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Fighting fit Beating the bullies

Katie Wilson, left, enjoys a day out before her decision to change her life

By Chris Tobin The battle of the flab is becoming a big issue for many young New Zealanders and it is one Katie Wilson can relate to.

The Blenheim fitness instructor said she was overweight when she was a teenager and encountered considerable bulleying as a result.

“I got bullied a lot through primary and into high school. Nearly every day someone would say a general comment that I was too fat or that I was too big to

do this or that” But when Katie was 16 she decided she had endured enough and linked up with a programme called Combined Adolescent Challenge Training in Picton.

The course was fitness training for one hour three days a week starting at 6am and was designed for youth in trouble. Katie said she wasn’t there for this reason.

“I was asked to take part to boost numbers.”

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Hoping for a bit of show magic

By Annabelle Latz Stella Wadsworth remembers the excitement the Marlborough A&P Show generated nearly 70 years ago, when people dressed to the nines, and purchased new outfits for the weekend’s social occasion.

The show is on today and tomorrow, and Stella has been attending it since 1946.

“I remember taking off from home in the Wairau Valley, and checking that the kids were okay and had decent footwear on, which they would need for being at the show all day.”

Through her involvement with the Wairau Valley Women’s Division, she was involved in the floral art and craft section, both entering pieces and judging.

“It was a wonderful family place, where people would have picnics out the back of their cars, and everyone had their favourite spots.”

“Goodness me, there were salads, cream sponges, it was just

wonderful.”

It was always a big social event, where rural and town people would meet up.

“Everybody knew everybody,” said Stella.

She remembered children used to run up and down the sheep pens.

“There were hundreds of sheep.”

Stella said the show has changed over the years, and misses seeing all the picnics, and said there was not as much interest in crafts like spinning and weaving anymore.

“I don’t know whether it’s out of fashion, or people are too busy.”

Stella is still heavily involved in the art scene in Blenheim, especially sculpting, and she attends art history lessons.

“I like anything to do with my hands.”

She will visit the show tomorrow for a look around, and hopes to experience a few of the old memories.

“I will be looking for some familiar

Stella Wadsworth remembers the new clothes, hats, and high heels people used to wear to the Marlborough A&P Show. See an early photo of Stella at the show on page 14.

faces, but a lot of them are not there anymore.”

Sights like the horses, dog trials, and happy families is still what Stella loves best.

Fighting fit - beating the bullies Continued from page 1 The course was the beginning of a journey of toil and effort which has seen her weight drop from 90 kilograms to the toned 73 kilograms she is today.

“It got me into fitness and I liked what I saw. I became a lot happier and could achieve a lot more. Being overweight had always held me back.”

Katie, 22, said the weight did not disappear overnight. It was a gradual process but one well worth achieving.

Now employed as a personal trainer in Blenheim she has a message for young people who are overweight.

“I like the idea of helping people encouraging them to change their lifestyle telling them they don’t have to stay

stuck where they are. They can change.”

She said the benefits in making an effort to exercise and to take care with diet were all worthwhile.

“It’s liking what you see.

You feel more confident doing things. At school I wasn’t into sports but now I’m jumping at the chance to do anything new.”

“I hope it has the same magic. I see it in the eyes of the young riders, and the pride the children take with their calves.”

Obesity rates high in youth The most recent statistics on childhood obesity in New Zealand come from the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey.

The statistics revealed 8.3 per cent of children were obese and a further 20.9 per cent overweight.

There had been no change in obesity rates since 2002

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Mystery solved In Wednesday’s issue of the Sun, Les Roger showed us what looked like some plyers.

Les asked us to find out if any readers knew what it was.

After reading the paper Glen Stuart, an engineer, contacted the Sun and said the instrument was an engineer’s caliper used to measure the inside of bearings and shafts.

“That’s what I use mine for,” he said.

Kelvin Chapman rang soon after and corroborated what Glen said.

Yellow and blue balloons were released by year 13 Marlborough Boys' College and Marlborough Girls' College students on Wednesday to celebrate their final school day.

Rise in speeding tickets

By Chris Tobin Police have been busy dishing out speeding tickets in Blenheim’s Nelson Street near Marlborough Girls’ College in the year ending August 31.

In statistics obtained by The Sun after an Official Information Act request it was revealed a total of 647 tickets were issued during the year at this location – a big jump on the previous year when 244 were imposed in the same area.

Nelson St has also risen from number five Marlborough police district ‘hot spot’ for speed tickets issued in the 2010/2011 year to number three behind Goose Bay on State Highway One south of Kaikoura (2284 tickets in the past year – up from 1562 in the previous year.)

Churchill St in Kaikoura has been at number two for both years (591 tickets issued in 2010/11 and 996 in 2011/12).

