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Richard reigns supreme By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim rally driver Richard Bateman overcame an unexpected encounter with a cattle stop to take out the recent Marlborough Rally. Bateman finished the rally in a time of 33 minutes and 22 seconds, one minute and five seconds ahead of his nearest rival, Kieran Hall from Nelson. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rally was the first held in Marlborough for 15 years and nine Marlburians started in the 26-strong field. Bateman won four of the five stages, with the sixth cancelled after a civilian motorist drove along a closed-off part of the road. Continued page 2. Local rally driver Richard Bateman took out the Marlborough Rally.

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Sun Christmas appeal kicks off By Celeste Lodewyk For a number of years the Sun has run an annual Christmas Appeal which has benefited Marlborough based charitable organisations. This year two charities have been selected to benefit from the appeal. Marlborough Women’s Refuge and Foster Hope’s Kits for Kids. Marlborough Women’s Refuge manager Rachel Black and Kits for Kids co-ordinator Mary Hart are thrilled to be recipients of the appeal. “Marlborough Women’s Refuge is extremely grateful to the community for supporting us through this appeal,” Rachel said. “Many foster children arrive at their new placements with nothing but the clothes on their backs or with their belongings in a black rubbish sack, so your generosity will go a long way,” Mary said. With domestic violence rising over the Christmas period,

the refuge and Child Youth and Family experience an increase in demand for their services. Any donations of the following for these worthy organisations are greatly appreciated. Marlborough Women’s Refuge: Christmas gifts for children, non perishable ‘Christmas treat’ food items, phone topup vouchers, petrol and supermarket vouchers are also very useful. Kits for Kids: Basics such as hygiene products - toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant, as well as items to show children they are loved, such as books and soft toys for ages 0-17. Clothing items including underwear for children are also gratefully appreciated. Donations can be brought into the Sun Office on High Street, Blenheim. The appeal ends on Friday, December 19 so please have your donations in by then.

Bateman overcomes vehicle damage to win the Fairweathers Marlborough rally Continued from page 1. Bateman’s consistency points to a comfortable victory, but the condition of his Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 8’s driver door suggests otherwise. He said on stage 2, he and co-driver Sharisse Guckert had a near miss. “There was a cattle stop going into Robin Hood Bay, and I was taking a left-hander. “I thought I was on tar seal but the gravel came up pretty fast. “We went sideways into a pole, and then the back of the car went into the cattle stop.” He said there was no thought of stopping.

“We just kept driving. It was the old ‘never give up.’ “It’s lucky my window wasn’t smashed or the car would’ve filled up with dust, and it was lucky I didn’t take the back wheel off.” It was Bateman’s first win of the season, and after helping to organise the rally, he said he was happy to win in his home event. His victory follows two second-place finishes in this season’s Mainland Rally Series. His next assignment is the Western Rally early next year, before heading to Whangarei in April for the first of six

national rounds. “It’ll be good to see how we compete against the big boys,” he said. The event was run alongside the opening day of the New Zealand Silver Fern Rally. Marlborough’s other results: 7th: Fred Merkin 9th: Hugh Owen 13th: Allan Kermeen 14th: Jason Clark 15th: Steve Cattermole 18th: Luke Campbell 20th: Neil Gee Withdrawn: Dave Gee

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Six decades of service By Adam Poulopoulos A woman who has spent more than six decades in the Marlborough RSA Women’s Section was surprised to be recognised for her service this week. Ellen Jarvis, who joined the women’s section in 1953, was given a life membership, a long service award and a bouquet of flowers at a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. She said she was “gob-smacked” to receive the award at the surprise gathering. “It was most unexpected. “Someone even rang me up beforehand and said ‘I believe you’re not well. Would you like me to come and collect you?’ and I said ‘I’m OK I’ll bring myself.” In 1983 Ellen was made treasurer, but retired from the position soon after to nurse her sick husband.

In 1995 she returned and was awarded a long service award the next year. Ellen is still on the awards committee, but knew nothing about her award. She said she got a lot out of being a part of the women’s section. “It’s good company and you’re helping other people. “I think you receive more than you give.” Marlborough RSA Women’s Section president Noeleen Thomson said she was unsure why it had taken so long for Ellen to be awarded a life membership, and that she was a valued member of the group. Right: Ellen Jarvis, with her certificate, and Marlborough RSA Women’s Section president Noeleen Thomson.

Jill demonstrates sweet artwork By Adam Poulopoulos Four years of hard work has paid off for a Marlborough artist, who has just returned from demonstrating her creations at the 2014 New Zealand Cake Decorators Guild Conference. Jill Newman, who creates pieces out of sugar, took two artworks to the conference, which was held last weekend in Whangarei. The conference was the culmination of a journey which began when Jill attended a Marlborough Cake Decorators Guild meeting in late 2010. She said she had never expected to take it this far. “It’s amazing. I just went along because I fancied making a rose or something, but now I’m completely hooked. “To be invited to demonstrate was a real honour.” Jill was one of five demonstrators at the event. Next year, Jill hopes to become a judge at different meets around the country. The sugar art process starts with a sugar paste, and Jill adds powder to create a gummy concoction with a similar texture to Play-Doh, moulds it, and leaves it to set. Jill’s creations will be on display at the Blenheim library for two weeks starting Monday.

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ILLEGAL PAUA POACHING Department of Conservation is concerned at signs of paua illegally being taken from inside Long Island-Kokomohua Marine Reserve in the Marlborough Sounds. Researchers have encountered areas of the marine reserve stripped of paua and tell-tale signs of paua being removed, and DOC plans to step up efforts to catch and prosecute people illegally fishing and taking marine life from the reserve. Anyone boating in the area is asked to look out for illegal fishing activity in the reserve and report it to the DOC Picton office on (03) 520 3002.

WOMAN STRUCK A 26-year-old woman was taken to Wairau Hospital with minor to moderate injuries after being struck by a car on Wednesday afternoon. The woman was travelling on her push bike near the BP station at about 1pm when she was hit. She was thrown from her bike and suffered bruising and grazes.

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Jill Newman with her demonstration pieces.

