron 6 x9007 Mogul J W Cox 1 38656 Nandolo J W Cox 2 24414 Superfast Lad S J Ottley 8 7177x Fortunia 3 x9968 Listen Easy B N Orange 7 46461 That Alexander Guy R D Close 2 3x877 U May Cullect K L Barclay 3 1705x Midnight Assassin C J Defilippi 9 17707 Madame Frost R D Holmes 4 80406 Gotta Ticket R J Butt 8 11000 Fabrizio B N Orange 3 20056 Check In Craig D Thornley 4 77959 Medusa K G Cameron 10 2375x Sonic Reign K G Cameron 5 0x000 Crazy N Love J R Dunn 9 407x7 Stun Gun R T May 4 21141 Classie Brigade J R Dunn 5 x87x0 Boyz Invasion M G Heenan 11 3446x Blue Chip Delight C J Defilippi 6 8x307 Black Jacket Simon Smith R6 VIC & IRENE SMITH MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT 5 12135 Ashley Locaz T M Williams 6 55909 Didjabringthebeers T S Chmiel 12 16457 Terrier Craig D Thornley 7 08x20 Mega Pixels Ben Hope $12,000 2400m 15:12 6 92541 Heisenberg R T May 7 13214 Rydgemont Milly John Morrison 13 412 Maurice 8 16008 Princess Dakota Sam Thornley 1 261 I Dream Of Jeannie T M Williams 7 54277 Triple Eight D J Butcher 8 68911 Zsa Zoe Sheree Tomlinson 14 x9204 Kiwi X Factor G D Smith 9 62130 One Over All G D Smith 2 46323 Idle Stuartia B N Orange 8 15543 On The Cards Z E Butcher 9 0x11x Maria Tsarina R J Butt 15 1x026 Boom R T May 10 93890 Play Dough L F O’Reilly 3 7095x Show Me The Gray J W Cox 9 83382 Tango Tara J F Curtin 10 0x603 Majestic Hurricane B N Orange R2 KAIKOURA WASTE SERVICES MOBILE PACE 11 78905 Blink N Bones B J Ford 4 1865x Kowhai Sundown S J Ottley 10 22131 Wild Excuse G D Smith R11 AUTO & MARINE SERVICES MBL PACE $12,000 $10,000 1900m 12:52 12 18908 Faith No More Sheree Tomlinson 5 10705 Red Harbour Craig D Thornley 11 27362 Henry Hubert B N Orange 1900m 18:02 1 Huego Bos J R Dunn R4 PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOL- 6 9820 That’s The Story Kerryn Tomlinson R9 PGG WRIGHTSON SALES SERIES AGED CLAS- 1 0x781 Smiffy’s Terror Ben Hope 2 6x52 Blazing Impact R T May OOLABA (F & M) MOB PACE $12,000 1900m 14:02 7 4100 Global Flight A L Lethaby SIC $50,000 2400m 17:03 2 13963 Jawbreaker S J Ottley 3 0000x Conquistador Kendra Gill 1 99619 Conquer Me R D Holmes 8 96968 Baxter Ben Hope 1 65x13 Bad To The Bone Z E Butcher 3 x0158 Bettor Believe It C J Defilippi 4 60x Bolzano P J Davis 2 83104 Refine 9 0q421 Andoverlov R J Butt 2 46887 Kruizr J F Curtin 4 1840x Beaudiene Hustler Sarah O’Reilly 5 55405 Kerala Star J F Curtin 3 76100 Sneak A Peek K A Butt 10 81359 Escargo G D O’Reilly 3 6x594 Glenledi Chief R T May 5 1057x Martin John T S Chmiel 6 458x Admirable B N Orange 4 21445 Eastwood Isabella S J Ottley 11 0050x Ideal Invasion Sarah O’Reilly 4 x4633 Above N Beyond J R Dunn 6 73435 Anamajor J R Dunn 7 645x Friendly Eyre Ben Hope 5 1 Arden’s Delight T M Williams R7 MAJESTIC SON SOUTH BAY TROTTERS CUP 5 77411 Aqua Sancta T M Williams 7 81680 Pay Me Visa R D Close 8 Serg Blanco 6 90561 Majorca Alana Cameron $28,500 2400m 15:47 6 83162 American Me J H Abernethy 8 4330x Johnny Eyre K G Cameron 9 558x Major Wilson S J Ottley 7 65150 I Am Adaline J W Cox 1 59x08 Destiny Jones B N Orange 7 x12x3 William Wallace B N Orange 9 25160 Hes Fast And Furious Korbyn Newman 10 Rockin Va Va 8 12220 Down The Hatch D J Butcher 2 21x13 Majestic Lavros S J Ottley 8 2x128 Belmont Major R J Butt 10 16x01 Cranbourne Sheree Tomlinson 11 5636 The West Wing K A Butt 9 83411 Dolce Vita J R Dunn 3 x4610 Matua Tana G D O’Reilly 9 32184 Franco Niven Korbyn Newman 11 87021 Longview Lady B N Orange Puzzles and horoscopes Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian PUZZLES 27

Cryptic crossword Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker Your Stars 12 3 4 56 ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Convenience is as good a 7 reason to do a thing as any. You might even say that convenience is the finger of 8 9 destiny pointing you in the luckiest direction imaginable today. 10 TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Humour has its own rules.

