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100yrs of racing

Harness racing in Marlborough has woven a unique history full of colourful characters, talented horses and unique challenges into the landscape of the province over the past 100

years. Today, the club celebrates this milestone with the first day of a two-day summer meeting at Waterlea Raceway. Continued on page 2.

Marlborough Harness Racing Club president, Petrina Shutkowski, and committee member, Shirley Morrison, dressed in 1920s theme ahead of the club’s 100 year celebrations. They are pictured with horse Tia Dalma (stable name - Lydia), owned by Petrina and Alan Shutkowski. Photo by Aimee O’Hagan.

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Harness racing’s unique place in Marlborough Continued from page 1 The first harness meeting at Waterlea was held on March 12, 1920 by the Marlborough Trotting Club. They paid the Marlborough Racing Club 35 pounds for the privilege and the day earned a 700 pound profit. In June of that year the trotting club was offered a new track with a 10-year lease at 25 pounds a year - and it was literally off to the races from there. The first superstar of Waterlea was Ahuriri who set a New Zealand twoyear-old pacers mile record of 2:20.0 in March of 1922. Ahuriri went on to win back-to-back New Zealand Cups in 1925 and 1926 and was third in the race in 1928.

While racing was strong during the tough economic decade of the 1930s, World War 2 saw the course used for wartime needs between 1939 and 1945. In 1952, after many years of renting the Waterlea course for race days, then owner D’Arcy Gosling offered to sell it back to the trotting club. Thanks to a partnership between the galloping and trotting club, plus a mortgage, the two groups purchased the land which is still the same ownership arrangement today. As the club grew through the years, so did the facilities. A new members and stewards stand was built in 1977 which roughly

coincided with the installation of the new all weather trotting track. The next 30 years would see a number of familiar names arrive on the scene. Graham Neill, Don and Shirley Morrison, Allan and Petrina Shutkowski and Pat O’Brien all making their mark in recent years. Pat in particular was the dominant trainer in the early 2000s, winning Marlborough trainer of the year for a decade on the trot. The latter part of the decade he joined forces with son, Michael. Pat’s father was a trainer at Waterlea in the 1960s and his uncle was the caretaker in the 1930s. The O’Brien’s have trained the most

horses at Waterlea with the number in excess of 145. The late John Gould was from a strong Marlborough racing family and a key part of the club throughout his life. He had a share of New Zealand Cup place-getter Tiger Tara while Merv Bryers had success with his horse Monaro Maro, after it made the Harness Jewels field last year and is now racing in Australia. It is hoped the two-day harness meeting, which concludes on Sunday, will spur the sport on to more success for the next 100 years. The Sunday race booklet will feature a history of the club.

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Flowers stolen and $5 left under rock By Celeste Alexander

“I kept laughing… it was the maddest thing I’ve ever seen,” a Blenheim resident told the Sun Newspaper after finding something bizarre happen in her garden. Just before Christmas, the resident, who has opted to remain unnamed, woke up one morning to find that a patch of her garden outside her bedroom window had been raided of its flowers; a patch of Alstroemeria’s (aka Parrot Lily). But whoever took the flowers obviously felt guilty because they left her a $5 note under a rock. “I was slightly annoyed as I had plans for those flowers, however it was so crazy that I kept laughing,” the woman says. “If you saw my gate there’s two giant rocks against the fence so whoever it was would have had to climb over the fence and take the flowers from right under my nose while

I was sleeping. “They were right under my bedroom window and looked really beautiful. They were of the long pink variety… a delicate pink colour. “They’re the type of flowers you’d pick and give to someone if you visited them in hospital, or for a special occasion, so obviously someone received a nice bunch of flowers,” she jokes. While her neighbour was mortified by the thought of a night-time flower thief, at least it’s given the pair something to laugh about. “It’s not the first time I’ve caught someone raiding my flowers. I caught a woman one time at my fence with scissors cutting off my roses. “Everyone wants free flowers but it’s not often someone leaves money behind,” she laughs. What is the most bizarre thing that has happened to you? Email celeste@ blenheimsun.co.nz with your answer.

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Marlborough Girls' College student, Samantha Mayne, is one of approximately 140,000 students around New Zealand who found out their exam results from their 2019 NCEA externals on Tuesday.

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Signage warns of fire risk When using the Wither Hills Farm Park, Principal Rural Fire Officer, John Foley, is reminding people to be mindful of fire risk. Signage has been placed at the entrances advising park users the best time of set out.

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Results a stress, but not a sign of worth By Aimee O’Hagan

There seem to be two kinds of students: those who wake up bright and early on the day when exam results are uploaded online, eager to log on to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website and see the outcomes of the externals from the year before; and those who delay this process for as long as possible, dreading what they might find out. Marlborough Girls’ College student, Samantha Mayne, who is set to finish her final year of high

school at the end of 2020, laughs while she admits that she is one of the latter demographic. “It’s tough,” she says. “I mean, there’s this huge lead up to finding out about the results, and that’s stressful by itself. “It sucks because it feels like the world is on your shoulders.” Results from last year’s end-ofyear National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) examinations were uploaded onto the NZQA website on Tuesday morning, and Samantha was one of 140,000 students from around New Zealand to see what her

relentless studying had achieved. “I passed, so that’s cool... But I can’t imagine what I’d feel like if I’d failed,” she says. “People tell you that whatever you get now is going to affect you when you’re forty... And that’s huge – our brains are still developing and that sort of pressure is kind of insane. “That added stress doesn’t help at all.” Due to this kind of stress over previous years, Samantha thought it would be a helpful tactic to “numb herself” to the pressure of the 2019 exam season.

