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A decade thank you Marlborough

By Chris Tobin To start a newspaper from scratch and to make it a success is no mean feat but it is something Les and Katrina Whiteside have achieved with the Blenheim Sun. And this week is a time for them to celebrate as the Sun, Marlborough’s biggest circulating newspaper, marks 10 years since it started.

Les says they arrived in Blenheim from Christchurch just over 10 years ago with just two objectives.

“We came for the lifestyle and to put out a weekly paper – nothing more.”

It helped that, as Les adds, they were passionate about newspapers.

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Guy Fawkes popular as ever

By Robbie Parkes The meaning behind Guy Fawkes may fly over the heads of the younger generations, but by no means is the annual celebration losing its appeal.

“I don’t think it’s dying out, I think people have been more careful when it comes to Guy Fawkes,” said The Warehouse Blenheim manager Ian Daubney.

“A lot of people are choosing to go to the bigger organised shows.”

It is a safer environment for families, and kids still get the chance to play with sparklers, he said.

The retail giant is the predominant seller of fireworks in the region and are well stocked for the celebration.

There is huge demand for fireworks, said Ian, and from November 2nd to 5th it gets busy, as it is the only period they can sell them and people buy them for events later in the year too.

The store hands out leaflets and has the fire brigade do safety checks.

“We’re very very health and safety conscious.”

Annie comes to town

Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Rob Dalton said Guy Fawkes celebrations in the past has been reasonably quiet in Marlborough.

He said he would like to think people are becoming more safety conscious especially as people do seem to lean towards the organised displays.

“The fire service in the past has encouraged people to do that.”

He said, the Whitney St School display tends to be the big one that a lot of families go to.

Mud and fun

Yesterday the Tui Club had a fantastic day visiting Waikawa Bay (left).

It is Marlborough’s Outdoor Playcentre, and the focus is on getting into the outdoors as much as possible.

“We are there to support, protect, nourish and nurture, the children take us where they want to go,” said Jane Dowd, from the playcentre.

Next week they will be going to Ballinger Park, and will meet at Blenheim Playcentre on Eltham Rd, 12 noon.

Rheana McNabb, Kimberley Single, and Grace Eaton will perform as Mr Warbucks, Miss Farrel, and Annie respectively in their tap school's production on Annie.

Marlborough tap students will follow in the footsteps of many Broadway stars with their production of the iconic musical Annie.

More than 30 students from Vanessa Bryant studio of dance will perform in the school’s first musical tap production later this month.

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Four All Blacks drop in It takes between about 11 and 15 seconds to sprint the length of a rugby pitch, and yes, Richie McCaw really does eat weetbix for breakfast every morning.

“Because it’s good tucker,” he told a group of fans at Stadium 2000 yesterday.

Four All Blacks were on a whirlwind visit to Blenheim, including Sam Whitelock, Owen Franks, and Julian Savea.

Landing at Blenheim Airport at 9.25am, they had attended morning tea at Blenheim Town Square, followed by a 30 minute signing session at Stadium 2000, and were back at Blenheim Airport by 1pm.

Although time was tight, school children still enjoyed asking the boys in black a few questions; what pets they have, which mostly included dogs and one goldfish; what other jobs they have had, and how strong they were – they all agreed on about a 140kg bench press.

“It’s really awesome to have them here,” said Lily Parkinson, 7.

Maddix Brady thought it was cool getting all their signatures, and Domi Kula thought the All Blacks were really nice and cool.

“They don’t come to Blenheim that much, so it’s a really cool opportunity to see them,” said Thomas Loza, 9.

Finn Thompson, 11, gave Richie McCaw’s

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New Leadership for Grape aNd wiNe iNdustry New Zealand Winegrowers, the national organisation for the country’s 1,500 grape growers and winemakers, announced yesterday the election of Steve Green as chair and John Clarke as deputy chair.

Mr Green is proprietor of Carrick, a boutique Central Otago winery; he succeeds Stuart Smith of Marlborough who has stepped down after six years in the role.

VaN weL throuGh to semi-fiNaLs

it is smiles all around for domi Kula, 7, with owen franks and Julian savea.

hand a good shake, and enjoyed catching up with his favourite player, Owen Franks.

“It’s my first time seeing them in real life,” he said.

“It’s only once in a lifetime that you see them like this, it’s awesome,” said Jesse Eising, 15.

The All Black visit was part of a nationwide provincial tour yesterday, to thank their fans.

The 32-man All Black squad for the Air New Zealand European Tour leaves on Thursday, and their first game is on November 11, against Scotland in Edinburgh.