11 12 Large margins of error are given to those who produce large smiles. You love the people who can make you laugh. They can get away with so much more than others in your life. 13 14 15 GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You know that if you don’t

16 17 18 like what you’re getting, you need to adjust what you’re giving. Sometimes, it’s hard to 19 20 21 see the correlation. Trusted outside parties who will share honest insights are invaluable. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): “Quit while you’re ahead” is the maxim, but how ahead? If you pull back 22 23 just because you’re winning, you won’t ever know the extent of what’s possible. Let it ride out a little longer. 24 LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You live and work in a group. You’d rather make them your friends than ACROSS have conflict in your day to day. Your feelers 1. Doubtful as to quiet son Elba produced (12) are constantly out, searching for ways to 8. Get it engine-powered if some trio is capable of it (8) connect, uplift and support. 9. Bar where the bitter flows back to some extent (4) VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ll give your trust, and 11. In good time to organise the relay (5) people will, in turn, behave in a trustworthy 12. Lose hope of being praised in such a way (7) manner. There’s something about you 13. Be listless about a composer’s work, me? (4) that makes people want to live up to your 15. Bird sounds as if it might get stuck into meat (4) expectations of them. 19. Is not one or other of three in a muddle? (7) LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Today, you’ll get into the flow and 20. Essayist the breadwinner brought home (5) be productive. Modesty prevents you telling 22. Tidy way for native leader to have dinner (4) everyone how well you’re doing. Also, you want 23. Dislike perhaps varies, but there’s no comeback (8) to be sure you have the stamina to continue 24. Jumbo sale organised by this creature of the sea (8,4) before they start expecting it from you. DOWN SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’ll do what’s easy 2. Complete way to give voice to it (5) for you. It also happens to be kind and 3. They’ve wandered off with the SAS: try to sort them out (6) thoughtful and necessary, so don’t be 4. Doing time in the team (6) surprised by the wave of appreciation. 5. To cheer ironically at the legal profession is torture (7) Splash that right back on the others. 6. It’s amusing, having people home for a meal (12) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Stars warn against 7. Transitory quality might mean men price it differently (12) rigidness and shallowness. Be instead like 10. Invite one to put two-thirds of 1 Across (3) the mighty oak, built to stand strong, roots 14. Ape a top man of the church (7) that are deep anchors and thirsty straws, 16. Aunt Sally may be bashful (3) branches that bend and sway. 17. It is cowardly to give carbon to a bird (6) CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): To live in the moment 18. One Serb might have about one candytuft (6) is to concentrate on what is in front of you. WordWheel WordBuilder If you don’t like the looks of it, don’t worry. 21. Sort of tea plate, mate (5) WordBuilder 012 Insert the missing letter to complete There are a million different ways to see it. an eight-letter word reading Tilt your head. clockwise or anti-clockwise. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Children seem tormented WordWheel A O N by minor slights. This instinct never really 797 goes away, though we mature to hide and transmute those feelings. You’ll notice this is WordBuilderE L 012 ?H How many words of three or more what’s going on today. letters, including plurals, can you make PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Rituals of preparation have S H from theA five letters,O usingN each letter a way of settling you into a mindset and a Quick crossword only once? No foreign words or words purpose. Without them, you would do fine. beginning with a capital are allowed. With them, you are focused... maybe mighty. 