Picton Little Theatre is screening seven movies this month to celebrate the launch of the National Whale Centre’s Display and Development Hub tomorrow. The screenings begin with ‘Whale Rider’ tomorrow night at 6:30, and other movies being screened include Moby Dick and Blackfish. The last two films being shown are the first two “In the Company of Whales” movies, on Saturday, November 29. For a full schedule, visit the Picton Little Theatre website.

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HOUSING AWARDS Two Blenheim properties are in the running for the Registered Master Builders 2014 House of the Year. Roger Hogg Builders has a house entered in the Future-Proof Building Renovation Award over $500,000 category and Stonewood Homes’s entry is in the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment New Homes under $250,000 devision. The awards are being held on Saturday night in Auckland.

CLINIC MOVES The Skin Clinic Marlborough completed its move to 28 Alfred Street at the end of last month. The clinic had been at 24 George Street for about 14 years.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS WINS Scott Construction Limited was the winner of the large business category, and the supreme winner, at the recent Westpac Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Scott Construction expanded their business to Marlborough from Nelson earlier this year.

AIR NZ WINE AWARDS A Marlborough-based wine judge says the recent Air NZ Wine Awards show the region is more than just a one-trick pony. Te Whare Ra Wines owner and winemaker Anna Flowerday was one of 26 judges on an international panel for the awards earlier this month. Marlborough was awarded 50 gold medals across the categories, nearly half of the 112 awarded nationwide. The national gold medal count was the highest since the competition began 40 years ago. Villa Maria was the most successful local winery, with seven gold medals. Ms Flowerday said she was expecting the traditional strong response to Marlborough’s sauvignon blanc, but said to look out for the region’s pinot noir in the next few years. Marlborough was awarded nine pinot noir gold medals.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim’s newest pharmacy was officially opened this week after months of work refitting the store. Councillors Jenny Andrews and Cynthia Brooks cut the ribbon to open Prices Pharmacy on Wednesday morning. The pharmacy, and gift store Caché, are in the old ANZ Building, at 68 Queen Street. Both are co-owned by Jason Wright and Stuart Hebberd, who have expanded the business into Blenheim from Nelson. The pharmacy secured the building earlier this year, and the refit during the last few months has included placing a dividing wall to separate the two stores. Car parking at the back of the store has also been secured. Jason said the first few days had been busy, and the community had been welcoming. “It’s really exciting to have the support we’ve had. “A lot of people have been thanking us for offering something so beautiful. “We really hope we can make a difference and people enjoy our services.” Prices supplied rest homes with supplies

Councillors Cynthia Brooks and Jenny Andrews cut the ribbon with Prices Pharmacy staff members Olivia Renner and Jolene Neal.

in Blenheim, and Jason said he wanted to expand that service. He said he wanted to offer a “one-stopshop,” with the pharmacy and gift store and hair and beauty services.

“You can tick three, four or five things off a list. “We don’t really think anyone offers that here.” The store employes 17 locals and Jason.

Showcasing Marlborough’s wineries By Adam Poulopoulos A father-daughter team have written a book showcasing the best of Marlborough’s wineries, and it is being launched later today. Freelance photographer Geoff Dale and his daughter Renee, a winemaker, have compiled ‘Behind Winer y Doors,’ which includes stories, tips and memorabilia from 40 different wineries in Marlborough. The book also includes five wineries from Nelson. Spurred by Renee’s passion for wine and Geoff’s photogra- Renee Dale checks grapes. phy skills, the pair has travelled ‘Behind Winery Doors’ is to Marlborough and other their first book, complied from wine regions around the world information gathered on two taking winery and vineyard separate visits. photos, and selling them in Geoff said he loved cataloguposter form. ing people’s stories, and the

amount of anecdotal material warranted writing a book. “We have so much material from visits to Marlborough and some really cool stories. “For instance, in 1999 the

owners of Auntsfield Estate discovered a wine cellar on their land they didn’t even know was there. “It was built back in the temperance days, when they were a bit secretive about where they stored their wine.” The book has been written like a travel diary, so it looks like it has been compiled as the tour went on. “They’ll be a bottlecap from Allan Scott Wines sellotaped in a corner, for example,” Geoff said. “It’s very full but not messy. Geoff said if the book was a success, the pair would look to write about other wine regions or make a documentary in the future.

Cookies mark start of Christmas countdown It’s going to be a busy few weeks for former Marlborough Girls’ College student Emma Moore (pictured), as she travels around Marlborough businesses selling cookies. Emma is one of 76 Cookie Time representatives selling Christmas cookies around the country in the lead-up to Christmas. She is the only representative in the Marlborough region. In the next week she will be travelling around Blenheim, Picton, Kaikoura and Havelock taking orders, and will spend the following three weeks delivering. Having completed a PE degree, Emma is saving her share of the profits for the year ahead when, in January, she begins her masters in teaching and learning at the University of Otago. Cookie Time will donate $50,000 of their profits to the Dyslexia Foundation. If you or your business would like to make an order, email emmamoore@christmascookies.co.nz or call 0800XCOOKIE.

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Giving away annuals from Seymour Square

Twice each year, the Council gardeners plant out thousands of annuals in the flower beds of Seymour Square. With the end of winter here, the time has come for the annuals to be removed and the garden beds prepared for the summer planting. So next week, the beds will be dug over and the poppies, wallflowers, stocks, ranunculus, and pansies removed. This is a chance for local gardeners to take home annuals for their own gardens. Our gardeners will be on site to give direction and ask that people bring their own garden fork and containers. We will be removing the annuals from Seymour Square on Tuesday 18 November from 8.30– 10.00 am.

