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By Cathie Bell The Picton Flower Ladies last night won the supreme award at the Marlborough TrustPower community awards for their work welcoming cruise ships, just as this summer’s cruise ship season kicks off again. The Radiance of the Seas, carrying 2500 passengers, will arrive early this morning into Picton, starting what is expected to be a record tourist season. Continued on page 2 Cruise ships, like the ‘Explorer of the Seas’ will have to use the Northern Entrance, rather than Tory Channel, when bringing passengers to Picton this season. Photo by Anthony Phelps. INSET: The Picton Flower Ladies in action. Photo by Molesworth Tour company.
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Flower ladies win the top community award for their welcome work Continued from page 1 The Picton Flower Ladies have won the Supreme Award at the 2016 Trustpower Marlborough District Community Awards, which were announced and presented last night at a function at the ASB Theatre. For winning the Supreme Award, The Picton Flower Ladies received a framed certificate, a trophy and $1500 prize money. They now have the opportu-
nity to represent the district at the Trustpower National Community Awards, to held in Rotorua in March next year. Trustpower gave away more than $5000 to various community groups at last night’s Awards. Trustpower community relations representative Emily Beaton says The Picton Flower Ladies have grown to be an iconic part of the district at an international level. “These ladies voluntarily wel-
come every cruise ship passenger to the area with beautiful and delicate buttonhole flower arrangements and have been doing so since 1989! “With a smile and a wave, these ladies leave a lasting impression on visitors. But behind the scenes a lot of work goes on and many hours are spent growing and collecting flowers and working alongside one another to make the buttonholes.” Emily says there were around 70 cruise ships that came in last season
‘and these ladies were there waiting for them’. On top of this, she says, the Flower Ladies also distribute any donations they receive back into the community, supporting families who are having financial problems. “After all of these years, the ladies still look forward to the ships coming in and passengers await eagerly to be greeted by The Picton Flower Ladies that they have heard so much about.”
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Heritage and Environment Runner-Up: Kaipupu Point Mainland Island Society. Winner: Renwick Museum and Memorial Library Health and Well Being Commendation: IHC Volunteering Programme, Picton Newcomers Network, Havelock Community
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Summer season cranking up By Cathie Bell A r e c ord c r u is e s e a son for Marlborough started yesterday with the Radiance of the Seas arriving in Picton with 2500 passengers on board. This summer sees a record cruise season with 43 port visits on ships carrying over 112,000 passengers and crew scheduled in Picton, including the arrival of a ship carrying more passengers than the population of Picton. Ovation of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever to visit New Zealand, will make three scheduled visits, the first of which is on Christmas Eve with 4900 passengers onboard. To ensure Picton stays on the cruise ship schedule, infrastructure is being upgraded, so the Ovation at 350 meters long can berth and disembark passengers at Waimahara Wharf. New toilets and a roundabout in Auck-
Passengers from cruise ship ‘Explorer of the Seas” in Picton last year.
land Street are also being installed. As well as the Picton Flower Ladies welcoming passengers on the wharf, Destination Marlborough’s trained Cruise Meet and Greet team will be stationed at the Picton Shuttle stop to assist passengers and crew with direc-
tions and distribute the Brilliant Day Ashore brochure, featuring the new Picton Walking Trail map. The Picton community, led by Picton Smart and Connected, are ensuring the town will be ready. Retailers will display welcome in their
windows on cruise days with an option to personalise with a message or offer to attract people through the door. As well as the market on the foreshore, plans are underway for local buskers and dance groups to provide entertainment to create a vibrant atmosphere in the town. Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston said cruise passengers are a welcome addition over summer. “We only have a short time to impress visitors so there is a lot of effort being put in to ensure that cruise passengers have a brilliant day in port.” Cruise New Zealand’s latest economic impact report shows approximately 74,800 cruise ship passengers visited Marlborough during the last season, adding an estimated $11 million to the region’s economy.
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Family rally to celebrate 107 years By Cathie Bell Blenheim resident Betty Fleming celebrated her 107th birthday with a celebration and a family lunch at a nearby winery restaurant last week. Friends and staff at Ashwood Park retirement village, where Betty lives, provided a cake with candles for her at morning tea, before her family took her out for lunch. Betty is thought to be Marlborough’s oldest living resident. Niece Meg Griffin says Betty enjoyed her birthday. The family joined her at Ashwood Park for a party and then took her to Rock Ferry Wines for lunch. “She enjoyed it very much, but it was a bit tiring for her.” Lead diversional therapist Angelea Stanton says Betty had a lovely day, both celebrating with her family and also with the Studio residents at Ashwood Park. “She had little to say about being 107 other than I had to assure her that there were only three candles on her cake to blow out, not the full 107.” Betty’s family has good
genes, with her sister Peg Griffin reaching 110. Their mother lived to 90, grandmother to 91 and great-grandmother to 89. On their father’s side, their grandmother lived to 90 and great-grandmother to 70. Betty wasn’t up to speaking to The Sun this birthday, but she has in previous years. Originally from the North Island, Betty grew up on a farm in the Waikanae area and was educated at Queen Margaret College. After school she trained as a Karitane nurse before living with and helping parents who were battling to care for their newborns. She has been reported as saying she ‘really enjoyed my work, it was most satisfying to help families with their new babies’. She worked as a Karitane nurse for almost 10 years, before leaving when a sister died, leaving a young daughter for Betty to care for, which Betty did until she got married. “My other sister took the child over.” She married Lindsay Fleming, who attended Queen Margaret College’s
Clamp on dodgy bosses More labour inspectors are needed to catch employers ripping off workers, New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says. Case after case of employers, including some New Zealanders, who underpay wages and exploit immigrant workers are being exposed by the Labour Inspectorate, but that is the tip of the iceberg, he says. “We are fast becoming a country with Third World workplaces, where the laws are ignored, and Kiwis have no hope of gaining jobs over cheap labour. “What’s happening is a wholesale breach of human rights, forms of slave labour, and countless attacks on the integrity of New Zealand as a good society, whilst many in the establishment are simply turning a blind eye in condemnation. Such people are a disgrace to New Zealand and should be exposed for being so by every right thinking New Zealander.”