12 3 4 5678 I O There’s at leastE one five-letterL word. GoodHow 6many Very Goodwords 10of Excellentthree or 14more Previous cryptic solution LU letters, including plurals, can you make Across: 1. Stitch 8. Trail 9. Consult 11. Delicate 12. Snack 15. Loss 16. Wig 17. Easy 19. Singe 21. Respects 9 10 from the five letters, using each letter Insert the missing letter to complete an only once? No foreign words or words 24. Enliven 25. Swell 26. Winter Previouseight-letter solution: word reading LENGTHEN clockwise or Down: 2. Thorn 3. Test-case 4. Hold 195. Strip 6.6 Maya anticlockwise. Previous solution: LENGTHEN beginning with a capital are allowed. 7. Blue 10. Terminate 12. Sale 13. Sedition 14. Lyre PreviousThere’s at solution: least one five-letterbest, bet, bets,word. bis, 68 75 11 12 13 18. Belly 20. Geese 21. Rust 22. Stew 23. Snow bit,Good bite, 6 bites, Very Goodbits, est, 10 Excellentits, sei, set, 14 sib, 74 sit, site, tie, ties Previous quick solution Across: 1. Cape 3. Contains 9. Ripened95 10. Upper 11. Below 8 14 15 16 17 18 the belt 14. Ape 16. Heard 17. Ere 18. Considerable35 21. Amigo 22. Widened 23. Skeleton5 24. Send 79 Down: 1. Cerebral 2. Pupil 4. Old 5. Thumbed a ride www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz Previous solution: best, bet, bets, bis, 19 20 21 bit, bite, bites, bits, est, its, sei, set, sib, 6. Impulse 7. Sure 8. Know the score 12. Hoard 81 31/10 sit, site, tie, ties 13. Defended 15. Emotive 19. Bonce95 20. Fads 22. Woo12 24963 22 23 Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. PREVIOUS9 SOLUTIONS 51 54196787332 4 96288213754 5 7 24 25 19 3 75 7 1 37846 25196 1 7 1 9 6 5 4 2 8 3 ACROSS DOWN 7 58 138 7 4231518956794 1. Incarcerate (4,2) 2. Result (7) 1 68 5. Relating to the eye (6) 3. Guardians (7) 5 4 245 856372941 9. Emphasise (6) 4. Owned (9) 2343 7 5 4 8 6 1 19 10. Brandy (6) 6. Fool around (5) 5 3 6 9 8 5 69573145328 11. Tree trunk (4) 7. Ancestry (7) 184296375 12. Stretch out (8) 8. Unsafe, unsteady (7) 31 8 6 14. Animals (6) 13. Objectionable (9) 813245679 16. Nuance (6) 14. Flourish (7) 4 2 93 67 479386251 19. Conventional (8) 15. Thespian (7) 625917384 21. Hinge (4) 17. Mapped (7) 2 1 3 1 9 9 8 2 4 6 1 5 3 7 22. Reliable (6) 18. Testimonial (7) 764539812 23. Choose not to participate 20. Popular but dated film or 3 94 769 5 531728946 (3,3) song (colloq) (5) 1 5 6 8 9 4 7 2 3 24. Interlocked (6) 842 57 9 4 348672195 25. Abrupt (6) EASY HARD 297153468 421986375 347265918 967253841 615398274 358741926 289417536 534619287 768534192 279538164 431972865 186472593 952186743 795324618 523741689 613897452 874629351 842165739 196853427 28 CLASSIFIEDS Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

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Saturday, October 31, 2020 Ashburton Guardian CLASSIFIEDS 29 The Ashburton Civic Music Council proudly hosts ENTERTAINMENT Cropping Manager BANDS IN THE PARK - Mid Canterbury Sunday 1 November The AshburtonAshburton Civic Music Domain Council proudly hosts At Turley Farms, we run three Canterbury based cropping units. Our farming operation has Long Lawn (West St) grown and evolved over time, with our focus now being to produce top quality arable crops, BANDS IN2pm THE PARK seeds and vegetables using environmentally sustainable and technically advanced farming Sunday 1 November Ashburton Domain Long Lawn (West St) 2pm practices. Collection for participating bands will be taken. Collec� onFeaturing for par� the cipa� Ashburton ng bands Silver Band, will beMSA taken. Orchestra, Featuring Ashburton the District Ashburton Pipe Band Silver and Band, MSA As Cropping Manager – Mid Canterbury, you will be based at Pendarves and answer to our the Ashburton Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club. experienced Farms Manager. You will oversee a 1000 hectare cropping unit which produc- Orchestra, Ashburton District Pipe Band and the Ashburton Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club. es potatoes, onions, small and hybrid seeds plus wheat and other crops. It is fully serviced Bring alongBring along your your chair, chair, hat hat and sunblock sunblock and and enjoy enjoy an afternoon an a� ernoonof local music. of local music. by modern irrigation infrastructure. SupportedSupported by Creati by Creative ve Communiti Communities es

