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New Year baby Welcome baby Toloa

By Celeste Alexander Baby Toloa Lousiale could have been Marlborough’s first Christmas baby, but instead stayed put until January 1, making him the New Year baby.

Parents Mele and Lopini who came from Tonga two years ago say it was a very special moment.

“Toloa is our sixth baby and the first born in New Zealand, so adding the title of New Year baby makes it even more memorable,” Mele says.

Continued on page 2 Mele Lousiale pictured the day of her son’s birth.

Toloa Fanguna Lousiale was Marlborough’s first baby, born on January 1.

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Baby number six first for 2018 Continued from page 1 Mele was due to give birth on December 23 but went into labour early on January 1.

“We arrived at hospital around 7am and were told there hadn’t been a New Year baby born yet,” she says.

Shortly after, at 9.53am Toloa was born, weighing in at 9lb 6oz.

“We’ve named him after my husband’s father who has passed away,” Mele smiles.

Toloa’s four sisters Vivi (12), Funaki (11), Grace (6), Wima (4) and brother (Neto) were

‘so excited’ to meet the new addition.

“They were all so excited to meet their brother. He’s our second boy of six children and I think he will be the last,” she says. Mele and Lopini thank midwife Mahana Vardey for her care throughout the pregnancy, as well as Rhianne Lamb and Jenn Laing who were present for the delivery.

“Everyone has been wonderful so thank you to everyone, including my family for Baby Toloa has no idea what the fuss was all their support.” about on the day of his birth.

Here is a list of the New Year babies born in Marlborough since 2005: 2005, January 3 - Cody Liddicoat 2006, January 4 - Francis Edmonds 2007, January 1 - Corah Rutland-Hynes 2008, January 2 - Cooper Crighton 2009, January 1 - Harmony McKoy-Mullen 2010, January 2 - Sean Mitchell 2011, January 1 - Olivia Curtis-Gill 2012, January 1 - Mason Brosnan-Stevenson 2013, January 1 - Amarjeef Kour 2014, January 1 - Wynter Jones 2015, January 3 - Wade Thorburn 2016, January 3 - Ruby Vicars 2017, January 1 - Kane Haycock

Total fire ban starts tomorrow

By Cathie Bell A total fire ban in both urban and rural Marlborough is in place from 8am tomorrow.

A Prohibited Fire Season will be in place for Blenheim, Renwick, Seddon, Ward, Havelock and Picton from 8.00am this Thursday 11 January.

The ban complements the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Prohibited Fire Season for all areas of Marlborough and Kaikoura, which has also been declared from this Thursday.

Marlborough District Council emergency services manager Brian Paton says people are not permitted to light any fire in the open air.

“Wood-fired or charcoal barbecues, braziers, incinerators, umu and hangi are not allowed, nor is any open fire of any kind.

“A gas barbecue is the only outdoor cooking method that is permitted.”

Brian says the next few weeks through summer and into early autumn are usually the hottest, driest time of the year, so Marl-

borough is entering peak fire risk period.

“Although we have had some welcome rain recently, it’s not enough to significantly reduce the hazard level.”

All fires in the open are covered by the ban. That includes enclosed incinerators, pizza ovens, camp fires, including those at Department of Conservation reserves, Chinese lanterns and fireworks.

“When using a gas barbecue, leave plenty of clear space around it and shelter it from wind gusts.

Make sure there is nothing near it that could catch fire.

“People also need to be careful with chainsaws, mowers, harvesters and grinders.

“Even driving a vehicle through long grass can start a fire – this should only be done during the cool of the morning or evening.

Even then, care still needs to be taken.”

The ban will remain in place until the elevated fire risk eases – that requires lower temperatures and some persistent rainfall, Brian says.

Marlborough principal fire officer John Foley, pictured when last month’s fire restrictions were put on. A total fire ban is in place from tomorrow.

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He now works in both pastel and oils. The late Robert (Bob) Warren’s early study at Canterbury College School of Art in the 1930’s was curtailed by World War II, and his love of oil painting was not fully realised until his retirement and in his more senior years.

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He now works in both pastel and oils. The late Robert (Bob) Warren’s early study at Canterbury College School of Art in the 1930’s was

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Beekeepers share skills at regular workshops

By Bill McElhinney The Marlborough Beekeepers Association ran its first workshop for 2018 on Sunday at the club hives in the Community Gardens in Budge Street.

“We aim to help people learn about the art and craft of beekeeping and to share that information with others so that they can become skilled beekeepers,” Silke Powell, association secretary, says.

A bee photo competition run by the association was won by Julia Mayo with a photo of a bee on a rata flower.

Beekeeping is a popular hobby in Marlborough, Silke says.

“It’s really taken off in recent years.

We had about 34 people turn up at the workshop. It gives hobby beekeepers the opportunity to learn from those more experienced.

“If you are interested in beekeeping, or want to get to know other local beekeepers then you are welcome to

come along to our events,” Silke says.

“We hold workshops most months, usually on a Sunday afternoon. Practical hands-on sessions take place at the hives in the Marlborough Community Gardens, off Budge Street, and we sometimes use other venues.”

Most hobby beekeepers have two or three hives, Silke says, which will usually provide more than enough honey for them. Hives are also kept to assist with pollination.

Diseases such as the varroa mite and American foulbrood have proved a challenge for beekeepers.

“Hives have to be registered, checked and certified to help combat these diseases,” Silke says.

Marlborough beekeepers are looking forward to hosting the national conference for beekeepers, to be held in the ASB Theatre in Blenheim at the end of July. About 800 people are expected to attend.

