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By Chris Tobin It's not a disaster but losing half an engine on the popular Blenheim riverboat, River Queen, last weekend has come at about the worst time for Peter and Sandra Makin who operate the vessel. Heavy bookings with the tourism season starting and groups wanting to hold their Christmas functions on the River Queen have meant some urgent rejigging has been required “We've had a few dents, and scraped the bottom before but to shear off half an engine is a ﬁrst for us,” a disappointed Mr Makin (pictured) said yesterday. Last Saturday the riverboat's engine was cut in two as the vessel was being turned at the convergence of the Taylor and Opawa rivers. Continued page 2

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Kiwi kids more concerned for less fortunate By Robbie Parkes A small group of students from Bohally Intermediate undertook a global survey about their hopes, dreams and fears - with most putting their own problems after those of children in poorer countries. ChildFund’s third annual “Small Voices, Big Dreams” survey released yesterday in conjunction with Universal Children’s Day - asked 6,200 children, aged 10-12, across 47 developed and developing countries what their thoughts were on a number of big issues. This included 720 New Zealand children and just over half of the students in room nine at Bohally. Despite the number earthquakes here, the survey reveals only 18 per cent of New Zealand children are worries about natural disasters, despite 60 per cent stating they had been through an earthquake. Lily-Alice Vercoe, Fletcher Phelan, and Liam Nelson from room nine all said they had gone experienced earthquakes, but it was not their biggest fear. Lily-Alice said the tremors were really concerning, but she was more

scared of the fact there were other children around the world who do not have the same opportunites as them. “Some of them don’t have the rights to go to school.” Fletcher said the impacts of global warming were at the top of his list of fears. The survey also asked children what they would do if they were Prime Minister for a day. “I’d probably give money to help with people that are less fortunate in other countries,” said Lily-Alice. Ch r istia n Fa r row, who a lso undertook the survey, said he would visit the poorer places around the world giving them money for food and aid too. As part of their curriculum, the class had been learning about other countries and sending postcards to children in their classrooms. “We’ve been working on Zambia because it’s one of the poorest countries,” said Fletcher. “And we told them about Bohally and New Zealand,” said Lily-Alice. Their teacher, Rachael Moran said they had been looking at globalisation and how we communicate around the

Liam Nelson and Christian Farrow from room nine at Bohally Intermediate with some of the postcards used in their correspondence with other classrooms around the world.

world. “And how lucky we are to be here, and to have this classroom.” She said it was surprising to hear,

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Continued from page 1 “We've had problems with vandals in the last 12 months and every Friday and Saturday night we take the riverboat downriver to hide it from temptation,” Mr Makin said. “Jokers throw stones at it and do silly things.” On Saturday morning, the skipper John Grey was straightening up the riverboat when it caught a gust of wind and hit a bank striking as it did, a partly

submerged concrete block. “It just chewed the motor off,” Mr Makin said. “This was a huge thing for us; we had 86 booked from the Voyager of the Seas for two cruises on the Sunday. On Saturday we had a birthday party and another party for Sunday lunchtime.” With the engine out of action, all riverboat cruises had to be cancelled although the passengers from the large Voyager of the Seas cruiseship enjoyed

a dockside afternoon tea. “We put on a sumptuous afternoon tea for them.” Mr Makin has called on the help of Marlborough Marine who, he said, showed Kiwi ingenuity and were “cobbling together” a motor. This should mean the riverboat will be cruising by the weekend. “That will see us through for prebooked functions and because so many functions have been booked I'm probably

despite the high recurrence of earthquakes, the children were more concerned with people worse off in other countries.

going to suspend public cruises until the new parts come from Japan. We'll honour all the pre-booked cruises but don't want to overstress the temporary ﬁx.” New parts have to be sent from Honda in Japan to ensure more permanenet repairs can be made. “There'll be a three weeks delay at least till we get parts.” Mr Makin said they now had a wine tasting room operating dockside which was some compensation.

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RNZAF operations in Marlborough By Robbie Parkes Members of RNZAF Six Squadron are conducting mountainous training operations in the Dip Flat and Rainbow Valley area this week. Three Kaman Seasprite SH-2G (NZ) helicopters and their crews have come down from RNZAF Base Auckland at Whenuapai to undertake annual training from Base Woodbourne. The squadron operates from Royal New Zealand Navy ships but comes to the region once a year to acclimatise crews to the different environments they may encounter. For leading crewman Tiffany Kalin this is her third time undertaking the exercises at Base Woodbourne. She said the training is

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Sullivan winS again Olympic Games gold medallist J o s e p h S u l l i v a n wo n t h e Marlborough Sportsman of the Year Trophy on Monday evening. It was the third time, Sullivan a member of the Picton Rowing Club, had won the award. The Most Promising Under 21 Sportsperson of the Year went to fullbore riﬂe shooter Sam Teeling. Sam Halliday, from basketball won the Sports Administrator of the Year. The awards were presented at the Marlborough Lines Stadium.

essential to learning to cope in different environments, and really working the aircraft to its peak. They reach heights of about 50,000ft. “It also offers some pretty stunning views when it’s snowing up there.” A crew of three operate the aircraft, and head out to areas such as Dip Flat, and Mt Richmond. She said it is not just mountainous, but conﬁned landing areas they cover too, and it is about enhancing those skills for operations in similar terrain.

tour of homeS Hospice Marlborough is holding a special tour as a pre-Christmas fundraiser. A Pre-Christmas Peek is a self drive tour of eight leading Marlborough homes as well as the region’s oldest vineyard. In the advertising brochure it is stated that one of the houses was a spy house. All proceeds will go to Hospice Marlborough. Tickets are $50 and are available from the Hospice Shop as well as from various other outlets.

right: leading crewman tiffany Kalin and one of the three Kaman Seasprite Sh-2g (nZ) helicopters at Base woodbourne for training this week.