Blenheim’s other ‘hot spots’ in 2011/2012 have been New Renwick Rd between Maxwell Rd and Battys Rd (238 tickets – 153 in 2010/11) and Battys Rd, Springlands between Middle Renwick Rd and David St which was not on the list the previous year.

Marlborough drivers paid $296,170 in speeding fines to the year ended August 31, but a further $60,690 remains unpaid.

This compares with $207,400 which was paid in the previous year with $43,590 unpaid.

Poetry prizewinner A talented year 12 student who believes that poetry gives “an amazing insight into the way people think and their society functions” has won this year’s Bay Of Many Coves Poetry Scholarship at Marlborough Girls’ College.

Nerys Udy, who says she enjoys writing poetry immensely, received the poetry scholarship at the school’s academic prize-giving on Tuesday.

A busy traffic scene in Nelson St yesterday.

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Superintendent Carey Griffiths, the national manager road policing, said the increases in fees paid and those unpaid was due to the speed camera being used more often.

Police use one speed camera in Marlborough.

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“Decisions on numbers and placement of cameras will likely form part of this business case,” he said.

Marlborough Boys’ College students Leatham Landon-Lane and Christopher Swan have been named as 2012 dux and proxime accessit respectively.

The pair, along with their peers were recognised at the school’s end of year prizegiving at the college on Wednesday afternoon.

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By Robbie Parkes Christmas is fast approaching, and despite echoes of the recession felt throughout the year, Blenheim retailers are seeing the positives heading into the festive season.

Blenheim Bookworld owner Peter Scott said the signs are there for a really good Christmas.

“We are in a better financial position than we were last Christmas.”

He said that while there have been ups and downs throughout the year, he has noticed the economy is slowly starting to turn around.

“I think we are starting to see more customers.”

Last Saturday was the best they have seen since Christmas last year, he said.

However, the Sunday immediately following that was the second worst Sunday they have ever had.

“There’s a few mixed messages,” he said.

“We were really surprised with the poor sales figures from January because we had our best Christmas ever.”

But, he said they are quite confident heading into Christmas, especially with a rise in sales this month, and a wide range of stock, not just books, available.

“I’m not sure what the figures will show for next month but the signs are looking good.”

Kay Thomason, owner of Lynfords Furniture agreed the Christmas period and the leadup to it can be unpredictable for

Fuel prices down After a brief increase early in October, petrol prices continued a downward trend from September to be at their lowest levels in three months.

The price of petrol and diesel both fell 3 cents per litre overall during the month. 91 octane petrol ended the month on $2.12 per litre in the main centres, and diesel fell to $1.52 per litre at most service stations.

Marlborough business awards The Westpac Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business awards Gala Dinner commences next weekend, November 16 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

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Lynfords Furniture owner Kay Thomason said things are looking positive for their Christmas season.

sales.

“You never know, you can have people coming in and buying a dining room table the day before Christmas or none at all.”

But, she said things are looking more positive, especially following their re-location to a bigger site a few doors down earlier in the year.

Mr Scott said the Blenheim CBD is starting to pick up, empty shops are filling, and it is impacting positively on them.

“With the Farmers redevelop-

ment in Centre Point Mall and the Stevens going in, that has really helped.

Figures for electronic card transactions for Paymark for October 2012, show the volume of transactions in Marlborough (in millions) this year, were up 3.2 per cent from last year (0.80 to 0.83).

The value of spending (in $millions) increased from $40.7 to $41.8 (a 2.7 per cent increase).

“Christmas is always big, in

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“But spending has been irregular of late, up one month and down the next.

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His work may provide shellfish farmers the specialist knowledge they need to avoid heavy losses to stocks.

Mr Knight will spend two weeks at the University of North Carolina’s facilities working with Dr Dennis McGillicuddy on the computational modelling and fluid dynamics of bloom spreads.

Spy Valley Wines in Marlborough was named today as one of the best wine tourism ventures in the South Island.

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Picton ferry facilities ‘struggling’

By Chris Tobin Facilities at Picton are struggling to handle the demands of the interisland ferries, the general manager of the Interisland Line, Thomas Davis says.

“If you go to the ferry terminal at one o’clock in the morning you ask yourself are the facilities really adequate for the volumes going through there?” he said.

Mr Davis said the Interisland Line had not yet been contacted regarding the Government’s latest announcement that they were preparing a business case for moving the ferry terminal from Picton to Clifford Bay. “The proposal is being driven by the Ministry of Transport and we haven’t been involved in it,” Mr Davis said.

“We don’t know the details but we look forward to the next stage.”

He said the proposal would require some negotiation regarding what operators of a possible Clifford Bay port would need to pay compared with Picton.

He said if the status quo was decided, Picton would require urgent redevelopment to handle bigger vessels.