You will work closely with our in-house agronomists who will advise you and recommend crop management programmes. Our in-house accountant will work with you to ensure crop budgets are maintained and managed correctly. Effective job scheduling, irrigation management, budgeting, machinery operation and solid team leadership will be your key deliverables. You have the option to live in a recently renovated four-bedroom home with ensuite. Schools are close by and a school bus runs past the gate. This is a busy, hands on role where you will lead your team by example, working alongside them to achieve the farm’s production goals. Expect to work extended hours during spring and summer. To succeed in this role, you will bring: • Extensive crop management experience (any crop) • Mechanical aptitude / experience operating modern machinery & equipment • A strong work ethic with a focus on efficiency & organization Guardian Classifieds 307 7900 • Collaborative in-field team leadership skills Remuneration for this role is generous and will be based on your skills and experience. To inquire about this role in confidence or to request a PD, please phone AgRecruit - either Daily Diary 2020 Deb Francis on 021 2245000 or Sue Jennings on 021 2262923. Otherwise, forward your SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 All Ages and Holy Communion, Park Street. CV with covering letter by Wed 11 November 10am 8am via ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. https://adr.to/ni3xs ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, please note services are only Holy Communion, Park Street. being held at Tinwald on the 2nd and 4th Sunday 8.30am of each month. Thomson Street, Tinwald. ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. 10am Daily Diary 2020 Orton Bradley, Waterfall Track, all welcome, phone HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Jenny 308 6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Morning worship at Oxford street, led by Rev SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. Baring Square West. Johanna Warren, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street. 10am - 12pm 9.30am 9am - 12pm 10am - 4pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Worship service and Communion led by Rev Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Tinwald. AND THE ART GALLERY. Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Street Car Park. 10am - 4pm 9.30am 9am - 12.30pm Main Street Methven. NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. AND THE ART GALLERY. 1pm - 3pm Locally grown fresh produce, hot drinks, well worth a Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Morning worship with Rev Heather Kennedy, ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. visit. North end of West Street Car Park. Street Methven. Paterson’s Chapel, corner East and Cox streets. Static displays, collection of aircraft and 9am - 12.30pm 10.15am 10am memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Seafield Road. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. Morning Worship service led by Rev Eric Mattock, 1.15pm up on facebook - Ashburton toy library. 1.15pm all welcome, Sinclair Centre, Park Street. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. 9am - 3pm ALLENTON CROQUET. 10am ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Association Croquet, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Golf Croquet, doubles, new players welcome. ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and Street. Morning worship, all welcome, 67 Cass Street, memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 1.15pm 5pm 9.30am - 3pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Ashburton. ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, 30 minute games - new players 10am Taizé Service, Park Street. Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