Students cycle through history

Students from Witherlea School got the opportunity to hop on some vintage bicycles and have some fun on Tuesday, but also learn a bit of history.

Rod McCloy from the Marlborough Museum at Brayshaw Park enlightened the children on some of the old bikes, trikes and scooters their grandparents and greathunter ruffell, hugh straker and sophia sidley take a ride through history, grandparents might have used having a go on vintage scooters, trikes and bikes at Brayshaw park on tuesday. growing up.

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The kids were given a chance to ride the bicycles, some dating back to the 1950s.

Their teacher, Catherine Stringer said the children had been learning about the history of bicycles, how they progressed, and the safety aspects of them.

“It’s just making them aware,” she said.

“They learn more from hands on riding than sitting in a classroom.”

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Blenheim schoolgirl Clara van Wel has been named as one of five acts to go through to the next semi-final epsiode of talent show, New Zealand’s Got Talent.

In her last performance she sang her own composition and was deemed “a serious talent” by Ali Campbell.

New food staLL A new food stall will be operating at the Redwood Flea Market and the Sunday Market as from Saturday.

It will be the first time a food stall has been at the Redwood market in recent years, if at all. Bruce Weston and Peter Peterson will be cooking sausages and other tasty bbq goods, and serving scones with jam, pikelets etc from their caravan with the proceeds donated to the Marlborough Stroke Club.

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The article and photo in The Sun last Friday, October 28, featuring the Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers, described Vince Smith as the founding member of the guild.

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Hundreds at conference

Kuni Shepherd, of Wellington, left, kamatua for NZ Women’s Refuge, leads Marai Larasi in a song during the Women’s Refuge international conference Whanau of Tomorrow at The Winery Riverlands on Friday.

More than 200 attended the twoday conference over the weekend.

Ms Larasi, the executive director of Imkaan, a UK organisation challenging violence against women and children, was joined by other keynote speakers Professor Michael P. Johnson, of the United States, and Professor Bob Pease, of Australia, among others.

Photo by Chris Tobin

Campervan located

By Annabelle Latz Don Zimmerman is pleased his campervan has been found.

He received a phone call very soon after an article was published in The Sun earlier this month about a campervan he sold, but never received the full payment for.

The lady who rang him was the grandmother mentioned in the original article.

“She said it was the line in the story that talked about two boys living with their grandmother that tripped her up.”

She was not aware her son had not made the full payment for the Daihatsu Campervan that has been in her yard for nearly a year.

“She was horrified.”

The woman’s son bought it for his two sons to live in because he was going to

Australia.

At the time he paid Don $2000 for the deposit, and signed an agreement to pay the further $8000 as monthly installments.

But Don never saw another cent.

After a run of bad health this year, Don decided this month to see where his van was.

“Don’t trust anybody, you get to the stage where you think you know people, and then they beat you one.”

The woman has until Friday to get the $8000 from her son, to purchase the van outright.

“Hopefully the money will arrive,” said Don. Otherwise, Don will have the campervan onsold by the repossession agency.

“So far so good, I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”

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Rarangi wins top community award The Supreme Award at the TrustPower Marlborough Community Awards has gone to the Rarangi District Residents Association.

The awards were announced and presented last evening at a function in the Wisheart Room, Marlborough Civic Theatre.

For winning the supreme award, Rarangi District Residents Association received a framed certificate, a trophy and $1500 prize money. The association will now represent the district at the 2012 TrustPower National Community Awards, which are being held in the Far North district in March 2013.

TrustPower community relations representative Teresa Partridge said the Rarangi District Residents Association included over 250 households who got involved with their community, volunteered and helped out wherever possible to improve the town.

“They are behind a number of impressive projects in Rarangi

that are helping create a more vibrant community.

Leatham Landon-Lane of Marlborough Boys’ College was named as the winner of the TrustPower Youth Community Spirit Award.

The finalists for the award were Jacques Breedt from Rai Valley Area School and Olivia Sheat from Marlborough Girls’ College.

Other winners last evening were: Heritage and Environment Winner: Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust Joint Runner-Up: Renwick Museum & Watson Memorial Library Joint Runner-Up: The Edwin Fox Museum Health and Well Being Winner: Marlborough Newcomers Network Runner-Up: Marlborough Community Foodbank Commendation: Presbyterian Support Volunteer Service Arts and Culture

Winner: Picton Maritime Festival Trust Joint Runner-Up: Marlborough Youth Orchestra Joint Runner-Up: Marlborough Creative Fibre Guild Sport and Leisure Winner: Marlborough Riding for the Disabled Ru n n e r- Up : RideON Marlborough Educational and Child/Youth Development Winner: St John Blenheim Youth Runner-Up: Nativity Youth Community Commendation: Foundation for Youth Development

NZ’s favourite bird is breeding

Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trustee Diana Dobson, and Wilson with students from Rapaura School after they helped to raise money for the cause.