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Helping Marlborough businesses tell the regional story

The initial resources supporting the Marlborough Story are now available to Marlborough businesses and organisations who wish to draw on this free material to help inspire their own marketing plans and campaigns. The new website www.onlymarlborough.co.nz has guidelines as to how the material may be used for businesses or organisations wishing to incorporate The Marlborough Story material into their own presentations and marketing strategies. Material may be downloaded from this website at no charge. The Only Marlborough resource toolkit includes a collection of designs, images, colours and messages which promote the qualities of the region. The underlying long term aim is to achieve a coordinated ‘story’ about Marlborough, its products, its services and its image. The concept behind the kitset of material was prepared, drawing on the research and feedback from more than 60 representatives of Marlborough’s business and community groups, developed through a group of seven volunteer advisory teams. More than a dozen Marlborough businesses took part in the concept

testing phase. Feedback from Marlborough businesses received during the testing of the Only Marlborough concept included these comments “We fully support the initiative to develop and present one voice for Marlborough. We would be happy to incorporate elements of the campaign into our international market development initiatives.” – Peter Yealands and Michael Wentworth, Marketing Manager, Yealands Estate Wines “There’s a lot of unity in business in Marlborough and we need to work together to push it. The background values and positioning of The Marlborough Story are

great. The logos are very flexible, we would absolutely use it in our communications, on business cards and on our product labels for example.” – Patrick Murphy, Managing Director, Marlborough Garlic “I think Marlborough will definitely benefit from a more all-inclusive identity. We like the concept a lot. We’d like to see it promote the special character of Marlborough, especially its amazing geographic range, and what sets us apart from the rest of New Zealand.” – Kevin Judd, Winemaker/Proprietor, Greywacke

Notable trees of Marlborough Marlborough has a large number of registered notable and historic trees and Council promotes the protection of trees through its District Plans. A total of 475 heritage trees are currently listed in the Register of Significant Heritage Resources attached to the Plans. They include large collections on two Marlborough properties which account for 160 of that total. Most of the historic trees are on the Plains or south Marlborough with 41 in the Marlborough SoundsHavelock area. Check out the Council website’s new Smart Map showing Heritage Sites & Trees: www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/ Maps All trees are assessed by an arborist before any protection decision is made. Important factors taken into account include whether a tree: • commemorates an important local event either in Maori or European history, settlement and development; • is an important, longstanding

Positive ageing Companionship through handicrafts is on offer in Blenheim two mornings each week. Tuition in a wide range of handicraft activities is available to older people through the Blenheim branch of Care and Craft. It’s a chance for people to learn or practice a craft – anything from cane work and fabric painting to knitting and weaving. Transport can be arranged if it’s

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landmark; has historic association with a well-known public figure or other strong public association for some reason; and • has distinctive botanical value. The majority of our notable trees have historic associations. Very few of them are native species. However one specimen, a pohutukawa tree planted by John Guard at Port Underwood, is thought to be the oldest pohutukawa planted outside its natural northern North Island habitat. The Council receives more requests to •

formally protect trees than any other heritage resource. Council can help to arrange new plaques for heritage or notable trees to show their history and protected status. Funding assistance may be available where there is an issue maintaining a heritage tree on private property. Council’s Plans are currently under review and a new chapter on heritage resources and notable trees has been drafted, ready for consideration by Council’s Regional Planning and Development Committee. At the same time, the updating of records of existing protected trees is underway and a large number of nominated trees, which have yet to be assessed, await the results of that planning review. For more information about responsibilities and resource consent requirements relating to heritage trees, contact MDC Duty Planner: Lynn Mullens, Ph: 03 520 7400 or email Lynn.Mullens@marlborough.govt.nz

Handicrafts offer a chance to socialise needed and morning tea and lunch is provided at very small charge. The Blenheim branch of Care and Craft is run by volunteers and volunteers, including drivers, are always welcomed. • At the Nativity Centre every Monday from 9.30 am-1.30 pm. More information contact Dawn Amos, Ph: 03 577 5002, or Judith Kerridge, Ph: 03 578 6209.

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

• Handicraft courses are also offered by Bread of Life where tutors are available and materials are provided. Some people are making items which they are then able to sell. • Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson Street, every Friday, 9.30 am-1.00 pm. Ph: 03 578 1355 for more information.

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Thanks 2 the people that were still letting fireworks off in Witherlea area at 12.15am...sum of us have jobs 2 get up 2... Unhappy resident.

To those who caught the paedophile. Quick work. Job well done.

The layout was disjointed and the square was very squashed up, by the time you get a heap of people and a buggy to look at stall items, we got over fighting all the time so went home early.

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NEW SCOTT ST CROSSING! Who’s bright idea was xing on Scott st by Boys college? Dangerous, boys cross on cnr not xing. Try get a car & cyclist thru them at same time. How long b4 a child is knocked off their bike i wonder?

RE: UNWANTED PAPERS Unwanted papers, request distributers to cease delivery, we have too much waste already.

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Congratulations to Michael R and Megan C for finishing first year of university! Lots of hard work which I’m sure will pay off, best of luck next year! DVL

Again. again. again PLEASE stop speeding on Anglesea st, Renwick. People actually live here.

NEW PHARMACY WHO VOTED FOR HIM JOHN KEY.... The prime minister on tv making a joke about convicted killer and paedophile who escaped this country under his leadership...how would he like that to happen 2 his family then laugh about it, what a prime minister and the ppl of blenheim are national.

So love the new Prices Pharmacy. Cool things at sensible prices :-) Thanks for coming to town.

Marlborough needs to better co-ordinate events. Last weekend we had more than three major events on. Surely the MDC must give these organisations permits to run these events on these dates.. Families cannot afford them all...or is Garden Marlborough for outsiders?

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Yealands medal haul Yealands Wine Group was named as New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London on Monday. The Yealands Wine Group collected 37 medals, including a gold medal for the Yealands Estate Winemaker’s Reserve Gibbston Pinot Noir 2013 and 3 silver outstanding medals. Yealands Wine Group chief winemaker Tamra Kelly-Washington was excited to hear the news. “To be awarded the producer of the year at such a prestigious competition like the IWSC is an incredible achievement.