Clifford Bay on the books for a long time How long have people been talking about Clifford Bay as being a possible terminal for the inter-island ferries?

The answer is a long time.

The latest copy of the Awatere & Flaxbourne Bulletin quotes a newspaper letter from way back in 1934 which stated Clifford Bay was “strongly favoured by many people as it is 42 miles shorter by land and 12 miles shorter by sea than the Picton route.”

The letter writer (not named) said the Government of the time had surveyed the bay and considered “there would be no engineering difficulty in constructing a port there is it is splendidly sheltered from the southerly gales.”

Mr Davis said he understood the Government was going to appoint a project manager to prepare the Clifford Bay business case which would go to Cabinet next April.

“When the appointment is made we’ll wait to see if they want to talk to us.”

Interisland Line operates three ferries between Picton and Wellington, Arahura, Aratere and Kaitaki.

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An artist’s impression of a possible Clifford Bay port as prepared some years ago. The development includes a causeway.

There it is: Clifford Bay farmer Pete Davison points to the distant hills of the North Island from Clifford Bay.

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Use your brains Dear Ed, Two letters in Wednesday Sun. 7/11/12.

I can answer briefly first, no one is “forced” to pass a truck on the road, slow down and live longer.

Second, cyclists with hat problems first obey the road rules and put your flash hat in a bag or pocket.

Simple, if you all use your brains.

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These powerboats ruin the enjoyment of many.

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Hunter’s Garden Marlborough organisers Julia Brown and Lizzie Lichtnecker.

Garden show attracts big numbers Visitors have flocked to Blenheim this week to experience what gardening wonders Hunter’s Garden Marlborough is showcasing this year.

Sunny weather is expected for the rest of the event, with bus tours heading off yesterday morning to see the gardens around Marlborough.

Organisers Julia Brown and Lizzie Lichtnecker said there had been a really good reception this year.

THANK YOU Marlborough The Blenheim Sun newspaper celebrates 10 years of publishing in Marlborough on November 5, 2012 The team at The Sun would like to take this opportunity to offer our sincerest thanks to our loyal advertisers and readers.

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“It’s just growing,” said Julia.

The tours have been really popular this year, she said, and the stall spaces at the Stihl Shop Garden Fete in Seymour Square on Sunday have all gone.

The proportion of tickets sold to visitors from outside the region has increased this year, with more than half of the ticket holders travelling to Marlborough for the four day festival.

“It’s all going well.”

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choices are really important.”

“I know my body now, and I enjoy food better now.”

Lisa said visiting the supermarket the first time after she was diagnosed with diabetes was “terrible.”

But her best friend Wendy helped her through, and Lisa said the support of her husband, children and parents has been fantastic.

“I’m quite strict, and it’s a mind set too.”

She has made healthy food swaps, to restrict fats, salts and sugars.

Garlic bread has always been a favourite of hers, so eats healthier Turkish garlic bread now, and she does home baking instead of buying it.

“People need to know it’s not a life sentence. It’s about choice.”

Lisa takes medication once a day to help regulate her blood sugar levels, but said a healthy diet and exercise means less need for medication.

“It hasn’t really cost me anything.”

Lisa is playcentre supervisor for Renwick Playcentre, and has just completed her teaching training.

She used to have afternoon naps, but now always has energy.

Clothes shopping is more enjoyable.

“I’m probably more positive about everything.”

“It took me a long time to get my head around, but I’ve had a nice positive experience.”

It has taken until this year for Lisa to build up the courage to attend Diabetes Marlborough.

It has been another source of wonderful support.

“It is okay to ask for help if you need it, rather than just making do.”

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Getting ready for the show Police There was plenty of action at A & P Park yesterday, with tents, ferris wheels, and other structures going up in preparation for the annual A & P Show at the weekend.

Crews from various organisations and

companies worked away throughout the day to prepare the site for one of Marlborough’s most iconic festivals.

The A & P Show begins today at 8.30am and continues tomorrow.

Arrests and incidents this week

Left: Julie Davis from Christchurch sets up her Red Rock Hats stand for the weekend's events.

Below:Neville Guthrie, John Valk and Brian Wastney set up concrete seating for the show.

Left: Numa Brouillet from Marlborough Light and Sound fine-tunes some of the audio equipment for the A&P Show.

Speeding drivers targeted in Rai Valley Marlborough and Nelson Police are clamping down on speeding drivers in the Rai Valley Area.

Highway Patrol Sergeant Terry Richards said a six month operation would begin this weekend involving high visibility policing of the stretch of SH6 between Rai Valley and Okaramio.

Sergeant Richards said the operation was in response to the high level of disregard for the speed limit identified in that area. He said it was not uncommon for drivers to be detected travelling in excess of 130kmh and in recent weeks two drivers had been clocked driving in excess of 140kmh on

that stretch of highway.