The Marlborough Falcon Trust is proud to announce that Sara and Napoleon, a pair of New Zealand falcon, have laid their first eggs.

These are the first eggs laid in the newly completed Brancott Estate Aviary.

Sara laid her first egg last Tuesday morning, and

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another egg on Thursday night, and one more on Saturday night.

This is a really exciting first step in the breeding process for these rare and threatened birds.

Falcons can lay between one and four eggs, and normal clutches generally contain two or three.

Eggs are incubated for 30 days. Females do most of the incubating, with males providing them with food and taking over when the females want a bathroom break and a stretch.

You can visit the Trust’s website to learn more about falcons www.mfct.org.nz The trust’s facebook page also contains a video of Napoleon preparing the nest barrel for their eggs’ arrival facebook.com/Marlboroughfalcons

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SPCA volunteers receive awards

By Chris Tobin Karen McDonald and her small dog Rye, were among a group of volunteers recognised for their work with the SPCA in Marlborough on Friday.

For three years Karen and Rye have been visiting rest-homes, cubs, scouts and various community groups as part of their pet therapy programme where according to Karen, Rye is always hugely popular.

“He’s extremely popular and he never tires of his role,” she said.

Karen and the other volunteers were presented with Royal SPCA commemorative medals by Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman. A total of 1000 medals have been awarded around the country to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year.

Two Marlborough volunteers Pat Ashton and Marilyn Hagen received their awards

at Government House in Wellington while Mr Sowman presented 12 on Friday – the remaining recipients were unable to attend.

Mr Sowman said the SPCA had been working in Marlborough for 60 years and each year they cared for 1000 animals.

“We all know a measure of a society is how it treats its animals and that it reflects how we treat each other,” he said.

“I want to stress how much your work is valued and on behalf of the Marlborough community I thank you people for what you do.”

Among the recipients was Teresa Hawes of Picton who fostered many animals, particularly puppies. She said her daughter Grace, 11 helped her.

“Grace and I get the puppies and we socialise them with adults and children.

We’ve been doing it for a Team effort: Karen McDonald and Rye. couple of years.”

Tersa Hawes and Grace Hawes, 11, with the SPCA medallion Teresa received last Friday.

Award winners The list of Marlborough recipients of the Royal NZ SPCA Volunteer Awards were.- Leslie Hammersley, Teresa Hawes, Freda Clout, Val Beveridge, Ian Hatcher,

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Frogs and fashion in China Progress on the Port Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour Park in Picton is going well. Photo supplied.

Pavilion well underway

By Robbie Parkes Construction of the Port Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour Park, Picton, is well underway, and potential users of the new facilities are being invited to express their interest this weekend.

The Endeavour Park Pavilion Society Inc is hosting an information afternoon at the Queen Charlotte College Gymnasium on Sunday to inform the public on what the new centre will offer sports and clubs in the area, said society chairman Graham Gosling.

“It’s virtually just to inform everybody at the stage where we’re up to and gauge the response from potential users.”

“It doesn’t matter if they have 10 members or 100 members, it’s a sports and community centre and we want to cater to that as much as we can.

“We’re just wanting to show what we can offer.”

He said they want any interested organisation to come along to find out how the development is progressing.

Graham said there has been a lot of interest, but it has all been in the preliminary stages.

“Now we need to start recording their interest and then we can talk to the various organisations on a one on one basis.”

He said they do not want to impede on other sports and community facilities in the area.

Blenheim construction firm TH Barnes has been undertaking stage one of the development, and is currently working on the second floor of the build.

The society still needs to raise $800,000 to begin stage two of the development which includes two squash courts and conference rooms.

“It’s the early stages in getting the jigsaw complete,” said Graham.

“Another consideration is to hopefully get a couple of tennis courts, which can also double as netball courts.

“And that’s not a very high cost at all, and as a complete venue it would be very good.”

He said the facility is expected to be complete by May 2013.

The information evening takes place at the Queen Charlotte College Gymnasium, Sunday November 4 from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm.

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Carolyn Taylor (above) had a great time at Shanghai Fashion Week earlier this month, featuring a selection of her own garments. Photo supplied

madness with so many people.”