Renee’s concert Picton’s Renee Maurice who won New Zealand’s Got Talent is performing with Tania Parker at a ‘Wicked and Wonderful’ concert in Blenheim on Friday evening. Tickets are available from The Sun office in High Street.
Betty Fleming celebrates her 107th birthday at Ashwood Park retirement, and then later at Rock Ferry.
brother school, Scots College, and the couple moved to Marlborough where they farmed on the coast at Seddon. “I had been a farm girl my whole life so I knew what I was going to,” Betty says. The farm produced seed
peas for export to Britain with Betty being responsible for the running of the household. The couple enjoyed a long and successful marriage until Lindsay died 10 years ago. When asked the secret to longevity, Betty says
family has always played an important role. “I was one of five and we were brought up on the farm, so we had good care and good food and all the things that farm families have. “I think I’ve had a very full life.”
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Famous dolphin marked in bronze A three and a half metre tall statue of Pelorus Jack is to be unveiled in French Pass this Saturday. French Pass Residents Chairman Laurence Etheredge says the sculpture, created by Dunedin sculptor Bryn Jones, has been a project of the residents’ association for the past 16 years. “It is so nice to finally complete this project after all this time. Pelorus Jack will now be here to welcome visitors of all ages to French Pass for years to come.” Laurence says the project was started in 2000, but wth the price of bronze escalating every year during China’s economic expansion, funding continued to trail behind projected costs. Last year, after contacting Bryn Jones, head of the art department at McGlashan College in Dunedin, and with a funding boost by the Marlborough District Council, a contract for creation of the bronze sculpture was agreed and work begun on making a pattern. The sculpture was cast in 14 sections that were then welded together and finished. TNL has provided free transport for
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Auction to benefit grieving families By Celeste Alexander Five years ago Sands Marlborough held a very successful fundraising auction and now the organization is pleased to announce they are holding another one. Members Anna Simpson and Sandra Remick-Sangster have put together an event in conjunction with Dodson Street Beer Garden which will be held on October 8. The auction will be raising money for Sands Marlborough which is used to put together care baskets for local families who experience the loss of a baby. Money also goes towards ongoing training for the volunteer members. The event has a very exciting lineup of entertainment including Blenheim’s own singer and songwriter Sarah Brown who will be performing. Dick Nardella from Bayleys Marlborough Real Estate will be the auctioneer. There are 120 tickets being sold. They cost $20 each which includes one pizza and fries per person. Of the $20, $13.50 will be donated to Sands
Marlborough. The event kicks off at 3pm. Sarah Brown will perform until 4pm before pizza is served, then the auction will begin at 4:30pm. “We would love you to join us and share in the fun while showing your support and generosity towards this charity that is dear to our hearts, Anna says.” Sands Marlborough is a voluntary, parent run and non profit organisation set up to support parents and families who have experienced the death of a baby at any stage during the pregnancy, as a baby or infant. According to Anna the statistics in New Zealand show that the rate of stillbirth is higher than the country’s road toll. “It’s a sad reality and when talking about this event in the community it was interesting to see how many people it affects. “Your support is greatly appreciated,” she says. Donations of items to be auctioned are greatly appreciated, so to make a donation or to purchase a ticket contact Anna on 021 270 2662.