King sentencing ‘frustrating’ By Chris Tobin A 12 month home dentention sentence handed down this week to former Blenheim bar manager Kevin King does not surprise Pat Heagney. “It’s pretty frustrating ; we’ve lost a son and would like justice to be done,” he said. After pleading guilty last month, King was convicted of the manslaughter of Matthew Heagney, 24, outside Shapeshifters Bar in Blenheim in August 2009. Mr Heagney described the sentence imposed by Justice Stephen Kos on Monday

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Talking about post natal depression Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Happiness was an emotion Jordie Kotze lacked when she had her third baby Xavier two years ago. “Everything spiraled, it just got too much,” she said. “Post natal depression was very hard to admit to myself. It was more the lack of feeling I had, not lacking conﬁdence being a mother.” As the coordinator for Post Natal Depression Marlborough, (PND Marlborough) Jordie wants to raise awareness about the condition during this week, as it is Perinatal Mental Health New Zealand Awareness Week this week, and on Friday it is the PND Marlborough Street Appeal, rafﬂe and stall, in the Blenheim CBD. She said there were a range of reasons why mothers suffer perinatal distress, which is the correct term for depression and anxiety, which can occur from conception of the baby, until the baby is one year old. It was only when Jordie was visited by Marion Rowe, a nurse at Maata Waka, that she had the chance to admit her depression. “I just said I have to admit it’s not good at

all,” said Jordie. Xavier had bad reﬂux and colic, and her husband had recently had surgery. “I hadn’t really had time to think.” The next step was to go to a doctor, receive some counselling, and go to group therapy at Barnadoes, by which stage Xavier was eight months old. “Everything defeats you, you don’t have energy. Anxiety is a big part of it.” Jordie said most mothers recover from PND within six months, as she did, but full recovery can take up to two years. “It’s all about letting people know where to get help.” Stepping Stones is a weekly maintenance group for mums, at St Andrew’s Church every Wednesday, 10am-11.30am. “It’s not just for mums with PND, it’s for anyone who needs extra support.” Contact Jordie on 027 326 6070, and Rozanna McDonald on 578 6491, for more information. The PND Marlborough Buggy Walk and Jordie Kotze is coordinator for the Post Natal Depression Marlborough Trust, and is Picnic will be this Saturday, November 24, raising awareness about Perinatal Mental Health New Zealand Awareness Week which is on this week. She is pictured here with son Xavier, 2, and daughter Maike, 4. 11am, at Picton Foreshore.

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Entries close for environment awards Entries for the Marlborough Environment Awards have closed with 32 entries received. The Environment Awards are supported by the Marlborough District Council and local sponsors to celebrate and showcase businesses or community projects that are looking after the environment. “The high number of entries is a sign of the growing awareness about where we live and how we want to look after and enhance the region,” Marlborough District Council Awards trustee Clr Peter

Jerram said. The judges will be travelling around the region over the next two months to evaluate entries in the six categories: Farming, forestry, winegrowing, landscape and habitat enhancement, community innovation and sustainable living, and business innovation. The winners will be announced at the awards dinner at the Convention Centre on March 1. More information and the full list of entrants is on the council website www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: Do you think the ferry terminal should be moved to Clifford Bay?

Angela Barnet Blenheim I’m from Christchurch originally, but I think it’s better for the whole country, the ordeal will be costly and that may also affect the price of ferry tickets.

Anita Hill Blenheim As a retail manager it’s not ideal as it will mean that people are not coming through Blenheim to get further into the South Island, it could definitely affect our retail stores.

Gaynor Young Blenheim It will be a shame to lose such a beautiful sight coming into the Marlborough Sounds. Clifford Bay won’t give us that. This will ruin Picton and Blenheim will suffer.

Hannah Lamb Blenheim I think it will be a good change, as it will make the trip from the North Island to Christchurch much quicker.

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Dear Ed, A huge thank you to all the people who came to my aid on Friday morning (9th). For the lady who let me bleed all over her hanky, to the man and lady with the

Marty Rorison Blenheim It’s not a good idea. It will take too many people out of Picton and ruin a good town. It’s going to cost a lot more to build an entirely new terminal than to just expand on the one we have in Picton.

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huge first aid kit, to the lovely Police Officer and the fab Ambulance Officers, lastly to the A&E staff. Thank you all so much. Peg Flemming

Develop Shakespeare Bay Dear Ed, In response to your article the Clifford Bay terminal. My opinion: 1. The upside is less fuel and time. 2. The downside, Picton and Blenheim will miss out on their business with passengers; the passengers will miss out on the scenic cruise through the Sounds. The passengers that want to come to Blenheim, Picton and Nelson, will have to have buses provided, thereby using up extra fuel. The $422 million not spent on

Clifford Bay would go a long way towards the fuel on the existing route. The long causeway extending out to sea will encounter strong winds and rough seas from northerly quarters. If the site chosen is Clifford Bay not Marfells Beach there is much hill work to contend with to get to the main line and road. My opinion on this issue is the logical answer, to develop Shakespeare Bay into terminals. Yours, K.O.Lawrence

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Dear Ed, In last Friday’s letter to the editor, Cappy Hogan, questioned the advert “front fog lights”. Obviously he is not aware that “rear fog lights” - that is an ultra bright red tail light - has been ﬁtted to European cars for around 15yrs and normally either have a separate switch on the dash or are incorporated within the ordinary head light switch as mine is. Sadly, many owners are blissfully unaware of this potentially life saving fact too.