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DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS GILL, Jilly – NORD, Lorna Mary – In loving memory of Jilly, a On October 30, at home. YOUR ONLY LOCALLY AND FAMILY OWNED dearly loved sister and best Finally reunited with her true friend of the late Donna, love Roger, apart since cherished sister-in-law of 1983. Loving, devoted and Gary and more than just an inspirational mother and aunty to Ashlee, Callum and friend to Ruth and John, Canterbury owned, Danyelle. You were our Andrew and Reza, and locally operated guiding light after Donna Christopher and Sarah. died and we will always World’s best Nana, and chief Patersons treasure the special times we cheerleader to Emma, Kate Funeral Services have spent with you. Life will and Hamish, Maia, Tess, Cai and Ashburton never be the same without and Eddie. Mum, Nana, you but we are the luckiest Lorna, we are so proud of Crematorium Ltd people in the world to have the life you lived and the Office and Chapel been able to spend ours with battle you have fought. Rest Jo Metcalf you. Love Gary, Ashlee, in peace now, with all our Corner East & Cox Callum and Danyelle Lusty. love. A celebration of Lorna’s Streets, Ashburton 18-22 Moore Street, Ashburton | 0800 263 6679 life is to be held at the Ph 307 7433 Canterbury Crematorium 027 637 1229 | www.memoryfunerals.nz Chapel, corner of Linwood KELLY Frederick John Ave and Keighleys Rd, (Fred) – ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Linwood, Christchurch on On October 27, 2020. Monday, November 2, at DAWSON, Diane Mary Passed away peacefully at 3pm. (Diane) – Coldstream Lifecare, Tony, Amanda and Daily Diary Ashburton. (formerly of 89 Jonathon, Curtis and Glenda Winter Street), aged 87 10.30am 1.15pm PORTER, Doris Amelia – and Nicholas would like to MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 years. Very dearly loved COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Ian and Anne, Grant and sincerely thank everybody 6am husband of Gillian. Much Meet and walk from the Hockey pavilion, Association Croquet, Allenton Sports Debbie and their families for their kind wishes and ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. loved father and father-in- Walnut Avenue. Club, Cavendish Street. wish to thank everyone for support shown in so many law of Geoff and Dianne, and Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 1pm - 3pm 4pm - 7pm their kindness in the passing ways at the passing of a Chris and Kim. Loved Allens Road, Allenton. of a much loved mother and dearly loved and respected ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. GIRL BRIGADE. grandfather “Fred” of 10am - 3pm grandmother. Thank you for wife, mother and Static displays, collection of aircraft and For meeting enquiries please ring 308 Eleanor, and Lewis. 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. the messages of sympathy, grandmother. To those who memorabilia on display. Ashburton 5409. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Messages to the Kelly family, Join us for a fun day filled with activities cards, flowers and baking. It attended the funeral and Airport, Seafield Road. Street. 89 Winter Street, Ashburton for the over 60 years. For information was much appreciated. sent so many cards and 1pm - 4.30pm 6pm 7700. At Fred’s request a phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Please accept this as a floral tributes, we were all THE MID CANTERBURY ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. private cremation has been Centre, 206 Cameron Street. personal thankyou to you all. humbled by the ways Diane LINEDANCERS. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 held. 10am - 4pm “All we have to do is think of was fondly remembered by 1pm - 2pm. Beginners learn to Line Allens Road, Allenton. you, and our world becomes so many. We will always NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE Dance, following on to easy Intermediate 7pm - 9.30pm brighter.” remember with immense ENCOUNTER AND THE ART 2.30pm - 3.30pm and Intermediate R AND R LINE DANCING gratitude the loving care that GALLERY. level from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Instructor Diane received from the ASHBURTON. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Annette Fyfe 0274 813131. Tinwald Hall, Upper Improver/Intermediate weekly wonderful staff of Ward One Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. STRACHAN, Joan Mary – in her final days. We will Grahams Street. line dance class. Balmoral Hall, 240 On October 29, 2020. With never forget the kindness Cameron Street. courage, compassion and shown and to everybody who love Joan passed away has contacted us in any way ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. peacefully in her sleep, at please accept our grateful TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 McFELIN, Elaine Margaret Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Static displays, collection of aircraft and home. Aged 82 years. A thanks and accept this as a 9am - 2pm (nee Hitchcox) – loving Mum to Mark, Chris, 160 Main Street Methven. memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, personal acknowledgement. ASHBURTON MENZSHED. 12pm - 2pm Seafield Road. Formerly of Dunedin; and Megan and loved For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a Suddenly on October 29, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION. 1.15pm Grandma to Renaye, Kurt, cuppa. 8 William Street. 2020, at Ashburton Hospital. Faith, and Ethan; Jessie, and STRACHAN, Joan – Signing service, no appointments necessary WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Dearly loved wife of Richie 9.30am and no charge, available Tuesday and Golf croquet handicap range, 6 to 8 and 9 Charlotte. Loved great We honour the passing of ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. (deceased), loved and Grandma to Drew, Hunter, Fridays. Community House, 44 Cass Street. to 16 singles. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip the most wonderful lady. We Walking group meets outside church. 48 respected mother and Heath, Klaus, and Bonnie. 1pm Street. will treasure our memories Allens Road, Allenton. mother-in-law of Richard, Loved sister and sister in law with you and all the laughter STEADY AS YOU GO FALL 3pm - 4.30pm 9.30am Prof and Helen, Joanna and of John and Jenny, Patricia we shared. Our thoughts are PREVENTION. R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. David, and Chris, loved and Len, Phillip and Evy, with Joan’s family and MID CANTERBURY NETBALL. Otago Medical School gentle exercises Weekly intermediate line dance class. M S A Nana of Matthew, Grace, Michael, and the late friends, especially Chris, Walking netball is back, $2. E A Networks designed to strengthen muscles Social Hall, Havelock Street. Jessica, Tom, Jett, Isobella, Tommy. Messages to the Mark and Megan. Centre, River Terrace. and improve balance in a supportive 3.30pm - 5pm Annabelle, and Charlotte, Strachan family c/- P O Box Rest in Peace sweet lady. 9.45am environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. loved sister to Murray 472, Ashburton 7740. A Tina, Isabella, Laurie and WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. 6817. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Hitchcox and Aunty to Julie, Memorial service to Isabel. Golf Croquet handicap singles, new players and Carla. A celebration of Main Road, Rakaia. Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton celebrate Joan’s life will be welcome. Waireka Croquet Club. Philip 1pm toy library. Elaine's life will be held at St held at Our Chapel, cnr East Street. ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. 7pm - 9pm Johns Church, Wai-iti Road, & Cox Streets, Ashburton on 10am - 3pm Timaru on FRIDAY, WEDNESDAY, November 4, FUNERAL Everybody welcome, Boules provided. 