“The recognition for such a large range of varietals from our Pinot Noir, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Gris to our Sauvignon Blanc; is truly humbling” Founder Peter Yealands, was thrilled to hear the news come through while travelling overseas. “It’s a brilliant result; a milestone award which endorses our entire range of world class wines. It’s so humbling to see the company go from strength to strength. “I couldn’t be more proud of the team, and look forward to getting home to celebrate with them shortly.” The news came after Yea-

lands claimed the overall World Champion title at the International Green Apple Environment Awards held in London recently. They competed against more than 500 global nominations from a range of industries, taking home the Australasia Gold Award, as well as the supreme ‘World Champion 2014’ title. The World Champion award is the fifth major sustainability award that the Marlborough based wine producer has received this year alone, with accolades also coming from Drinks Business Green Awards, Fairfax Sustainable 60 Awards, and the International Best in Biz Awards.

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Local principals, teachers visit Canterbury schools While many Marlburians relaxed over Marlborough Anniversary weekend a group of dedicated primary school teachers and principals headed to Christchurch to visit two Canterbury schools. First up was Linwood North School located in a lower socio economic area, devastated by the Canterbury earthquakes. “A visionary principal and board and wonderful teachers have turned the school into a very special learning environment,” tour organiser Dave Paterson said. Next up was the brand new Pegasus School, which had been in action for only two terms. The tour was an opportunity for Marlborough educators to see other schools in action and talk to the teachers and principals about how they teach their children with modern learning practices. “Marlborough Schools compare very favourably with those visited,” Dave said. “However local schools are committed to continuous improvement, so tours like this are very valuable opportunities to keep thinking about giving our students the best possible educational opportunities.” Dave wanted to thank the Principals and Boards of the six Marlborough Schools involved, Riverlands, Whitney Street, Springlands, Redwoodtown, Fairhall and Canvastown, for supporting this trip. “Special thanks to Marlborough REAP and NZEI for their generous sponsorship of the trip. It is hoped that this educators trip might become an annual event.”

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5 MINUTES WITH: Adam Poulopoulos Sun reporter

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My last meal on Earth would be... Being gluten-free, probably pies, burgers, cakes etc. Although all-you-caneat seafood sounds pretty good too. One of my best holidays was... Greece and Italy on a classics ‘study trip.’ Seeing all the archaeological sites was incredible and 12 teenage boys on one trip made for some pretty good banter. My guilty TV pleasure is... All the ‘Shore’ shows - Geordie Shore, Jersey Shore, the Valleys etc.

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I’m inspired by...

The family immigrating to New Zealand and how hard they’ve worked to get where they are. What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away? My Tottenham Hotspur jersey, no matter how bad it gets... Who would you love to have a meal with? It’d be a pretty strange group of people - Michael Jordan, Gareth Bale, Barack Obama and Olivia Wilde. Better throw my mum in there too.

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What would you spend your last $100 on? Any food. I’m a pig.

What’s next on your wish list? A new cellphone - the iPhone 3’s feeling the pinch. What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? I was in a season of the opera ‘Boris Gudonov’ in Wellington when I was 13. Perhaps less surprisingly, it was a non-singing role...

Aquarium to host Dreamnight for disabled and ill children Dreamnight at the Aquarium will again be hosted at EcoWorld Picton Aquarium on Friday, December 5. On this special night EcoWorld opens its doors for Marlborough’s chronically ill and disabled children, their parents, siblings and caregivers. This event gives them an opportunity to connect with aquatic animals and take part in fun activities in a safe and controlled environment, away from their hospital beds. This is the fourth Dreamnight to be held at EcoWorld who were the 210th zoo and aquarium to join the worldwide movement in 2009. Dreamnight is celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere on the first Friday of December and last event attracted more than 140 people to EcoWorld. EcoWorld Trustee John Reuhman said Dreamnight is a very rewarding experience for the children, their

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families and the EcoWorld team. “It’s very heart rendering, at times emotional, pushes you around a bit. Why? Because we know we won’t see some of these kids again. You don’t know just how lucky you are!” “EcoWorld has to rigidly comply with Dreamnight’s three rules: It is exclusively for chronically ill and disabled children, their parents siblings and caregivers. “Our special guests have to be treated as V.I.P.’s and it must be an entrance-free, annual evening out. The EcoWorld Charitable Trust runs Dreamight in collaboration with CCS Disability Action. Ecoworld Trustee John Reuhman (the shark) and EcoWorld Educator Kishan Kirkwood (the penguin) warming up for Dreamnight. Photo provided.

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When it comes to your home’s quality paint finish or kitchen and furniture revamp, Surface Painters Ltd is the business to call. Owned and operated by James Spence and his partner Andree, Surface Painters Ltd has grown since its humble beginnings and diversified into spray painting. This is an area James specialises in, spray painting everything from furniture through to kitchen joinery. “Often I am phoned by people who have kitchens designed in the 80’s and they want them repainted. “It’s a cost effective way to revamp a kitchen.

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Paul Bugler Auto and Marine Electrics has built a reputation for reliability, so when the phone rings a service vehicle can be promptly dispatched to anywhere in Marlborough. The business is owned by Paul and Jacquie Bugler who say the business’s success comes from their range of services and availability of staff. A large portion of their work comes from commercial businesses, predominantly in the wine and forestry industries, servicing anything from cars and earth moving machinery, to grape harvesters and trucks. “We have five service vehicles that can be

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called out to jobs all over the top-of-the-south. It all comes down to providing good service,” Paul says. Air conditioning is also a huge part of the business with work carried out at both the Opawa Street workshop as well as onsite for commercial vehicles. In addition to auto electrical and air conditioning servicing, Auto and Marine Electrics also stocks and installs reverse cameras on cars, solar panels on campervans and boats, and is one of New Zealand’s biggest sellers of Hella Endurant batteries.

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Spray painting gives a quality finish so is a great way to spruce up old furniture to bring it back to its former glory,” he says. James says it’s the attention to detail he pays to every job and good communication with clients that make every job a success. “I am quite fussy when it comes to detail so I work hard to maintain a high standard in all my work, including keeping the client well informed of how things are going,” he says.