“I thought to myself, whatever I get, it’s fine,” she says. In her opinion, results do not determine the worth of a person, full stop. Just because a student might not do so well at school, doesn’t mean they are any less valuable or have no chance of achieving success. “Nowadays, people have six different jobs in their lifetime, and some of [these occupations] have nothing to do with NCEA results,” Samantha exclaims. “Just like there are many fish in the sea, there are also lots of jobs!”

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Tomorrow, January 18, will see Crop Swap Blenheim bring together backyard gardeners at Crossroads Cafe on Redwood Street at 2pm. There’s a $2 koha for the hosts. Connect with like-minded people and swap/share food and produce every month.

Football premiership tomorrow The ISPS Handa Premiership is coming to Lansdowne Park, Blenheim tomorrow, January 18. The public is encouraged to go along and cheer on the teams as Tasman United goes head-to-head with Southern United. Kick-off is at 4pm.

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The Mills family hard at work during the harvesting season.

Graeme Giles cuts the celebratory cake. Photos supplied. Radford Farm in 1962. It still looks the same today as it did then and in 1898.

Ann and John Mills.

Reflecting on 122 years at Radford Farm By Aimee O’Hagan

Saturday evening saw a collection of around 60 people from wellknown local families – including the Giles, Holdaways, Murphys, Jones, Campbells, and others – gather at Grovetown-based Radford Farm to acknowledge a very special anniversary. The weekend event celebrated 122 years since the farm was purchased by current owner Graeme Giles’ great-grandfather, John Mills. According to Graeme, the historical farm has been home to six generations of their family

since then, including Graeme’s daughter, Cabie, and grandson, Thomas Giles. The 40 acre farm is a treasure trove of fascinating history; a property that shows just how much agriculture has developed and changed over the last 122 years. During the years John owned the farm, his son Frederick Mills married local girl Ethel Maud Thompson. In 1913, Frederick and Ethel became the parents of daughter Lois, and then, in 1914, Joyce. When Frederick passed away in 1947, Lois and her husband Ken Giles took over the running of

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the farm. After Ken died in 1974, Lois and son Graeme became responsible for taking care of the farm, until Graeme purchased it from his mother in 1980 and took over completely. Sadly, Lois passed away in 1992, but not without leaving a legacy behind. According to Graeme, Lois was born, married, and even died on the same property. She had lived and worked at Radford Farm her entire life, taking a “very active role” on the farm – even picking over 40 tonnes of apples by herself in the

year she died. The farm, Graeme says, is the setting of many memories – from wild house parties to illegal driving excursions – and even the home of a century-old orange tree. “Living on the farm, I learned to drive at the age of eight,” Graeme smiles. “I went for my actual license at the age of 15. While I was driving on the road, the driving instructor asked me, ‘why aren’t you using your rear view mirrors?’. “I had to stop myself from telling him that I was [used to] looking for police cars!” Over the years, there have been

a “hell of a range of products” farmed on the property. “ We’ve ba sic a l ly fa r m e d everything except for tropical fruits... from livestock and sheep, to rye grass, soya beans, carrots, potatoes, garlic, blackcurrents, kiwifruit, apples, and now grapes. “There was a period of time when produce from the farm was sold at a vegetable complex called KG’s, which was owned by myself, my wife Annie, and Robert Kennedy from Watsons Road. “[We’ve really] immersed ourselves in the ups and downs. “It’s been incredibly rewarding.”

2020 A poem written by Blenheim resident, Heather Christie, inspired by the recent New Year celebrations in Picton In Blenheim, 10pm, it’s New Year’s Eve, Weather checked before taking our leave. T’was dark, no wind, a pleasant night. A bright quarter moon lit our way to the site. Our main concern was parking the car. All Marlborough had arrived from near and far. Last year we encountered a

perfect wee spot, And hey, there it was - our own special plot! The Picton shore prominade, a few steps away. We joined thronging thousands to hear the bands play. Loud music pumping, flashing lights everywhere. Found a great seat, celebrations to share. Picton harbour a picture, the sea was so still.

The countdown had started, expectations to fill. Three - two - one, boom!!! The sky exploded with fire! The crowd cheered and clapped - a spectacle to admire. Like a trillion stars bursting, the sky was alight. Brilliant patterns in the dark sky - a sensual delight! Ecstatic young children, all squealing with glee.

These were the moments we’d all come to see. And then the finale, like cracks of a whip, Eruptions of colour, ripped the sky like a zip! All happy and hugging and kissing those dear. It’s now 2020 - to all, “Happy New Year!” Thank you Marlborough 4 Fun!

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Fire danger at Wither Hills Farm Park

Weed removal from Taylor River underway

With the fire danger slowly climbing in our hill country, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has put up signage at the Wither Hills Farm Park entrances to inform park users of the best time of the day to safely enjoy their walk, run or bike. Principal Rural Fire Officer John Foley says that although the park is at the lower end of the elevated fire danger thanks to cooler weather, a hot and windy day can quickly push the fire indices up into the high risk category. On hot summer days, farm park users are advised not to head to the tops of the hills. “Given the mixture of dry fuels, elevated fire danger and slope, if a fire does start it will have potential to spread quickly, placing park users at risk,” Mr Foley says. So when you’re heading up with Wither Hills make sure you heed the information on “The Burning Day” signs.

Over the next few days weed will be removed from the Taylor River between the Alfred Street bridge and Doctors Creek, in an effort to reduce the flooding risk and improve water flow. A digger with a weed rake will remove most of the growth, leaving a habitat strip for fish and invertebrates down each side. The weed will be composted; any fish or eels found will

Community Projects Fund open for applications

Part of Muller Road closed Mon 20 and Tues 21 January 2020 Services will be relocated next week to make space for new stormwater culverts, part of a major stormwater network upgrade to the Town Branch Drain in Redwood Street and Muller Road. This work involves re-laying a water pipe across Muller Road approximately 20m west of the Redwood Street and Muller Road intersection. A section of Muller Road between Scott Street and Redwood Street will be closed to through traffic on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 January 2020. Residents who live on this section of Muller Road and in Barratt Street will still be able to access their property via Scott

be returned to the river. Rivers and Drainage Engineer Hai Trieu said now is a good time of the year to clear the weed given it is outside of the trout and whitebait spawning season. Mr Trieu says people may notice discolouration downstream which is normal following this type of work. For further information please contact the Council on Ph: 03 520 7400.