Likewise, I have seen many European cars parked with either the inside or outside front and rear park lights on. This is because they have inadvertently left the indicator stalk switched up or down, because it is compulsory to leave ones’ side light on when parked at night. Reg ret t ably, m a ny Japa nese manufactures don’t see the need to ﬁt them for markets where they are not a requirement. Maybe not the “advertising joke of the year” after all! A concerned motorist

Trucks Turning Turtle Dear Ed, Much has been written about speeding trucks turning over on NZ Roads. A solution could be for trucks being restricted to driving only during the hours of darkness - they never seem to turn over when its dark, “you have to wonder why?”. If they moved around at night time it would relieve other road users, especially the likes of school buses and pedestrian crossings where children are at risk!

Megan Welch Blenheim I travel between Wellington and Blenheim, it would be a costly hassle having to drive from Clifford Bay back into the Blenheim and Nelson area. I think that Picton is definitely a lot more central.

The truckies might even get home in time to walk their children to school, and get some quality exercise. Of course this would never happen as some pillock in parliament would ﬁnd some excuse to turn it down. I realise truckies have deadlines to meet when catching ferries, and supermarkets, but surely there are refrigerated wagons, and businesses are open just about twenty four seven. Retired Sorry Driver

Fog lights Dear Ed, In answer to Cappy Hoghan’s ‘Advertising joke of the year’. You can have fog lights on the rear of vehicles and certainly

many vehicles in Europe display high intensity red fog lights to the rear and all new vehicles in England have rear fog lights ﬁtted as standard. Nigel Hart

Banks profit Dear Ed, How many noticed the bragging by the four big Australian owned banks of record profits? Combined the four Aussie banks profit was $3.4 billion a year, most which is remitted out of New Zealand. Remember these banks greedily grabbed the chance to halve their NZ taxes

when a questionable loophole was revealed. They toted up a $2.5 billion (yes billion!) tax bill before agreeing to a government offer of a 20 percent discount. Anyone else out there got an offer from government for a 20 percent discount on their tax bill? Don Coyote

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Backcountry horsetrek trip of lifetime By Chris Tobin “You feel so tiny in the big open areas, the mountains and open ﬂats; it’s hard to put into words.” Blenheim woman Tina Little is commenting on her just completed 12 day backcountry horsetrek from Waitohi Downs, Hawarden, to Lake Tekapo. Known as the Tekapo Main Divide Expedition, Tina ended the epic trip on Tuesday last week and three days later was back at work wanting to do it all over again. “The highlights were getting into places you wouldn’t see otherwise, the river crossings and riding into the Porter Heights skiﬁeld area and Mt Algidus,” said Tina. “One river we crossed took an hour to get across the riverbed.” At the start, Tina arrived with her own personal gear, clothing, boots, and other bits and pieces while Alpine Horse Safaris provided oilskin coats and of course the horse. In Tina’s case Miro, a Clydesdale cross. Alpine Horse Safaris owners Lawrie and Jenny O’cCarroll breed the horses on their Waitohi Downs farm. Tina joined 12 others and set out under the leadership of O’Carroll accompanied by nine packhorses which carried food and supplies. “It took a couple of days to adjust to being on a horse,” said Tina.

On the first day the party reached Eskhead Station, then next day climbed the Dampier Range , crossed the Esk River and overnighted at Anna Hut. Day three, they travelled on to Mt White Station, and on day four crossed the Waimakariri River heading onto Flock Hill Station. On day ﬁve they rode up the Porter River and ended the day at the Porter Heights Skiﬁeld. Day six saw Tina and her party descend the south side of Coleridge Pass, cross the Ryton River and Glenthorne Station to Retreat Hut where they spent two nights. Following the west side of Harper River, they crossed the Wilberforce River to Mt Aldigus Station followed by another river crossing of the Mathias River. The night of day eight was spent in shearers’ quarters on Manuka Point Station and next day they crossed the Rakaia River. Day ten they rode round Lake Heron and onto Mesopotamia Station. Day 11 was a hard one going over the Bullock Bow Saddle. “It was just amazing,” Tina recalled. On the last day the party went up the Two Thumbs range but had to turn back. “We were hitting snow and trying to keep the packhorses under control.

Careful descent: Tina and the horse trekkers in spectacular Lake Coleridge country.

It was challenging. “We got to the top of the Two Thumbs Range but we had to stop on the top. Lawrie checked the depth of the snow and the path across. He decided it was too risky. The snow was belly deep for the horses. “So we stopped at the top. I wasn’t disappointed as we had a beautiful view and saw Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook.” Tina and the others had an 11 hour ride back to Mesopotamia Getting ready for another day: Tina Little with Miro. Station. Next day they travelled by come. “We never felt unsafe. minibus back to Waitohi It was safety ﬁrst for horse Downs where they had a meal and reminisced of the exciting and rider. If anyone has a love of the days they had just experienced. “We had a lot of fun,” said outdoors and horses, this is the way to see it.” Tina. During the 12 day trip, Tina “I was a bit nervous going on my own but everyone clicked covered 388km, and spent 92 and Lawrie made us feel wel- hours on horseback.