The operation will run from Saturday November 11 until the end of May 2013. In that time police patrols will make themselves highly visible in the area, however there would also be covert speed detection on some days.

Sergeant Richards said police

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wanted people to know they were targeting the area so they got the message to slow down.

“Cleaning up after high speed crashes is not an enjoyable part of my job. We just want people to slow down, stay within the speed limits and drive to the conditions. If they don’t there will be a price to pay,” he said.

Tuesday, November 6 At 5.30pm a 51 year old vineyard worker was observed placing a bottle of North Wood Pinot Noir down his pants and leaving the store.

He was located outside the Blenheim Police Station walking home.

He appears in the Blenheim District Court on the 12th of the November.

Other incidents: At about 8.50am at the intersection of Howick Rd and Alabama Rd a Honda Domani failed to give and was hit by a Mazda BT50.

Minor damage to both vehicles and no injuries to either of the drivers.

Wednesday, November 7 At 10.30am a 43 year old male sickness beneficiary was arrested for disorderly behaviour after he bared his buttocks at Police whilst a passenger in a motor vehicle.

Police located this gentleman after he caused a scene at the local office of Work and Income.

He has now been trespassed from the the office and will appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 21/11/12.

At 5.30pm a 20 year old unemployed male was arrested for breaching his bail.

He was to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Thursday.

Other incidents: At 10am Police attended a minor motor vehicle accident in Bary St where the driver of the vehicle had run into a parked car.

Minor damage and no injury.

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Simply dig a little hole and plant.

It’s a good idea to space each seedling around 20cm apart to allow them room to grow.

You do have to watch out for snails.

And, if you’ve planted them in a sheltered spot, like under the eve of a house, keep an eye out for aphids too.

You can be pretty sure you’ve got aphids if they stop flowering earlier than you would expect.

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Friday November 9, 2012

in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 9th November The Mind & its Potential A public talk by Geshe Jampa Tharchin; Tibetan Monk. All warmly welcome. 7pm Alzheimer’s Centre, 8 Wither Rd, Blenheim. Phone 578 2737. Entry by Koha/donation.

Blenheim Lions Craft Fair The Craft Fair, central Forum from 8am-4pm Friday.

8am-1pm Saturday.

Hot Nights, Cool Salads With Ruth Pretty, 6.30-9pm all ages, Tickets $50 Floor Pride Civic Theatre.

Saucy Jack & the Space Vicens Blenheim Musical Theatre Group, Lakings Road Theatre, runs until Nov 24th. Phone: 520 8560 Grumpy Monkey 9.30pm-2am, Paddy Barry’s Irish Pub, 51 Scott St. R18, Free admission.

A & P Show Today and tomorrow. Gate Sales – Adults: $12, Children: $5, Family: $25 (2Ad 2 Ch) A & P Show Grounds, Blenheim

Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette.

Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim.

Monica: 572 2667.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888.

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666.

Tunes for Tots Preschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am and 10.30am. Nativity Church Hall. $2 Family. 578 3909.

Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm (Closes school holidays).

Woodbourne Tavern Speedshear 7.30pm, Phone: 572 8007

Saturday 10th November

Practically Pleasure The Tuesday studio group , Practical Explorations in Art, is holding an exhibition in the Clear Skies Gallery at the Yealand Estate Marlborough Gallery in High Street Blenheim. Open to the public with free admission, daily until Sunday 11th November with gallery hours from 10.30am to 4.30pm daily.

Meditations on Mind & its Potential

By Geshe Jampa Tarchin; Tibetan Monk. All warmly welcome. 10am Alzheimer’s Centre, 8 Wither Rd, Blenheim. Phone 578 2737. Entry by Koha/donation.

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 The Muslim Association of Marlborough Inc Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm – 2pm, upstairs meeting room at Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. (Space for ladies also). For details contact: Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275.

The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open everyday from 9am Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Annie’s The Musical Vanessa Bryant Studio of Dance presents this all time favourite musical performed in tap dance. 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Adults $18, Child/Senior $12, under 5 free. Tickets from Floor Pride Civic Theatre.

Kingswood 10.00pm-1am, Paddy Barry’s Irish Pub, 51 Scott St. R18, Free admission A & P Show Gate Sales – Adults: $12, Children: $5, Family: $25 (2Ad 2 Ch) A & P Show Grounds, Blenheim Gold Coin Entry Day Saturday and Sunday at the Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton. Come visit us and enjoy this amazing piece of our history! Have a go at knot tying, enjoy a traditional game of quoits and other great activities for the kids.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

Pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128.

Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

Sunday 11th November Garden Marlborough Fete Stihl Shop Fete 9am-4pm Seymour Square, Blenheim Nativity Kidz Zone & Continual Concert Continual Concert, Banner viewing, Church flowers – Commences at 12noon. Feel free to wander over to the Nativity church. Come in and relax to the entertainment of our very talented musicians. A “Welcoming” team will be on duty to assist. Follow the signs and look for the Summit flags.