Due to the huge hospitality of the Chinese people, Carolyn got to try all sorts of different food, including frog, snake, and jellyfish.

“I tried the frog, it was covered in spicy sauce, and was squishy and yuck. I didn’t try the jellyfish, but I heard it was like eating a rubber band.”

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By Annabelle Latz From tasting frogs to visiting bustling markets, a visit to Shanghai was about much more than just fashion for Carolyn Taylor.

T h e 21 y e a r- o l d f o r m e r Marlborough Girls’ College student featured a selection of her garments at Shanghai Fashion Week earlier this month.

Currently studying fashion at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin, the 21 year-old was one of six students from her course to attend the big event, which lasted nine days.

“It was all really inspiring,” she said.

She received great feedback about her garments, that were based around a ‘resort wear’ theme, featuring simple comfortable clothes.

She added elements of her own origami and jewellery as accessories.

As part of the trip, the students did a photo shoot, which took them to the suburbs and outer areas of Shanghai, which was a highlight for Carolyn.

“I thought it would be really crazy with lots of people, but it was quite laid back, everyone was really nice and understanding.”

The same message could not be expressed about the traffic.

“People didn’t indicate, and tooted all the time, honestly, they just kept tooting.”

The markets were busy.

“They were really crazy, just

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Sun readers have their say......The WORD on the street.

Q: How do you celebrate Halloween and Guy Fawkes?

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This year I’m going trickor-treating as a pirate and for Guy Fawkes we have a family pizza night and go to the New Brighton Pier.

This year I’m taking my children trick-or-treating and also to their school disco. For Guy Fawkes we like to come into town and watch the fireworks display, otherwise we have our own at home.

We like to celebrate Guy Fawkes with a couple of crackers and sparklers, but have to be mindful of animals as we live on a farm. Our children used to go to A&P park for the fireworks.

We’re going trick-ortreating for the first time this year all dressed up and we usually celebrate Guy Fawkes with some fire works at home.

We don’t celebrate Halloween, but some years we celebrate Guy Fawkes with sparklers.

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Bring forth October flowers Today is May Eve on nature’s calendar.

It’s obvious Spring isn’t in the merry month of May on our Southern Hemisphere topsy-turvy seasoninsensitive calender but, with poetic licence, “September’s showers bring forth October’s flowers”.

The die-hards, misled by the commercial hype, will say it’s Halloween.

Surely it tells you something with pumpkins still at the seedling stage at present!

May Eve is Beltane or Flowering or Sap Rise and Whiringanuku for Maori.

Though it’s November 1st the following day it is May Day. But, whatever the month, in mid-Spring it’s traditional to celebrate.

And, so, this arthritic crone’s bones willing, it’ll be a few rounds of her poison of choice (purely medicinal, of course), followed by a few rounds of the Maypole, a jig or two and a bit of “here we go gathering nuts in May”.

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Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

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Kelly Jenkins Blenheim Some years we have sparklers for Guy Fawkes.

We don’t do anything for Halloween.

abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication.

Send or fax them to the address on page two, or e mail them to news@blenheimsun.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

Picton volunteers welcome cruises

Dear Ed I must point out that neither Tracy Johnston nor Destination Marlborough had much to do with recent cruise ship volunteer welcome.

It was arranged due to the efforts of Margaret McHugh of Picton, and may there be more.

I for one will be joining shortly to provide a landbased short tours for passengers.

John Story

Cough up for more flights

Airport proposal has been suggested before Dear Ed, With regards to your article Gerry Hey and the airport building (Blenheim Sun, October 17), some years back, when a new airport building was proposed, Gerry suggested that the new building should be situated on the south side of the airfield.

Gerry arranged with the Air Force commander for an officer to accompany him and myself to the south side which would meet Air Force approval.

It was a very good site with plenty of room for expansion; the officer’s problem was that traffic from Middle Renwick Rd would have to cross the airfield.

Gerry and I agreed no problem to come in from New Renwick Rd. We struck strong opposition from M.D.C.

We did some research: All airlines using the airport gave very strong approval for our suggestion, the Air Force gave approval, and the Police traffic department gave approval, stating that the present posed a traffic flow problem.

We presented this information to M.D.C and the Air Force commander both said the problem was that the millions of dollars for the new tarmac was prohibitive.

I did a little more research, and Fulton Hogan gave me a quote of $100,000 to do the tarmac, quoting that they had experience of Woodbourne Air Field.

