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By Robbie Parkes The Christmas spirit is well and truly here, and Hospice Marlborough is leading the charge.

The Hospice is decked out with ornaments, lights, trees, and every other kind of Christmas-themed decorations.

Ann Betts, and her yuletide friends Jonel Clemett and Pip Griggs have been busy dressing the interior of the Hospice, using many decorations from the Hospice and donations from Marlburians.

Shirley (right) and Graeme Hawtin have kindly loaned a large variety of truly beautiful Christmas ornaments, lights, and items to be enjoyed by the community.

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Opportunities across the ditch

By Robbie Parkes “She’s certainly a land of opportunity,” says Derek Hebberd, a New Zealand expat - one of many - who has made a “semi-permanent” move to Australia.

“I always told people: “don’t think you go to Aussie, get off the plane and work straight away” - but I did.”

Derek has been in Western Australia driving road trains for the last 10 months, a job which took him just under a day to get his foot in the door for.

He got off the plane at 1am, and by 6am he was already in a truck driving.

Derek, a Marlborough man, best known for starting Hebberd Removals & Storage in the early 1990s, paid Blenheim a quick visit last week and recounted his experiences of life across the ditch.

He works with his son Lester on the road trains - large trucks with multiple trailers - the entire body of the vehicle extending to around 53m in length.

His grandson, Keegan, 19, is also making his way into the Australian trucking industry.

He has done trips up to about 6,500 km long, to the northern tip of the country.

Derek said the general lifestyle for him in Australia is great, especially the weather.

“In their winter, I ran around with shorts on, it just wasn’t cold.

“If you go there, it doesn’t cost a fortune to be there, but accommodation

Derek and one of the road trains he has driven in Western Australia. Photo supplied.

Derek meets up with meter maid and former Blenheim girl Nicole James while visiting the Gold Coast. Photo supplied.

is a killer.”

Derek had slept in a car for the first couple of nights in Australia, moving onto backpackers, a motel for a couple of weeks, and finally his own accommodation.

He said the problem was that with no previous history of living in the country, it was harder to find your own

place to live.

Even with the temptation of more job opportunties, and better pay, Derek said it is one of those situations where you need to come over with money already saved and a few buffers to keep you going.

During his time in Australia, Derek has encountered many New Zealanders.

Christchurch rebuild team to visit

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By Chris Tobin A recruitment drive for workers to help in the Christchurch rebuild rolls into Blenheim tomorrow.

The Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (Scirt) is bringing a bus to town which will outline work opportunities in the earthquake damaged city.

“There’s a registration booth on the bus for people who need more information,” Scirt spokesman Peter

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be needed to repair and rebuild the city’s pipes, roads and retaining walls for the next four years,” Scirt general manager Duncan Gibb said.

“People who complete the entrant training programmes and meet industry requirements are guaranteed a job.

“Training costs will be met by Scirt and people doing these programmes will achieve trade qualifications,” Mr Gibb said Pre-employment training pro-

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grammes’ partners include Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT), the Salvation Army (U Build 4 The Rebuild Programme), He Toki ki te Rika, Canterbury Tertiary College and Tai Poutini Polytechnic The bus will be at the northern carpark of the Blenheim railway station from 10am until 2pm.

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More than 900 workers are needed to rebuild roads and water systems in the greater Christchurch area.

“This is important work and it will

A couple of weeks ago he met up with five ex-Picton railway workers at Freemantle, with whom he worked with during the 1980s.

“The kiwis are everywhere,” he said.

“The economy’s driving them there.”

Derek said New Zealand will always be home, but for quite a number of years, he had an urge to travel.

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Continued from page 1 In previous years, the Hawtins would dress their own home in spectacular Christmas fashion, opening it up for the public to enjoy.

This year however, they decided to lend their festive decorations to Hospice Marlborough instead.

The Hospice has also received a 10ft Christmas tree from The Blue Door, The Warehouse gave them a good discount on lights, and Cloudy Bay donated a ‘memory tree.’

“Anything we’ve asked for, people have been so understanding, and everyone has been very supportive,” said Ann. “It’s about creating an atmosphere and good Christmas cheer.”

shirley Hawtin, Pip griggs, ann Betts, Jonel clemett, and graeme Hawtin at Hospice marlborough.

Pip, ann and Jonel were the volunteers who decorated the hospice.

Bikes for deserving kids Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Heidi Maxwell-Taipeti will be making her way down to the local skate parks a lot during this summer, with the brand new bike she received yesterday afternoon.

The eight year-old from Mayfield School was one of 43 Blenheim school children, aged between seven and nine years old, to receive a bike as part of Variety – The Children’s Charity’s ‘Bikes for Kids’ Tour.

Deserving children were nominated by school peers and staff, and the community.

Schools involved included Mayfield Primary, Blenheim School, Whitney Street School, Spring Creek School, Seddon School, Ward School, Redwood Town School, St Mary’s School, Spring-

lands School and Riverlands School.

After Blenheim, the tour will go to Picton, Nelson, Motueka, Westport and Greymouth.

“It’s really cool,” said Heidi, who was pleased the bike was small, and liked the colour red.

“I’ll take it down to the skate park,” she said, and practice her tricks.

Heidi said she enjoys school, particularly maths and swimming.

“I get to bring my bike to school sometimes.”

Mayfield School principal David Nott nominated Heidi because of her leadership in the school, and her positive attitude towards learning and making the best of her opportunities.

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I’m really pleased to see so many bikes come to a small province like Marlborough,” he said.

Criteria for nominating children potentially included being role models with their classmates, having adverse circumstances but maintained the ability to smile through them, and being in a household where parents are having challenging times therefore not being in the position to buy a bike.

Marie Maxwell, Heidi’s mum, was thrilled to see her daughter receive a new bike.

“This is awesome, it’s so cool,” she said.

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The victim, a 19-year-old man was heading home after work when he was approached in the car park on Sinclair Street by two males who assaulted him and then demanded his money.

When no money was forthcoming they then left the area, heading towards the River Queen boat and down the steps towards the river.

The victim received facial injuries and was badly shaken by the experience.

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Last week the Blenheim South Rotary Club presented Daffodil House, Christchurch accomodation manager Clare TeHau with a cheque for $11,956.