A Gold coin donation will be appreciated.

MX5 Car Group Brent: 574 2787 Ulysses Club Ride to Kaikoura for Lunch - meet at the railway stn 1.15am ride departs 10.30am Pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Kaikoura Cycling Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park. 9.00am.

If you have an event contact Aynsley at The Sun on 5777 868

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

People’s Sunday Market Every Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark 10am-1pm.

Whitebait, plants, free range eggs, perennials, shrubs, asparagus, apples, woodware, handcrafts, jewellery, preserves, chutneys, vegetable plants.

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am till noon every Sunday. A&P show grounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm and 3pm for Beaver Station Central Blenheim. Return trip takes about one hour. Adults $8, Child $4 CASH ONLY. Chris 578 3211 or John 578 1621.

Speedway Sunday 11th November, Gates open at 1pm, Racing starts at 2pm. Adults $15, Families $30, Kids (5-12) $3, Under 5 Free, Mem/Pen/Stu $10.

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New event to fundraise for rescue trust

By Annabelle Latz There will be an extra buzz in the air on Saturday, when the Marlborough Rescue helicopter attends the Marlborough A&P Show tomorrow.

The Gift Sheep competition is a new event at the show this year, a fundraising effort for the Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust.

Participants donate a sheep, or $100, raising $1000 for the trust.

G ra ha m Sidey, genet ics r e p r e s e n t a t ive fo r P G G Wrightson, said there are nearly 100 entries so far, and expects more on the day.

“It will create a special point of interest in the sheep section, and for everybody at the show.”

Most of the sheep donated have come from North Canterbury up to Marlborough, with one coming from a Romney stud in the Wairarapa, owned by Keith and Gay Higgins, who used to live in Marlborough.

“It’s very much a community thing,” said Graham.

He said the great support of sponsors has been fantastic.

First prize is a $1000 House of Travel and PGG Wrightson voucher, and every entrant gets a bottle of Giesen wine.

The prizes will be drawn by the Picton police, at 1pm on Saturday, with a barbeque hosted

by PGG Wrightson and Silver Fern Farms.

“I just knew it was a good way

to get more people along to the show,” said Graham.

He sa id building public awareness of what the trust does is very important.

“They will be the first there when you have an accident.”

He said the help from Tim Leslie, Jude McCone, and show secretary Heather Clelland has been fantastic.

The helicopter will arrive at 10am, with a winch demo, and depart at 4pm with another demo.

The trust, which has been going for 21 years, is called out 150 times a year to the Marlborough district.

Summer is the busiest time, with locals and many of the visitors taking part in recreation.

Yesteryear at the A & P Show

Stella Wadsworth and her husband Mervyn, in foreground, enjoy a picnic with the North family beside their Chevrolet coupe at the Marlborough A & P Show, 1950. (story on page 2)

Babich Wines look to expand The 96 year old New Zealand wine company, Babich Wines Limited, announced the sale of their 50% share of the Marlborough winemaking facility, Rapaura Vintners Limited to Treasury Wine Estates.

Babich Wines will now look to build their own state of the art facility in Marlborough.

“Rapaura Vintners has been outstanding in its capability to deliver high quality production outcomes, however we decided recently that it would be timely to construct our own winery in Marlborough which would allow us to advance our focus on wine quality to an even higher level.” said David Babich, General Manager.

The Nelson/Marlborough Rescue Helicoptor Trust relies on public support for many of its annual costs, and is grateful for the fundraising happening at this weekend's Marlborough A&P Show. Photo: Rosina Palmer

Paula Muddle, marketing and communications for the trust, said due to lack of a major sponsor, the trust relies on the generosity of the community.

“The role of the community is to help pay for the down time of the helicopters, and the maintenance.”

Sharing a passion for fishing

By Annabelle Latz What is the best method for utilising an exceptional fisherman and a love for hosting guests and sharing the passion of the outdoors?

Setting up a fishing tours bed and breakfast business.

That is what Roger and Angie Brott have done, from their home up the North Bank.

Maraqeta Guided Fishing Tours has been going for six months, and Angie said it was an idea mentioned to them by a friend a long time ago.

“Even though we are getting a bit long in the tooth, what better way to earn a living than doing what we really love?” said Angie.

They shifted their five-bedroom villa out to the North Bank from Blenheim in 2004.

“It’s been great fun so far,” said Angie, with steady business, and more bookings lined up for the summer.

Roger, “an exceptionally good fisherman,” as described by Angie, has wonderful patience for teaching people of all levels and ages the art of fly fishing and thread line fishing.