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Electric cars Dear Ed, I think Mr Dawson should give a little more thought to his advocacy of electric cars as a means of significantly reducing reliance on fossil fueled vehicles. I have access to, as does everyone else in New Zealand, free solar power - how to take economic advantage of it, especially on sunless days, is the challenge. Also (speaking from experience) roof rainwater storage is a challenge, especially in droughts, when it might not rain. Likewise Mr Kings comments on converting rubbish trucks to electric drive has its limitations. Perhaps reducing rubbish collected might be a simpler and cheaper solution. These ideas look good on paper, but a simple “Pareto Analysis” would probably show that 80 per cent of combustion pollution (if that is truly the problem they think that they are addressing) is emitted by 20 per cent of
Marlborough’s carbon fueled vehicle fleet, both domestic, commercial, and transient and indiscriminate burning of wood waste in its many forms. I doubt that council’s car fleet would even figure in a detailed analysis. Perhaps when we convert our logging trucks, transport trucks, ferries, cruise ships, aircraft, trains, tractors , diggers, vineyard water pumps and frost fans and perhaps even the recently proposed Picton to Blenheim “steam powered “ tourist train ( coal fired?) to electric power, I might take their views more seriously. In the meantime I have all the solar and water I need courtesy of the sun and full rivers. By the way, BMW are in the business of selling expensive cars however powered. Perhaps there are cheaper alternatives than BMW that council could look at. Just another possible saving! Cliff Smith Wairau Valley
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It’s about trust Dear Ed, With all the talk of secret meetings and whether such meetings should be ‘in camera’ it’s worth remembering that it’s all about trust. Our democratic process that is the basis of our freedom is based on trust. Whether it be the US presidential election, the Marlborough District Council or the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, candidates have one aim in mind and that is to win the voters’ trust. When you put a number against a candidate’s name on the voting form, you are putting your trust in that person to do what they say. All of the posters and leaflets and meetings being held at the moment represent our candidates’ first step in earning your trust. Of course trust cannot be demanded, trust has to be earned. But once councillors have earned my trust I do not need to know about everything they do on my behalf. It is not sinister for a democratically elected person to hold secret meetings. If a councillor who has earned my trust tells me that a meeting has to be secret that’s good enough for me. If we start insisting that all meetings be made public we are actually saying that we no longer trust our councillors and therefore undermining the democratic process that is the basis of our freedom. We therefore need a very good reason indeed before we declare any democratically elected person untrustworthy. I have yet to hear of any reason good enough to go down that road. Evan Robinson Redwoodtown
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Moving out of the top spot After 12 years as Marlborough’s mayor, Alistair Sowman is retiring. He tells Cathie Bell what that’s been like. When Alistair Sowman started as mayor in 2004, the council was on the front page of the newspaper – not just the local one, but all the newspapers in the country. “The Government were calling us that racist council, it was extremely damaging. We were on the front page of national papers. “I stepped in at that time…It took some time to get beyond that.” The fallout from the foreshore and seabed debacle meant the council could only go forward, Alistair says. It got better after that. A lot of big projects were started during his first two terms in council, and he is proud of that. He says he wanted to do three things as mayor; • Finances of the council: ratepayers forgive a lot if the council’s finances are in good shape, he says, and Marlborough’s are amongst the country’s best, even with big projects proposed such as the Flaxbourne irrigation scheme. • G o o d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e : Marlborough has spent a lot of money on this, he says. • Social infrastructure: this is also important, Alistair says – ‘I’ve been known to spend a bit on that’. His biggest disappointments are not getting the government funding promised for the theatre project, and not persuading the Seddon community to take up the full government subsidy to build a water treatment plant before the Government changed and the subsidy abolished. The Government’s study looking at moving the inter-island ferries from Picton to Clifford Bay was also challenging, but then-Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee worked hard to keep the council informed,
Alistair says. “The Government was very good on that. Gerry Brownlee was very frank and engaged with us.” It was difficult for Marlborough, and Picton’s development stopped completely, Alistair says. “It’s turned around now. I always thought having the ferries is a real boost for us.” Equally challenging for the new council will be its handling of the aquaculture industry, he says. “That is going to cause a headache.” While in election mode at the moment, it’s a popularity contest. Prospective mayors and candidates put forward a lot of things they’re going to do, but they have to remember they’re only one vote, they are going to have to persuade six other councillors onto their side. “You have to leave agendas and ego at the door. I really encourage people to walk into council with an open mind.” The final year of his mayoralty has been difficult. “At the end, it was unpleasant. The recording was the straw that broke the camel’s back…I came in, we were on the front page, going out, back on the front page. There’s been some good stuff in between.” Some of those stories he shared at his final council meeting last week, when he said councillors took a lot of flack, including abusive phone calls at 3am. “Those are the ones I got Thelma to answer – ‘tell them I’m asleep’.” Hosting Prince William and his wife Catherine was a highlight, as was hosting the Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and his wife Janine. But so was engaging with positive people in the district, he says, citing nine year-old Axell Simpson-Allan who visited him in June to ask for a
Mayor Alistair Sowman is clearing his desk after retiring this election.
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people and talking came naturally to me. I’m so lucky, I’ve seen so many people struggle to do that.” His main skills are ‘out in the community’, he says, and his weakness is ‘probably controlling 13 councillors’. “I’ve enjoyed it. I’ve enjoyed good support at elections. I haven’t
ever had to resort to dirty tricks or underhanded measures to win.” In the future, Alistair is expecting to do more in the health sector, being the only nomination for chairman of the Primary Health Organisation with the general meeting to confirm that to be held tomorrow.
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Fish company gets top award
National aquaculture company Sanford have been awarded a Marlborough Award by the Marlborough District Council. The award recognises Sanford Limited’s leading role within Marlborough’s marine farming sector, and was accepted by chief executive Volker Kuntzsch at a ceremony at the council on Monday night. The Marlborough Award is an honour bestowed from time to time to recognise notable contribution to the district. Introduced in 1990 by the Marlborough District Council to publicly acknowledge individuals or businesses which contribute jobs and economic value, the Marlborough Award also highlights innovation and entrepreneurship. Sanford is the tenth recipient of the award following inaugural recipients Montana Wines and later winners like Dominion Salt and Safe Air. The last time the Award was given was in 2006 to the Outward Bound Trust. Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the award is ‘not lightly given’. Sanford is a good example of a business that has made a truly notable contribution to the life, welfare and economy of the district, particularly to the ‘greenshell mussel capital’ of Havelock, he says. “Havelock thrives because of the presence of Sanford; its factory in Havelock is the heart of mussel processing and hundreds of people rely on the company for work.” Since the 1980s, Sanford has steadily built up its marine farming base in the Marlborough Sounds and today is the largest holder of marine farm licences, with a dozen boats in the water and three hundred people employed on marine farms or in the factory.
Road safety needed Spring is ‘high-risk’ on Marlborough roads, the police say, and are warning people that ‘nicer weather and longer days’ encourage vulnerable road users like cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists to get out and about. Six people died in road crashes between September and November last year, police say and they ask motorists to keep an eye out for them, plan ahead and always drive to the conditions. “Enjoy spring but keep safe.”