Clare thanked the people of Marlborough, the Blenheim South Rotary Club and major sponsors Radio Network and The Sun newspaper who had helped make the fundraising event such a success.

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The Wellington-based music student premiers his original works during his residency in August next year.

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Blenheim South Rotary Club organised the fundraiser for Daffodil House which provides accommodation for people having cancer treatment in Christchurch, along with their families.

The Ma rlborough Music Society were also involved with the support of the Marlborough Cancer Society.

Accomplished musician Nelson colo-rectal surgeon Adrian Secker, supported by his 11-yearold daughter Flora, a violinist were the main attraction for the event.

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The earthquakes have certainly made my job more difficult in accommodating families, but we have not turned anyone away yet she said.

More than 10 percent of Daffodil families are from Marlborough.

The funds were raised last September at the Daffodil House dinner, charity concert and silent auction organised by Blenheim South Rotary and member Barry Hayman.

There were overtones of both courage and sadness at the event.

Over 140 tickets were sold for the $70-a-head event, the last to

Sam began his studies at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington in 2008, and he is currently working towards a Masters degree.

“To be given the opportunity to write for an ensemble of the NZSO National Youth Orchestra’s calibre is awesome,” he said.

“In fact, writing music for any orchestra, and then getting the chance to hear your music back in the full force of 60 or more musicians, is a phenomenal experience.

“I’m really excited and honoured to work with such a talented ensemble.

“This will be my greatest and most challenging opportunity to date, and through this, I endeavour to create my best work yet.”

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Clara waits for final vote announcement Clara van Wel, Marlborough’s school girl who featured in the grand final of New Zealand’s Got Talent on Sunday night, will wait until this Sunday, when the overall winner is announced.

She did not struggle to please the judges when she performed her own song, Where do you Find Love.

The 15 year-old will still have to focus on her NCEA exams this week, aware the public vote closed yesterday.

The winner of the show takes away $100,000 prize money, which Clara said she will invest in a fulltime music career.

“The results of the votes will be revealed on next Sunday’s show in ascending order. The act with the most votes will be revealed last, and declared winner!” said Meredith McGrath, Senior Publicist at TV ONE.

Teacher aide Elsie Elkington gets amongst the truffle rolling with Bohally Intermediate students Grace Lawson and Erin Smith.

Special market day at college

By Chris Tobin A special market day will be held at Marlborough Girls’ College tomorrow.

A vast range of products from lavender bags, handmade bath bombs and soaps to bracelets, necklaces and i-pod cases will be for sale, said Libby Le Compte, assistant head of the social science at the college.

“This year the college has incorporated a new unit into the

year 10 social studies programme called business enterprise,” Libby said.

“Students have formed unoffical businesses in class and have been designing and developing products to sell.”

She said the unit had introduced students to the concept of ‘enterprise’ - how to manage finances, and market products, as well as to innovate and create.

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products that will sell for under $5,” she said.

Each business will be donating money in the form of a tax which will go towards the college’s hardship fund.

The market will be held in the quad and is open to parents and friends but they will have to sign a market day register at reception.

The market will run from 12.20pm to 1.20pm; if wet it will be upstairs in B block.

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Rolling out the truffles

By Robbie Parkes Bohally Intermediate students, along with teachers and parents were rolling furiously last week in an effort to produce a record 57,500 chocolate truffles.

The Great Bohally Truffle Roll comes around every year to offer the Marlborough public the chocolate treat, just in time for the festive season, and this year, the school was inundated with a staggering amount of orders.

The truffles went on pre-sales last

month, with the actual rolling of the sweets and their delivery happening late last week.

Bohally Intermediate School deputy principal Carey O’Hagan said there has been another amazing response from the public this year.

She said one classroom of students took in truffle orders adding up to $2,000, while one student alone amassed $600 worth.

“The community and the support that they’ve given it is brilliant.”

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Michael Fitzpatrick, owner of Michael Fitzpatrick Betta Electrical, and the 2012 Wares Retail Store of the Year trophy they received last week.

Appliance retailer scoops industry award

By Robbie Parkes Years of hard work and dedication to the retail sector has come to fruition for Blenheim business Michael Fitzpatrick Betta Electrical, after winning a coveted industry title.

The locally-owned appliance shop picked up the Retail Store of the Year title (up to 400sq m) in the 2012 Wares Awards last week.

Owner, Michael Fitzpatrick made the journey up to Auckland for the awards night last Thursday, and was blown away with the win - his first in all 18 years of running the business.

“It’s just the hard work my team and I have put in over the years, it’s good to finally get some recognition amongst the industry.

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He was not sure who put them up for the award.

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The Blenheim store was up against 100% Stewart and Holland in Ashburton and 100% Dimocks in Hawera for the prestigious award.

“There’s still a place for the privately owned business, which offers highquality service and will go the extra mile, against the chains of the world,” he said.

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Clifford Bay Dear Ed, I’m bemused by the comments of K O Lawrence in Wednesday’s Sun, 21 Nov. The letter suggests that “passengers coming to Blenheim and Nelson” will have to have buses provided.

Well, how do passengers going to Blenheim and Nelson get there now?

Doesn’t it just mean that the same buses could still carry these people but from a different starting point.

And, doesn’t K O Lawrence know

that Marfell’s Beach is in Clifford Bay, and that the proposed terminal site is right alongside the access road?

K O Lawrence is worried about the “hill work” that will have to be carried out to get to the main line and the road.

What hill work is KOL talking about?

Opinions on the pros and cons of the proposed development are fine, but it does help if they make sense!

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Bad decision NZ Tennis With reference to the Marlborough Tennis’s Gold Award for the Top Tennis Club in NZ, unfortunately it was not earned fairly as from what I understand they ‘cooked the books’.

Affiliating players (mainly juniors), that for several years were present at the club but were not affiliated.

Strangely NZ Tennis would have been aware of this but still gave them the award.

Surely there must be other clubs in NZ that are more deserving.

I coach four small clubs in the Piako area.

One club Te Aroha has had an increase of approx 50% in junior membership.