“In Marlborough there is often wind, so it is often difficult to fly fish. So people can choose what they want to do.”

Angie learned to fish in recent years, and said it is addictive.

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Shrek the sheep comes from his home property Bluff Station, which will be shorn by National Party MP Colin King tomorrow, with proceeds also going towards the trust.

women and children. I particularly want to encourage women, because I fish endlessly.”

The guided fishing tours range in time and location, with Roger having taken guests to Hanmer, Rainbow Station, Murchison, Nelson and Marlborough.

“Wairau is such a wonderful river,” said Ange.

Angie and Roger never get sick of seeing the delight on guests’ faces when they first see the clean rivers that run throughout New Zealand.

“We take them to some beautiful parts of the country.”

Another favourite part of the venture for Angie is cooking up the freshly caught fish in the evenings with the guests.

“Trout is a fish that people often don’t have the opportunity to try, but is wonderful to eat. Trout and eggs for breakfast is a great favourite too.” she said.

Angie said the latest trend is for people to book a fishing lesson as a birthday or Christmas present, giving loved ones a chance to tune up existing skills or learn new ones.

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Rural broadband now a reality Story and photo by Annabelle Latz The massive daily operation at Yealands Estate needs an effective communication network.

“We are a pretty big company working out here in the wop wops,” said Peter Yealands.

As Marlborough’s leading exporting company, since last week Peter is the first recipient of the new rural broadband network based in Seddon.

The Internet Service Provider, (ISP) is called Dashnet, headed by local man Barry Feickert.

Peter said the radio network he is linked to is excellent, which is connected to the Seddon exchange via FX Networks, and a fibre optic cable.

Peter had tried for 18 months to link onto the Chorus broadband network.

“It’s been an enormous amount of difficulty, as a result of Chorus.”

Office relocation was a consideration of Peter’s, due to his slow dial up system.

“We were at the end of the road. We are growing very fast, we want to grow the building, and we are certainly growing our connectivity.”

Via the Seddon Exchange, the ISP is connected to nearby properties, through radio panels, which can be accessed from up to10km distance, providing there is a clear line of access.

“We are a wireless network, it is the best way to rural broadband,” said Barry.

It was six months ago when he first approached Chorus, for permission to link onto the fibre network that was running along the road.

Chrous wanted a $100,000 payment guarantee, and a $20 million public liability insurance.

“It was a big battle with Chorus.

They should have sold me access to the fibre network on a wholesale basis.”

With speeds of up to of 10 megabits per second, it will mean a huge improvement for people’s homes and businesses.

National MP Colin King, said rural broadband was taking a long time to come to Marlbrough.

He said without quality service, rural industries in Marlborough would suffer.

Chorus Industry and Communications manager Gerard Linstrom said payment guarantees are typical requests in this situation.

“Any customer has to give a guarantee,” he said.

Gerard said there are many small ISP brands around New Zealand.

He compared the request of Barry’s and Peter’s, to a dairy wanting a contract with Sanitarium for buying a

Peter Yealands (left), Barry Feickert, Colin King and Brian Hunter are all pleased to see a fast rural broadband network in Seddon.

couple of boxes of weetbix.

“We made that offer available of going to a wholesale company, but they declined.”

Gerard said Chorus was not opposed to having contracts with small companies like Dashnet.

“We make money out of selling services to people,” but said using a wholesale company is often easier for everyone.

FX Networks is effectively a hybrid company, which both builds networks, including Chorus’s, and

supply software to companies.

Gerard said the Rural Broadband Initiative is now well into the second year , with a focus on rural schools.

Ongoing work to improve services will take place until 2016.

Yealands Estate founder, Peter Yealands. Photo by Jim Tannock

‘Three in a row’ for Best of Wine Tourism Award For the third year running Yealands Estate has taken home the award for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices at the prestigious Great Wine Capitals Awards.

The Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in wine tourism throughout the nine greatest wine regions in the world.

Yealands Estate founder, Peter Yealands, says the recognition reflects the passion the Yealands team has for sharing their sustainability story.

“We are passionate about our sustainability practices and enjoy the opportunity to share what makes us different with the visitors who come to our winery.

At our cellar door we aim to create a unique experience,

Ready for pub shearing There will be a large field of shearers competing in the speed shearing competition at the Woodbourne Tavern this evening.

Between 20 and 30 shearers have already entered and more are expected.

“Most of them are local and there could be a few dark horses among the local farmers to watch,” one of the organisers Rowan Ingren said.

Open and senior grades will be contested as well as a teams event.

Shearing begins at 7pm.

which showcases our dedication Visitors also have the opporto making quality wine in an tunity learn first-hand about innovative way.” the sustainable initiatives via a The panel of judges com- complimentary interactive selfmended Yealands Estate for guided vineyard tour. leading from the front and demA selection of picnic foods are onstrating their commitment to available to match with Yealands sustainability, rather than just Estate wines to complete the talking about it. wine tasting experience.