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Every individual has their own unique lifestyle and goals, so when it comes to finding the best home loan solution Peter Lewis of Mortgage Express can provide the right advice. Peter has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years, including time spent in banking management and sales. Nearly 12 months ago he partnered with Mortgage Express which allowed him to work more closely, “one on one” with his clients. “I enjoy seeing the satisfaction in clients when I have helped them into a new home. “Working closely with clients I am able to tailor a home loan solution specific to their

needs, while also ensuring I get the best result for them,” he says. As a local resident in the Marlborough region, Peter is well-connected and driven to helping his clients achieve their home loan goals. Peter is based in Blenheim and is also available to clients in the Renwick, Picton and Kaikoura regions, providing a range of financial services including mortgage advice, insurance advice, debt consolidation, home loans, refinancing, bridging finance, construction loans, personal loans, budgeting and more.

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“I have trained in architecture and interior photography which is a useful tool for anyone wanting to promote or sell their property,” he says. “Businesses may want to promote their business and products or update their websites with professional images of their staff and premises,” he says. “With 10 years photography experience I have a diverse range of knowledge and a drive to deliver top quality images,” he says. There’s no job too big or small when you have a Wyesguy on the job!

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Photography is a fine art and a skill that requires an eye for detail, something Blenheim man Daniel Wye has spent years mastering. Daniel launched his business Wyesguy Photography at the beginning of the year, turning his passion into a career. He compliments the business with his skills in post-production and cinematic style videography. “A great website tool is having a virtual tour of a business or property,” he says. Through his business Daniel specialises in photography for commercial use, including real estate, architectural, interior, promotional and product images.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 14 November Marlborough Community Potters Ceramic Awards Exhibition, Gillan Gallery Grove Road. The largest, most prestigious ceramic awards event held in Marlborough. 12pm - 4.30pm, Free Entry. Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards (2014) Opening Preview, 6pm - 7.30pm, The Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street. Exhibition from 15th - 30 Nov, open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm. Picton RSA Has DJ Tweek playing tonight from 6.30pm, $50 prize if numbers allow. Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street, 10am Ph 578 5395. Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm - 5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am - 3pm, Ph Prue 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Ph Liz 027 748 6666. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety. com.

Saturday 15 November CWCI - KYB Brayshaw Brekkie Start the day with other women! Guest Speaker Cpt Julie Marshall of our local Salvation Army, 8am, Vintage Car Club Rooms, Brayshaw Park, Limited seating – don’t miss out - buy your ticket! Tickets $10 from Christian Book & Music Centre more info: Ruth Ph 579 3565. Marlborough Community Potters Ceramic Awards Exhibition, Gillan Gallery Grove Road. The largest, most prestigious ceramic awards event held in Marlborough. 10am - 4.30pm, Free Entry.

Montessori Open Day 5 Francis st, from 11am - 3pm, past pupils and families welcome to re-visit their early childhood school during our Open Day. Members of the public also very welcome. Lights Over Marlborough Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 6pm – 10pm. Lights Over Marlborough is a public fireworks extravaganza for the Marlborough community and is held annually in November. Hosted by Whitney Street School as the school’s main fundraiser for the year. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild 1st Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St, Ph Roz 578 2471. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835. Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am - 10.15am, for information, Ph Huia 021 072 4107. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am. Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357. Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am - 1pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Plants and Garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am - 1pm. Kapahaka For Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm, All welcome.

Sunday 16 November Cancer Society Charity 5 km Fun Runs The runs start and finish next to Raupo Café on the Taylor River. Entry is $5, school age kids free. Bring the whole family! Jules Taylor Wines will donate your entry fee plus $1 for every km you and your family run/walk or ride at these event Kids Archery The Vines Village, Rapaura Road, 2pm - 4pm, $10 all ages welcome. Hamish from Dartington Barn will be holding these sessions.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

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HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER Friday 14th November @ 7.30pm Adult $42.90 Conc (65+) $38.90 Group (8+) $36.90 Student (with ID) $38.90

Ulysses Ride Ride to Pelorus Cafe via Queen Charlotte Drive, meet at Railway Station at 12.45, ride departs at 1pm Marlborough Community Potters Ceramic Awards Exhibition, Gillan Gallery Grove Road. The largest, most prestigious ceramic awards event held in Marlborough. 10am - 4.30pm, Free Entry. Fulton Hogan Life Education Trust Family Fun Day Renwick Crusher, Vintage Lane, Renwick, 10am – 2pm. For just a gold coin donation you can come along and enjoy a fun day out with Truck Rides, Bouncy Castle, Static Plant, Digger & Loader experiences, and of course.. Harold the Giraffe. There’s also a BMX track so bring along your kids bike and helmet – cool huh! Amazing Eco Race 9 am, Navigate your way around the picturesque Meadowbank Station (off Taylor Pass Road) and the Taylor Dam to complete fun Eco Challenges and gain points as part of Conservation Week. Great spot prizes, learning and a chance to get out and active. What to bring: - Suitable footwear for walking - Suitable clothing for the weather - Water bottle and snacks - Pen - Picnic lunch to have at the finish - BBQ food also available to purchase. Postponement notices on our Facebook page (Amazing Eco Race Marlborough) or local radio. 1pm Spot prizes drawn.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission. Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.

Up and Coming Havelock Scottish Country Dance (Ceildih) Havelock Town Hall, 22 November. 6.30pm - 11.30pm. Dig out yer dancing shoes and Tartan, come along for a good old dance, Scottish dance band ‘Slocken’, light dinner of Stovies or Curry and Plum pudding, BYO drinks. Tickets $20pp or Family $45, From Havelock Cafe & Info. All profits to support local groups, more info Ph 574 1088. NZSO In The Hall of the Mountain King, 7.30pm, 22 Novemeber, The Floor pride civic theatre. Step into a glittering fantasy world when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra presents In The Hall of the Mountain King, featuring deeply loved music by Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Grieg.

Mikey’s Bar Picton Flea Market in support of Picton Emergency Centre Trust, 9am - 12pm. Ph 5735164. Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick, Morning worship 9.30am, Rev Steve Allcutt Ph 572 8850. St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek, Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Rev Derek Ph 578 5050. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

h Art Awards (2014) Peters Doig Marlboroug ening Preview, 6pm Friday 14 November. Op ate Marlborough Est ds lan - 7.30pm, The Yea Exhibition from 15th Gallery, 204 High Street. m - 4.30pm. 30a 10. 30 Nov, open daily

Petanque 10am, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789. Tramping Club Mary Ph 5728762. Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, Ph 573 5379. Blenheim Bonsai 2pm - 4pm, 7 Hale Street, Dave Ph 577 8679. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm Ph 578 8809.