All new kids that have never played tennis before, Te Aroha has a great hard working committee, seven grass courts

prepared by national vets president Owen Passau, and many other features, where is their award?

I find the behaviour of NZ Tennis puzzling, as they heap praise on Marlborough’s tennis coach John Gardiner, who is not registered.

NZ Tennis encourages all clubs to only employ NZ Tennis registered coaches, Gardiner is coaching at Marlborough because he is not allowed to coach at clubs in Nelson Bays for whatever reason.

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The province suffers a wasteland of unsightly proportions for the next 20

Viv Chapman Blenheim I can’t fault them at all.

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years because a so-called responsible organisation wants the area in a more appropriate state to shoot native birds!

They made the mess, they have admitted responsibility.

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Wednesday November 28, 2012

Sophie snuggles in Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Quiet times for Sophie Gilchrist have just been made extra special.

On Monday she was gifted a ‘snuggly’

by Bev Lucas, made by her daughter Sarah Robertson, (nee Lucas) who now lives in Auckland.

Sarah heard about Sophie, and wanted to help.

“It’s amazing how once it starts, it escalates,” said Sue, as Sarah is continuing her bid to make children with cancer as comfortable as possible, by making these individually crafted rugs for children all over New Zealand.

She funds the whole project with her friend in Auckland.

Sophie turned six years-old last week, and Tamara Connole, sales assistant and assistant cake decorator at The Chocolate Shop, is raffling off a gingerbread doll’s house she made with her friend and professional baker, Ben Noble.

This is part of ‘Operation Sugar,’ a new charity that provides free custom birthday cakes for children and teens like Sophie.

Sophie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in Wairau Hospital on July 9.

She has been receiving treatments of chemotherapy throughout the year, initially at the Christchurch Hospital Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre, and now she visits Nelson Hospital when she needs treatment.

Tamara heard about the charity on Facebook, and although she had just missed Sophie’s actual birthday, knew the raffle would be a great fundraising initiative.

“I thought, let’s try and raise some money for Sophie,” said Tamara.

On December 5 Sophie will return to Nelson

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I’ve enjoyed a very good local performance of Handel’s Messiah, I’ve cleaned the pantry and I feel ready to dive, head-first, into the festive season!!

In our house Ray is sorting out the menu for Christmas dinner.

He’s taken to cooking in recent years while I’m the sous chef (often needing to be gagged).

We have dined à la several notable chefs however Al Brown (two Christmases running) is still favourite. There’s something about the genuine quality of the food he uses and the feeling of celebrating this major event in a style which is relevant here in New Zealand. For us, this has become part of the ‘tradition’ of our Christmas.

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Michelle and Sophie Gilchrist are very thankful to Bev Lucas for dropping off a 'snuggly,' made by Bev's daughter Sarah Robertson.

Hospital for more chemotherapy, which she will have every day for four days, with three days inbetween, lasting until December 18.

“We will make a holiday of it,” said her mum Michelle, as her dad Bryan and big sister Izabel will go too, and they will stay in the family caravan.

Sophie goes to Renwick School some days, when she has the energy.

“If she wants to go, she goes, and if she doesn’t want to, she stays at home,” said Bryan.

See Friday’s Sun for more details on the gingerbread doll’s house raffle.

Summer heat arrives

Marlborough is beginning to enjoy some hot, sunny weather.

On Sunday a temperature of 28.5 degrees Celsius was recorded at the Blenheim Meterological station located at the Grovetown Park campus of the Marlborough Research Centre.

And at 2.52pm on Monday the temperature reached 26.9C.Both days Blenheim topped the country for its 3pm temperatures on TV1 news.Yesterday at 1.30pm the temperature was 22.9C. TV1’s readings are taken at a Blenheim Airport weather station.

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The collective is based, on a “semi-permanent” basis, out of a shop in Mariner’s Mall in Picton where art from scarves, to furniture, to paintings are displayed and for sale.

“It’s a total co-op,” said member Shirley Thompson.

“Everything in here is handcrafted in Marlborough.”

Twenty-three artisans from the region are members of the recently established group, with 30 hoped to be the final number.

“There’s some incredibly talented men and women here,” said Shirley Mears, also a member of the collective who specialised in 3D cards.

“A lot of us do have stalls at the market days,” she said.

“It is much nicer being in here,” added Mrs Mears.

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Antarctic art with an edge Blenheim watercolour artist Shirley O’Connor’s life is forever linked to the Antarctic because of tragic events there 33 years ago. Now she has produced an exhibition of watercolours based on the frozen continent which opens on Saturday.

She chats with Chris Tobin.

Shirley O’Connor had to grapple with tears and emotions as she produced her latest exhibition of paintings which is about to open at the Marlborough Art Society Gallery in Blenheim’s High Street.

Today, exactly 33 years to the day on November 28, 1979, Air New Zealand Flight TE901 collided with Mt Erebus on Ross Island during a scenic flight.

A total of 237 passengers and 20 crew lost their lives in what remains New Zealand’s single biggest tragedy.

Among the deceased were Shirley’s husband Ian O’Connor, 41, and her older brother Ronnie Brehaut, 40.

In February last year, Shirley and her daughter Raylene O’Connor joined other families who had lost loved ones in the disaster, for a special remembrance flight to Antarctica.

Shirley said her other children Jacqueline and Lance were disappointed they could not have gone as well, but seats were restricted and a ballot system was applied.

“I represented my brother and she (Raylene) represented her father who she’d worked with on a milk run,” said Shirley.

Ian O’Connor was operating a milk run in Timaru at the time he died.

He had gone to Antarctica to accompany Ronnie who was intellectually disabled and extremely keen to make the flight “No-one on the trip had met before and it was interesting as people talked of why their loved ones went down there,” she said.

“My memories (of the disaster) are still very clear.

“It was quite emotional to get there.

“When we landed it was just a big flat sheet of ice.”

After landing, Shirley and the others were

taken to the Erebus memorial site.

“It’s hard to explain, it’s just quietness, there was no wind; there’s nothing there.

“We just gathered round and the memorial service only took 10 minutes.”

Forecasts of approaching bad weather meant they could not stay long before making the return flight to New Zealand.