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There are plenty of aspiring writers in Marlborough as evidenced by the large number of entries in the Blenheim Bookworld short story competition. Chris Tobin meets up with the competition winner, Wendy Cox of Blenheim. The inspiration for Wendy Knox’s winning entry in the Blenheim Bookworld short story competition came during a visit to Japan when she saw an elderly man sitting in a wheelchair at a restaurant. “The restaurant had a globe of the world quietly rotating. “That scene interested me enough to take a photo knowing I might develop it,” she says. The competition judges said Wendy’s winning story Global Matters was a look at the aging process. She does not agree that it was this exclusively as there were various layers in the story. “I have been told that in my writing I have quite a few strands. I was speculating what that man’s life was and that of his wife’s.” Wendy’s interest in writing, she says, has always been there. She grew up in Gore and graduated from the University of Otago, after which she taught

in several Christchurch high schools. From there she moved into teaching and lecturing at Lincoln University. “I gave that up when my husband (Allan) got a job here at Safeair.” Wendy and Allan have three adult children and it was because of son Andrew, 25, that they visited Japan where her winning story idea developed. Andrew is in Japan on a Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme. Writers she admired early on included Roald Dahl, and more recently it has been Lee Child and his character Jack Reacher. “I’m comfortable with literary and commercial styles of writing,” she says. Coming to Marlborough has seen Wendy become more committed to writing. “Each year Top of the South Writers, a branch of the NZ Society of Authors, runs writing

workshops. “The year before last Coral Atkinson came and put on a day’s workshop. “As a result I became aware of Marlborough writers.” She has joined the Top of the South writers as well as another small group which meets monthly. “From that group I’ve started writing seriously,” she says. Wendy’s winning entry took four hours to write and then another two hours to edit. She was surprised to win, possibly because it is only the second competition she has entered. “This has definitely given me confidence in my ability,” she says. And as to the future, will Wendy Cox books start hitting the bookshops? “I’m still exploring a whole range of different sorts of topics until I basically find my writing voice,” says Wendy.

An extract from Global Matters by Wendy Knox Positioned in front of the turning world you don’t look as if you’ve been to my country. You may not go many places now. I assumed you had a leg problem. It was the wheelchair that had ﬁrst caught my eye. It stood out which is a silly expression for a sitting device that advertises that the person contained within can’t stand or at least walk at all or without effort. Since my father’s hips mutinied like P-class yachts in Picton Harbour in a squall and his left leg demasted itself I’ve watched the able bodied world create obstacles for him. For someone accustomed to driving a brand new car renewed on a regular basis to have sole control of the same mobility scooter for the past few years this is not a development he would have anticipated for his retirement.

Short story competition winner Wendy Knox says she is still seeking to find her true writing voice.

Winning story unanimous choice Contestants in the Blenheim Bookworld short story competitiion were aged from 12 upwards, organiser Charlene Scott says. On Friday Wendy Knox was named as the winner for her story Global Matters, with Bridget McNamara second with Whisky Fire and Anna Bellerbey third with When Everything Was Brown. Charlene said 55 entries were received and were of a good standard overall.

“There were varying skill levels and varying genres – fantasies, historical and contemporary pieces. There was a mixed bag for the judges.” Wendy Knox’s entry was declared a unanimous winner by the judges Cynthia Brooks, Kay Kelly and Denis Martin. First prize comprised a $250 voucher from Bookworld, second a $50 voucher and third a $30 voucher. Charlene said she intended to hold the competition every two years.

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the tip top crew made a surprise personalised ice cream delivery to Picton at the weekend, as part of its current nationwide mission - to make kiwis feel good. the deliveries were selected out of thousands of entries.

Tip Top rol le d t h r oug h Marlborough at the weekend to surprise Kiwis nominated by their family, friends and community, with an assured feel-good treat - ice cream. A few lucky Picton residents were hand-delivered their ice cream, as part of the incentive which sees the Tip Top crew tour New Zealand, personally delivering the treats for the next seven weeks. Tip Top Group marketing manager Minna Reinikkala, said

it is about paying it forward and making someone who deserves it ‘Feel Tip Top.’ “Maybe your coach got your team to the ﬁnals, Mum makes you a great school lunch, or someone in the local community goes above and beyond for others and deserves something in return.” While on the road, the Feel Tip Top crew will be selecting nominations and hand-delivering to the doorsteps of as many Kiwis as they possibly can.

Every nomination goes into a draw to win the ultimate Feel Tip Top prize — including a helicopter ride to the Queenstown Remarkables where the winner and a friend can share an ice cream as they take in a worldclass 360-degree view. By visiting www.feeltiptop. co.nz, New Zealanders can nominate someone special — one who they want to help ‘Feel Tip Top’ as they receive a surprise delivery from the Feel Tip Top truck.

Country music club holds awards

The Blenheim Country Music Club held its in-club awards competition on Sunday. Results were.Traditional open : Sen ior, A nge Co ok 1, Sandra McNeilly 2, Lynda Giles 3; under 18, Laura Lowe; junior, Sally Cook. Instrumental: L au ra L owe 1, Sue Flaherty 2, Nola Carter 3. Male vocal: Ray Clark. Gospel: Senior, Ange

Cook 1, Nola Carter 2, Jenny Sweet 3; under 18, Laura Lowe. Female vocal: Ange Cook 1, Jenny Sweet 2, Nola Carter 3; intermediate, Laura Lowe. Open duo: Sweet Treat (Jenny Sweet and Sandra McNeilly) 1, Cook It Up (Sally and Ange Cook) 2, Nan-R-Lou (Laura Lowe and Nola Carter) 3. Open songwriting: Matthew Ange, left, and Sally Cook singing You Are McNeilly 1, Ange Cook 2, My Sunshine in the open duo section of the Blenheim Country Music Club awards on Sunday. Sandra McNeilly 3.