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Sanford processing manager Ted Culley and chief executive Volker Kuntzsch accept the Marlborough Award from mayor Alistair Sowman.
“It’s a big player in Marlborough’s export economy and a key contributor to the advances made in Marlborough’s international reputation for marine farming innovation and, as a good corporate citizen, it makes a valued contribution to the community through sponsorships and support for events like the Havelock Mussel Festival,” Alistair says. Volker says Marlborough plays an important part for Sanford. “There are not many areas like the Marlborough Sounds with the water space it has, and the company sees it as important to contribute its share to the district. “We are focused on value. We believe significantly more value can be derived from our products, not just the materials, but also their branding which is increasingly about the story and provenance. “What a great story there is for product from
the Marlborough Sounds to be told.” General manager of processing Ted Culley thanked the staff for their contribution to the award. “Everyone out on the water in our team is an advocate for Sanford values… I know that when the team is out on the water, they will do the right thing, even if no-one is watching.” Previous recipients of the Marlborough Award: • 1990 Montana Wines and Frank Yukich • 1992 Base Woodbourne • 1993 Dominion Salt • 1994 Marlborough Cheese Co-operative • 1995 Talleys • 1997 the Marine Farming Industry • 2000 Safe Air • 2004 Cuddon Limited • 2006 Outward Bound Trust.
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Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Blenheim vet nurse Natalie Wye has long been a supporter of the Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child, putting together boxes of gifts for children less fortunate throughout the world. Earlier this year however, she was able to witness first hand a number of families receiving their boxes during a trip to Fiji in June. Natalie had travelled to Fiji with her mother for mission work and was there for two weeks. In that time some boxes were being handed out to families and Natalie was invited to be part of it. “It was definitely the highlight of my trip,” she smiles. “The kids were quite shy to begin with but once they opened the boxes and started playing with their toys they were running around outside full of joy. “It was so much fun and for me personally, I got such a good feeling from being able to see their happiness and smiles,” she says. One particular child, a young girl aged three, received a doll as part of her box and carried it everywhere with her. “This was one moment that stuck with me...she wouldn’t let her doll go,” Natalie says. She says the parents were also grateful and couldn’t thank people enough for donating gifts. From this experience Natalie says she was inspired to put together more boxes for this year’s collection. October is the national collection month and co-ordinator for Marlborough Tracy Pigou is appealing to individuals, groups and organisations to get behind Operation Christmas Child and show their support by filling a shoebox with items such as gifts and school supplies. Shoeboxes can be collected from
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The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter has rescued two people over the past three days. The rescue crew winched a 26 year-old Danish woman from dense bush after she fell and injured herself on the side of Onahau peak in the Marlborough Sounds on Saturday afternoon. The woman was part of an organised party from Anakiwa who were descending from the peak when the incident happened. Despite deteriorating weather, the rescue helicopter crew located the party in steep
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tramping with her family in the park when she injured her foot at Upper Travers Hut late on Sunday afternoon. After realising she would be unable to walk back out herself, a family member tramped back out to St Arnaud village the next day and raised the alarm. The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter flew in to the hut on Monday afternoon, where the girl was assessed and treated by the on-board Intensive Care Paramedic before being flown to Nelson Hospital Emergency Department for further care.
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What better way to celebrate 75 years than with laughter and hilarity? The Royal New Zealand Navy has chosen to mark its 75th year by including a country-wide ‘Navy Players Theatre Tour’ that is heading to Blenheim. The Marlborough District Council has joined forces with the Royal NZ Navy to enable the community to be part of the anniversary celebration. It has invited the tour to perform two shows at the ASB Theatre on October 28 and 29 at 7pm. The touring comedy will be performing its show “The Complete History of the Royal New Zealand
Navy”, written and directed by the comedy team of Gregory Cooper and Mark Hadlow, and promises songs, satire and silliness. From the arrival of Captain Cook in 1769 through to protecting trades routes against piracy around the Horn of Africa in 2015, The Complete History of the Royal New Zealand Navy navigates its way around the world’s oceans. Don’t expect a history lesson but don’t be surprised if you learn something. Tickets for this show cost $20 per adult, $9 per child (up to 18) and $15 for seniors (65 and over).
Family tickets for two adults and two children cost $45. As part of the celebrations, the comedy team is also bringing a pantomime to town, “Commander Claire and the Pirates of Provence” which too will be performed at the ASB Theatre with free admission to local school children. The children’s show is described as a wildly imaginative children’s panto featuring the Royal NZ Navy and its courageous commander Claire, resisting attack by a marauding French pirate and his gallic rooster. Book tickets at the theatre.
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Natural ways to wellbeing There are five natural ways to wellbeing promoted by the Mental Health Foundation and local organisations. Connect, give, take notice, keep learning and be active. Connect • Go barefoot and feel the grass or sand beneath your feet. • Walk in nature with a friend. • Find a nature photo online and make it your computer background. • Organise a class/work/family picnic in your local park. Give • Volunteer for DOC, or another nature-related charity close to your heart. • Plant trees. • Challenge yourself to produce less waste. • Offer to help a neighbour out with some gardening or other outside chores. • Give the birds something to sing about and make a pine
Take a break from home and work life, head outside and read a book surrounded by nature.
cone bird feeder. Take notice • Take notice of the night sky, moon phases and constellations. • Go somewhere you’ve always been meaning to visit in your local area.