On presenting this information to M.D.C and the commander I did not hear back from either, but M.D.C continued on with building on the old site, completely ignoring our research.

K Lawrence

Dear Ed Your correspondent D Greenslade says the number of Air NZ flights does not justify the expense of a new terminal.

She seems concerned as to who will pay for it.

I wonder who the “good authority” is that the present terminal is big enough to handle all flights.

I suggest Mrs/Ms Greenslade actually spends a day at the terminal sometime and count the number of movements and witness the congestion.

As for paying for it - some years ago there was a need for Wellington to have a new terminal and there were similar concerns as to who would pay.

It was resolved when the users (the airlines) eventually realised they needed it and coughed up.

Jerome O’Malley

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Dear Ed It still amazes me how many drivers talk on their cellphones while driving.

Where are the traffic enforces when you want them?

While talking about the police, it was surprising to see police cars driving around Blenheim during Labour Weekend.

Shouldn’t they be out on the highways and showing a presence to stop the speeding and accidents.

I wonder how many police cars were on the main highway between Kaikoura and Blenheim?

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Tan McNabb’s passion for literature has been shared with many, and now its time to go.

She speaks to Annabelle Latz about her decision to sell Still Books at Tan’s Place.

“The time has come,’ the Walrus said.”

Tan said this with a confident smile, quoting from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Tan and her husband Rob moved to Marlborough 37 years ago, as Rob was involved in the forestry industry.

Tan, who was studying a Bachelor of Arts degree extramurally, wanted something extra to do, to accompany her role as mother of two young boys Warren and Jaimie.

That was when she first became involved with the second hand bookshop.

Her knowledge of books was noticed when she would visit the shop on Charles St, which eventually landed her a job at the book exchange.

In her own slice of heaven: Tan McNabb will be spending more time at home amongst her own books soon, after 37 years’ involvement with the second hand book trade.

Tan was also featured on the front page of our second ever edition on November 12, 2002.

“You can make really outstanding friends through books.”

“Mrs Morris ran the book exchange then, and used to ask me for advice.”

Tan was then given the opportunity to manage it, and eventually bought it in 1989.

She bought a building on Charles St, which is now McRae’s Fashion.

“It was a buzzy place.”

Her shop is now on Scott St, after Tan sold the building on Charles St 10 years ago.

“I have run it as a lifestyle, it’s a busy little business.”

But life will not be slowing down for Tan. Their vineyard they live on at the end of Dog Point Rd keeps them occupied, as do their grandchildren.

“I’ve always done a little bit of writing, so who knows, and I might have time to smell the roses.”

Tan, the oldest of eight children, said it was her mother’s passion for books that rubbed off.

Tan’s full name is Tanith, a Mesopotamian name, after a goddess of war and love.

Her character features in one of the earliest epics, originally written on stone in 612BC. “When I was a kid I didn’t want to be named after any old goddess, so I said I was named after a race horse.”

Tan held a newer version of it in her own library at home, which she described as her “heaven.”

“Once I get up here I love it, I’ve got some lovely old books.”

Tan has made some great friends through those seeking treats and treasures amongst her bookshelves.

“I have found books that people have looked for years, I love that.”

“There’s lots of nostalgic stuff,” said Tan. Tan was recently sorting through some belongings of her own children’s, and came across two favourite childhood books - The

Diggingest Dog and Lambert the Sheepish Lion.

“I read these to my grandkids too.”

Among Tan’s favourite authors are Diana Gabaldron and Dorothy Dunnett, both authors of huge integrity, extremely well researched and travelled.

“There is powerful intellect, it’s addictive.”

Tan and Rob have recently returned from a trip to Europe, and loved visiting places in France and Spain which she had read about through her favourite authors.

“Through all my reading I used to read about it, so I felt a sense of deja-vu. There

was a connection for me that nobody else would have had.”

Along with the bookshop, the brewery has also kept work life busy and interesting, which was also started in 1989.

“I had this huge shop, and breweries and distilleries were just starting in New Zealand. I thought it might be a way to pay the mortgage.”

“It involves anything that ferments or distills - cheese making, essential oils, soap making, and beer.”

Her business, as she described as a ‘labour of love,’ has always been ‘a lot of fun.’

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Wednesday October 31, 2012

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A decade of

CHEERS: The Sun team from left, reporters Annabelle Latz, Celeste Lodewyk, publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside, receptionist Aynsley Carrick, classified sales Maree Perano, sales Chloe Honour, sales Jill Wood, production Karyn Nally, reporter Chris Tobin, Office Manager Jill Sutherland-Kennard. Front; production Matt Brown and reporter Robbie Parkes.