Friday, November 16 At 2am a 20-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested after destroying a letter box in Brewer St, he was to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Monday. At 9.30am a 17-year-old male factory hand was arrested for breaching his bail conditions after moving address without notifying the court of his new address. He was held in custody and taken to court the same day. At 5pm a 43-year-old male sickness beneficiary was arrested after verbally abusing another male. The victim was working with a number of workmates on a construction site. The 43-year-old male was warned a number of times to move on by those working on the site and the victim. He was to appear in court on Monday. Saturday, November 17 At 10.30 pm a 4 4 -yea r- old restaurant manager was arrested after an altercation with management at licensed premises after being denied service due to his level of intoxication. He was charged with Disorderly Behaviour and resists arrest. He was to appear in court on Monday. At the same incident the 33-yearold chef was arrested after he tried to intervene in the arrest of his associate. He was warned a number of times

but continued interfere and was arrested. He was later released when sober and received a Pre Charge Warning. Sunday, November 18 At 2am a unemployed 24-year-old male was arrested outside the Loft in Kinross St after being refused entry to the premise due to his level of intoxication. Police asked him to leave the area but he refused. He was to appear in court on Monday. At 3am a 20-year-old unemployed male was arrested for ﬁghting in Scott St, he was released with a pre charged warning when sober. At 3am a 20-year-old male labourer was arrested in Kinross St after the jacket he was wearing was identiﬁed as being one that had been stolen earlier in the evening. It was also discovered he had two warrants to arrest from the Christchurch court. He was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Monday. At 3am a 20-year-old unemployed female was also arrested for theft after she stole a jacket at the same licensed premise as her associate. (as above) At 2.30pm a 17-year-old vineyard worker was arrested for breaching his bail after being found associating with a male he was forbidden to associate with. He was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Monday. Other Incidents: On the 17/11/12 a wheelchair was stolen from a White St property. It is a Black Quickie wheelchair valued at $6000.

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At KITE, the team helps people in various ways from tertiary education, career planning, employment opportunities, youth at risk and whatever else is needed to be done. “At KITE we have a great team who can adapt to the individual needs.” Monique is also completing her Master’s degree in Maori development and Maori education in Wellington. The success of KITE has been recognised through the achievement of the Business Excellence awards for Marlborough for 2006 and 2008 and the National Mana Maori South Island Best Business Award for 2007.

Sonia Taﬁlipepe knows real estate. Having been a real estate agent at Harcourts Blenheim for two years, and buying and selling properties herself for twelve years, it is no surprise she is a mul-

tiple award-winner either. She has won a number of awards around the country for Harcourts, was a guest speaker at the company conference last year, and was a ﬁnalist for this year’s Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business awards for customer service. “I’ve just completed $20 million worth of conﬁrmed sales too.”

She is also in the final stages of finishing her branch manager license. “I just strive to be the best,” she says. “I work a lot with first-time buyers and investors, and it’s just about taking everyone through the processes.” Sonia prides herself on being self-driven and motivated, and as a result receives a lot of good references and repeat business. Going the extra mile is just a part of the job for Sonia, and she says her success comes down to a few of the basics. She says it is about putting yourself out there. “And you have to have a good sense of humour.” Using Twitter and Facebook to advertise new listings, Sonia is at the forefront of the real estate market. So for a top-quality and refreshing service, contact Sonia today.

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Ericson Ultrasound is great for anti-ageing, skin health and a general pick up, and Liz Dalkie is ready to tell people about it. French brand Ericson Laboratoire, and Spanish brand Skeyndor, are award winning products that use up to date ingredients. Liz uses these, and says because the products are made using biotechnology, only a small amount is required to achieve outstanding results. “Consequentially, they are very cost effective, she said. Liz has seen amazing results with clients

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who have finally located a product which suits their skin type and concerns. In addition to these products, Liz uses Ericson Ultrasound which works within the deeper layers of the skin and muscles giving a face lifting effect and healthy skin. “Ultrasound kick starts collagen and elastin production, stimulates blood flow and muscle contraction.” Skeyndor travel packs are now available for a limited time for $60. Introductory facial treatments are $40. Phone or text Liz now on 027 5737 936 for your appointment and get a new skin and a more confident you for Christmas. You will find Liz at Level 2, 54 Scott Street. Bookings are strictly by appointment only.

Liz Dalkie - Ericson Ultrasound • Level 2, 54 Scott Street.

Heading across to Indonesia to check out new stock is just a part of the job for Casa Interiors owner Cheryl Payne. Cheryl has run the importing business from her Grovetown location on State Highway One since purchasing it three and a half years ago. Forever changing, the stock consists of a wide range of “rustic-look” wares, artwork, furniture, water features, sculptures, outdoor statues, and ornaments. “Most of our supply is coming in from Indonesia,” she says. Cheryl makes the trip to Indonesia twice a year to shop around for the best items to bring back to New Zealand, handpicking new and interesting goods

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from various suppliers. In cutting out the middleman, Cheryl says they can offer reasonable prices for authentic and unique goods. “It is quite different.” With each new shipment, the look and feel of the shop changes to suit the inﬂux of different wares. Casa has recently received its latest shipment, in time for the festive season. A 20ft container full of goods is on the way in, which includes a large variety of pots, outdoor features and statues, and even furniture made from Indonesian boats. Casa’s recently established website makes purchasing goods even easier as items may be bought online. So if you’re looking for that perfect Christmas present, look no further than Casa Interiors.