Street. Contractor Fulton Hogan will be in direct contact with residents whose driveway access may be affected while the work is carried out. Access restrictions will be during the day only and every effort will be made to minimise any inconvenience. This phase of work is expected to be completed by mid-February. The main part of the project will then begin which will involve the construction of an 80m buried stormwater culvert running south along Redwood Street from Muller Road. The new culvert will go east across Redwood Street and along the channel of the Town Branch Drain for about 70m.

Are you a member of an organisation or group that represents a small township or community in Marlborough? If so, now’s the time for you to apply for funding towards your next infrastructure project. Applications for the Small Township Programme’s 2020 Community Projects Fund for small, low-cost projects on outdoor public spaces are now open. To be eligible to apply your project needs to be on outdoor public space, supported by the community, able to be achieved within the next year and cost less than $10,000. Examples of projects include improving walking and cycling access and safety, landscaping and planting, developing an outdoor community space, improving outdoor recreation opportunities like a bike track or signage. Priority will be given to projects

that best meet the Small Township Programme’s objectives. If you are thinking of applying please contact Community Project Coordinator, Heather Graham, Ph: 03 520 7583 or email: heather.graham@ marlborough.govt.nz to discuss your ideas or the application process. Applications must be submitted by email or by post to Heather Graham, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240, before 5.00 pm on Monday 2 March 2020. Please note that this fund is not available to Blenheim, Picton or Waikawa as these areas are funded differently or the community is already on the full small township programme. For more information on the Community Projects Fund visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ our-community/small-townshipprogramme

Temporary road closures Marlborough Artisan Market On Friday 7 February, the following Blenheim streets will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 5.30 am to 7.30 pm for the Marlborough Artisan Market. • Market Street from the intersection with Maxwell Road and High Street • Wynen Street from the intersection with Market Street and First lane • Arthur street from the intersection with Market Street and Queen Street • Charles Street from the intersection with Market Street and Queen Street. Cloudy Bay Sealed Sprint On Sunday 23 February, Cloudy Bay Drive Riverlands, from the intersection of Chandler Close, including Seafair Close and Winefair Close, will be closed to ordinary vehicle

traffic from 5.30 am to 7.30 pm for motor car racing. During the period of closure, ordinary vehicle traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicle traffic during the period of closure. This notice is hereby given under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974. Any enquiries to Deanna Gleeson, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330. JOHN LEGGETT MAYOR

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The new picnic tables at Broughton Bay were funded through the 2019 Community Projects Fund

Awatere and Dashwood rural boil water notice Although the boil water notice has been lifted for Seddon township, the Awatere and Dashwood rural areas are still subject to a boil water notice. Water from Council’s reticulation network providing water to the Awatere and Dashwood rural areas should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health. All water used for drinking, food preparation or cleaning teeth should be boiled before use. Treated water is available at the public taps on Marama Road, outside Seddon School. For further information contact Council on Ph: 03 520 7400.

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The Sun Thank you Just wanted to say a huge thank you to the kind person who found our deceased cat and took him to the vet so we could be reunited, Thank you for caring.

Frustrated? Get a little frustrated waiting at a temporary Stop/Go? What do you think traffic lights would be like 24/7?

Recycling I hope the security cameras caught the couple in the yellow car at Tua Marina school recycling, in the afternoon of 27 December breaking up polystyrene and putting it in the plastic bin, when I said it didn’t go in there, they said it had a 7 on the back and they do it all the time. It reads 1-7 plastics not 1-7 polystyrene. People like this are spoiling it for others who are desperate for the bins to stay in the community.

Not a road Credit to Marlborough District Council for starting the process to protect the coastal environment from damage caused by vehicles. As a human pedestrian I don’t enjoy sharing the Marfells Beach area with noisy, speeding vehicles of various kinds. Agree or not but the beach is not a road!

Thanks Thank you to the person who found my sunglasses on Budge St and handed them in to Specsavers. Legend.

Much appreciated Thank you MDC/Farm Park for the new easy to use gates at the Cob Cottage Road end of walk/bike track. Much appreciated by 2 regular walkers and I’m sure the mountain bikers. Users please make sure the gates are shut properly so FP does not have to put locks on the gates again.

Marvellous folks Mike and his team from Meaters don’t get near enough love. Not only are they always great people with good meat and prices. But the other week I saw Mike literally helping an elderly woman in a scooter cross the road. Keep it up you marvellous folks!

Ridiculous Re DARK AGES: Yes indeed, those who insist we should not install traffic lights here are in the dark ages. It’s the most ridiculous issue, plus there’s all the arguments about wheelie bins for our waste, although plastic is banned nationwide, still in this town council are leaving us behind, refuse wheelie bins, justifying that there’s been petitions? Seriously. It’s ridiculous.

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Such sad events - the White Island volcano tragedy and the Aussie bushfires. Seems both countries in the news for all the wrong reasons.

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Can I again thank Stadium 2000. Your amenities are amazing. Our visiting grandchildren swam every day. Not much else for them to do in Blenheim when the weather was challenging over the Christmas, New Year period.

Which is it, speed humps or pedestrian crossings for Alabama Road? As zebra crossing have white lines.