• Go for a bush walk with your camera. • Make a sundial and learn how to tell time with it. Keep Learning • Learn how the natural environment can help heal you. • Take a trip to the zoo and learn
Workers to shut shop and head to Forum To get Marlburians thinking about how easy it is to schedule in some quality time with nature, the Mental Health Foundation has created a nationwide event called ‘Lockout on World Mental Health Day’ for Monday October 10. From 12-1pm next Monday, local community workers will gather outside at The Forum Market Place to hold a forum meeting. There will be short spiels from mental health services about what they do, who can access them and how. It will see community workers turn off their computers, down their tools and shut up shop so they can head outside and discover how ‘happiness and wellbeing blooms’ when they start to connect with the nature that surrounds them, says an event spokesperson. “It’s about making time to feel naturally happy - it’s easier than you might think. Spending time in nature is great for your
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wellbeing.” This event ties in with the Mental Health Awareness Week theme of “Let’s connect with nature for good mental health and wellbeing”. According to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand research has shown that spending time in nature is great for mental and physical health. It also proves that it makes us happier, decreases feelings of depression and anxiety, improves concentration, buffers against stress and helps to make our lives feel meaningful. Connecting with nature does not have to mean making a daily trip to a national park or forest, but can be the “daisies growing through the cracks in the footpath, the trees on your walk to work, the sky outside your window”, the foundation says. “It’s everywhere and we need to spend more time connecting with it.”
about the animals and their habitats. • Learn about local flora and fauna. • Create a worm farm in your backyard. • Consider volunteering for Forest and Bird, Coastguard, SPCA or another nature related cause. Be Active • Getting outside exposure and exercising is good for your overall health and wellbeing. • Climb your maunga or swim in your awa or moana. (Climb your mountain and swim in the rivers and sea). • Try Tai Chi classes for strength, balance and mental wellbeing. • Take a family walk after dinner, or a longer one on the weekend. • Join a sports club to be active and meet people at the same time.
Information event for public As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (October 10-16) there will be an information event held at The Forum in Blenheim. Between 12noon and 2pm several local mental health services will be available to the public with information about their services. There will also be planter boxes for sale, seedlings for gifting as well as tai chi and the Department of Conservation. So far the Mental Health Consumer Advocacy, Like Minds Like Mine, Care Marlborough, Supporting Families, Primary Health Organisation, Te Piki Oranga and Rongoa Information have registered to attend this event, although organisers are expecting more.
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Call to centralise fish companies at port By Cathie Bell Jobs based in Havelock for the aquaculture industry was key issue for Havelock, Marlborough Sounds ward candidate David Oddie says. He told last week’s candidates’ meeting in Havelock that council policy changes meant projects in small townships are affordable, ‘breaking the back’ of
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freshwater affordability for small towns by sharing the costs across the
entire district. That left employment in the township as a key issue. Some in Havelock and the rest of the ward feel strongly about the aquaculture industry’s occupancy of public water space, he says. “If they’re going to use our water space to grow their fish, they should be processing it here.”
He also believes the Skettering fish research facility proposed for Okiwi Bay should be in Havelock, based in the port zone. “I have seen them working in Norway, and they work well.” However, being in an industrial area might be easier than in the more residential area of Okiwi Bay.
Get votes in By Cathie Bell Marlborough voters are encouraged to bring their votes into the council to be couriered down to Christchurch rather than relying on the post. Votes have to be received by noon on Saturday to be counted in the Marlborough District Council and Nelson Marlborough District Health Board elections. Because mail deliveries are not every day now, Marlborough electoral officer Dean Heiford is encouraging people to bring their completed and sealed voting forms into council to be couriered
down to Christchurch, where the votes are opened and processed by electionz.com, a private election contractor. No results are given out until after voting has closed on Saturday, and council staff do not process forms collected in the secure ballot box in the council foyer, he says. The forms are bundled up for delivery to electionz.com. As of 5pm on Tuesday, 33.75 per cent of all potential votes have been received by electionz.com. This is more than the same time last election, but fewer than the 2010 election.
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By Cathie Bell Blenheim ward candidate Peter Chapman has been sending the Whaleoil blogger material since at least June but he says he didn’t pass on the recording of a public-excluded council meeting. The Marlborough District Council started an inquiry two weeks ago after a website published a recording made secretly during an April committee meeting. All councillors, the mayor, and three council staff including chief executive Mark Wheeler have been asked to sign statutory declarations they did not have anything to do with the recording and they did not pass it on to anyone else. Two councillors – Jamie Arbuckle and Jessica Bagge – declined to sign. Council district secretary Tony Quirk confirmed yesterday the inquiry is still underway. A decision has yet to be made about calling in councillors’ councilprovided iPads as part of the investigation to see if they had been used to make the recording or to pass it on. A prolific emailer and commenter on social media sites, Peter has included the blog in his emails to local
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news media, councillors, and others since at least June. He attended the briefing session by right-wing activist Simon Lusk, who is linked to the same blog. Peter says he didn’t have anything to do with the recording or the blog getting it, although he has listened to it. He says he couldn’t remember including the blog in his emails, hasn’t heard back from the blog, and didn’t send the tape. “It’s not my monkey, not my zoo. There’s nothing in my emails I wouldn’t send to the media… I don’t have any regrets having sent those.” Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman says the secret recording of Council business was during the
formal public-excluded session of a Council meeting where confidential business is debated and where councillors are trusted to discuss matters which, for legal or privacy reasons, cannot be aired in public. In this particular case he says this was not a formal agenda item as the council chief executive was relaying the feedback on theatre finances he’d 15 King Edward St, Motueka15 King Edward St, Motueka just received, believing it was his rePh 03 528 5200Ph 03 528 5200 sponsibility to keep councillors fully sales@baysboating.co.nzsales@baysboating.co.nz www.baysboating.co.nz www.baysboating.co.nz informed at the first opportunity. The trust’s accurate financial budg- | | ets were publicly disclosed in June All work carries our warranty www.baysboating.co.nz All work carries our warranty www.baysboating.co.nz but that complete detail had not been available at the April meeting and it would have been improper for Council to publicise incomplete data, Alistair says. Council is often the recipient of confidential information, Alistair says. “Council must respect the commercial and personal privacy entitlements of outside parties. If this was 8TH OCTOBER, 7.30 PM ignored, Council could become liable to legal challenge. Equally, it would put at risk the trust of anyone working with us and it is so often vital to have CHAMPIONS 2016 8THWORLD OCTOBER, 7.30 PM that trust at the early planning stages 8TH OCTOBER, 7.30 PM 8TH OCTOBER, 7.30 FOREFRONT PM of any proposal.”