State Highway 1, Grovetown, Ph 577 8494 INTERIORS (Just past the Grovetown Hotel)

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Kerryn Barnes

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Summit Property Management

Vine Works

After a two year break, Kerryn Barnes is a familiar face at Summit Property Management Ltd once again. She has been a Property Manager there since August. Summit Real Estate was established in Nelson in 1992, and an ofﬁce was set up in Blenheim in 2005. This was when Kerryn ﬁrst became involved in the company, in a sales position. After four and a half years working in the sales position, Kerryn took a two year break from the company, and ventured into a courier

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business. With an abundance of energy and an ability to multitask, Kerryn is back at Summit. From signing people into and out of properties and handling advertising, to organising subcontractors for maintenance jobs and collecting rent, Kerryn’s job is varied and challenging. “It’s demanding, and very involved,” she said. Kerryn said she is happy to be back at Summit, and her sales skills from her previous role are certainly an asset. Summit Real Estate has grown its team of experienced specialists and highly skilled administrators to around 100 with ofﬁces in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond, Motueka, Blenheim and Picton.

30 Alfred Street, Blenheim

Phone: 03 578 3366 Fax: 03 578 3376

In the three years Vine Works ofﬁce manager Linda Cowan has been with the company, it has grown considerably and she is loving every minute of it. “It’s a fun company to work for and we have a great team and a real family environment,” says Linda. “ I do accounts, ﬁnancial reports, in fact everything in the shooting box for business.” This includes the very important task of doing the payroll which can be challenging. “Because we’re seasonal, at this time of the

year it’s for 50 staff but in the pruning season it can be up to 200.” Vine Works is a contracting company which was established four years ago supplying labour for the vineyards. “I deal with people from all over the world,” says Linda. “There’s a lot of paperwork.” Linda says the company has been fully supportive of her doing continued studies. “When I ﬁrst joined I was part way through a Certiﬁcate in Business Administration with NMIT and they encouraged me to continue. I have since graduated with a National Diploma in Business Administration. “Not all companies would do that.”

If you are looking to work in the viticulture industry, require information or need skilled labour, give us a call today on 03 578 4681 10 Alana Place, Witherlea

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Aspiring writers and lovers of the written word attended the Blenheim Bookworld short story competition awards announcement on Friday evening at the Gillan Gallery in Grove Road.

 Helen Ridling, Peter Ridling and Wendy Glover.

Jameson. Paul, Peter and Heather Rebecca De Castro, Ursula tt, Sco er Pet tt, Sco ne  Anna Bellerby, Charle  Joyce Elwood-Smith; left ; Julie Kennedy; Paul Beauchamp-Legg and De nis Martin.

Tua Marina School fair

Hundreds turned out for the Tua Marina School Christmas fair on Saturday and enjoyed a range of entertainment, as well as displays from the Rarangi Volunteer Fire Service. Over 20 stalls were selling goods and operating games. Among those there were. Norm Davis and Zac Davis, 8.

 Kevin Faithful, Eddie Tomkinson, and son Campbell Tomkinson, 4, Jean Faithful and Susan O’Rourke.

 Auctioneer Glenn Kirby of More FM takes a bid in the silent auction while his assistant Neil Harris points to the bidder.

 Adding flavour to their gingerbread - Karma, 3, and Marlie, 5, with their mum Stevie Alekna.

Paper4trees Students from Grovetown School get their hands dirty and planted s o m e t r e e s t h ey r e c eive d as p ar t of the Paper4trees programme last week.

 Caleb Simpson.

 Sage Henderson.

 Riley Hale.

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Family Life Pregnancy Support

Are you worried about being pregnant? Free local support and pregnancy tests. 0800 367 5433.

Housie Thursdays

3 SUPER houses.Thursdays 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, 1 special. Rafﬂes and loads of food. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra.

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 at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

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(supporting families in mental well being) For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome.

Sheets ‘n’ Things

Good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577 5423.

The Blue Door

Is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

Peoples Sunday Market

Noel Leeming Carpark, Seymore St 10am. Cherries, Strawberries, Whitebait, Eggs, Handcrafts, Jewellry, Jams, Chutney, Veg, Plants, Perennials, Olive Oil, Books, Bric-a-Brac.

St Andrew’s Day and Christmas Carols

“The Vines”. Redwood Tavern 30th November 11:30am-2:30pm Music by Celtic Rollers. Book your tables. Phone 578 3259

CROSSWORD

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Ser vices: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 5206377. Ofﬁce 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 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 Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm. 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. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

LESTER, Margaret Agnes: On November 19, 2012 suddenly but peacefully, at home in Blenheim. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Tony for 59 years. Much loved mother and motherin-law of David and Mandi. Messages to 15 Kendon Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Margaret will be held at the Mayﬁeld Chapel, corner Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 2pm on Friday November 23, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ

Tony. Kelvee was a loved son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend of many. Messages to 20 Gascoigne Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Diabetes Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 855, Blenheim 7240. A service for Kelvee will be held at The Elim Centre, Burleigh Road, Blenheim at 10am Friday 23 November, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ

COLLINS, Kelvin James (Kelvee): Died, peacefully in Nelson Hospital, on 18 November 2012. Aged 48 years. Loved husband of Lynda, loved father of Justyn, and Baylee. Loved son of Jean and the late Eric, loved brother of the late Graham and the late

McCORMICK, Ethel: On November 13, 2012 peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Ray and Pam, treasured grandmother of Elizabeth and Hamish. A service for Ethel was held in Ashburton on Monday.