B-grade TV What is happening to our TV programs now days? B-grade. American programs. Touchy feely NZ Casketeers! On prime time Sunday entertainment! Funerals! What are programmers thinking of? Don’t we deserve better?

Out of date Anyone been to Picton Interislander ferry terminal? For a gateway to the South Island its very dirty and so out of date. Wonder when they last cleaned door way entrance???

Not enough So I have to have knee X-Ray. Oops I don’t come under criteria. Being tax payer or letter from Dr not enough. Have to be lying in gutter drunk or drugged.

Dirty owners To all the so-called responsible large dog owners, is it too big a job to pick up what they leave behind? If so don’t feed it, it would make me and other responsible owners happy. I can see the council banning dogs on Taylor in the future. Minority of useless owners will do it.

Attention thief Well done to the driver of a fully loaded logging truck and trailer avoiding a flying ladder as a Black Waitohi Van completed a passing manoeuvre with the insecure load in front of it before TuaMarina on Monday 2pm. A major accident avoided in front of me, thank you for your skill driver.

All the wrong reasons

Which one?

The advertising telling car drivers to look for cyclists at roundabouts is obviously not working! I had another near miss this morning. If you can’t see a large woman wearing a hi-viz vest, riding a large e-bike with lights on, then you shouldn’t be driving!

Happy new year and many thanks to the lowlife thief who stole the driveshaft off our hay baler parked by cob cottage Riverlands a few days before Xmas, while I was working in the paddock nearby. You ruined several contract hay jobs for me and my customers. Just in case you might be feeling guilty and would like to return it, no questions asked feel free to make contact on 021 2961769. Police notified.

Recycling not rubbish Renwick recycling bin, key word RECYCLING, was apparently taken away due to large amounts of rubbish being dumped outside and in bin so maybe look in yr own back yard before pointing fingers.

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Taylor River dogs Last couple of months we came across heaps of bitches on heat in the park. Legally you are not allowed to bring a bitch in heat to any public places, dogs will fight to death, so it is really dangerous.

Fine them! Where’s DOC? Away fishing last weekend, decided to try the Nelson side of the Wash Bridge. Toilet paper, excrement and bottles in at least 18 drops at the edge of the bush, they must have been there for days or a bus tour. Our high spending freedomers! Fine them heavily and instantly or they get towed! Easy, proof is in the poo. Another drop darling!.

Evidence? Evidence please of ‘secret councillors new allowance’. Text talk January 10th.

Shame on NZ Post Of course customers that previously used Redwoodtown are now using other Post Shops. We have no choice! And for your information NZ Post spokeswoman, no, it does not work well and it is not more convenient. Bring back the Redwoodtown service!

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At St Mary’s Preschool, we believe that quality Early Childhood Education should be easily accessible for everyone. Our fees are for 2-3 year olds – $2.50/hour, capped at $35 per week and Zero Fees for Over

Threes (Available to ages 3-6yrs, conditions may apply) We value our environment, and the children take great interest in our sustainability projects such as our worm farm and composting, promoting a sense

of responsibility for caring for the environment. Working alongside children’s whanau, we aid in nurturing children to be resilient, adaptable and unique individuals. Our centre is open 8.30am-3pm

Mon-Fri, with the option of attending an 8.30am-12.45pm session should families wish. No appointment is needed to visit the centre, just pop in at a time convenient for you and meet our welcoming staff.

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We are a Christian based Early Childhood Centre that welcomes and supports all faiths and backgrounds.

Child-led approach to care Omaka Early Learning Centre upholds the image of the child as a powerful, competent, capable, and integral member of the community. Our Early Childhood Centre is a place for children to grow, explore and flourish as unique individuals strong in their ability to lead their own learning. Our teachers celebrate children’s development through our holistic and child-led approach, embracing our Early Childhood Curriculum. Our teachers listen to

our children’s voice at all times and work alongside our children engaging in a partnership of growth and learning together, knowing that learning is a lifelong journey. Ensuring a strong image of the child correlates to a strong image of the teacher. Along with Te Whariki, our Early Childhood Curriculum, and the Reggio Emilia approach, Omaka Early Learning Centre strongly values the aspects of the RIE philosophy. Primary

caregiving, respectful relationships and genuine love for children are visible in every aspect of our programme and are visible in all that we say and do. We value ourselves on providing a home away from home for our children where they can discover their curiosity while developing a sense of wonder and be celebrated for the amazing individuals they are with unlimited potential as they embark on the first flight on their learning journey.

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gardening this week Ladybugs, beautiful and symbolic A popular symbol of springtime is the speckled, miniature dome of a ladybug as it strolls along a plant stem looking for its next meal. They are also found in nursery rhymes and folklore around the world. Of all the creepy crawlies, ladybugs are the most beloved and respected of insects. Lady “bugs” are a group of beetles that are also known as ladybird beetles or lady beetles. In fact, the name ladybug is a slang term for the more correct name, lady

beetle. They are harmless to humans and are often considered cute by people who don’t like other insects. Some people think ladybugs are a sign of good luck. Ladybugs are small and usually quite round in shape. The colour on the wing covers (elytra) can be yellow, orange, or red and often has small black dots on it. Some species are solid black. Many ladybugs have bright colours to advertise to predators that they are not worth the effort! If disturbed, they

can release a foul-smelling chemical from their “knees” to keep enemies away. Predators learn that colour combinations of bright oranges, reds, and blacks can mean an unappetizing taste, and they avoid eating the ladybugs. Worldwide, ladybugs are seen as omens of good luck. In England, finding a ladybug means there will be a good harvest. In Sweden, if a ladybug lands on a young girl’s hand, she will soon be getting married. How interesting that such a tiny

insect can make such a vast difference in the world! There is nothing ladylike about a ladybug’s appetite: an adult may eat up to 75 aphids per day! They also eat other harmful insects like fruit flies, and mites. Not all ladybugs are carnivorous, but the predatory ones are helpful to gardeners, because they do not damage crops while filling their bellies. In fact, they provide pest-removal services that many growers use instead of pesticides.