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Dead diver named Police have named the free diver who went missing off Titi Island in the Marlborough Sounds last week as 25-year-old Baden Pierce McNab from Owaka.

Police senior sergeant Peter Payne says Baden’s next of kin were notified after his body was found by the Police Dive Squad and the Lady Elizabeth IV last Wednesday.

“Our sympathies are with his family at this time.”

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By Cathie Bell Former deputy prime minister Jim Anderton was ‘the best MP Marlborough never had’, locals say.

Jim Anderton died on Sunday morning, after an illness.

Marlborough Research Centre chief executive Gerald Hope says the district won two Major Regional Initiative grants during Jim Anderton’s time as Economic Development Minister, including a $2 million grant to build the MRC’s Budge Street campus.

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By Cathie Bell The state highway between Picton and Christchurch is open again, but authorities are warning travellers the road needs care and planning, because of delays with roadworks resuming and weather.

The road was closed last weekend when big seas pushed temporary sea wall blocks onto the road at Ohau Point.

The New Zealand Transport Agency says plan ahead and allow extra time is the message as work ramps up on both routes between Picton and Christchurch from this week – via Kaikoura and via the Lewis Pass.

Agency journey manager Tresca Forrester says State Highway One through Kaikoura will be a noticeably different drive compared to the Christmas/New Year period when crews were stood down to take a well-deserved break and help traffic flow well over the busiest time.

“From this week, our crews will be back on the ground starting work and by 15 January the work programme will be back in full delivery which will have a

significant effect on the coastal corridor.

It’s a balancing act to schedule work to have a minimal effect on travel time while also ensuring the work gets done.

“Drivers should expect it to take at least five-and-a-half hours to six hours to drive between Picton and Christchurch on SH1, but should allow plenty of extra time in case of delays.”

The two most earthquake-damaged sections will be closed at night (8.30pm to 7am) as a safety precaution. North of Kaikoura this is between Clarence and Mangamaunu and south of Kaikoura between Goose Bay and Peketa.

There will also be multiple worksites in these sections during the day operated

by Stop/Go traffic managers with a big increase in construction traffic.

The alternate route through the Lewis Pass remains a reliable option for travel between Picton and Christchurch.

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By Bill McElhinney Liz McKay never thought much about flying until she visited the Blenheim ASB Theatre.

“I walked in to the main auditorium with my husband, Greg Simpson, and looked up at the ceiling and thought: ‘Oh my goodness, am I going up there!’”

Liz, a seasoned performer, has the lead role in the Blenheim Musical Theatre’s centenary production, Mary Poppins, to be staged in April.

In one of the scenes from the show, Mary Poppins flies across the London rooftops, thanks to her trusty magical umbrella.

Liz will be attached to a special harness to fly through the theatre auditorium. And Spencer Kingi, who plays Bert in the show, will also be walking upside down across the ceiling using similar technology.

“We’ll be bringing in specialists from the North Island to help us stage the flying scenes,” production manager Neville Patchett says.

“This is the biggest and most costly production we’ve ever done.

“It’s costing $340,000 to stage the show, and it will be spectacular.”

Auditions were held in August last year and the cast of around 40 has been rehearsing since September, with a break over the Christmas-New Year period.

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Glenys Parsons’ winning entry. The Andersons won 2nd place. Rudolph won 3rd place.

The actual winners in the Wairau Valley….

By Cathie Bell Wairau Valley people are celebrating their creativity with the winners of the annual letterbox decorating competition being announced.

The Sun jumped the gun last month by publishing entries as the winners, which as Wairau Valley Residents’ Association spokeswoman Angela Woolf says caused some confusion.

“As much as we love seeing our letter boxes in the paper and spreading the fun of Christmas, we were perplexed at the claim that they were the winning letter boxes as the

winner had not been announced.

“Your article had many people thinking they had won the competition when in fact they had not.”

So to clarify the situation, The Sun is happy to publish a correction and the photos of the actual winners.

It’s a popular competition and winner Glenys Parsons has notched up her third win in four years with her Grinch-themed letterbox.

Second was the Anderson family, with a planking Santa, and third was Tina and Amanda with Rudolph and his red nose.

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Holiday photo competition opens

By Cathie Bell The first entries in the summer holiday photo competition being offered by The Sun newspaper, the Marine Farming Association, and the Marlborough District Council have been received and they celebrate Marlborough’s coastal environment.

This year’s competition has a twist with two categories – as well as the usual scenic summer holiday photos, there is an extra category, spurred by council’s coastal scientist Dr Steve Urlich’s experiences on the water.

The new category is for photos of people collecting rubbish found on beaches around Marlborough.

Steve says that he was encouraged by reading about marine farmers’ efforts during their recent Big Day Out beach clean-up throughout much of the Sounds, as reported by The Sun last month.

He and Marine Farming Association president Jono Large are keen to see rubbish picked up and removed from the coastal marine environment, and the council and Marine Farming Association are sponsoring this year’s photo competition to reward people doing that.

The competition is open now, and each Friday for four weeks, starting from Friday January 19 and running until February 9, there will be a weekly prize of a $50 lunch voucher at Jay’s Cafe for the photo judged the best scenic photo and another voucher for the photo of the strangest litter picked up.

The photos will be judged by a panel including Marlborough mayor John Leggett, Steve, Jono, and someone from the Sun. Pictured are the three first entries received.

You can enter your photos by emailing them with your details to news@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Max picks up another award for his studies P icton st udent Ma xwell Thompson has picked up another scholarship.