10 years: Let’s celebrate!

Continued from page 1 And 10 years on they believe the Sun is doing an excellent job, truly connecting with the community having become a ‘must read’ all over Marlborough.

The paper has an official ABC audited circulation of 18,700 copies.

“We’re astounded people come in 10 years later and say ‘it’s a great paper,’” says Katrina. “It’s been amazing; the satisfaction is huge.”

In all his long career with newspapers (over 30 years) and all the papers he has owned and worked on, Les says the Sun has stood out for having the strongest response from readers and advertisers.

“It comes back to the public reading it and reading every page. From a business point of view and community involvement this paper has been the most successful.”

The biggest change in the 10 years came when the paper went twice weekly earlier

this year.

“We didn’t envisage going twice weekly but when you get a major client saying go twice weekly, you do,” says Les. Katrina thinks it’s the best thing they have done since starting the paper.

“It’s great. I heard someone say they look for the babies (photos) on Wednesdays and the text talk on Friday.”

A major highlight for Les and Katrina over the 10 years has been the many friend-

ships they’ve made with business people in Marlborough and with members of the public.

Keeping local people in jobs has been important to them too.

They’re delighted the paper is expanding at a time when the newspaper industry both in New Zealand and worldwide is retracting.

“The paper is the result of team effort and we have had some terrific staff during the 10 years,” says Les.

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 has found a place in the market and gone from strength to strength.

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“Les and Katrina have helped us in the best way to establish our business,” said Pam. “I’ve had a monthly column with 2:55 PM them for six years and for brand awareness it’s the best advertising we’ve had for our business.”

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Cresswell’s most loyal advertiser When it comes to loyal advertisers it’s hard to go past Cresswell’s shoe shop at 71 Market Street.

Right from the first issue of the Blenheim Sun 10 years ago, owners Keith and Jacquelene Sandford have advertised every week apart from once according to Keith when there was some glitch in the system.

“I‘ve found I really got on well with them” said Keith. “ I like a certain layout and keep it the same and the Sun have allowed me to do that and if I want, I can

make changes quickly and easily.

“They do it the way I want it, not the way they want it.”

Keith and Jacquelene took over Cresswells in 1987 but the business dates back to August 1947 and was based originally in Maxwell Rd. “Over the years we’ve gone out of stocking children’s shoes,” said Keith.

“We have women’s and men’s and a small amount of sports shoes but we’ve enlarged our ladies bags section and we still do repairs.”

With the arrival of The Warehouse in town Keith said they decided to move more into top brands and mid-range priced shoes.

“The public are aware we know what we are talking about and we care about our customers.

“It’s all about our service.

We don’t try and sell just to make a sale.

“We’ve got a huge following.”

And advertising in the Blenheim Sun over 10 years has definitely helped.

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They’re local people and the Sun is a local paper with a lot of good local content.

“Mitre 10 MEGA changed to the Sun about two years ago.

You rate your sales from your advertising and we’ve had fantastic results.

You can advertise and not make sales but we’ve had a lot better results from the Sun than we had in previous media.

They are easy to deal with and get it right first time.

We’d like to congratulate Les and Katrina on the 10 years.

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The Sun design team are easy to work with and professional.

We wish Katrina a nd L e s a l l t h e best on this decade of publishing and we look forward to carrying on for the next 10 years.

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Celebrating 10 years

Wednesday October 31, 2012

The Sun’s birthday girl Sally Cook’s friends and family have good reason to look through the window of The Sun office as they pass by.

They will see Sally smiling back at them.

The 10 year-old Blenheim resident was born the same day The Sun had its first publication, November 5, 2002.

Her fifth birthday celebration is what honours the wall behind the front desk, for everyone to see when they come into the Sun office.

“It doesn’t seem like five years ago,” said Sally, who remembers she was just finishing kindergarten.

When friends from out of Blenheim come to visit, she always tells them to go past The Sun window.

“And when we walk past we always wave in too,” she said.

Sally’s mum Ange remembers the very special occasion the day Sally was born.

“All these fireworks lit up the sky when I was wheeled back to my room at Wairau Hospital, for Sally Cook, pictured with her mum Ange, turns 10 years old on Guy Fawkes celebration.

But it felt like our very own November 5, the same day that The Sun celebrates a decade as the most read community newspaper in Marlborough. celebration,” she said.

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Others who were prominent in that first issue were Jackson’s Estate winery owner John Stichbury and sporting couple Brian and Dorothy Fitzpatrick.