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Catherine Donnelly Community Welfare Coordinator for Age Concern Marlborough  What food do you crave most often? Chocolate.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better? I enjoy deadheading the roses, either before work or after tea.

Will 2020 be Blenheim’s chance to shine once again?

 What was cool when you were young but isn’t now? Witches Britches.

The battle for the ‘Sunniest Place in New Zealand’ title was once a battle between Blenheim and Whakatane; however for the last three years the crown has remained firmly in place in Nelson. Wider Nelson has once again beaten Marlborough by 60 sunshine hours for 2019, but the people of Blenheim are always optimistic of reclaiming the title. Marlborough recorded 2799 hours, Hawke’s Bay 2709 hours and Bay of Plenty 2690 hours. The last time Blenheim topped the sunshine charts was in 2015 and 2016.

 Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life? My Mum who is no longer with us.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been? My favourite place is Oreti Beach (Southland)at Sunset. I have been to many beautiful places.

 What was the last photo you took? The headless rabbit the cat brought home!  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now? I would love to buy my husband the latest Mustang.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made? Best is my Buckingham Palace handcream, from the Palace.  Favourite programme currently watching? Anything Royal or Midsomer Murders.  What fashion trend makes you laugh or cringe? Sock and scuffs!! Cringe.

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Saturday 18 Picton Maritime Festival: Don’t miss the second day of the Picton Maritime Festival. With a classic launch sail-past, Treasure Island - an interactive family area, artisan and food stalls, raft races, mussel float rafts and build a waka/raft. There will also be roving and stage entertainment plus a fireworks spectacular at the end. From 11am. Picton Foreshore, Picton. Crop Swap Blenheim: Sharing abundance from our gardens including fruit, vegetables, preserves and relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings and baking. $2 to register, 2pm-3pm. Crossroads Café, 2 Redwood Street. Giving generously and mindfully taking. For further details 021512802. Tasman United vs Southern United: Get your friends and family together and head on down to Lansdowne Park for an exciting game of football, as Tasman United go head-to-head with Southern United. Kick off at 4pm, with free entry. Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Road. Drop For Youth Fundraising Quiz Night: A music and musical-theatre-themed quiz night. Maximum six in a team, $10 per person. Please BYO snacks. Raffles are available. 7pm. Blenheim Musical Theatre, 81A Lakings Road. Please RSVP by this Friday January 17, to Phillipa on 0277132603 or phily_o_fish@hotmail.com Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Open every day 10.30am-4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society’s Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim. Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Come on down and check out the local craft stalls, coffee, food, music and children’s zone. Every Saturday 9am-2pm, October to February. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street. Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Time Travellers - Tuia Te Muka Tangata Ki Uta: Shared Futures’, Tuia 250 Encounters Marlborough Children’s Art Exhibition, on until January 26, 2020. Also ‘Te Pokohiwi o Kupe – Revisiting Past Voyages’, on until March 1, 2020. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated. Marlborough Museum: Visit the new Meretoto 1770 Exhibition, all welcome with free entry on Saturday’s. Open 10am-4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

walking shoes or boots. Book with Jane on 035787441 by Tuesday 20th January. Transport (carpooling) cost $10 per person, departs 8.00am from Horton Park (Stevenson Street side near the toilet block). Meet a Biologist: Dr John Leader will answer your questions about the natural world and life as a curious researcher of insects and fish. 11am-11.45am suitable for all ages. Free event. Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Limited spaces, bookings are essential. Discovering local plants and animals: The legacy of Cook and Banks in the Marlborough Sounds (20 minute presentation followed by an optional mini essay to win a $30 Warehouse vouchers). 1pm-1.45pm, suitable for all ages. Free event. Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Limited spaces, bookings are essential. Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Eftpos now available.