Last month, the proxime accessit at Queen Charlotte College was one of seven students awarded a Marlborough Lines tertiary study award and this month, he is one of four students winning a Te Waiu O Aotearoa Trust school leavers’ scholarship.

Te Waiu O Aotearoa Trust was established to promote, develop, and provide for the education and advancement of Maori within the banking, finance, and general business industries.

The $5000 scholarships set out to acknowledge diversity and

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leadership, with recipients being both Tane and Wahine and from throughout Te Waka-a-Maui –

the waka of Maui (South Island) and Te Ika-a-Maui - the fish of Maui (North Island).

Karen Silk, Westpac General Manager Commercial, Corporate and Institutional and a Trustee of the Trust, says she is very impressed with the quality of applications that came through.

“The applications were of high quality and the judging panel were particularly impressed with the recipient’s leadership and involvement in their school and community”.

The Trustees (Karen, Steve Atkinson - Head of Specialists and Fonteyn Moses Te Kani – Head of Strategic Relationships – Mao-

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Westpac will also support the scholarship recipients with the opportunity to consider work experience during their holidays while they complete their degree.

Max, who links to Te Atiawa, Ngai Tahu, and Rangitane, intends to study at Victoria University of Wellington next year, starting a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English Literature as well as a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Management and Human Resources Management.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: What do you think of the new Riverside Park?

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I really like it, I like the layout of the whole area.

It’s nice, but it would be even better if there were more cafes and restaurants spread along the river.

It’s lovely, but a bit more shade would be nice. It can get very hot down here.

I love it. I sat down here and had breakfast this morning.

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Missing the deaths Dear Ed, Surely someone must have died over the last two weeks?

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Have we stopped slipping the mortal coil, or are we just not interested anymore?

Dave Blenheim * Ed’s note: the previous two issues of The Sun have been holiday issues, prepared in advance before Christmas, which is why there have been no death notices.

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Happening Marlborough Dear Ed, Good to see some bold thinking down the Taylor - BMX track under construction good clean fun.

Great for Marlborough, what’s up next?

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Trout response Dear Ed, Predictably, in reaction to my initial blurb, the Fish & Game apologists employed misleading spiel to justify their sectarian agenda, particularly beguiling being their self-portrayal as a social/community/environmental service, reinforcing the perception that a fishing-rod, ‘t’is nought but a thin stick with a jerk at each end’.

Trout fishing is, of course, to be encouraged, embracing the premise that vermin removed from the ecosystem is a benefit.

What is inexcusably stupid is the deliberate liberation of this culinary disappointment into the environment; what next - release a few thousand rabbits into the country-side so that youth can shoot them!

Nineteenth century records describe the NZ Grayling in the multi-millions, blackening the rivers during migration especially on the West Coast-the last was seen in the early 1920s, trout predation the principal culprit in their extinction.

Several of the white-bait species such as the Giant Kokopu are at a critical level, the breeding adults in the high-country streams decimated by marauding trout.

Coincidentally in December Forest & Bird disclosed that seventy-four percent of native fresh-water fish species are endangered, some critically.

More recently the introduction of didymo polluting South Island rivers is attributed to a visiting trout fisherman so, once again, thanks F&G! Outrageous for a democracy is the fact that this private society has privileged legal, prosecutorial, and unaccountable managerial jurisdiction over the public amenity of fresh-water systems - it is a legislative anachronism whose revision is long overdue, such considerations properly being the province of publicly elected bodies, regional councils perhaps, responsible to the wider public.

Walter Hilhorst.

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There is no mention of any Marlborough sport - golf, cricket, tennis etc.

Could it have anything to do with long time sporting editor Peter Jone’s departure?

Pete did an excellent job.

The editor is due to leave too.

Nicola Coburn has done a fine job.

The twin departures underline the stupidity of letting Fairfax

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Corporates don’t give a stuff about the community and its people.

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Car joins backpacker on 10 year-trip

By Cathie Bell Timm Scholz loves Marlborough… In fact he loves it so much that he has travelled here from his home town of Dingolfing in Bavaria 10 times.

This year, to celebrate his 10th anniversary trip, he has shipped his beloved 1971 ‘E Type’ Series 3 V12 Jaguar so he can tour in style.

Previously, he’s toured in what he calls a ‘backpacker’ car, but the retiree, who lives six months of the year one hour from Munich in BMW’s homebase, decided he would go through the lengthy process of bringing the car, that he restored over 20 painstaking years from what he terms as a ‘heap of junk’ that didn’t go to the beauty that it is now, to the other side of the world.

Asked why he keeps coming back to New Zealand and to Marlborough, Timm waves his arms at the scenery surrounding the Linkwater holiday camp and says ‘it is obvious’ “The nature, the park, the people…I love it here.”

He loves to camp as the cost is

reasonable and most parks have great kitchen, shower and toilet facilities….’all that I need’.

“The tent is only for sleeping, I walk every day and get out and see the beautiful scenery”.

Timm’s favourite places for tramping in Marlborough are the Mount Stokes walk and any of the tracks around St Arnaud.

Would he bring his E type Jaguar back to NZ for his next trip?

The answer is an emphatic “No”.

For his 11th trip he will travel in a “backpacker car” again.

It won’t be so much fun and he probably won’t turn as many heads, but he will be able to travel down gravel roads without worrying about doing damage to the meticulously restored underbelly of the car.

When Timm leaves Smiths Farm Holiday Park he will travel west towards Murchison.

From there he will visit friends in Karamea and then will head South to Fiordland where he will spend most of February before returning to Marlborough in March.