03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

HEARD, Garry Anthony: November 14, 2012 HUMPHREYS, Jane Lola (nee Hemi): November 16, 2012 McGREGOR, Kevin (Jock): November 18, 2012 McLOUGHLIN, Kevin: November 16, 2012 THOMAS, Michael Tennant: November 17, 2012 WEMYSS, Barbara Mary (Barbie) (nee Dowling): November 16, 2012

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Trainee Line Mechanic Marlborough Lines Contracting is a progressive electrical contracting business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region. We have a vacancy for a Trainee Line Mechanic to assist with the construction and maintenance of overhead power lines and underground cables throughout the Marlborough area. The successful applicant will be trained to National Certificate level as a Registered Line Mechanic. If you would like to have a career in the electrical distribution industry, wish to obtain a recognised industry qualification and be part of a professional motivated team, then we would like to receive your application. A job description and application form is available at our Alfred Street office or Taylor Pass Depot reception desk. Alternatively you can email us at info@linesmarl.co.nz or download them from our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Completed applications should be returned to:

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Phone 03 314 8637 for appointments. William Pike Challenge prize giving at Loburn School. Friday November 23: Meetings in Blenheim with constituents. Monday November 26: Meetings in Picton. South Island Secondary School Junior Volley Ball Championship opening ceremony, Blenheim. Tuesday November 27-29: In Parliament. Education / Science and Primary Production Select Committee meetings. Seddon and St Mary’s Schools visit Parliament.

Saint Clair Family Estate is a producer of premium, award winning wines, located in Marlborough, New Zealand. We are currently seeking experienced applicants for a permanent position in our winery cellar team. Reporting in the first instance to the Cellar Foreman, cellar hands are responsible for carrying out all cellar duties and other general winery work. Supervision of casual staff during the harvest period is an important part of the job. Sound communication skills and a firm grasp of the English language are a requirement. This position requires a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, who is a keen team player. Applicants will have at least one year’s fulltime experience working in a medium to large winery cellar, as well as two vintages in a supervisory position. Experience with RDV, earth filter and bag presses is essential. Forklift licence and experience is also a prerequisite. Applications close 30th November 2012 Please send your application and CV to Nikki@saintclair.co.nz or to the postal address below. Cellar Hand Position Saint Clair Family Estate, PO Box 970, Blenheim 7240

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A position has become available in our busy marine & general engineering workshop for a fitter turner / machinist. Applicants must be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking and willing to take on a challenge. Machining experience is essential. Hydraulic experience an advantage. Must be adaptable and have the ability to work unsupervised or in a team. Good Communication and a friendly manner a must. Come and join our fantastic team. Please apply in writing or e-mail with your C.V. to: Bill Richards or Pauline Gregory Gregory Engineering Ltd, 15 Kent Street, Picton 7220. gregory-engineering@xtra.co.nz Ph 03 5736223 or 0274483222 Applications close Wednesday 28th November 2012

We have an opportunity for a Cellar Hand to join our team based in Marlborough. The Marlborough winery is a large and modern facility with a 20,000 tonne capacity and focuses primarily on the sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir varieties which are all harvested locally. Cellar Hands are involved in various winemaking and cellar operations from grape receival through to fermentation management, filtering and cooperage. Shift work and extended hours will be required over our harvest period and infrequently on other occasions.

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Monday December 3: Meetings in Blenheim with constituents.

Activities will involve fork hoist operation including frequent barrel movements and some dry goods receival. Other duties around the cellar and winery could include maintenance of fork hoists, barrel cleaning, stock take and inventory and other minor cellar operations as required.

Friday November 30: Meetings in Canterbury.

Tuesday December 4-6: In Parliament. Education / Science and Primary Production Select Committee meetings. Springlands School visit Parliament. www.colinking.co.nz

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Applicants will require sound attention-to-detail, strong interpersonal and team skills, a self-starting attitude with the energy, motivation and stamina required to be effective in a dynamic environment. If you have the skills and attributes described, please apply via our website: www.delegats.co.nz/careers or send your CV with a covering letter to: Barry Anderson, Delegats Wine Estate, PO Box 305, Blenheim 7240.

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Is commercial sector ready for recycling? The Marlborough District Council wants to gauge the level of interest in recycling within the commercial sector. The council’s solid waste manager Alec McNeil says there’s a high uptake of the kerbside recycling service by residential ratepayers in Blenheim and Picton but he’s not sure of the level of interest amongst commercial ratepayers in something similar. It was important to assess the extent of likely support before taking the idea too

far, he said. “There is insufficient data available about the waste generated by the commercial sector; we don’t know how much is being produced or exactly what kind of material it is,” he said. A survey has been set up on the Council website to gather this information. The survey also asks the commercial sector to consider how a recycling service should be funded, were one to be established.

There is no formal proposal to introduce recycling for the commercial sector at this stage but the issue will be discussed at a future meeting of council’s assets and services committee. The survey form is available on the council’s website www.marlborough. govt.nz/Your-Council/News-Notices/ News/Recycling-Survey and copies are also available from the reception desk at the council. Responses are requested by mid-December.

White Ribbon day

Men can be part of the solution for ending violence towards women, and that is what White Ribbon Day is about. To celebrate, there will be a sausage sizzle at Market Place, Blenheim, between 11am and 2pm on Thursday. One in three women experience violence from a partner in their lifetime, and on average, 14 women are killed each year by a member of their own family. Men are invited on Thursday to sign a pledge to show their commitment to this cause.