“It’s past now,” Shirley said of the controversy that blew up after the Erebus disaster.

“We heard all sorts of things going on of what shouldn’t have happened.

“The route was changed but someone got the degrees wrong; we don’t know who that person was.

“Air New Zealand has done everything possible to smooth things over.

“I got on with my life.”

Developing her love of art was how Shirley

got on with her life.

She had left high school after two years and following the Erebus disaster she returned to complete School Certificate and University Entrance.

“I threw myself into art.”

She was largely self-taught although when the occasion arose, she attended art classes.

“Art has always been something I’ve done, trying to capture something you’ve seen.”

Three years after Erebus she went to live in Tekapo where she ran her own gallery and painted extensively.

She moved to Blenheim six years ago and earlier this year won the Peters Doig Marlborough Art Award for an etching.

Out of the Erebus commemoration flight has flowed the works she has produced for the exhibition based on photographs she took on the trip.

There are 17 watercolours of Mt Erebus, the Ross Sea, Scott base, ice floes and penguins.

The paintings took her a year to complete and one suspects have brought her some peace.

She said she hated the expression “finding closure”.

“I feel a sense of achievement, something from my inner self, and once I started it came naturally. I had a few tears.

“It’s something that will never go away.”

Exhibition preview

A preview of Shirley O’Connor’s exhibiton will be held at 6pm on Friday at the Marlborough Art Society Gallery.

The exhibition of Antarctic paintings opens on Saturday, December 1 and will run until December 16.

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Michael Robert, six years-old, made eating fruit fun with his kebab.

“We each made one ourselves, it’s healthy too,” he said.

Chloe Derry, 10, is making the most of all the strawberries around at the moment.

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like freshening up, strawberries are good,” she said.

Springlands School is a Green Gold School, for Enviroschools, with a focus on recycling and healthy living.

The 5+ A Day message is about eating fresh fruit and vegetables every day for better health.

A serving of fruit and vegetables is about a handful and everyone uses their own hand, so a child’s serving is smaller than an adult’s.

Research shows that eating 5+ A Day helps in the fight against the obesity epidemic and can help protect against lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers.

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Friday, November 23 At 8.30pm a 59 year old female caregiver was arrested at her home address after breaching her conditions of her home detention.

She appeared in the Blenheim District Court the following morning.

At 8.40pm a 21 year old male teacher was arrested for driving whilst disqualified, his vehicle was also impounded and he was to appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 26/11/12.

Saturday, November 24 At 12.35am a 35 year old female was arrested for breaching the peace in Budge St, she was held in custody until sober.

At 11.40pm a 19 year old unemployed male was arrested in Scott St after being observed by Police removing storm water grates and placing them in the middle of the road.

He was held in custody until sober and received a pre charge warning for his poor behaviour.

Sunday, November 25 At 12.40am 51 year old male spray painter was arrested in Keiss St for failing to accompany an officer when required to do so after a driving through a fence in Hale St. He was set to appear in Court on the 26/11/12.

At 3.40am a 22 year old male retailer was arrested outside

Fairweathers Bar for fighting.

He was held in custody until sober and released with a pre charge warning.

At 7.20pm a 17 year old male student was arrested for failing to appear in Court.

He was held in custody to appear in Court on the 26/11/12.

Monday, November 26 At 1.45am a 20 year old farm hand was arrested for driving whilst disqualified.

His vehicle was impounded and he was set to appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 26/11/12.

Incidents and accidents: At 12.30pm on the 25/11/12 the Challenge Service station on Queen St, Blenheim a male entered the shop which was unattended.

As the forecourt attendant was busy assisting a customer the male has gone behind the counter and taken cash and then left the area.

Description: Male, stocky build, shaved or close haircut with a tuft of hair at the rear of his head, wearing a white hoody with a blue jacket over the top, baggy blue jeans, white shoes and wearing dark wrap sunglasses.

He was observed riding from the service station in an easterly direction on a push bike.

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Wednesday November 28, 2012

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Pat’s Red Cross work rewarded Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Pat Sutherland speaks with fondness when she recalls her years living in Mozambique and Papua New Guinea, as part of the Red Cross community.

“I was a volunteer by association,” she said, defining her role as support for her husband Paul, a Red Cross delegate.

“I’ve more or less followed him.”

She has recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from Red Cross, for her outstanding support to Red Cross, over the past 30 years.

Pat has been a hard working and loyal supporter, on a volunteer basis, based both in New Zealand and abroad.

In 1992 Pat joined Paul in Mozambique, where they lived for 12 months.

Pat was a house mother and office support, while Paul worked in the field.

She said living in Africa made them both learn not to take small luxuries, like clean running water, for granted.

“It’s amazing just how lucky we are here,” she said, as they arrived in Mozambique just after the war, where the shop shelves were bare and life was a struggle.

The following year they went to Papua New Guinea, based on the island of Bougainville, Rabaul.

Just 16 days after flying in, two volcanoes erupted in Rabaul, and the pair became refugees.

“We went up into the hills, it was just about survival. All I had was my passport, a German man’s t-shirt, my undies and my wallet,” said Pat. She slept on a church alter, and drank coconut juice.

They were evacuated to Port Moresby three days later.

They spent three years in PNG.

Thank You I’m pleased to have this chance to thank the many good people in Marlborough who do so much for our community: those who willingly give their time and energy to so many good causes and worthwhile organisations across Marlborough.

Whether it’s supporting a sports code or running a club, directly assisting others or working on behalf of a cause or an organisation, it all contributes to the health, strength and wellbeing of our wider community.

Too often we take for granted those who most deserve our collective gratitude – those who volunteer with little thought of praise or recognition.

On behalf of us all, I am pleased to be able to offer these people our heartfelt thanks – they make our community a better place to live.

Mayor Alistair Sowman

Thank you To all our

Emergency Personnel Being a volunteer is one of the greatest contributions you can make to your community, Marlborough Emergency Management would like to thank all their volunteers from Civil Defence and Rural Fire for their dedicated service.

If you are interested in joining the team phone 5207400

“We really love traveling, we love seeing other countries, and meeting the ‘real’ people. The colour of their skin maybe different, but basically, there’s not that much difference between us.”