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Barbara Sutton has enjoyed a varied career from vineyards and polytechnic tutoring, through to earning her passage on a container ship.

Her latest venture is one she is thoroughly enjoying, as reporter Celeste Alexander finds out.

Marlborough Riding for the Disabled funding co-ordinator Barbara Sutton with one of their horses, Spyder.

From farming to funding

Sitting in her office, peering “We do generate some income so many other things we would be farming.

Poytechnic setting up a viticulture through a window at the clients from fees and after-school riding grateful to receive support for.

After leaving home, she began course and teaching for five years. taking part in riding lessons at the and holiday programmes but we “We would accept anything from her career in dairy which led her After that followed stints working PUBLISHING HOUSTON BLENHEIM 10/08/17 as ‘the most with different wine companies Marlborough Riding for the Disa- are one ofCUSTOMER the largest RDAs in theMOTORS $2 upwards... anything is helpful,” to what she described PLEASE APPR bled arena, Barbara is all smiles as country with 80 clients so it does she says. amazing experience’ of her life. and organisations before a chronic SALES REP SADLINGTON PUBLICATION MARLBOROUGH MIDWEEK AS POSSIB she reflects on the past few months require additional funding.

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Going forward, Barbara plans to For nine months she stayed and rest is history”, she says.

“This includes the farrier, vet, get out into the community to meet It’s a very different role to what worked on farms before returning “Now I’m here, I’m loving it dentist, chiropractor... We spend a with businesses and talk about the Barbara has done over the years home and studying a degree in and I look forward to heading out lot so they are happy and healthy, work done by RDA in the hope they with her background being in agriculture at Massey University. into the community and meeting considering they work really hard. might be inspired to get on board dairying and viticulture.

She then went ‘sideways’ into many more people... and hopefully “On top of that, there are other as a sponsor.

Growing up in suburban Welling- viticulture and winemaking and bringing more sponsors on board costs including wages, staff train“One thing we invite people to ton, Barbara surprised her family ended up with a job at the (then) for the RDA,” she says. ing, and horse feed. do is to sponsor a horse, but there’s by announcing she wanted to go Marlborough campus of the Nelson

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Start date for 2018 Tuesday 30th January WELCOME BACK AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

Monday 22nd & Thursday 25th January 11am - 2pm Stationery packs can be purchased from the school office.

Monday 29th January Parent/teacher/student interview day.

Tuesday 30th January School starts for all students.

Monday 22nd & Thursday 25th January 11am - 2pm Stationery requirements for all year groups can be viewed on the school website www.renwick.school.nz Other enquiries may be directed to office@renwick.school.nz Simon Heath - Principal

SPRINGLANDS SCHOOL Happy New Year and welcome back!

School resumes on Tuesday 30th January 2018 The School Office will be open for new enrolments, stationery and uniform sales; Monday 22nd January 9am – 3pm Tuesday 23rd January 9am – 3pm Wednesday 24th January 3pm – 7pm Enquiries: Ph 578 5220 Email: office@springlands.school.nz

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School buses will operate at normal times from Wednesday January 31 Wednesday, January 31 Year 9, 13 Year 9 and any other students new to the College, assemble at Francis Street gate for Powhiri (Hall if wet) Returning Year 13 assemble on Parapet 8.50am – 10.30am Powhiri for new staff, Year 9, and other students new to the College. Parents welcome to attend.

Year 9 programme operates until 3.15pm Year 13 programme finishes 1.00pm unless involved with Year 9 programme Thursday, February 1 Year 9, 12 8.50am Year 9 go directly to Form Rooms Year 12 assemble in Hall Year 9 programme finishes 3.15pm Year 12 programme finishes 1.00pm Friday, February 2 All students attend 8.50am Year 10, 11 Assemble in Hall All other levels go directly to Form Rooms Full programme for all students until 3.15pm THE PTA UNIFORM SHOP (Located on Stephenson Street) HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS (JUNIORS ONLY) Thursday January 18, Tuesday January 23, Thursday January 25 12:00 noon – 3:00pm Friday January 19, Monday January 22, Wednesday January 24 3:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday January 20 10:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS (SENIORS ONLY) Wednesday 17 January 12:00pm-3:00pm, Tuesday 23 January 10:00am – 1:00pm, Friday 26 January 2:00pm – 4:00pm NORMAL TRADING HOURS (from Wednesday January 31) Mondays 2.00pm – 5.30pm, Wednesdays 11:00am – 2:30pm, Fridays 8:45am – 12 noon

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Tim, Suellen and big sister Isabella are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Albert Paulo Laverack (3.650kg) on December 8, 2017, at 4:27am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton, Dr Helen Crampton and the staff at the maternity ward.

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Chris, Lu, Deryn, Eira and Flynn proudly welcomed Struan into the family on November 16, 2017. Huge thanks to Monique Stravens, Jeremy Stevens, the fabulous team on the maternity ward and of course our wonderful midwife Gwen, whose care has been amazing, as always. Photo provided.

Blenheim second again in annual sunshine stakes

By Bill McElhinney Pipped at the post again – but not by much!

Blenheim has been beaten in the annual sunshine stakes by Richmond, which recorded a provisional total of 2632 hours of sunshine last year. Blenheim is in second place with 2604.5 hours, only 28.3 hours behind Richmond.

Last month was a scorcher, the hottest December in 48 years.

December 17 was the hottest day of the year, with a temperature of 31.3 degrees Celsius, Plant and Food scientist Rob Agnew says.

The temperature topped 30C again on December 11, when 30.1 degrees was recorded.

There were also quite a few months when it was drier than normal, Rob says.