Barbershop bonanza here Blenheim’s new ASB Theatre Marlborough will soon be the venue for an event of national proportions. The annual New Zealand Barbershop Convention will take place here on 7-9 of October and will bring close to 400 singers from 14 choruses from all over NZ to compete in quartet and chorus contests. It will create Barbershop history at the top of the South Island. The contests will culminate on the evening of Saturday October 8 in a concert that will feature winners of the contests as well as Forefront, the World Champion Quartet 2016, who won the gold medal for quartets in July 2016 in Nashville, USA. At the same championships New Zealand’s top chorus, Vocal FX, also achieved sixth place out of 80 choruses. This outstanding chorus will also perform on that night and to see them on stage here in Blenheim will be a very special treat for music lovers.
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Eight judges from the USA and Australia will adjudicate the singing of quartets and choruses. The public in Blenheim will be entertained on Friday October 7 when all the singers perform in the Forum for the Big Sing between 4pm and 5pm, singing popular Barbershop songs in four-part harmony.
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Pony event ‘one of the best ever’ Story and photos by Celeste Alexander The Awatere Pony Club put up its best hosting skills at the weekend for the Springston Trophy event, which began Friday and finished Sunday. This event is the largest pony club event in the Southern Hemisphere and brought around 185 riders to the region to compete. Despite some wet weather on Sunday morning the weekend was a huge success, event secretary Jo Cameron says. “It was amazingly successful. The word around was that it was one of the best ever so we will take that,” she laughs. “What amazed people I think was that we are such a small group but managed to put together a fantastic event and for that we are incredibly proud of ourselves,” she adds. The only local rider representing the
Awatere Pony Club was Hane Johnsen, a year 11 student at Marlborough Girls’ College. Hane competed with her horse Bin Away Country Man as part of the Marshlands/ Awatere team which placed 18th overall. “It was the best outing for Hane ever, she was a little disappointed with her dressage but overall she did so well. She was on a high afterwards and the club is very proud of her,” Jo says. The winning team that performed the best over the three days which featured dressage, cross country and show jumping was View Hill Red, based out of Oxford in North Canterbury. Around 37 teams totalling 185 riders took part in the event. Next year’s Springston Trophy will be held in Rakaia.
Awatere rider Hane Johnson comes out of her dressage routine elated after a good show on horse ‘Bin Away Country Man’. She is flanked by Mainland riders Amy Gibbs and Meg Bisset. The dressage event was on day one of the Springston Trophy held Friday at the Ward Domain.
Members of the Amberley team, Maggie Copeland, Brianna Bailey and Zinnia Lloyd.
Anna MaleyBlease of the Mainland team riding her horse Amy Gibbs of the Mainland team taking her horse
Double the Colour.
Kennebrook Duchess through a practice run.
Rebecca Wardle of the Greymouth Gold team riding WS Sponge Bob having one last quiet moment before going into dressage judging.
The winning team View Hill Red Pony Club that won the Springston Trophy event at the weekend.
Isabella Ashworth of the Halswell team riding Mr J F Hawk.
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Springston Trophy The Springston Trophy event was hosted by the Awatere Pony Club over the weekend, bringing in over 190 riders to the region. On Friday the dressage event was held.
Paige Sheridan and Johannah Schwass supporting the local riders.
Local farrier Innes Redwood and his dog
Sue at Friday’s dressage event. Innes was the on-call farrier for the weekend.
Lucy Baker, Abbey Baker and Brigette Mackay of the Halswell team are all smiles as they head into their dressage judging.
Havelock candidates’ meeting The last formal council election candidates’ meeting was held in Havelock last Wednesday night.
Don Mackay from Pelorus Valley chatted to retiring councillor Graeme Barsanti, a Havelock resident who has served 27 years on council.
Jann Hook from Te Mahia who attended to watch candidate Trevor Hook, chatted to Jo and David Mayes from Havelock were there.
Simon and Pam Greenwood went to watch brother-inlaw Colin King’s performance as a mayoral candidate.
The Marlborough Award Sanford was awarded the Marlborough award for its contribution to the district at a ceremony on Monday.
Leigh Higgins, James Higgins, Judy Albrey, and Bryan Albrey all work for Sanford in Havelock.
Cynthia de Joux and Sanford skipper Wayne de Joux were part of a large contingent of staff attending.
Marlborough District Council chief executive Mark Wheeler talked to Justine and Zane Charman.
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Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm-2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.
Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. 40 houses, raffles and refreshments. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Rā Kapa Haka.
Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.