Pat has always been a volunteer, and covered all her own costs.

Paul said without Pat’s support, his success as a delegate would not have been possible.

“I believe too few Red Cross partners receive recognition for their support role,” he said.

Pat Sutherland has been a fantastic partner to her husband Paul, spending many years living in Mozambique and Papua New Guinea, where he was serving with the Red Cross. She has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation.

Guidelines for volunteers released

Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) launched New Zealand’s best practice guidelines this month which will help volunteer-involving organisations profoundly.

The guidelines were launched on International Volunteer Managers Day via national webinar.

Vanisa Dhiru, chief executive of VNZ says, “Over

50 managers CEOs, board members, academics and government agencies from the community sector tuned in to VNZ’s Programme Manager Claire Teal, who led the online launch and the development of these Guidelines”.

The guidelines are available on Volunteering NZ’s website www.volunteeringnz.org.nz

Volunteering covers many areas Without the many volunteers who help us in so many different ways, such as collecting during our annual appeal, helping with exercise classes, driving, volunteering at children’s camps, assisting at seminars, working in our offices, and much more, Arthritis New Zealand would be

unable to provide comprehensive support to the 530,000 New Zealanders living with arthritis.

Arthritis is New Zealand’s leading cause of disability.

The national organisation is focussed on raising awareness of the more than 140 different forms of arthritis, advocating for those

Arthritis New Zealand is grateful to all of our wonderful volunteers.

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with the condition, and providing advice and support.

We rely heavily on the efforts of our volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer for us, we would love to hear from you.

Phone 0800 663 463 or visit our website www.arthritis.org.nz .

Literacy Marlborough Inc Literacy Marlborough sincerely thanks all our tutors for volunteering their time and skills to help people improve literacy and numeracy.

You too can find us atMarlborough House, 21 Henry Street Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 12.00 Other times by appointment Phone 577 9080

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Helping to fit in Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Barrie and Helen Clark have not taken the slow road with their retirement.

They both play pivotal roles at Alzheimers Marlborough, volunteering fortnightly.

Barrie, a former primary school principal, and Helen, a former school dental nurse, never expected their retirement to coincide with moving provinces, but have a good theory for success.

The couple moved to Blenheim in March, after losing their house in Christchurch after last year’s February earthquake.

They retired from their jobs in January.

“When choosing to live in a community you should also be prepared to contribute to it, if you are in a position to do so,” said Helen.

Helen was born and raised in Blenheim, and is back here after 35 years away, while Barrie has always lived in Christchurch.

“The best way to become part of a new community and make good friends is to be

proactive in seeking to be involved,” said Barrie.

They heard that this group needed more volunteers.

“It’s the most delightful place to work, just great people and staff,” said Helen, who volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Christchurch, and also does so here.

She picks up clients from their homes and takes them to the centre on Wither Rd. Barrie meets them there, and they spend the day going on outings, walks, eating and doing inside tasks.

“We identify points of interest that people can relate to, linking back to their own memories,” said Barrie, like when visiting Brayshaw Park.

“They are so grateful too, just so appreciative.

And it frees up their own full time caregivers, gives them a break,” said Helen.

Barrie and Helen both look forward to their day volunteering at Alzheimers Marlborough, and say they get as much out of it as the people in the community they are helping.

Barrie and Helen Clark volunteer for Alzheimers Marlborough, and say it is as rewarding for them as it is for the organisation and the people they are helping.

Celebrating volunteers Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Long-standing service to the Marlborough Stroke Club has been acknowledged, as part of International Volunteers Day. At the weekend Rachael Kenny and Brian Smith were awarded their awards for 10 years service to the club, at a barbeque in Pollard Park.

Margret Saul was presented her award at the Stroke Foundation Southern Region conference in Greymouth last month.

“I love meeting people, and talking to them when they are well, seeing them when they are well,” said Rachel.

Brian, who has had a stroke, enjoys passing on his positive messages.

“There is only one person who can do something, and that is

Marlborough Stroke Club

Thank you to our enthusiastic and hard working volunteers.

You provide a wonderful service for our stroke affected community.

Brian Smith, Margret Saul and Rachael Kenny have received service awards for their 10 years of involvement with Marlborugh Stroke Club, which is part of the Southern Region Stroke Foundation.

you,” he said.

“I really like to be there, and share with them.”

There are about 120 members

Thanking our volunTeers!

Nearly 3,000 volunteers helped over 5,700 adult refugees and migrants learn English in Aotearoa-New Zealand last year.

Would you like to:

• meet people from different cultures?

• learn new skills?

• help someone learn about your community?

Training for new volunteer tutors is available locally Celebrating International Volunteer Day 5 December 2012 Phone 579 2460 for more information *ESOL: English for speakers of other languages www.englishlanguage.org.nz

in the club in Marlborough, including associates.

The club is part of the Southern Region Stroke Foundation.

Volunteering is giving of your time freely and without expectation of reward, but the rewards are plentiful when you do volunteer!

Learning new skills, meeting new friends, contributing to your community and making the world a better place are just a few.

Volunteering can also help those seeking paid employment, is a great way for newcomers to integrate into their communities and is also a good way to stay active and healthy and prevent social isolation.

Did you know, Volunteer Marlborough offers volunteer recognition through Volunteer of the Month, by presenting a bouquet of flowers to a nominated volunteer. Please let us know if you have or know of a volunteer that deserves an extra pat on the back.Contact us on 577 9388 or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz or visit us at 21 Henry St between 10am and 2pm.

Check out the website www.volunteermarlborough.org.nz to find or register volunteer opportunities within Marlborough.

Volunteer Marlborough will like to take this opportunity to thank all the fantastic people that give freely of their time and talents to make the Marlborough Community what it is.

Please accept a virtual bunch of flowers from us!

Happy International Volunteer Day!

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DUTTON: Big brother Angus would like to inform everyone that his little sister Juliette Elizabeth has hatched (6lb 12oz) on 21st October 2012. Big shout out to the helpful family, and midwives at the Maternity Ward. A special thank you to our awesome midwife Nicky Taylor. “Live long and prosper”.