“Thinking outside the vineyard “We are continually working and more about the future, Yea- towards our goal to become a lands lead the way, from plastic global leader in sustainable wine wine bottles to making their own production. charcoal from the canes in the To receive this sustainable wine vineyard. tourism award three years in a Wine is not just about grapes row indicates that we’re on the Oil and Lubricants Agriculture,Forestry, Forestry, Industrial, Oilonce andagain Lubricants for Agriculture, Forestry, Industrial, Oil and Lubricants forfor Agriculture, Industrial, and Yealands proves right track,” says Peter Yealands.

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Marlborough last week.

Forty-five cars from all eras were on display at the show in Picton.

The people's choice award went to Jason Gardiner's VG Valiant Coupe and second to Bill Palmer's original HQ Holden.

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Waiting for the public vote

A self improvement book with a difference is how Christchurch author Nanny van den Oever (above), describes her book.

The Christchurch author was in Blenheim yesterday promoting her just published book Best of Life: A personal guide for the most important person in my life - ME Nanny said the book was filled with coloured photographs and people would be able to make it really personalised.

“It becomes your own book and you can write in it. It becomes a legacy.”

Nanny, a life coach, said she had packed 13 years of her life experiences into the work.

Clara van Wel will know on Sunday night if she has been selected for the next round of New Zealand’s Got Talent.

Her fate lies in the hands of the public vote.

The 15 year-old Marlborough Girls’ College first graced the show’s stage in May, and has been impressing the judges with her original songs.

Last Sunday evening she performed Between the Lines.

Public voting closed on Monday, and 12 acts will go through to the grand final on November 25.

Workmen have been busy this week doing strengthening work along the banks of the Taylor River near the Clubs of Marlborough.

The Marlborough District Council said it was just routine maintenance work.

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You will need to have enthusiasm and a good work ethic. Above all, you will have a true passion for growing grapes of the highest quality.

As a key link in the chain between our contract growers and our wine making team we want to hear from you if you have: • Certificate IV or higher in Viticulture or related discipline essential • Diploma or Degree in Viticulture or related discipline - not essential but preferred • 3 years experience in vineyard management and/or grower relations operations Please send your application outlining what you bring to this role to Anton Groffen, Grower Relations Manager, at anton.groffen@tweglobal.com by Sunday,18 November, 2012.

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Black Caps lose third ODI The Black Caps lost by seven wickets to Sri Lanka in the third one day international cricket match in Pallekele this week.

New Zealand scored 188 for six in 33 overs, but their opposition reached their target of 197 with 11 balls to spare.

Smith wins top league award NRL player Jeremy Smith has been named Kiwi Player of the Year at the New Zealand Rugby League awards this week.

The former Kiwis member, now playing for the Cronulla Sharks received the Steve Watene Memorial Medal at the awards ceremony.

Sevens sells out Tickets to next year’s international rugby sevens tournament in Wellington sold out in just over fifteen minutes.

There were 14,000 tickets available for the February event, and it took 17 minutes for them to sell out when they went on sale this week.

McCall takes 14th at amateur champs New Zealand number one amateur golfer Vaughan McCall has taken 14th at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Thailand.

The 21-year-old was the leading kiwi in the tournament, scoring three under par 69 in the final round at the Amata Spring Country Club.

Henry and Wiki named for Warriors Ricky Henry has been named as one of two assistant coaches for the Warriors rugby league side under new coach Matthew Elliot.

Former Warrior Reuben Wiki has also been appointed a fulltime position as a strength and conditioning coach for the NRL team.

Wiki was the team’s defensive coach on a part-time basis.

Adams in running for major award London Olympic gold medallist Valerie Adams has been short-listed for the IAAF World Athlete of the Year Award.

The New Zealand shot putter is in contention for the prestigious award with fellow gold medallists Jessica Ennis and Allyson Felix.

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Scots are going to war Here we are, six or so weeks away from Christmas, and rugby continues.

The All Blacks begin their short northern hemisphere tour against Scotland in Edinburgh on Monday morning (NZT).

To help them in their quest to beat the All Blacks for the first time in the 107 years the two teams have met, the Scots have whistled up some extra help to stir up the fire in their bellies.

He’s Floyd Woodrow, a former Special Air Force (SAS) soldier who won the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the Gulf War way back in 1991.

The Scots have used him in the past and he has also worked with the Welsh union so one presumes he knows what he is about.

His appointment shows how desperate the Scots are not to have a repeat of the 49-3 licking the All Blacks inflicted on them two years ago.

Will it work? I say no. I’ll stick my neck out and say the All Blacks should win by 20.