115 MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Racecourse Road. New players welcome, rackets available. E A November 6 at 1.30pm, commencing at 2pm. FURNISHERS Join us for a fun day filled with activities for followed by a private 1pm - 2.30pm Networks Stadium, River Terrace. the over 60 years. For information phone cremation. In lieu of flowers, MASTER R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. 7.30pm donations to St John MONUMENTAL MASON Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, 206 Weekly beginner line dance class. M S A ASHBURTON TABLE TENNIS. Ambulance would be Cameron Street. Social Hall, Havelock Street. All ages and abilities welcome each Tuesday, appreciated and may be left E.B. CARTER LTD 10am - 4pm 1pm - 3pm some bats available. M S A Havelock Street. at the service. Messages to For all your memorial NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE requirements the McFelin family, c/- PO New headstones and designs Box 772, Timaru 7940. 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Saturday: Cloudy. Showers developing in Sunday: A few morning showers, then fine. Monday: A southerly change early brings Ashburton Weather the evening as northerlies turn southwest. Light winds. cloud and a few showers. Winds tending MAX 25 MIN 9 MAX 21 MIN 9 northeast later. MAX 15 MIN 8 Midnight Saturday Canterbury Plains Canterbury High Country Readings to 4pm Friday Saturday: Cloudy. Showers developing from Saturday: Heavy rain about the divide, easing in Ashburton Methven Christchurch Timaru Temp °C Airport Airport Airport afternoon, with possible thunderstorms and hail the evening. A few spots of rain elsewhere. Wind at Maximum 25.0 22.8 20.4 18.8 south of Ashburton. Northerlies turn southerly in the 1000m: Severe gale northwesterly 90 km/h, easing to Minimum 11.0 9.8 11.5 11.5 afternoon. gale northwesterly 65 km/h in the evening. Wind at Grass min 10.9 – 10.8 – Sunday: A few morning showers, then fine. 2000m: Severe gale northwesterly 100 km/h, easing to 24hr Rain mm 0.0 – 0.2 0.0 Winds mainly light. gale westerly 65 km/h at night. Month to date 29.4 – 28.4 25.6 Wind km/h N 35 – NE 39 NE 17 Monday: A southerly change early morning brings Freezing level: 2800m, lowering to 2200m at night. Strongest gust 3:29pm – 4:14am 12:06am cloud and isolated showers. Showers becoming Sun hrs on Thu 0.7 – 0.0 – confined to the foothills as winds turn northeasterly in Sunday: A few showers about the divide, mainly fine Month to date 195.5 – 199.2 – the evening. elsewhere. Wind at 1000m: Gale westerly 65 km/h, Tides, Sun and Moon An active front moves eastwards across the country on Around The Region easing to 50 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: Saturday Sunday Monday Gale easterly 75 km/h, easing to 60 km/h in the Ashburton Saturday, and is preceded by strong northerlies and Saturday Sunday Monday H 4:23am 4:40pm 5:01am 5:16pm 5:40am 5:53pm Mouth followed by lighter westerlies. A trough moves over afternoon. Freezing level: 2200m. L 10:29am 10:44pm 11:09am 11:23pm 11:50am Christchurch 26 9 18 9 16 9 Rakaia the country early Sunday, followed by a ridge. Another H 4:25am 4:40pm 5:06am 5:21pm 5:48am 6:03pm Darfield 23 10 19 9 14 9 Monday: Cloudy periods. Isolated showers and Mouth L 10:37am 10:54pm 11:20am 11:36pm 12:01pm complex trough in the Tasman Sea moves onto central Rangitata H 4:07am 4:24pm 4:45am 5:00pm 5:24am 5:37pm New Zealand from late Monday, while weak ridges still Lake Coleridge 21 7 17 6 15 5 southeasterlies developing from late morning. Mouth L 10:13am 10:28pm 10:53am 11:07pm 11:34am 11:48pm affect the rest of the country. The trough is expected Methven 22 8 20 8 14 7 SUN PROTECTION ALERT Data provided by NIWA to become slow moving over the North Island and Rakaia 24 10 20 11 12 11 6:14am 8:20pm 6:12am 8:21pm 6:11am 8:23pm upper South Island on Wednesday. PROTECTION REQUIRED :45 :40 Timaru 26 9 21 8 14 8 Even on cloudy days 9 am– 4 pm 7:44pm 6:19am 8:45pm 6:41am 9:48pm 7:06am full last qtr new first qtr For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020 Compiled by Nov 1 Nov 9 Nov 15 Nov 22 32 Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 31, 2020

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