Thursday 23 How To Create Your Own Herbarium Of Pressed Native Plants: A workshop with Nigel Beevis on how This year’s Picton Maritime Festival is on today from 11am until 5pm, and tomorrow from 11am until 11pm, to prepare plant samples to make your at the Picton Foreshore. The festival - which celebrates Marlborough’s unique maritime heritage - offers own collection. 11am. Suitable for plenty of entertainment, food and drink carts, giveaways, fireworks, and plenty of activities to keep the 7-11 year old, free event. Marlborough entire family happy! Photo supplied. Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Limited spaces, bookings are essential. Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Happy Valley Café for lunch Friday 24 Marlborough Harness Racing and on the way back a stop at Snails and Butterflies in the MuConservation Kids Holiday Series Havelock for ice cream. 10.30am seum: Club: departure from the south end of the Catch the action trackside at Waterlea A reading of Watch Out Snail about Humpback Whale Day: Racecourse. With live music, great Blenheim Railway Station. Thursday native New Zealand snails. Also A famously fun and informative wildlife food and drink, free children’s enter- Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park come and meet the butterflies at education day. Focusing on New tainment, and exciting racing action. carpark, 11am. Members and visitors Marlborough Museum (30 minutes), Zealand species found on MarlborGates open at 9.30am with the first welcome. followed by a butterfly making ough’s east coast, including indoor race at 12.10pm. Adults $10, 18 years Waikawa Tri-Series - Race 1: workshop (45 minutes). Free event. and outdoor conservation focused Suitable for all levels. Enter for fun, and under free. Waterlea Racecourse, 1pm for 7 years and under, 3pm for activities for children aged 5-12 years of main entrance off McLauchlan Street. fitness or competition with a short 8-12 years. Marlborough Museum, age. $2 per child. 10am-1pm. Bookings The Marlborough Beekeepers course and long course, triathlon Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur essential to info@envirohub.co.nz or and duathlon options as well an Baker Place. Limited spaces, bookings 0211010818. Envirohub Marlborough, Association: 14 Auckland Street, Picton. A workshop including looking at open water swim. Registration is are essential. Meet an Archaeologist: the club hives, a discussion on re- at the Waikawa Foreshore Reserve Logan Coote will talk about his work as from 8.30am, followed by a briefing queening, hive placement, and hive an archaeologist and show you what management during peak honey at 9.50am with racing starting at he has discovered. 1pm for 7 years and 10am. $15-$25. Waikawa Foreshore flow and a catch up on what people Tuesday 21 under, 2pm for 8-12 years. Free event. have been seeing with bees this Reserve, Waikawa Road, Picton. Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Dead Things in the Museum: Blenheim Riverside Railway: season. All welcome. Bring along your beesuit and a plate to share Train is being hauled by steam With Moa bones, whale bits, snail Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. for afternoon tea. 2pm. Community locomotive Donald. Return trips shells, seashells, stuffed birds and Limited spaces, bookings are essential. to Omaka at 1.15pm, 2pm, 2.45pm so much more. 1pm for 7 years Gardens, Budge Street. Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary Pho- and 3.30pm. Adults $15, child $7. and under, and 3pm for 8-12 years. Eftpos available. Train departs from Free event. Marlborough Museum, tography Workshop: A workshop aimed at beginners. Brayshaw Park, 26 Arthur Baker Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Limited spaces, bookings Please bring a camera (ideally an Place. are essential. SLR but a ‘point and shoot’ is fine), Marlborough Farmers’ Market: tripod (optional), appropriate cloth- Grab yourself a delicious brunch Wednesday 22 ing, good shoes for walking, sun- and fresh produce, with lots on screen, lunch and a drink. $30 per offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Cape Campbell Lighthouse Walk: person which includes water taxi Marlborough A&P Showgrounds A 14km return beach walk from transport. 10am-2pm. Registrations corner of Maxwell and Alabama Marfells Beach to Cape Campbell. office@blenheimsun.co.nz Please bring lunch, snacks, drinking essential 0276923488 or admin@ Road. water, a waterproof/windproof jacket, kaipupupoint.co.nz.

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WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA INCOME Reliable distributors wanted for part time work delivering catalogues and mailers into household letterboxes in Blenheim. You’ll be delivering for Reach Media - an established National Distribution Company.

Call/text now for more details. Ph: Tracy on 021 217 2407 Or Email: tracylindsaydoak@hotmail.com

TRACTOR OPERATOR Loveblock Farms Ltd needs a Tractor / ‘can do’ vineyard operator for their family owned vineyard and wine brand in the Dashwood area of the Awatere Valley. Loveblock operates SWNZ and organic vineyards as part of the farm and vineyard enterprise. There are vineyards with a flat aspect and vineyards on a north facing slope, so not all boring flat stuff. Good work ethic and health are important. Extended hours are often required during the growing season for spraying. You will be involved in vineyard machinery activities and maintenance as well as making and spreading compost. Some vine work will be required during quieter periods. Experience will be viewed favourably, but training will be given to the right person. Rate of pay depends on person applying. Contact: doug@loveblock.co.nz

Harvester & Tractor Operators for 2020 Grape Harvest Valley Harvesting operates a large fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District. We are currently seeking experienced harvester and tractor operators. You will need a minimum of a clean Full Class 1 driver’s licence. We anticipate work will commence midMarch and finish late April. Operators must be available to work extended hours and weekends. Preference given to applicants with previous vintage experience. Please email resume with references supporting your application to: Tim Leslie (03) 577 8006 / (021) 54 40 70 Or email admin2@valleyharvesting.co.nz

Valley Harvesting has a no drugs and alcohol policy.

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Wanted WANTED 2nd hand firearms. Trade-ins welcome. FREE firearms disposal service at The Gun Shack inside Vortex Marine, 6 Dodson Street ph 578-5720

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What’s next? To apply for this role or more information, please email recruitment@elections.govt.nz. Applications for secondments from within the Public Sector are welcome. Applications close at 5pm, Saturday 18 January 2020.

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Harvest accommodation Wanted Vintage workers looking for accommodation for the Harvest period (March 2020- May 2020). If you can assist, please email Alistair at Alistair.McIntosh@nzwineries.co.nz

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Paper delivery want to earn some cash/pocket money The Blenheim Sun is now recruiting for paper-delivery people/children in Renwick (relief and permanent roles available)

It’s a great first job for school children; some commitment and responsibility, and an introduction to the workforce. Earn some pocket money!

Church Notices Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim. All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service - 5.30pm Canvas All Age Service See www.nativity.org.nz for details

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Death Notices BOOTHMAN-BURRELL, Poppy Isabella: January 9, 2020 DICK, Peter William Gainford: January 11, 2020 EDE, Errell Sadler: January 12, 2020 LOXTON, Elizabeth Catherine (Betty): January 9, 2020 MATANGI, Lucy Piki-Atu-Whiti: January 8, 2020 WESTON-BERRY, Christine Emily (Tilly), (nee Guard): January 9, 2020

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Race fields for today Race 1: 2.53pm Race 2: 3.28pm Race 3: 4.01pm