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Celebrating 10 years

Wednesday October 31, 2012

What’s in the Sun?

The stories in the Sun are obviously a crucial factor in its popularity.

“While we don’t shrink from hard news stories, we do try to focus on good news,” says Les. There is also enormous effort made into fitting as many local stories and photos of local people as possible into its pages.

Right from the first issue the baby page has proved to be hugely popular. Out and About, a page of pho-

tographs of local people taken by our photographers at the weekends, is also enjoyed by many readers while Text Talk on Fridays has quickly built up a strong following. The letters to the editor, or ed as we call him, are always a must read.

Les is not a believer in regular columns, saying surveys done on other papers have shown they are read only by a small percentage of readers.

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Circulation has increased The Sun’s original circulation of 15,000 copies has grown to nearly 19,000 copies twice weekly.

They are delivered to homes and businesses throughout the region. (That’s delivered into letter boxes, as opposed to being thrown on the street.)

Les and Katrina are sure this delivery method is deeply appreciated by householders.

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Sun readers have their say.. t What I have enjoyed abou r pe spa new n Su eim nh the Ble er, is how well it’s put togeth oy. enj to t ten lots of local con ne The time and effort everyo it’s t tha t fac the d an it o puts int ek free and is out twice a we ly gh rou tho I is a big bonus. sure enjoy the Sun and am h eac x bo ter let t tha ck to che . day Wednesday and Fri Thanks for everything.

S.Michaels.

Happy birthday to you dear Sun newspaper, Happy birthday to you all. What a great little paper.

I so enjoy the day it arrives.

I pore over all the articles whilst having my morning coffee. I cut out helpf ul hints and recipes and they get posted to my two daughters in Australia. This week I cut out the spring cleaning tips and I am off to clean my windows with vinegar. Thanks so much, I would hate not to have ‘The Sun’.

Elaine Willis (Great Grandma).

tulations First of all congra s. on reaching 10 year pape r, ur I re al ly li ke yo week is a e ic tw it and getting awesome. rs came One of your reporteand and sb hu to interview my nt job. he made an excelle d him to en m m co re I would les are very anyone. Your artic . very interesting work.

Keep up the good pperley A en le ar H s, Regard

I have enjoyed many things with the Sun newspaper over the past 10 years, but the most important is that 5 years ago you posted on the back wall of your reception area a big photo of my daughter Sally, who will also be turning 10 on the 5th of November this year… our family always waves to her when we drive past the Sun office… keep up the good work!

Cook Family.

The Sun’s arrival lifted the in standard of the free papers Blenheim.

It ha s go od art icles on people and what is happening in town.

A feature I pa rticularly t’ enjoy is the ‘out & abou section.

Kind regards, Diane Corkett

Dori-Ann Bemont

I think that it’s really informative of local news and it has a great, easy layout and plenty of bold colours.

My favourite page is ‘The word on the street’; it’s nice to see local opinions on current issues.

The event guide is handy to plan our weekends around.

We moved from Zimbabwe to Blenheim about 16 months ago and there wasn’t anything like the Sun over there.

It’s also my birthday on the 5th of November so happy birthday Sun.

Thank you all sooooo much for 10 won der ful yea rs of news and views. You have done a fantastic job of keeping Marlborough informed with accurate snippets and feature articles. Not only has it come free to our mailbox but we have been able to keep ourselves up to date while overseas through your online version. All the best for the next 90 years and your telegram from the King/Queen!

Chris Downs

To the Sun ‘10th Bir thday’.

I enjoy the ‘Sun’ because there are more stories than advertisement s.

I respect you r cou rage on the occasion (some years ago) wh en you ran reports of people bei ng ‘fined’ (by a policeman) for goi ng too slow when there were leg itimate circumstances and then ‘the police’ withheld giving you the reports of incidents to include in your paper!! (for a while). Als oI appreciate the list of death notice s as sometimes I don’t always get the daily paper. Keep up the good reporting. Sincerely Gloria Romano .

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All the best from the team at Harcourts Brian Hutchison It’s very good as far as I’m concerned. I like that it’s a local paper and covers what is happening around Marlborough and what our local Marlburians are achieving.

John Thomson I like that it’s a nice easy read. I’m originally from Christchurch, so reading about the local history around Marlborough is really helpful and interesting. I’m also a big fan of the weekly crosswords.

Philippa Butler I like that it’s all local news. I love the Wednesday paper because it’s got a lot more meat than the Friday, but I love all the stories about the locals.