VALK: Scott and Liz (nee Sangster) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful little girl Abigail Stacey Jayne (10lb 1.5oz) on November 14th at 11.38am at Wairau Hospital. A huge thanks to Emma Barnett, Marion Preston, Melissa Scalera, the theatre staff and all the lovely ladies on the maternity ward for the safe delivery and aftercare.

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If you’ve just had a new bundle of joy, JONES: Steven and Jessica are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second baby girl Keira SophiaAnn Jones (9lb 10z) on 20th November 2012 at Wairau Hospital. A sister for Anika. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff on the Maternity Ward. Photo supplied.

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WOOLLEY: Allan and Lana and big brother Maddox would like to announce the long awaited arrival of Macie Grace. Born 9.34pm, 25th October 2012 (7lb).

Thank you to our midwife Carol Thompson, Shona Wills and the fab staff at Wairau Hospital.

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Love Your Pet Day There is a date set aside in the yearly calendar for almost every occasion, and loving your pet is no exception.

L ove Yo u r P e t D ay, celebrated on December 5th is good excuse to show how much we care for our fourlegged companions.

Although we love our pets every day of the year and don’t really need a specific day for it,

it is a nice opportunity to focus on our relationship with our furry and not-so furry friends.

Pets are always appreciative of affection and never make people feel like they are being used or taken advantage of.

So one day a year, make an extra-special effort to show your pet how much you love him.

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try to make Love Your Pet Day a special day: Try home cooking instead of feeding your pet from a can.

Take your pet to do their favourite activity, whether it be running around the park or taking a drive in the car.

Bring home a new toy or treat.

If you really want to go all out, you can book them in a

pet spa.

Don’t forget the pets that are still looking for homes.

Adopt a pet or donate a bag of pet food to your local shelter.

If you don’t know your pet’s birthday (and many of us don’t), make December 5th the day to celebrate their arrival in the world.

Above all else, make the day fun for you and your pet!

Top ten ways to love your pet It seems that pets are playing an ever more important role in the lives of people today, whether it be service dogs, farmhands, or simply family companions.

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2 ) D iscipl i ne by po sit ive reinforcement. Well-behaving dogs are more easily brought out of the house, left out of crates, and generally cause less stress to their owners.

3) Regular visits to the veterinarian.

Regular visits to the veterinarian will, at the very least, provide your dog with their yearly vaccinations. These vaccinations help make it safe for your pet to be around other pets as well as help prevent diseases that could otherwise be very serious to you or your pet’s health.

4) Good nutrition. There are many commercial pet foods that offer options for well-balanced, moderate-cost, highquality diets for our pets. Your local vet can provide some guidance in this area.

5) Enrichment. Many animals suffer from pure boredom and it can manifest itself in problematic behaviors such as chewing and house destruction. Many animals lacking a mental challenge may seek out their own challenges, like destroying the trash.

6) Grooming. Not only can regular grooming make for a more pleasant smelling dog or cat, grooming can help to prevent health problems. Regular grooming can also help owners detect problems before they get out of hand, such as ticks or fleas.

7) Reassurance and positive reinforcement. It is easy to yell and scream when your pet gets into mischief, but it’s equally as easy to overlook their positive behaviors.

Like humans, our furry friends enjoy being commended for doing the right thing, whether it’s a moment of obedience or simply just being a good pet.

8) Socialization. By allowing your pet to be exposed to many different things you are creating a wellrounded pet that is able to relax and behave in most situations. Practicing simple things at home, such as touching his paws, opening his mouth, and touching his ears, will make routine events, such as nail clipping or medicine administration, easier on your pet and others around him. Regular exposure to other animals allows your pet to learn how to not only have good manners around people, but it teaches them to have good manners with other dogs as well. Pets also greet each other in a specific way, and they are taught proper pet manners from being exposed to other pets. This socialization will allow you to bring your pet more places and allow him to enjoy himself in parks and other public places.

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Marlborough District Council’s new Dog Control Bylaw is now in effect.

What does this mean for you?

Some of the important changes may affect you and the areas where you can take your dog.

See the list of the areas in Marlborough where: • Dogs can be exercised off lead • Dogs can be exercised but must be on a lead at all times • Areas where dogs are prohibited - this now includes the Blenheim CBD (map available on website) There are also other important changes you need to be aware of listed below are only a few: • Dogs allowed On-Leash in the Picton CBD • Dogs On-Leash in all of the Taylor Dam area - including the forest area south of the locked gates • Dogs prohibited within 3 metres of any children’s playground • Dogs prohibited from all sports grounds - special concessions do apply to some sports grounds • Dogs prohibited from the Japanese Gardens at Harling Park You can view this Bylaw and all the changes and amendments on Council’s website marlborough.govt.nz under ‘Dog and Animal Laws’ Or you can collect a copy from Council offices Blenheim and Picton.

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It was all about bats in Picton at the weekend, as children from Marlborough attended the Conservation Kids Bat Day to learn about bats and take part in bat-related activities.

 Ewan Salvidge.

 Pieta Radovanovich and Rosa Wilson.

Rebekah-May.  Sofia Kietzmann and

Annual truffle roll

Students from Bohally Intermediate School got underway with their annual truffle roll last week, producing a record amount of the chocolate treats for the Christmas fundraiser.

 Claudia Harris and Shannon Arbuckle.

 RIGHT: Chloe Crawford and Caitlyn Woodley.

Bedford. cas and Kylie  Brittany Lu

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 Jackson Lock and Joshua Millard.

The Tui Club headed up the Wither Hills last Tuesday, to enjoy a glorious day in the sunshine. With a few rests along the way, some hills to roll down, and some trees to climb, it was an excellent day out.

 Samantha Matthews dis plays a finished truffle.  Brianna Woodley and Courtney Nicholson.

 Holly Taylor, 3, Paige Wentworth, 4, Molly & Kate Wilkes, 4, Alannah Peoples, 3, and Andrew Hall, 3.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

Education & Care in a Home Environment

Food and nutrition have an essential role in children and young people’s achievement at all stages of education. There is evidence that young people’s food choices can affect their attendance and behaviour as well as their health.

It is part of our service to provide an environment where students learn, and this includes learning to make healthy food choices.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Blenheim Healing Rooms

Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am 1pm. Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704

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.