Race 4; 4.35pm SPEIGHTS MOBILE PACE 1850m TIPS: 7, 6, 1, 2 1. 232 Myanmar Prince D: J F Curtin T: J F Curtin 2. 94 Nizzarda Franco D: Craig D Thornley T: S M McRae 3. 629355 Krystal Delight D: B T Hope T: G P & Mrs N M Hope 4. 46237 Razors Edge D: J B Geddes J T: J & J B Geddes 5. Look Sharp D: S E O’Reilly T: G D O’Reilly 6. 42 He’s Aflyin D: J R Dunn T: R J Dunn 7. 2 J R Bromac D: B N Orange T: K M Barron 8. 075342 Dixie Reign D: K G Cameron T: K F Musso 9. 749X Midnight In Memphis D: J W Cox T: J M Howe 10. 2364 Fernleigh Colleen D: P J Davis T: Z W Gregg 11. 536696 Uno Mia D: S J Tomlinson T: K B Ford 12. 2X24 Jake D: R D Close T: D A Taylor 13. 00087P Prodigal Pete T: Miss M A Nyhan 14. 86 Sa Fact D: G N Thornley T: P A Reedy 15. Peraki Seelster D: T M Williams T: G R Payne 16. 22728X Lei Miss D: T S Chmiel T: S R McNally

Race 5; 5.10pm ISABEL ESTATE WINES MOBILE PACE 1850m TIPS: 14, 7, 16, 11

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1. 6X3885 Uncle Drew D: T M Williams T: Ms W A Devenport 2. 05060X Madame Frost D: C L Johnson T: E N Crawford 3. X80188 Been To Jenny’s D: K G Cameron T: K G Cameron 4. X05035 Omar Sharif D: Craig D Thornley T: J W Miller 5. 353478 All Nuts N Bolts D: B N Orange T: D J Pearce 6. 489405 Thats Bettor D: B Weaver

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T: B Weaver 7. 5X7733 Pure Desire D: R D Close T: Ms W A Devenport 9. 086895 Canardly Remember D: J W Cox T: J W Miller 10. 600556 Honour Scroll D: K K Tomlinson T: S G Lock 11. 670634 Donegal Carnbouy D: J R Dunn T: M G Gill 12. 60X383 Kansas City Jim D: R T McIlwrick T: S G Lock 13. 9X7207 Saginaw D: R E Cameron T: R E Cameron 14. 8X8242 Madiba D: S J Ottley T: M P Jones & B R Hill 15. P91660 Mister Mighty D: G D Smith T: M R Heaton 16. 486025 Kacie Cullen D: J F Curtin T: K J Austin

4. 906066 Kayla Maguire D: S J Ottley T: J F Curtin 5. 08X192 Martin John D: B N Orange T: A D Stuart 6. 027240 Chloe’s Joy D: J R Dunn T: S M Nuttall 7. 758322 Givemewhatineed D: P J Davis T: Miss M A Nyhan 8. 344871 Contractual Issues D: J C Morrison T: M R Heaton 9. 554746 Scelta Uno D: R D Holmes T: R W Stuart 10. 6X8814 Malinka D: T J Walsh T: T J Walsh 11. 879641 The Diva D: J W Cox T: J C E Thomas 12. 041664 Shezsomethinspecial D: G D Smith T: R G Dickson 13. 930031 Star Reactor D: G N Thornley T: C R Thornley 14. 043361 Sonic Reign D: T M Williams T: K F Musso 15. 059706 Swap Over T: J W Miller 16. 5765X8 La Bella Vita D: B Weaver T: B Weaver

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Race 6; 5.39pm KIWISEED / G L CHEESEMAN HANDICAP TROT 2400m TIPS: 9, 6, 7, 8 1. 407122 Phoebe Onyx J W Cox J M Howe 2. X77513 Gin Rummy I R Cameron I R Cameron 3. 2124X0 Chief Of Staff J R Dunn J C E Thomas 4. 58X510 Grand Princess K K Tomlinson Miss N A Harris 5. 21X806 Valley Star S J Ottley Mrs A M Best 6. 322121 Baxter B T Hope G P & Mrs N M Hope 7. 147048 Overzealous P J Davis Miss M A Nyhan 8. 805691 Medusa K G Cameron K G Cameron 9. 240X12 Heavyweight Hero R J Butt R J Butt 10. 976029 Amaretto Sun S J Tomlinson K B Ford

Race 7; 6.09pm GROVE TAVERN MOBILE PACE 1850m TIPS: 7, 6, 4, 3 1. 70P890 My Nikayla D: R T McIlwrick T: S G Lock 2. X42869 Lilac Star D: S E O’Reilly T: D A Taylor 3. 314440 Emmersyn Lee D: J F Curtin T: J F Curtin

Race 8; 6.39pm ‘100 YEARS RACING AT WATERLEA’ CUP PRELUDE (HCP PACE) 2400m TIPS: 10, 8, 7, 2 1. 440701 Homebush Lad D: B T Hope T: G P & Mrs N M Hope 2. 227215 Franco Garrett D: J C Morrison T: S M McRae 3. 443988 Hayden’s Meddle D: T M Williams T: R J Dunn 4. 086686 Go Davey D: R D Close T: D A Taylor 5. 561871 Bobby D: R E Cameron T: R E Cameron 6. 90X001 One Direction D: J W Cox T: Mrs L R Prendergast 7. 581340 Dadndave D: R J Butt T: T S Trathen 8. 451123 Stars Tonight D: J R Dunn T: R J Dunn 9. 116809 Yorkshire D: Craig D Thornley T: S M McRae 10. X60112 Rocknroll Rod D: B N Orange T: K J Austin 11. 581705 Rah De Rah D: R T McIlwrick T: S G Lock

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Friday January 17, 2020

sports talk With Jacob Page

The not so super about Super Rugby Super Rugby is just over two weeks away and that’s part of the problem. The rugby competition of my childhood will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year and it will have its earliest ever start on January 31. As a cricket tragic, this is extremely early and it will clash with a Black Caps v India game. The Crusaders will play the Waratahs in the opening round in

Nelson. It will be interesting to see what kind of crowd that draws. The season may start early but so will the games at night, moving 30 minutes forward as the New Zealand Rugby Union tries to entice dwindling numbers of fans back into the stands. The early seasons of the competition, with its simple 12 team, play everyone format, was a winner.