There was below average rainfall in January, June, October, November and December.

With a mean temperature of 18.7°C, December 2017 is the second warmest December on record for Blenheim for the 86 years from 1932 to 2017.

The warmest on record is 1969 with a mean temperature of 18.8°C. The coldest day of the year was July 31, when the temperature dipped to minus 2C. There were also fewer ground frosts, 39, 13 fewer than the long term average of 52.

“There are fewer frosts than usual,” Rob says. “There’s been a downward trend for some years now, and that’s a sign that the climate is warming. Our winters are warmer than they were 50 years ago.”

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By Bill McElhinney Grin and bear it? Harleen Apperley certainly does!

It’s the bears, several dozen soft and cuddly ones in all shapes and sizes that bring a smile to Harleen’s face.

Harleen, 78, is a resident at the Aberleigh Rest Home, and attends the Marlborough Stroke Club every fortnight.

Several months ago at a Stroke Club meeting she was asked if she would like to have a couple of teddy bears.

“I said ‘Yes please!’” Harleen says.

Then she decided a few more would be nice, and before long she had started a collection.

“People know I like them, so they give them to me,” Harleen says.

“My daughter says I shouldn’t get any more, as I won’t have room for them, but I’ve still got a bit of space.”

Her favourite, and the biggest in her collection, is Honeybunch, which sits on her bed every night.

“Honeybunch sort of takes the place of Gilbert, my late husband,” Harleen says.

Gilbert was well-known as a long-time caretaker and groundsman at St Mary’s Catholic Church and School, and was also Marlborough rugby mascot Blenny the Beaver.

“He passed away in August last year on our 48th wedding anniversary,” Harleen says.

“I do miss him!”

In the meantime Harleen hopes to add to her collection, some of which have been given names: Rufus, Snow and even a Camilla.

But no one will take the place of Honeybunch.

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Cafe 50-81 Early in the morning as the town begins to cooked to order. New to this menu is the steak wake, Cafe 50-81 owners Bruce and Hong sandwich and the chicken tenders served with Trevatt are busy preparing for a busy day salad, both with a unique Asian twist. ahead.

There are also a range of mouthwatering The cafe took its place along Main Street gourmet pies available which are baked from last year and fast atscratch, including the tracted a following of much loved ‘pork belly’ tradesmen, work crews flavour, and a selection “Our all day and travellers who call of cabinet foods that can in as early at 6.15am for be taken away. breakfast menu their morning coffee Along with the pies, and breakfast fix.

H o n g’s h a n d m a d e can be enjoyed Throughout the day dumplings are a huge right throughout the the lure of handcrafted attraction and sales dumplings, gourmet have doubled since the day as well as our pies and other tempting State Highway One road popular dumplings, treats brings in a steady opened to Kaikoura restream of customers cently. and we serve up right up until closing.

“Our dumplings are Bruce says it’s not made by hand and come the superb Tuatara just the convenience of in four delicious flacoffee.” popping in for coffee vours, pork and shrimp, on the way to work that pork and cabbage, beef makes the cafe appeal and onion, and vegeto so many, but also tarian. the friendly and relaxed “Enjoy them hot for seating areas inside and out. dine in or takeaway. They are truly delicious,” “Firstly we have off-street parking which Bruce says. is convenient for those driving past, plus we In addition to breakfast, lunch and snacks have comfortable seating for people wanting throughout the day, Cafe 50-81 also serves to stay for a meal. up smoothies and milkshakes.

“Our all day breakfast menu can be enjoyed “We have something for all tastes and right throughout the day as well as our pop- appetites. We look forward to seeing you!” ular dumplings, and we serve up the superb Cafe 50-81 is open from 6.15am - 3pm Tuatara coffee.”

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The 2017 trophy winners. From left: Molly Norton, youngest competitor; Paul Sell, first male and first overall; Jodie Lovell, first female; and Peter Colbert, oldest competitor.

Rarangi surf swim on again The Hipkins Cup Sea Swim, the annual event hosted by the Rarangi Surf Lifefsaving Club, is back again for another year.

The swim is on Saturday January 13 and takes place along Rarangi beach about 300m north of the fire station.

It takes swimmers across to the far entrance of Whites Bay before completing a zig zag back across the bay to the finish line.

The swim celebrated its 50th event last year and the organisers hope they are now on the way to 100.

So get your speedos out if you’re keen or grab that old wetsuit and dust off the goggles to make a splash in this years event.

Entries for the race can be done on the day from 11am at the car park north of the fire station.

Entry fees are $10 per person.

The swim will start around midday and conclude with prize giving and a barbeque put on by the Surf Club and the Masters Swimming Club.

As a safety measure this year all competitors must wear a hi-viz swim cap.

If you don’t have one there will be some available for $5 when you enter.

For more information contact the surf club or Brendon Ferguson bf@hurunuicollege.school. nz or 0273031511.

Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 021 555 061.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm.

Phone 578 4272.

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 10am-3pm.

Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 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.

community notices Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am-1pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

Family/Whanau for information/advocacy/ support For families living with mental illness/ addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call in at 68 Seymour Street.

Gecko Junction Cafe Arts & Crafts & Sheets ‘n’ Things Great coffee, food, artisan gifts, quality used linen. The Warehouse car park.

Phone 2654444 or 0211602782.

‘You Are Not Alone’ Depression Support Group Every Wednesday 10-11.30am Bread of Life 14B Stephenson St. Everyone welcome. Questions? contact Barb 0277372403 5781355 Extn 10.

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words.

No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid.

Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim.