Havelock Scottish Country Dance (Cei ldih) Havelock Town Hall, 22 November. 6.30pm - 11.30pm.

RUSSIAN NATIONAL DANCE SHOW – KOSTROMA

BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00 Child (u16) $67.00 Group (6+) $77.00

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Saturday 22 November 2014 @ 7.30pm Adult $52.00 Conc(65+) $47.00 Child (U19) $17.00 Pre Show talk 6.45pm

Friday 5th Dec @ 6.30pm Saturday 6th Dec @ 2.00pm Sunday 7th Dec @ 4.00pm Monday 8th Dec @ 6.30pm Adult $34.00 Child (u16) $22.00

OLIVER & 22 TUTUS Sat 13th Dec @ 11.00am & 7.00pm Adult $25.00 Conc (65+) $20.00 Child (u15) $20.00 Child under 5 Free

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THE GAME’S AFOOT Wed 26th Nov – Sat 29th Nov @7.30pm Sunday 30th Nov @ 4.00pm Tues 2nd Dec – Sat 6th Dec @ 7.30pm Adult $29.50 Conc (65+) $26.50 Student (still at school u19) $22.50 Group (10+) $26.50pp

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Trapping and trees Kiwi Conservation Club has a new date for its Trapping and Trees event at Pelorus, set for Sunday November 23. There will be the opportunity to learn from a local Forest and Bird member who is a volunteer on the Long Tail Bat recovery programme, and is suitable for all ages. There will also be demonstrations on the traps and how they work. There will also be a short bush walk where people can learn a bit about

identifying native plants, and have a go at counting Kereru. Meet at 10am behind the café in the campground next to the kitchen facilities, bring your lunch, some bug spray and good walking shoes. The event is expected to finish around 1pm. Organisers would like to have an idea of numbers so if you wish to attend please email marlborough@kcc.org.nz

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Ambassador Chef Darren Wright and Sophie Pascoe taste testing lamb entries in the 2014 final of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards.

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Tasty lamb title New Zealand farmers are lining up to contend for the highly regarded title of the nation’s most tasty and tender lamb. Entries for the 2015 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards, otherwise known as the Glammies, are now open to both farmers and retailers who believe they have got what it takes. Each entry will be put through rigorous analysis by Carne Technologies, in Cambridge, where they will be tested for tenderness, yield, succulence and

colour. The scientific testing will determine which top four entries from each of the five categories will make it through to the final stage of the competition, a taste test, held at the Upper Clutha A&P show in Wanaka on 13 March, 2015. Entries close for farmers on December 5, while retailers have until January 16 to enter the competition. Download the entry forms from http://www.beeflambnz.co.nz

Family hunting competition Grovetown School is once again holding its annual fishing and hunting competition on Sunday, November 23 at the school. The idea of the competition is not to catch the biggest, heaviest boar with the biggest tusks, but simply to focus on families. “Getting together in our great outdoors that we have here in Marlborough and capture something to weigh-in on the day. “Whether it’s a little door mouse or a red stag it doesn’t matter,” a spokesperson said. There are great prizes up for grabs and a fabulous weekend for the whole family to enjoy. For more information contact Grovetown School.

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John Orchard is doing a ‘Walk and Talk’ down Deep Creek to Wakamarina Gorge meeting for the ‘Fit and Able’ at 9.30am. Picnic (BYO) and parking at Old Deep Creek School (outward bound).

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ACROSS: 1 Enhance, 4 Catalogued, 9 Hoarded, 13 Vile, 14 Iguana, 15 Groggy, 16 Perform, 19 Shrivelled, 20 Invested, 21 Blank, 24 Retort, 25 Sprang, 27 Barricade, 32 Macaroni, 33 Swampy, 34 Servant, 38 Overload, 39 Nitwit, 40 Rain, 41 Comic, 42 Eased, 45 Indiscriminate, 52 Sauna, 55 Loyal, 56 Solo, 57 Trench, 58 Omission, 61 Rafters, 62 Pierce, 63 Intended, 66 Sovereign, 68 Fiends, 69 Adonis, 73 Frays, 74 Disclose, 76 Hysterical, 81 Console, 82 Backed, 83 Leeway, 84 Town, 85 Crayons, 86 Letterhead, 87 Tannery. DOWN: 1 Eaves, 2 Hilarity, 3 Engulf, 4 Craze, 5 Thaw, 6 Lagging, 7 Groove, 8 Edges, 10 Oven, 11 Ruffled, 12 Erring, 17 Overhauled, 18 Heart, 22 Pacifies, 23 Octet, 24 Rissole, 26 Pool, 28 Aspirin, 29 Salami, 30 Bantam, 31 Ensign, 33 Sewer, 35 Viola, 36 Less, 37 Mist, 43 Anorak, 44 Exact, 46 Noon, 47 Ironing, 48 Caters, 49 Irene, 50 Inclined, 51 Ermine, 52 Suspenders, 53 Unit, 54 Annuals, 59 Freed, 60 Stud, 64 Fetid, 65 Anecdote, 67 Odyssey, 68 Fielder, 70 Armour, 71 Locket, 72 Strait, 75 Crave, 77 Yield, 78 Lanky, 79 Clan, 80 Clue.