Gecko Junction Café/Gift Shop OPENING SOON! Volunteers urgently required who enjoy working with the public. Mon – Sat. Ph: Annie 021 160 2782
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Sheets ‘N’ Things Good selection of bedding! Curtains too. Shop now on Redwood Street next to Johns Kitchen. Ph: 5781356 Ext 1 or 0211602782.
St Christopher’s Goodwill Friday 7th October, 9AM - Noon at the Church Hall Redwoodtown. Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods and books.
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Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 PICTON Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.
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death notices LAWRENCE, Fredrick Wallace (Fred): On Saturday October 1 2016, peacefully at Maxwell Care Home. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late June. Much loved Dad of Jim Lawrence and partner Adrienne, and Isobel Berrill, and much loved and cherished Dad of Jill Middlemiss and the late Sam. Loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Messages may be sent to Jill Middlemiss at 23 Cubitt Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Fred will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 10.30am Friday October 7, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz LINE, Edward John (John): On Tuesday October 4 2016 passed away peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded by his family. Most cherished husband of Kaye for 51 years. Cherished Dad and father-in-law of the late Edward, Diane and Chris, and Rick and Julianna. Loved Grandad of Monique, Courtney, and Michael; Jacinta, and Curtis. Much loved Grandad John of Jarrell and Denzel. Special friend of Marsh and Hayden. Special thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital and Hospice Marlborough. Messages may be sent to 49 Elmwood Avenue, Blenheim 7201. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private cremation has taken acknowledgement place. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ The Sun Newspaper Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit BELL, Brian Douglas: Q.S.M., F.O.S.N.Z., acknowledgements F.R.A.O.U. On 1 October 2016, died peacefollowing family be- fully at home surrounded by his loving family in reavements. The dead- Marlborough. Dearly loved husband of Sue, adored line will be on Mon- father and father-in-law of Cathie and Anthony, Biz days at 5.00pm, with and Skip, Paul and Karen, Mike and Toni, Dave, a limit of 50 words for Rick, Lou and Nige, Phil and Charlotte and Andy $15.00+GST. You can submit acknowledge- and Hannah. A treasured grandad of 14. Messages ments by bringing them to 35 Selmes Rd. R.D.3, Blenheim 7273. In lieu of to the Sun office at 72 flowers a donation to Chatham Islands Taiko Trust, High Street, or posting PO Box 2, Chatham Is. 8942 would be appreciated. them to PO Box 634 Special thanks to the staff of Hospice Marlborough Blenheim 7240. You and Wairau Hospital for their outstanding care can also email them to of Brian. A Requiem Mass for Brian will be celfrontdesk@blenheim- ebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Rd, sun.co.nz Please include your Blenheim at 12 noon, on Friday 7 October, followed contact details: Name, by private cremation. CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL address, email and SERVICES, BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.
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Brightfuture99 Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Blenheim for the issue of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 35 High Street, Blenheim, Marlborough District know as Eat Thai. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alchohol is intended to be sold under the license are Monday to Sunday 11.00 am to 12.00 midnight. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Committee at the Council Offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. No objection to the grant of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alchohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.
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The recipients of awards at the Marlborough Harriers' Club prizegiving.
Runners celebrate their successful season By Cathie Bell The Marlborough Harriers Club celebrated a successful season with the junior and senior annual prizegiving held at The Harrier Shed, Churchward Park, on Sunday. Club publicity officer Les Mackay says it was the first time the club has trialled having its prizegiving all together for all grades. The day started with the prizegiving, with trophies for individual events held during the season given out, followed by special awards presented at the closure of the season, and the presentation of a special medal to a person in recognition of their service. This year it was Julie Hunter. Les says she was given the 20 year medal for her service to Marlborough Harriers over the 20 years. “Julie has never been a committee member because she says two in one family is too many. Husband Bill Hunter received his medal last year and has held numerous positions within the club up to president. “Julie always came along to our events both internal events plus public events. She would always be found either holding a clipboard or a stop watch at the start finish plus doing anything that needed to be done. “Julie’s support has been invaluable in the public events like King & Queen of the Withers, Mt Vernon Challenge, Queen Charlotte Relay and also The Molesworth Run. There she would be at Registrations recording the runners and walkers as they came over the line. “Julie has served the Club with distinction.”
Julie Hunter recieved the club's top award.
Other trophies: • Vulcan Trophy – Most promising midget boys Michael James • Western Trophy – Outstanding midget girl Jorja Bacchus • Most improved walker Kaye Leach • Anita Neal Trophy – Most improved runner Bill Hunter • President Supporters Cup Les McKay • John Western Memorial Cup – sportsmanship Peter & Kathryn Mann • President’s trophy – best club spirit Tracey Sims • Harrier of the Year Margaret Hazelwood.
Annual speedsharing event at the Woody The Woodbourne Tavern set a date for this year’s Woody Speedshear - Friday, November 4. This will be the fifth speedshear held which will see around 30 shearers competing for top prizes. Past events have proved to be great entertainment and organisers say they hope the public will go along to watch the action. A ‘Bark Up’ event will kick things off at 7pm followed by the shearing at 8pm. There will be seniors, teams and open sections with loads of great prizes up for grabs. Registrations can be made at the Woodbourne Tavern.
Woodbourne Tavern manager Rowan Ingpen has announced the date for this year's Woody Speedshear. File photo.