Junior tennis players compete at Rapaura A field of 36 turned out for the Rapaura Tennis Club Mitchell Sports Power Junior Doubles, for children under 14.

All participants received a prize, which put a smile on some faces.

The girl’s title was won by Lily Parkinson and Olivia Marfell, who beat Poppy Eradus and Violet Fulton in the final.

This was the third time that Lily has won the title.

The girl’s plate was won by Pippa Clarke

and Ana Eradus with Assisi Wiseman and Pippa Sowman claiming victory in the girl’s special plate.

Brandon Brooker and Harry Pugh took out the boy’s title from Lucca Wiseman and Joseph Sandford-Jury in a very closely contested final, 9-7.

The winners of the boy’s plate were Dan Clarke and Sid Yank while brothers Andre and Elliot Swanston won the boy’s special plate.

Rapaura junior doubles winners: Lily Parkinson and Olivia Marfell with Harry Pugh and Brandon Brooker.

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WA R D, M av i s : Loved Nanna of Ross a nd Vick y Frater and special Great to Rory and Alex. At rest now.

GOWER, Allan James: On Sunday 17 December 2017, suddenly at his home, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Jacky.

Father of Peter, Tanya and Libby. A private Requiem Memorial Mass has been held.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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Please contact the Sun for further details.

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EDWARDS, Graham Richard: Aged 88 years. Graham’s family is sad to inform you of the passing of a much-loved and wonderful husband, father and grandfather on Sunday January 7 2018, peacefully after a battle with cancer. A beloved husband of Ngaire, father and father-in-law of Daryl Edwards and Steve Ingle, Maree and Craig Terris, Susan Edwards and John Sutton. Grandfather of Jayden, Samantha, Jake, Britney and Holly. Messages may be sent to 69 Elmwood Avenue, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated to the Child Cancer Foundation and may be made at the service or sent to c/- P O Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Graham will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.30pm Thursday January 11, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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MILLS, Raymond Harold (Joe): It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Joe on Monday 1st January 2018 aged 87.

He passed away peacefully,at home, with family at his side. Joe was the dearly loved and treasured husband of the late Nellie Mills for 60 years. Muched loved father and father in law of Geoff and Carol, Sue and Mark and Murray and Liz. A loved brother of Sue Archie and the late Eric, Tommy and John.

He was the cherised grandad to Jason and Lynn, Lisa and Andy, Nick and Gemma, Scott and Kelly, Penny and Jeremy, Kim, Gregory, Andrew and Sorayah. An adored Great Grandad to his 14 great grandchildren: Livvie, Ailya, Calais, Molly, Mia, Tyler, Mckenzie, Ed, Jacob, Phoenix, Tom, Torren, Mae and Noah. Joe was also treasured by all his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to 123 Para Rd, RD3 Blenheim. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated. At Joe’s request, a private service has taken place.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

GULLERY, Marriann Harris (Mary): On January 8 2018 at Woodlands Rest Home Motueka. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken, loved mother and mother in-law of Jeff and Jum, Wendy, and the late Jenny McPhee. Loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Messages c/- Jeff Gullery, 43 Neudorf Road RD2 Upper Moutere 7175. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Mary will be held at the Holy Trinity Church, Nelson Square, Picton at 1.30pm on Friday January 12, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 HOLDAWAY, Ross James: On January 5 2018. Dearly loved brother of Wyn Williams and Barry Holdaway, and the late Lester and Ian. Special uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

HOLDAWAY, Ross James, on Friday January 5th, 2018 peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Age 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Minna, much loved father and father in-law of Andrew and Philippa (Lower Hutt), Bruce and Sina (Erfurt, Germany), and Kenneth and Tracy. Fun grandad of Morag, and Callum; Lauren, Josephin, and Theres; and Lily, and Angus. Messages may be sent the Holdaway family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Ross will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 11am, today, Wednesday, January 10th, followed by a private interment.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

MCLACHLAN, Ngaire May (nee Campbell) passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital with family at her side on Friday January 5th, 2018. Aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Keith, loved mother of Robyn, and Duncan, loved granma Mac of Ryan, and Blake. Messages to 4 Whitby Close, Waikawa, Picton 7220. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Ngaire will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm, today, Wednesday, January 10th, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

Sergent, Jenny, Passed away peacefully at her home on Friday January 5th, 2018 with her loving husband at her side. Aged 78 Years. Dearly loved wife of Bert for 60 years, loved mum and mother in-law of Christine and Malcolm, Lynette and Andy, and David.

Loved nana of all her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Valerie and Brian, and the late Murray, loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to 1/18 Clyde Street Renwick 7204. A funeral service for Jenny will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am, Thursday, January 11th, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 TURNER, Lew, Passed away peacefully in Blenheim on Friday January 5th, 2018. Aged 85 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret, loved father and father in-law of Russell and Barbara, Cheryl and Ron, Morrie, and Wendy and Terry. Loved pop of his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Messages to 7 Turner Place, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A special thanks to DSU, HDU, and IP at Wairau Hospital for their fantastic care of our Lew and Pop. A funeral service for Lew has been held.

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Sport NZ rural travel FuNd Funding is available to rural sport clubs and rural school teams with young people aged 5 to 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport costs to regular local sporting competitions in the Marlborough area.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/ our-community/grants-and-awards/sport-nz-ruraltravel-fund.

Applications close 5.00 pm, 28 February 2018.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ourcommunity/grants-and-awards/marlborough-creativecommunities-scheme.

Applications close 5.00 pm 28 February 2018.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

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VINEYARD OPERATORS

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A Thai restaurant in Picton is looking for an experienced Thai Cook.