Peoples Sunday Market

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

Picton Rotary Club

Car boot sale. Picton RSA carpark. Every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact 573 6390.

Senior Citizens Club

172 High Street. For entertainment and Friendship.

Closing for Cristmas period. Reopening Thursday 7th February 2pm. All Seniors very welcome. Phone 578 1999

SF Marlborough

(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.

St Andrew’s Day and Christmas Carols “The Vines”. Redwood Tavern 30th November 11:30am-2:31pm Music by Celtic Rollers. Book your tables. Phone 578 3259

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.

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.

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Grieve not that he is gone, give thanks he ever was.

A funeral service will be held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek at 1.30pm Thursday November 29, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

BATE , Harr y Stephen Martin: Died, peacefully, on November 24 2012 at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Aged 61 years.

Loved stepfather of Donny and Steph. Will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Messages to the Bate family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

A service for Harry will be held at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, Weld Street, Redwoodtown, at 1pm Wednesday November 28, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

WO O D, Kim Ngahuia : Peacefully, on November 2 4 , 2 0 12 a t W a i r a u Hospital. Aged 44 years.

Loved partner of Bruce, loved mother, grandma and daughter. Messages to The Wood family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. At peace with Mother Nature and Mother Moon. A service for Kim will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium C h a p e l, 4 5 5 L i nw o o d Avenue, Christchurch at 1pm Thursday November 29.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

BOYD, Rev Edward Petrie: On November 25, 2012.

Husband of Gwyneth, father of David, Pippa and Felicity; Poppa to Brianna and Taylor, Cooper and Fritha, and Allegra; father-in-law to Erith, Jim and Dave.

Thinking of him with love, remembering him with joy,

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

in memoriam MARSH Noel Shane : In loving memory of our much loved son Noel, who was so tragically taken from us in a plane crash on the 27th November in France 4 years ago. It is hard to believe that another year has passed and there is not a day goes by that we do not think of you.

You will always be in our hearts and our minds and we miss you so very dearly.

Joyce & Bill

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Lines brought down by tree felling

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The section of lines on Budge St that were brought down on Saturday after some tree felling went bad.

A small section of power and telephone lines were brought down on Budge St on Saturday after some weekend tree felling went awry.

Marlborough Lines operations manager Brian Tapp, said he understood that an individual had been cutting down a tree outside a property on the street when it fell onto the power and telephone lines and brought them down onto the road.

The road was cleared and the area made safe quickly after the incident took place.

Only a few houses on the street were effected by the event, he said and power would have been restored in the hours following.

Brian said incidents like this happen “far too often.”

He said it is an unfortunate event, but they were lucky it was on such a small scale.

MBC two from two

MBC notched up two straight wins and another fine performance in week six of Fairweathers’ Senior League Volleyball at Stadium 2000 last week.

The team played their double-header in the President’s grade this week, facing off against Kinoaths followed by Treefellas.

The first match saw a tight bout between the two, however MBC came out on top with a two-one victory, 25-19, 25-22, 22-25.

In their match against Treefellas, MBC stormed ahead to a solid three set victory, 25-20, 25-11, 25-18.

In C Grade Smashed ‘Em Bro and Safe Crackers faced off what would be a tight and strongly contested match. Smashed ‘Em Bro eventually won the match two sets to one 25-15, 25-18, 22-25.

MBC Junior A played Westmeat Geriatrics, winning two-one 25-18, 25-16, 22-25.

Desperate Housewives faced Wolf Pack, securing a three-set victory.

Fresh won their first game of the season with a two-one defeat of MIA 25-21 25-17, 26-28.

In the mixed grade Indevin Thunderballs beat Safe Air Social three-nil; Domin8 beat Playschool two-one; Meaters beat The A-Team two-one; Silly Salmons beat International two-one.

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Members of the Marlborough Girls' College A team relax after their win over Burnside High School B in the South Island Junior Secondary Schools' Volleyball Championships at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 yesterday. The team won 25-11 after beating Timaru Girls' High School A 50-21 earlier in the day.The three day competition ends with finals tomorrow. Beach championships will be held at Lansdowne Park on Friday.

Junior volleyballers show good form Round four of Marlborough Volleyball’s Subway Spikers’ and Premier School’s Competition last Friday saw some big wins and upsets as the region’s schools showed some talent.

Years five and six results: St Mary’s Setters beat Grovetown Strikers three-nil; Witherlea Red beat Springlands Spikers two-one; Picton Blue beat Renwick Setters two-one; Grovetown Spikers beat Renwick Spikers two-one; Picton Green beat

Witherlea Blue three-nil; Redwoodtown All Stars beat Fairhall Bumblebees three-nil.

Year six results: Picton Yellow beat Springlands Setters three-nil; Fairhall Bops beat Fairhall Ninjas two-one; St Mary’s Slammers beat Renwick Strikers two-one.

Years seven and eight results: Renwick Panthers drew with The Bohally Sporty Gals one-all; Renwick Blockers beat Rapaura Aces three-nil; Rapaura

Smashers beat Bohally Bullets threenil; Redwoodtown Rockets beat Rapaura Smashers by default.

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

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Top tennis talent on show Some of the most promising young tennis talent in the South Island has been on show at the Forrest Winery Marlborough Tennis Centre in Blenheim this week.

The top 32 primary and intermedate school players from the South Island have been contesting the SI Primary Schools Tournament.

“The same tournament is being played in the North Island and two boys and two girls from this tournament will go to the nationals,” the

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Australian golfer Jake Higginbottom is the newly crowned New Zealand Open champion.

Higginbottom is the first amateur to win the Open in 56 years, but as an amateur cannot receive any of the total A$400,000 (NZ$508,000) prize money.

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tournament director and referee Rosemary Hargreaves said.

This is the first time Blenheim has hosted the tournament and Rosemary said it had come about due to the earthquake devastation of tennis facilities in Christchurch.

The tournament was an important one in the development of players.

“This is where they’re beginning their senior careers.

They’re learning not just to

play but also tennis etiquette.

“There’s been wonderful behaviour and self management.”

The top finishing Marlborough player was Abbey Hogg, who placed fifth.