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By Robbie Parkes Adapting an old family picture into a work of art has won a Blenheim woman international success. Melissa Burdon returned from Houston, Texas last week after visiting the International Quilt Festival where her piece entitled - The Blacksmith: Tribute to Gilbert Hart was exhibited. The quilt, depicting her greatgrandfather, placed second in the Art - People, Portraits, and Figures category, winning her US$700. Melissa said she took a lot of inspiration from the black and white photo taken in 1917, showing her relative, Gilbert Hart working with a horse at his blacksmiths in Okaramio. “It’s been in the family for a long time and I loved the composition of it.” She said a lot of photos taken back in those days were staged, but the fact it looked so natural was a big appeal. Melissa, along with her

Blenheim woman Melissa Burdon with one of the quilts she is currently working on.

mother and sister, spent most of their week in the United States at the festival looking at the different types of quilts and artworks coming from all around the world. She said the George Brown convention centre, where the festival was held, was “massive,” and spanned the length of nine football ﬁelds. “It took us three days just to look at the quilts.” Melissa has been quilting for 18 years, only recently moving

into the more contemporary style she used for her winning piece. “I’ve always loved textiles. “When I had a family I started dabbling more.” With this particular piece, she started with a base layer and then added different textures to the forms of both Gilbert and the horse. She had not entered an international competition before, but had exhibited nationally and in Marlborough.

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Spirit of sport Story and photo by Annabelle Latz The magic atmosphere from the Ironmaori Quarter Ironman that Darcy Vaka did is a memory he loves to relay to others, with a grin as big as his pride. Darcy is a smoking quit coach for the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, and is thrilled for Margy Crosby, 62, and Merehira Wills, 64, who are taking on the challenge of the Ironmaori Half Ironman in Napier on December 1. Darcy, 53, was Blenheim’s only participant who made the trip north for the 1km swim, 45km bike and 10.5km run, at the beginning of this month in Napier. It took him three hours and 47 minutes. “It made me feel like an Olympian. The whole atmosphere made me so proud to be a kiwi.” Ironmaori is an organisation that runs sporting events, encouraging whanau support and participation, for maori and non-maori athletes. “It was a great example for the athletes and families,” said Darcy, who used to smoke two packets of cigarettes a day, but now indulges in sport. “These athletes are not all thin people, they all just feel really comfortable.” Darcy got his bike in 2011, and learnt how to swim last year. “I couldn’t get over how skinny the wheels were.” He runs in the Wither Hills.

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“If you give up smoking you can afford to do this,” said Darcy, who quit 20 years ago. Darcy wanted to thank Ngati Rarua Health Services for donating his wetsuit. His positive vibe and attitude is spreading. Margy and Merehira both completed New York marathon in 2009, but latched onto Darcy’s positive message to realise age is no barrier for sport. Their half ironman will involve a 2km swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run. Merehira said it was about

Fairhall Bumblebees three-nil; and Redwoodtown All Stars beat Picton Green three-nil. Year six results: Picton Yellow beat Fairhall Ninjas two-on; St Mary’s Slammers beat Springlands Setters two-one; and Fairhall Bops beat Renwick Strikers three-nil. Ye a r s s eve n a n d e i g ht results: Rapaura Smashers beat Redwoodtown Rockets three-nil; Rapaura Aces beat The Bohally Sporty Gals three-nil by default; Renwick Blockers beat Bohally

MBC keep on winning Tig ht ga m e pl ay i n t h e Ma rlborough Volleyball’s Fairweathers’ Senior Summer League President’s grade matches last Thursday saw MBC keep their winning momentum going. Treefellas played their doubleheader and took on MBC in their ﬁrst game at Stadium 2000, with MBC taking the match two sets to one, 25-21, 18-25, 25-20. Treefellas took on Kinoaths following their first game, winning the match three sets to zero. The early game played in C grade saw Wolf Pack fumbling

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looking after the spirit, (waiura) mind, (hinengaro) body, (tinana) and family (whanau.) “It’s about the holistic wellbeing. Since Margy entered, she has learned of other family members who are also taking part. “That’s what the spirit is all about.” For now, Darcy will enjoy the festive season with his family, but will certainly be strapping on his triathlon gear for more events. “It’s about looking after yourself, and the best person to do that, is yourself.”

Exciting play from junior volleyballers Round three of Marlborough Volleyball’s Subway Spikers’ and Premier School’s Competition last Friday saw some exciting action and solid play by the some of the region’s up-and-comers. Years ﬁve and six results: St Mary’s Setters beat Springlands Spikers three-nil; Grovetown Strikers beat Picton Blue three-nil; and Witherlead Red beat Renwick Setters three-nil. Grovetown Spikers beat Witherlea Blue two-one; Renwick Spikers beat

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their way against Smashed ‘Em Bro giving them an easy victory, 25-5, 25-8 and 25-18. In the other C-grade game Desperate Housewives versus Westmeat Geriatrics who snuck through with a close 25-23 score, 25-15, 25-18. Safe Crackers faced Fresh, winning all three sets. In the mixed grade Indevin Thunderballs beat International two sets to one; The A-Team took out their match against Safe Air Social three sets to nothing; Silly Salmons won against Playschool two sets to one; and Domin8 beat Meaters two sets to one.

Bullers three-nil; and Renwick Panthers beat Bohally Bullets two-one. Premier grade results: Bohally All Stars beat Fairhall Gummy Bears three-nil; Bohally Cookies and Cream beat Renwick Smashers two-one; St Mary’s Spikers beat Cyborg Dreamers two-one; Bohally Epic Eight beat St Mary’s Blockers two-one; Richmond View beat Fairhall Phoenix two-one; and Bohally LC’s beat Fairhall Flip Flops three-nil.

Pigeon race from Invercargill The Blenheim Racing Pigeon Club held its annual old bird championship on Saturday. The race was flown from Invercargill, a distance of over 700kms by air. The winning bird arrived at Nearo Loft in Seddon at 6:17pm. One of only two birds Neil Stokes had in the race. 2nd, 3rd and 4th went to Dave Dredge landing all 3 together, 10 minutes behind the winner. Next in was the Spring Creek ﬂiers Carl Kirkwood and Don Morrison followed closely by town fliers Joan Webb and George Peart.

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