A ticket to a game was in hot demand. Now, not so much. Even the Crusaders who play their games in Christchurch which has been starved of international rugby, can’t draw an audience because of their crappy stadium which offers zero fan positives in terms of an experience. Competition for the entertainment dollar is fierce and New Zealand is

over-saturated with the amount of rugby being played. The days of an overpriced ticket to go with the over-priced, frothy beer, warm over-priced chips and pies, are long over. Look at America for how they do sport. Easy access to the ground, plenty of food options, and a superior spectacle. I love the Crusaders (not their new

logo) but I can’t go to their games, I can’t endorse the mediocrity that it is as a spectacle. The rugby is fine but there is more to the fan experience than that. When Super Rugby started in 1996, it did so on March 1. There was a clear break between summer and winter codes. The lines keep getting blurred and the money is staying in the pockets of the fans.

Golfers ready to tee off in Summer Spectacular By Celeste Alexander

Rarangi Golf Club members, Lyn Brice and Sue Lang, have had two consecutive wins as a pair in Marlborough’s oldest and largest golf tournaments – the Summer Spectacular; so will this year be their third? If they do, it will be the first time the event has had a pair win three in a row, convenor Carla Heppelthwaite says. The 2020 McKendry Honda Summer Spectacular golf tournament will be held over two days, January 25-26, at the Rarangi Golf Club, which is a men’s and women’s Pairs Nett tournament. The competition is a total of two best netts and their best ball total, which makes up the final result. Day one is the best ball competition and day two is the combined nett. Last year 84 pairs competed and already entries for this year have surpassed that. “It’s a very popular event,” Carla says. “It has a long history as it’s been held every year since 1982.” For pair Lyn and Sue, next week will be when they put extra time into their tournament preparation. “I think the plan is to play every day next week as it’s been so busy leading up to the tournament,” Sue says. Asked how confident they are about winning this year’s ladies pairs, both say “nothing is guaranteed”. “We will give it our best shot though.”

Race 9; 7.09pm LIFE MEMBERS HANDICAP PACE 2400m TIPS: 1, 7, 13, 16 1. 31683 Patronus Star D: G D Smith T: G D Smith 2. X86335 Fynn Frost D: K G Cameron T: K G Cameron 3. 21300X Mini Mine Yet D: S E O’Reilly T: G D O’Reilly 4. 0X0473 Queenofdance D: R D Close T: R G Higgins

Ready to tee off. Proud to be sponsoring the up and coming McKendry Honda Summer Spectacular golf tournament once again is Andrew McKendry, pictured with players Pip Looker, Lyn Brice, Sue Lang and Nick Allen.

In the Men’s pairs, duo Pip Looker and Nick Allen are back again for their fourth year playing together and after winning last year, they are remaining optimistic about their chances for another win. “We don’t have a strategy; it’s hard enough to win it once,” Pip

5. 633623 Dana Dawn D: J R Dunn T: R W Stuart 6. 1X380X Prince Art D: S J Ottley T: M J Smolenski 7. 0X9165 Thunderfromthethrone D: Craig D Thornley T: S M McRae 9. 478040 Shindal D: R T McIlwrick T: S G Lock 10. 059706 Swap Over T: J W Miller 12. 05060X Madame Frost D: C L Johnson T: E N Crawford

laughs. “We will just enjoy the tournament and take what comes with no expectations, but it would be nice to win again,” Nick adds. “Our one advantage is that Pip, being the green keeper, knows the course well but other than that it’s

13. 283643 Vinnie Rulz D: B T Hope T: G P & Mrs N M Hope 14. 085696 Hes Fast And Furious D: S J Tomlinson T: M G Gill 15. X59180 Bobby’s My Girl D: P J Davis T: Miss M A Nyhan 16. 003924 Silk D: R D Holmes T: I R Court 17. 180041 Mordecai D: K K Tomlinson T: K B Ford 18. 56X741 Jenora D: T S Chmiel

a game of patience and being two days you just have to hang in there and do your best.” Proud to once again be sponsoring this year’s tournament is McKendry Honda. “We’re proud to be continuing our support by sponsoring the

T: T S Chmiel 19. 75X591 Stinger Lindenny D: B N Orange T: M P Kerr

Race 10; 7.39pm PGG WRIGHTSON MOBILE PACE 1850m TIPS: 4, 14, 13, 11 1. 216634 Rockntommy Rulz D: B T Hope T: G P & Mrs N M Hope 2. 30219X Fletch D: J C Morrison T: B A Waldron

prize money for this amazing tournament, and wish everyone the best of luck,” owner and general manager, Andrew McKendry says. “The Rarangi Golf Club feels very privileged to have McKendry Honda as our major sponsor for a second year,” Carla adds.

3. 41 Ireby Hugo D: J F Curtin T: A W Shutkowski 4. 1 Ifyousayso D: G D O’Reilly T: G D O’Reilly 5. 2167X0 Majorca D: Craig D Thornley T: J H Gameson 6. 424129 That Alexander Guy D: R D Close T: R W Todd 7. 642165 God Only Knows D: G D Smith T: G D Smith 8. 731070 Three Ideas D: R T McIlwrick T: G P & Mrs N M Hope

9. 023347 Anamajor D: T M Williams T: R J Dunn 10. 310468 Lets Hustle D: S J Ottley T: R W Todd 11. 9X4214 Miss Daytona D: J B Geddes T: J J & J B Geddes 12. X73170 Glen Elgin Tomson D: B N Orange T: K M Barron 13. 022219 Jazelle D: J W Cox T: M A Pash 14. 012 Cheddar Valley D: J R Dunn T: R J Dunn

The Sun

Friday January 17, 2020

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