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Nelson Lakes National Park and Rainbow Conservation Area - Rat and Possum Control Operation The Department of Conservation (DOC), as part of its Battle for our Birds programme, intends to apply cereal pellet baits containing sodium fluoroacetate (1080) in Nelson Lakes National Park and Rainbow Conservation Area. The pest control is being undertaken to protect native species from rats and possums. Description of the area Approximately 13,500 ha made up the western side of the St Arnaud Range adjacent to Lake Rotoiti extending south to include the Travers Valley and the side valleys (Hukere, Hopeless and Cupola) and the remote East Sabine Valley up to an approximate altitude of 1600m above sea level within the Nelson Lakes National Park and a small part of the eastern side of the St Arnaud Range within the Rainbow Conservation Area. Areas affected include the St Arnaud Range Track, Loop Track, Honeydew Track, Lakehead Track, Lakeside Track (south of Whiskey Falls), Travers Track, Cascade Track, Hopeless Creek Track, Cupola Track, and the Sabine Track (between West Sabine Hut and Travers Saddle). Method of control Cereal baits containing the pesticide 1080 will be distributed by helicopter over the above area except for the area between the Loop Track and Honeydew Track and some land within 50 metres of the Lakehead and Lakeside Tracks which will be hand sown. The 1080 baits are cylindrical pellets approximately 2-3 cm long, cinnamonlured and dyed green. The 1080 operation was preceded by an application of nontoxic pre-feed baits on 8 November , 2014 Entry to all public walking tracks within the area will be restricted during and immediately following the 1080 operation until a track inspection is completed. This will be as soon as is practical and no longer than 24 hours after the operation. Warning signs will be placed at all normal points of entry to the area and at huts within the area immediately prior to the 1080 operation. Always remember when in the area: • DO NOT touch bait or bait bags • WATCH CHILDREN at all times • DO NOT eat animals from this area • DO NOT allow DOGS access to animal carcasses (noting dogs are prohibited in the Nelson Lakes National Park) Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access ways in the above area. Please call the National Poisons Centre for details regarding sodium fluoroacetate (1080) – Ph. 0800 764 766. Commencement Date Toxin operation will take place on or after 18 November 2014. The actual date of the operation will depend on the availability of periods of suitable weather. For further information contact the Department of Conservation’s Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre on View Road in St Arnaud ph:03 5211806. A detailed map of the treatment area may be viewed at the Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre (8am to 4.30pm Monday to Sunday) or on the DOC website www.doc.govt.nz (search: battle for our birds nelson lakes). The operation leader is John Wotherspoon at the above address.

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CHEF - Immediate start This full time position will suit an experienced chef up for a challenge! Working under an award winning executive chef with a team of talented and hard working chefs. This is a family owned and operated business that operates 7 days a week serving up generous to a fault fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Must be available to work nights, weekends and public holidays. Email an application TODAY - no phone enquiries. john@alehouseblenheim.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

35 hours per week. Remuneration dependent on experience and qualifications. A contribution may be made towards relocating costs. For job description and application form please contact: Tineke Reidie, Wairau Youth and Family Trust, Blenheim Ph 03 578 8895 or email wyft@xtra.co.nz The official application form must be completed and returned by 21 November 2014.

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Death Notices CLEMETT, Charles Ivan (Charlie), November 8, 2014

BLICK/CANDY: Amelia Bridget (7lb 11oz) October 31, 2014

DEMPSTER, Clare Aldra: November 9, 2014

DAUNIVAVANA: Ratu Savenaca Siwatibau (3.83kg) November 8, 2014

DU PAU, Cornlelius Marinus (Cor): November 9, 2014

KARWAL: Baby Girl ( 2.5kg) November 5, 2015 KOPUA: Asher Patariki (3.4kg) October 16, 2014

GIBBS, Alice Anne: November 8, 2014 HALL, Daniel (Don): October 31, 2014 HAYES, Kevin John: November 9, 2014 LOW, Joan Murial: November 7, 2014

PANAHO, Rosalie Marianne: November 12, 2014

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MEYNELL, Irene Ann (Ann): November 6, 2014

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BERNADI: Jacob Bertrand (7lb 3oz) November 4, 2014

TIHORE: Tyson (3.17kg) November 8, 2014

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Sport inbrief

Sports day The 95th Hopai Sports family sports and picnic day is scheduled for early next year. The event is being held on Saturday, January 3. For more information visit the Pelorus New Zealand website.

Molesworth Run The Molesworth Run event is tomorrow. An 84 kilometre off-road run, starting at the Molesworth Cob Cottage and finishing in Hanmer Springs, can be run solo, or in teams of two or four.

Cricket Ben Wheeler’s Central Stags have begun with two defeats in the Georgie Pie Super Smash domestic twenty20 competition. They began with a six-wicket defeat to Canterbury, and followed it up with a 25-run loss to Northern Districts. They played Otago in Dunedin yesterday.

sport Sometimes a story is so good it has to be told… Austin James Hatch is an American college basketball player. Born in Indiana in 1994 he is a first-year guard at the University of Michigan. All seems fairly normal. What is less clear is Austin has been through the kind of trauma most of us cannot comprehend. In 2003 Austin, his parents and two siblings boarded their private plane. It went down, killing Austin’s mother, brother and sister. Austin only survived after his father, flying enthusiast Dr Stephen Hatch, flung him from the burning wreckage. Austin recuperated and worked hard at basketball. In his second

year at Canterbury High School, he led them to their first Indiana Northeast Class A Sectional title. He was rewarded for his consistency, and verbally agreed to join Michigan on June 15, 2011. Ten days later Austin, his father, stepmum and dog Brady were flying to their holiday home, but never made it. The crash killed Stephen and his wife, but spared Brady. Austin was left in an induced coma, suffering a brain injury, broken collarbone and punctured lung. He moved to California to live with his uncle and rehabilitate. Austin had to relearn how to walk, talk and play basketball. He did not play competitively for two years.

Relay for life The Marlborough Relay for Life is just over three months away, and team entries are being taken. The event is being held on Saturday, February 28 at the Giesen Sport and Events Centre in Renwick. Visit the Relay for Life website for more details.