The match will be interesting for the use of the new five-second rule which necessitates quicker distribution of the ball from rucks and mauls.

Play should be faster as a

result and some of those Scottish forwards will probably be panting by the end.

This new rule is a good one but I’d like to see the rules tweaked even further so that backs can be given more room to weave their magic. Defences can be supertight these days.

Good to see Leon MacDonald is staying put withTasman for next season and hasn’t been tempted to have a crack at a coaching job with the Crusaders. The Tasman Makos made progress this season and with MacDonald still providing input under head coach Kieran Keane, that momentum will

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On another note, I covered a bit of golf for the paper recently and perhaps it shows how far removed from the sport I am but I learned all about hybrid clubs. Irons and woods have been merged to create new clubs that can hit the ball a long way and make things a lot easier.

Just goes to show, sport never stands still.

Masters of the water Story and photo

by Annabelle Latz Swimming training leant itself to creative measures when Blenheim Masters Swimming was in its infancy.

Summer was drawing to a close in 1983, when three swimmers in Blenheim decided it would be fun to attend the inaugural World Masters Swimming Championships in Christchurch.

Roger McArtney had to find alternative training methods, as the Blenheim outdoor swimming pool closed its doors for the winter.

“I found a local motel in Picton that had a tiny pool.”

With a belt around his waist, he attached a bungee chord, swung it over a rafter and tied it to a pot plant, and swam on the spot.

“It was a hopeless way to swim.”

Although the results for Roger, Russell MacDonell and June Newdick, (nee Bythell) were not memorable, the fun times were.

“The following summer Russell, Wayne Robertson and I got a masters group going.”

In 1986 the indoor pool opened on Kinross St. “That’s when masters kicked off.”

This Saturday evening, November 17, Roger and Dale Harris will be involved in celebrating the group’s 25 years together, at Stadium 2000.

Dale was part of the support crew when Roger attempted a Cook Strait swim in 1998.

He finished just 5.2km shy of the Perano Head in Marlborough Sounds.

“It was so rough, we couldn’t even see the 40-foot boat that was travelling with Roger, let alone see him,” said Dale.

Roger said it was thanks to the great support of the club members that he attempted the 26km swim challenge, when he was 48 years-old.

“It was freezing!”

The group enjoy meeting every Thursday evening together for their social swim session, and Dale is looking forward to seeing familiar faces at the 25-year celebration.

Both men wanted to thank the support of the stadium and previous

Dale Harris, (left) and Roger McArtney look forward to the Blenheim Masters Swimming 25 year celebration next Saturday evening.

administrators for helping make the groups such a success.

“It’s a collective thing that people do to get wet behind the ears,” said Roger.

To find out more about the birthday celebration, or joining masters swimming, contact Barbara Taylor on 572 8418, or msbltaylor@ruralinzone.net

Marlborough Girls’ talented ten

By Robbie Parkes A year of sporting success is something to be proud of, but turning out ten New Zealand representatives in one year is an even bigger milestone for Marlborough Girls’ College.

“We would regularly have four to six probably most years, so ten or more is getting up there for us,” said school sports co-ordinator Jan Gallop.

She said the school is immensely proud of the girls who have represented the country over the course of the year.

“For them, they’ve got to be super organised to complete their academics and play their sports.

“The more we can acknowledge their achievements, the better.”

Jess Donald played for the Under-18 Koru Basketball Team; Charlotte Wadsworth, NZ Endur-

ance (Equestrian) Team; Anna Tempero, NZ Gymnastics Levels Team; Jamie Campbell, Under-19 Basketball Team Junior Tall Ferns; Georgie Crawford, NZ Senior Womens’ Volleyball Team; Kendall Green, NZ Under-17 Volleyball Team; Samantha Andrell and Taylah MacDonald, NZ ISA Under-16 Softball Team; and Olivia Nicholls and Lia Nicholls were recently named in the Under-17 NZ Beach Volleyball squad.

“We usually have a range of sports reps,” said Jan. But, volleyball is something that is just growing, and growing, she said.

“In volleyball, we’d traditionally produce quite a few New Zealand reps.”

The opportunities for the girls is great, she said, a lot of them have travelled abroad to China, Vietnam

Marlborough Girls' College New Zealand sporting representatives: (from left) Jess Donald, Charlotte Wadsworth, Anna Tempero, Jamie Campbell, Olivia Nicholls, Georgie Crawford, Lia Nicholls, Samantha Andrell, Taylah MacDonald, (absent) Kendall Green.

and even the United States.

Taylah, who represented New Zealand in softball in the United States earlier in the year, said it is such a big deal for them, especially coming from Marlborough.

“For me, it was the pride of

wearing the Silver Fern, you get that thrill.”

Olivia and Lia both said the school was amazing in helping to get them to the national level, especially through their coach Roy Titheridge.

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