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Biological approach to greens excites club Story and photo by Celeste Alexander The Renwick Bowling Club is embracing biological principles when it comes to caring for its green. The idea to take a new ‘greener’ approach came from club member Bill Linklater. Bill has been the green keeper for the past 18 months. Previous to coming to Renwick eight years ago, Bill was farming in Otago specialising in cropping and livestock and now he is a grape grower. He joined the club and first took on the responsibility of mowing the green then began giving advice and input. Before long, he was promoted to green keeper. “It’s exciting, I’m enjoying the challenge,” he says. Bill’s approach is based on using natural fertilisers and promoting the growth of soil fungi. The club’s access to well water has also made a difference, instead of using chlorinated town supply water. The green is handweeded and rather than flooding it with water, soak hoses are used. “The last few years the club has struggled because of water restrictions,
chlorinated water gave it hell. Now we have access to good well water and the soak hoses are a major turning point. “This way the green should handle water better. It’s more work but will be better long term. It will also make for a better playing surface,” Bills says. Weather dependent, the green is watered up to three times per week but in severe conditions can be twice a day. “If the greens are not up to standard the club won’t be used for championships. We are inspected regularly so it’s important that we get it right,” club president Keith Hopgood says. According to Bill this method is slow but will ultimately restore the green. “It’s a very slow process but it’s already come a long way since 12 months ago,” he says. The Renwick Bowling Club is opening its doors to the public on Sunday, October 9. The open day will be held from 1-4pm and everyone is encouraged to come along and have a go. Please wear flat soled footwear.
it’s tarmac or gravel and just get on and drive the car. I’m looking forward to Rally Spain to make amends for this rally. “We want to be more competitive and I know we can compete up the front, we’ve just got to put all the pieces of the puzzle together.” With the next WRC round in Spain getting underway on 13 October, Paddon and Kennard are also taking the opportunity for more rallying by competing at Rally Legend with Hyundai Italy and the 2014 WRC car over the weekend of 8-9 October. “It’s a chance to go sideways and put on a show for the hundreds of thousands of spectators at this exhibition event based out of San Hayden Paddon and John Kennard in the Tour de Corse. Marino,” says Paddon.
second placing on floor, which was a tremendous outcome, given the standard of competition in that step, Tony says. In Step 5 Lilah Bowers on the first day of competition achieved fourth position overall, second on vault, and third on beam. On the second day she achieved first on vault and eighth overall. Astra Ticehurst, also in Step 5, in the first day of competition achieved fifth overall,
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Have a go at golf
On Sunday October 9 there will be a ‘Have a Go at Golf’ day hosted by the Blenheim Golf Club from 10am - 2pm at the club, Pollard Park. All ages and abilities are welcome, clubs will be available for use. Membership specials will be on offer on the day plus much more. In the case of bad weather the postponement date will be October 16.
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RIGHT: Renwick Bowling Club greenkeeper Bill Linklater is taking a biological approach to caring for the green, one he says will have lasting benefits in the future.
included Anna Tempero, Abby Webb, Lilah Bowers, and Astra Ticehurst. Anna was first overall in Step 10 and first on vault, bar, beam and floor. She was also a member of the New Zealand team which competed against two Australian teams, and came third in that event, with the first two placings being taken by the top two Australian gymnasts. In Step 6 Abby achieved
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The Marlborough Car Club is encouraging those wanting to enter the popular Taylor Pass Rallysprint, set for November 12, to register early. Entry forms and regulations are available on the club’s website.
Success for Blenheim gymnasts By Cathie Bell The Blenheim gymnasts in the top of the South provincial team had ‘great success’ at the national championships in Invercargill. Blenheim Gymnastics Club manager Tony Quirk says there were 26 medals won overall by the provincial team, which this year was made up of gymnasts from Nelson, Greymouth and Blenheim. Those from the Blenheim Club who achieved success
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Paddon and Kennard finish an improving sixth in Tour de Corse Kiwi world rally driver Hayden Paddon and Blenheim-based co-driver John Kennard have finished the Tour de Corse in sixth position. The New Zealanders delivered a second-quickest stage time on Sunday’s opening monster 53.78 km special stage and a fastest split time on roads still wet from overnight rain. Paddon says it was obviously a tough weekend, but ‘okay, sixth place is still points in the bag’, having struggled to find the pace he felt he should have on this twisty, tarmac rally. “For sure, I’m not patient enough to not be competitive, so I’m fired up now more than ever to try and conquer the tarmac, to put all the mindset aside whether
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seventh on floor, seventh on bar, eighth on vault and on the second day was fifth overall, second on floor, and third on vault. All the gymnasts were great supporters for each other, Tony says. There were over 1000 athletes competing at the Championships in Invercargill covering the Gymsports’ Codes of Artistic (men’s and women’s), Rhythmic, Trampoline and Aerobics.
The Blenheim Badminton Club is inviting people to go along to one of its senior club nights to ‘have a go’. These are held on Mondays, excluding public holidays, from 7-9pm at St Mary’s Hall. All equipment is provided and the first night is free for new players. Coaching available.
Pigeons prevail Cloudy and misty rain conditions greeted the race pigeons of Blenheim club along with birds from many North Island clubs all competing together from Christchurch on Saturday 1st. In spite of the somewhat adverse conditions speeds attained by the returning pigeons were good and the winning bird of Nearo lofts in the Awatere achieved 70 km/hr followed by Donald Morrison at Spring Creek with 68 km/hr and then third place to Shirley Morrison with 67 km/hr. Next came the Two Fishers partnership with 66.9 km/hr, Alister Cooper with 66.6 km/hr then Chris Bensley on 65 km/hr and Ian McColm with 61 km/hr.
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