Through it all Michigan stayed true to their offer. He started at the university a year ago today. Which brings us to this week. Playing Wayne State in a preseason game, the team was up by 40 points with less than two minutes remaining. Coach John Beilein threw Austin on to give him a few touches of the ball. With 12 seconds left Austin was fouled, and went to the free throw line. With the masses watching, Austin’s first shot missed. Unflustered, he sunk the second, his first point for Michigan. The crowd went crazy, and Austin dashed over to his coach and hugged him.

sports talk With ... Adam Poulopoulos

Vause drives on in rally Marlborough’s sole ePay NZ Silver Fern Rally competitor was still in the running on Thursday afternoon, following five and a half days of racing. Dr Jim Vause and his codriver, son Andrew, started yesterday’s day six drive from Dunedin to Invercargill 25th of the 27 cars remaining in the historic trophy division. Day six was marked by windy, wet conditions, with the second of six stages, the 105.29 kilometre Goldfields Trail, cancelled due to snow. After the 17km Lawrence stage, Vause had made his way to 22nd in his class. His time of eight hours and 38

The PAK’nSAVE Sun Run, formerly the Marlborough Marathon, is being held on Saturday, November 22. Five different races are being held on the day, spanning in length from the two kilometre Kids’ Mini Marathon to the full thing. Entries for the event are still open. Visit the Marlborough Marathon website for more details.

The 21st edition of the Queen Charlotte Classic is tomorrow. Individuals and teams alike will compete in the event, which contains a run, cycle and kayak. A half-marathon is also being run on the day.

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minutes was four minutes behind 21st-placed Iain Freestone. There were three stages remaining yesterday, and 14 altogether. Vause completed the first five days in a time of eight hours and 18 minutes, 48 minutes behind the leader, Jeff Judd of Christchurch. The 1150 kilometre rally began in Picton on Saturday, and finishes in Queenstown tomorrow. For live updates, visit the ChrisSport website. Left: Jim Vause before the Silver Fern Rally began.

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Dekker speaks in Picton A group of young sailors from the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club got the chance to meet Dutch sailor Laura Dekker last Thursday evening. In 2012 Dekker, then aged 16, became the youngest person to circumnavigate solo around the world. Born in Whangarei, Dekker stopped at the yacht club as part of the promotion tour for her book ‘One Girl, One Dream’, which covered her voyage. Back: Alistair Gifford, Iolo Adams, Laura Dekker, Jake Morris, Nick Gardiner, Melanie White, Natalie Trayling and Niamh Attridge. Front: Alice Overend, Stephie Loncar, Jordan Silcock and Gabby Leitch.

Fairhall win, take prize Marlborough Volleyball’s Subway Spikers’ & Premiers’ School’s Competition had its second round last Friday. In Section 2 Fairhall Ninjas secured a win against St Mary’s Slammers, with some great serving from Josh Whittall and Callum McLean. Ninjas also showed good passing skills and had a really good attitude which earned them the Subway Fair Play Team of the

Week prize. Set scores; 25-15, 25-22 and 15-12. Premier Division 1 saw Fairhall Phoenix play Renwick Diggers. A very close first set saw Renwick take Fairhall by surprise. Fairhall fought back hard and pushed the set into extra points but Renwick was determined for the win and got it 26-24. Fairhall kept up their momentum while Renwick waned and took the second set 25-16 with some good

serving from Phoenix’s Mereana Ave. Renwick showed some good serve-receive and passing skills but unfortunately were let down by some silly mistakes. Fairhall were consistent throughout the game and concentration levels were high and they deserved the last set win of 25-18. The young St Mary’s Setters showed why they deserved to be moved up to Division 2 when

they won against the much older Bohally Fabulisious team in all three sets 25-15, 25-15 and 26-24. Also in Division 2, Redwoodtown Rockets played the other Riverlands team, the Blockbusters. Riverlands Blockbusters showed they are a well skilled team for such new players with impeccable serving and good serve-receive tactics. They communicate well and showed a positive attitude through-

out the game. Both teams played very fairly and demonstrated good sportsmanship throughout. Redwoodtown lost with grace, and Riverlands won with a humble persona. Kaito Berry from Riverlands showed some good overarm serving. Set scores were 25-12, 25-17 and 25-18, all to Riverlands.

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Friday November 14, 2014

Burkhart family opens gardens for fundraiser The owners of the London Hill Gardens near Ward, Barbara and Dennis Burkhart have generously offered their gardens for an open garden fundraiser to benefit Ward School. The London Hill Open Gardens and Cream Tea, hosted by Ward School, will be held on Sunday, November 23 and is for garden lovers or anyone who enjoys a weekend outing with family or friends. “We’re thrilled to have been offered London Hill Gardens to host this wonderful event. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the wider area to visit one of Ward’s local gems in aid of fundraising for our little awesome school and the pupils of it,” spokesperson for Ward School’s fundraising committee Trudi Roberts said. Barbara and Dennis have been in the Flaxbourne District for 40 years and have a strong connection with Ward School, with their own children attending, and now the first of their grandchildren. The family is also well known in the area for their love for business, fishing and their amazing gardens. Currently they are the proud coowners of the Burkhart Fisheries Ltd (alongside Dennis’ brother Trevor and his wife Cathy). The pair also owns and operates the Flaxbourne Services Café and the Ward Motel. Business for this busy family is not just about working, it’s a 100 percent family affair. Therefore the family is thrilled to

be supporting the school and hopes the community will go along and support it too. London Hill Gardens is a wellknown hot spot on the popular Nelmac Garden Marlborough Garden Tours and boasts of beds of immaculate roses, lavender and catmint set amongst a carefully designed garden. The garden is named after the 19th century ship, London, which brought many early settlers from England to New Zealand. On the day Ward School will serve scones with jam and cream, real leaf tea, percolator coffee, and homemade lemonade, as well as a sausage sizzle and other entertainment for the kids. “We’re hoping for a sunny day, but whatever the weather we look forward to welcoming all to London Hill Gardens, if it’s wet bring your brollie, the garden will still be beautiful and the coffee hot,” Trudi said. All funds raised will go directly to Ward School to help fund additional teaching staff, as well as activities and resources for the children. London Hill Gardens is located on Ward Beach Road and costs $10 for entry. Under 12’s are free. Cash sales only, no eftpos. Above right: The Burkhart family has generously opened the doors to its London Hill Garden for a fundraising eve nt to b e n e f i t Wa r d S ch o o l . Photo provided.

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