Candidates should be able to cook Thai dishes, including deserts and have some vegetable carving skills.

Vineyard supervisor Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.

Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.

Applicants must have the following: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic • Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will be given • Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers licence • Due to staff requirements preference will be given to the ability to converse in Thai.

In the first instance, please forward a brief email no later than the 17th January to liz@thornhillnz.co.nz explaining previous work history and contact details

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At least 2 years experience preferred.

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Vineyard Operators in our large scale Marlborough vineyards.

Candidates should be hard working, organised and have some Thai language ability.

Phone 021 084 54176

Work in a structured, supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. We embrace world class viticultural practises, and offer on-going training and development, promotional opportunities and attractive pay rates.

On a day to day basis you will be responsible for: • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray operations • Irrigation and fertigation operations • Hands-on vineyard operations You must have a good understanding of tractor operations, agrichemical application and safe operating procedures. Growsafe and Approved Handler certificates will be highly regarded.

If you are committed to a career in viticulture, have a positive can-do attitude and want to be part of a passionate team please apply via our website. Alternatively contact our National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201. www.delegat.com

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Vineyard Operators - Awatere Valley • Join a booming industry with career progression opportunities • Kim Crawford, Nobilo and Selaks -- be part of our story in the vineyards • Bonus scheme, superannuation, and travel allowance Constellation Brands New Zealand is the #1 exporter of wine to the US, with our brands Kim Crawford and Nobilo driving category growth across the Pacific. Our people and brands set us apart from the competition!

About The Role Reporting to a Block Manager, we have two roles available in the vineyards where the journey of our award-winning wine begins. You would be responsible for daily duties that bring us quality year after year: machine operation, supervising seasonal workers, and caring for our vineyards.

Key Responsibilities • Championing a safety culture, ensuring proper PPE, incident reporting • Supervision of seasonal workers • Mulching, spraying, trimming, plucking, and general vine maintenance • Trellis and irrigation maintenance • Harvest operations About You • A team player with a can-do attitude • Experience in vineyards is preferred but not required; Growsafe, first aid and onsite training is provided • Seasonal work (harvest, spraying, frost fighting, etc) may require flexibility of hours or shift work • A current driver’s licence Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, superannuation, Employee Share Purchase Plan, and much more. We offer a team environment with viticulture often collaborating with winemakers to bring out the best in quality for our consumers.

To apply by 19 January, visit www.constellationnz.com under careers, or email celia.daniels@cbrands.com for a confidential chat.

Pokie machine review gets 14 submissions

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We are a small , dynamic, fun customer focused team , and we are looking to find a fabulous Shop store manager for our new flagship store at The Vines Village. Also a part time position is available as well.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: • You are computer savvy… to help maintain our website and social media, and to help with the administration that goes on behind the shop floor, and can also manage the day to day operations of the store • You are extremely focused and have proven retail experience, and a proven record of sales and services • Great communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team , and to contribute above and beyond your own tasks to help achieve goals • Immaculately presented, very stylish and must love fashion… what woman doesn’t WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: • Someone who is stylish, great personality and loves fashion • Someone who can provide exceptional personalised customer service and create a unique shopping environment in store • Previous supervisor or management experience • Proven sales experience with a focus on achieving sales targets • Exceptional time management and task prioritizing skills • Your ability to be motivated and create an enthusiastic and professional work environment, and your ability to increase sales and constantly deliver outstanding customer service BENEFITS: • We offer an exciting and rewarding career in European fashion.

• Competitive wage • Generous discounts • Rewarding incentive scheme • A fantastic environment and a fun place to be If you think this could be you, please email a copy of your CV to Sales@theoldmeadery.co.nz of phone in the first instance 0275 31 41 51.

By Cathie Bell Fourteen submissions have, been made on the councils gaming machine policy review, and hearings will be held in the new year.

A council spokesman says people making five of the 14 submissions want to speak to their submissions, so there will be hearings, at a date yet to be confirmed next year.

Of those 14 subm issions, five oppose the policy in full, seven support it in full, and two support it in part.

The chairman of a ga m i ng industry group, Bruce Robertson, m a de a submission and asks the coun- Bruce Robertson cil to retain the status quo cap of 258 gaming machines and to adopt a policy that allows existing hospitality venues with gaming to relocate in the event of a fire or natural disaster, and when the owner wishes to move to new, modern premises.

Bruce says the number of gaming venues in the Marlborough District has declined considerably.

“In 2003, the Marlborough District had 30 gaming venues and 284 machines.

“The Marlborough District currently has 16 gaming venues and 214 operational machines.”

He warns that erosion of the community funding infrastructure was leading to more and more grant applications being declined, due to a lack of available funds for distribution.

Clubs and community groups currently receive approximately $4 million a year from the gaming machines located in the district’s 16 gaming venues.

Bruce says that as part of the policy review, the council has undertaken a risk profile assessment, which found the district is at ‘low risk’ and that ‘no restrictions’ on local gaming machines are warranted, given the small number of local people who sought help for problem gambling, the low expenditure on gambling per person, and the district’s ethnic makeup.

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Big regatta on The largest keelboat regatta in the South Island, the Lawsons Dry Hills New Year Regatta run by the Waikawa Boating Club, is on this weekend.

The regatta takes place on Saturday and Sunday, with an invitation race Friday evening.

This year the regatta includes the National Championship of the Flying Fifteens as well as five divisions of keel boats. Flying Fifteens will start their championship with races on Friday.