She lost to Naynay HomKrum, of Christchurch, on Monday but won her three other matches.

The girls’ final was won by Lily Bray of Christchurch, while Manawa Rakete-Shay of Queenstown, took out the boys’ title.

Olympic gold medallist and canoeist, Lisa Carrington has been named the supreme winner and senior sportswoman at the Maori sports awards in Auckland.

Rower Storm Uru took out the senior sportsman award.

GrAysON thrOuGh tO fiNAls New Zealand squash player Campbell Grayson has made it through to the PSA world squash Boast Open event finals in Canada.

Grayson, the New Zealand second seed, beat Australian Steve Finitsis to make it through the semifinals, and now faces Australian top seed Zac Alexander.

hOre Cited All Black Andrew Hore has been cited by the International Rugby Board for allegedly punching Welsh player Bradley Davies during their win on Saturday.

The incident is said to have happened in the early stages of the match in Cardiff, which the New Zealand side won 33-10.

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The Black Caps have taken the lead in the opening day of their second test against Sri Lanka in Colombo at the weekend.

Skipper Ross Taylor lead the charge, making his eighth Test hundred with 119 runs at the end of the day.

Abbey hogg, 13, of st mary's school keeps her eye on the ball as she serves during her match on monday.

watching the tennis action on monday were Judy shannahan, left, pat eatherley and pat Compton.

Bringing home the shield

By Robbie Parkes The home side advantage played little part in the final game of the Seddon Shield challenge on Sunday, as Marlborough’s superior men’s softball team knocked Nelson from the top spot, at Saxton Field.

Marlborough stepped up in the crucial final match, winning 8-1 and taking the shield off their Nelson rivals.

The annual competition is won on overall results from each age groups,

culminating in the senior men’s game.

This year, the scores were drawn heading into the final game.

Marlborough senior men’s faced Nelson in the opener, losing 7-9, but by the end of the day, the tables had turned dramatically.

Senior men’s assistant coach and player Darren Aldridge said they were just “rapt” with the result.

“It’s a pretty good result overall, especially as we dominated in the last game from start to finish.

“Kurt Schollum on the mound, he stood out with his pitching - a class above the others.”

He said Kurt’s brother Ryan, and Tyler Bird also stepped up.

The senior men’s side head down to Christchurch on Friday for the South Island Jefferies Cup tournament at the weekend.

“We will be facing Nelson again over the weekend, so this is a good confidence boost in that NelsonMarlborough rivalry,” said Darren.

Local triathlon season begins

The first round of the BikeFit Marlborough Summer Triathlon and Duathlon Series took place on Sunday at the Paddy Barrys town circuit.

The long triathlon course, a 750 m swim, 20 km ride followed by a 5 km run, was taken out by Dave Grono, a relative newcomer to the region.

He was first place after the swim, and held this lead through the bike and run to eventually record a smart time of 1.05.35.

In the Men’s LongTriathlon Jeremy McKenzie was late to the start line

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and was only entering the pool when the majority of competitors were exiting.

This seemed to spur him on and he did enough to actually finish third overall on the day, and setting an unofficial course record, under 60 minutes.

In the Women’s section a good contest developed between Almuth Waechter, fresh from competing in the recent World Triathlon champs in Auckland, and the youngster Jess Barnes.

Almuth had a sensational swim, earning her a third place out of the water, and was nearly a two minute lead on Jess heading into the bike.

By the end of the cycle leg Jess gained back a minute, but it was not enough.

Almuth pulled away in the run, recording a fast time of 20.48 for the 5 km and which was to be the 4th fastest on the day, and recorded an overall time of 1.11.24, with Jess just two minutes behind.

In the team event JP Carre and

Jamie Kidd did enough to take first place in a time of 1.15.12.

Susan van der Pol, new to the sport, won the medium triathlon, 300 m swim, 15 km ride, 3 km run, in 51.50.

Christine Dew took out the long duathlon, 2km run, 20 km ride, 5 km run, in 1.21.23.

Hugh Trollope won the medium duathlon, 2 km run, 15 km ride, 2 km run, in 46.45.

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Chance to buy quality toys

By Chris Tobin People looking to buy quality toys for Christmas that will last more than one generation might want to consider what is being offered by the Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers.

The guild is holding an open day at their rooms in Brayshaw Heritage Park with a range of toys being offered for sale.

“For many years we sold our toys at the Marlborough garden fete but were not able to this year,” secretary Malcolm Maxwell said.

“So we’re putting on an open day on Sunday December 2 where there’ll also be a display of the work from our members.

Mr Maxwell said their workshop running costs were funded from the sale of toys constructed by members who volunteered their time on a weekly basis.

“They have given 600 hours of

volunteer work to the toymaking.”

Rod Shoemark, the toymaking supervisor, said they built rocking horses, chairs, sandpit diggers, rideons, trolleys and more.

“Some take many hours to put together and they’re priced accordingly,” he said.

The guild is a registered charity.

Their workshop and rooms are located at the end of the public access driveway past the Vintage Farm Macinery buildings in Brayshaw Heritage Park.

The open day will run from 9am to 4pm.

Mr Maxwell said the public were welcome to visit on Mondays throughout the year.

Rod Shoemark, left, and Malcolm Maxwell with two of the most popular toys the woodworkers guild produces.

From New York, to Marlborough marathon

By Chris Tobin Runners who missed out on the cancelled New York marathon have redirected their energies to Saturday’s New World Marlborough Marathon.

Race director Pete Halligan said 10 runners who were set to line up at New

York at the beginning of the month until the event was cancelled due to Superstorm Sandy, have entered the Marlborough Marathon.

“We’ve probably got 10, some are Kiwis and some are from America,” he said.

A total of 1100 runners have entered the

marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and kids Mini Marathon which Halligan said was about 100 more than last year.

“We’re very pleased.”

The marathon has been runnning for three years.

Entries are still being accepted and

Halligan said these could be made at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Friday between 11.30am and 8.30pm.

This year’s course will start and finish at Villa Maria Estate. The marathon starts at 7am, half marathon 7.15am, 10k 7.30am, 5k 7.45am and kids mini marathon 8am.

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