Summer Runners Marlborough Harriers are holding a two-person turnaround relay run tomorrow at 6pm. People interested in taking part should meet at Civil Defence Wither Road Extension 5.45pm ready for 6pm start.

For further enquiries contact Bill or www.harriers.net.nz.

The Marlborough primary school team. Back row, from left: coach Mike Hood, Griffin Carter, Frank Hartland, Jack Kelly, Luke Pannell, Cooper Roberts, Sam MacDonald. Front row, from left: Max Armstrong, Benji Nation, Hunter Ruffell, Ollie Shore, Tim Petrie and Finn Pickens.

Photo: Peter Jones

Primary cricket team seeks success in Nelson

By Peter Jones Marlborough’s primary school rep cricketers have their eyes firmly on a top four finish at the South Island tournament which began in Nelson on Monday.

The 12-strong Marlborough team travelled west with high expectations after producing promising results from a series of pre-tournament encounters.

Coach Mike Hood said that, although the team faced a series of demanding games, ‘on their day, they were capable of beating any other team’.

Rather than relying on a couple of star individuals, Marlborough has together a well-balanced team who work hard for each other, especially in the field.

Mike says they have a well-balanced bowling attack, headed by medium pacers Hunter Ruffell, Sam MacDonald and Ollie Shore, plus promising left arm spinner Tim Petrie.

He feels the Nelson wickets will suit their bowling stocks, which included five players capable of bowling spin.

The batting effort is being led

by hard-hitting opener Max Armstrong, wicket-keeper Cooper Roberts, who scored a century against Nelson in a warm-up game, Sam, and Ollie with depth all the way down the order.

There is also experience in the side. Cooper and Ollie will be attending their third South Island tournament, while Hunter, Sam, Jack Kelly and Tim will be backing up from the 2016-17 event in Timaru when they finished sixth.

This year’s event is being played at Greenmeadows from Monday through to Friday. Marlbor-

King & Queen of the Withers The annual King and Queen of the Withers race is to be held this Saturday, with entries are open.

Go to http://www.harriers.net.nz/ events/kqw/ and go to the online entry button before Thursday or there are on the day entries open 7am on Saturday 13th January.

ough played Buller on Monday, Christchurch Red today, Canterbury Country tomorrow and Southland Country on Friday.

Marlborough century-makers at previous South Island Primary School tournaments: 1989 Scott Lammas (111); 1990 Joseph Hill (103*); 1998 Scott Vile (106*); 2001 Andy Fitzpatrick (122*); 2005 Jonny Nicholls (112); 2013 Ma’ara Ave (101*); 2015 Caylem Cooke (101*).

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Do you have sports events, results or news?

Please contact Bill, Cathie or Celeste at news@blenheimsun.co.nz

Blenheim Golf Club results Results from the Blenheim Golf Club Mens Medal: Hay Montgomery 64; Levi Mano 65; Paddy Norton 67; Cyril Scammell 67; Alby Atkinson 68; Murray Belk 68; Ian Hatcher 68; Barry Forbes 68; Mike Watson 69; Mike McConnell 69; Patrick Norton 69; Ray Herd 69. Nine hole stableford: Percy Noblett, 18.

Twilight nine hole stableford: Herb Ruhe 22; Luke Yarrall 21; Mike McDonald 20; Sue Duckworth 20; Peter Olding 19;

Ian Hatcher 19; Jan DeZwart 19; Brkian Yarrall 29.

Dec. 20 women bisque par: Jenny Evans 8 up; Sanga Grupp 8 up and Shirley Godsiff 8 up. Nine holes: Lyndie Allen 5 up; Marion Baker 1 up.

Dec. 21 mens stableford second round Max Stephens: Morgan Bowe 45; Peter Olding 44; Phil Starkey 43; Brent Baker 43; Werner Pluss 42; Paddy Norton 40; Mike Gardiner 40; Levi Mano 40; Cyril Scammell 39; Roy Lilley 38;

John Rewi 37; Mike Guillemot 37; Hay Montgomery 37.

Dec. 22 twilight nine hole stableford: Dan Crawford 20; Clarrie Neame 20; Brian Yarrall 19; Brent Baker 18; Ian Hatcher 18; Helen Neame 18.

Dec. 23 American greensome: Phil Starkey and Murray Belk 61.6; Shaun Brown and Dan Crawford 64; Detz Campbell and Paddy Couchman 65.2; Barry Forbes and Ray Herd 65.2; Neil Gibbs and Sanga Grupp 67.8; Shirley

Godsiff and Hay Montgomery 68.

Dec. 24 stableford: Richard Roche 42; James Brunel 42; Dan Crawford 40; Luke Yarrall 40; Brian Yarrall 40; Clive Aitchison 39; Patrick Norton 39; Phil Starkey 38; Bob Penington 38; Jamie Norton 38.

Dec. 30 stableford: Brian Brown 44; Bernice Arnold 43; Paddy Norton 42; Barry Ellis 42; Jim Findlay 41; Alby Atkinson 40; Trent Davies 40; Mike Guillemot 40; Mike Watson 40; Hay Mont-

gomery 40; Mike McConnell 39; Sean Brown 39; John Rewi 39; Ian Clark 39; Paddy Norton Senior 39.

Fairweathers prize 6/15: James Brunel. Geoffrey T Sowman prize 9/18: Ray Herd.

Jan. 1 nine holes stableford: Patrick Norton 24; Alf Woolley 22; Ian Clark 22; Brian Brown 21; Leo Hawkins 20; Brian Yarrall 20; Warren Ingram 19; Paddy Norton 19; Peter Olding 19.

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