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Happy 10th Birthday to the Blenheim Sun Bride of the Year Dear Katrina & Les, We would like to thank you so much for the last ten years since The Sun has been in business.

The Bride of the Year Show has been such a success in our community, this has been helped due to your total commitment and support throughout these years Selling tickets, advertising, promoting and attending the show plus the fabulous photos taken for the brides to purchase.

This last year you even introduced your own prize for Miss Photogenic this shows your total commititment to this annual show.

Your commitment to the local community with raising funds for all different charities is amazing as with the bride of the year show in the ten years we have raised over $51 thousand dollars with the money staying in Marlborough.

We from Beavertown Blenheim Lions cannot thank you enough for your dedication.

May your newspaper continue with your two great editions each week and a big thank you from us.

Carol Taylor and Beavertown Blenheim Lions

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McLOONE: Sharnae and family are please to announce the safe arrival of Sahhara Unity McLoone (8lb 9oz) on Sunday 28th October at Wairau hospital at 7.30pm. A huge thank you to midwife Angela White. You were so supportive. Thank you to my Dad and Mum for being there for me, love you lots!!! And thank you to all the staff that put up with me as well.

STAGG: James & Amanda (Adams-Jessop) are very pleased and happy to announce the very early arrival of their first baby girl Lydia Valerie Stagg weighing 5lb 5oz on 3rd October 7:31pm at Wairau hospital, Huge thank you to midwife Tash, staff on Ward 2 and my family that were there. Photo provided.

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GOODSIR: Gareth, Olivia, Eddie, Jono and Brooke are delighted to announce the arrival of Charlotte Rose on the 15th of October, 7lb15oz. A special thank you to Cathy, Abby, Melissa and all the staff in the maternity ward and theatre.

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BEATTIE, Brad and Amanda are pleased for the safe but early arrival of Ben Chris Beattie on Monday 22nd of October. A big thank you to staff at Wairau maternity, Life Flight and Wellington N.I.C.U. Photo provided

PARKER: Edward and Amber are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first baby, Lily Christine Parker (7lb 7oz) on October 24th 2012, at 8:52am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwives Cathy Middleton, Abby Harding and Doctor Gary Fentiman, as well as all the staff in the maternity ward. Photo provided

NAILER: Hayden, Naomi and Harry are very proud to announce the arrival of Max Kahu (7lb 6oz) on October 21 2012, at 3.44pm.

A huge thank you once again to midwife, Gwen Costello and to the staff at the maternity ward, Wairau Hospital. Photo provided.

MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Sharnae McLoone this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim.

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TOOTELL-LAW: Deane and Lisa are proud to announce the long arrival of their first son Jorden Peter Tootell on 28th October, 2012 (9lb 10oz) at 6.51pm. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton, Abby and all the staff at maternity.

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All Blacks’ flying visit

Finn Thompson, 11, keeps things formal with Richie McCaw.

Tom Hobson, 9, catches up with Sam Whitelock.

Left: Thomas Loza, 9, now has an All Blacks shirt with extra meaning, pictured here with Julian Savea.

Right: Jesse Eising, 15, has a quick chat with Owen Franks.

Left: Lily Bond, 8, (left) and Lily Parkinson, 7, take a moment to chat to Owen Franks.

Right:Maddix Brady, 7, collecting a few signatures from his heroes.

Left: Blake Pitts, 4, looks up to Sam Whitelock.

Right: Kyren Taumoefolau, 9, meets and greets some All Blacks, pictured here with Julian Savea.

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SPCA awards

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Marlborough SPCA volunteers received special commemorative medals at a ceremony in the Marlbrough District Council chambers on Friday. Among those there were:

Di Davies.  Terrie Paterson, Vivienne Evans and

 Pat Ashton, Pat Tapp

Surf’s up

 Murray Tapp and Eve lyn McLean.

Cool weather on Sunday didn’t deter some hardy souls turning out for an open day by the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club at White’s Bay on Sunday. Enjoying the action were:

 Jeff Cook, Robyn Barclay, Natalie Meiklejohn and Audrey Seaton.

 Wayne Williams, left, Neil Watts and Dave Robb.

 Teghan Turner, left, Megan Cook, Georgia Turner and Katherine Williams.

Boomtown Brawlettes Quiz Night

WINNERS!  Kate Robinson, Abby Edwards and Jesse Stanford got in to the Halloween spirit with their impressive costumes at the Boomtown Brawlettes Fundraiser Quiz at the Springlands Tavern on Saturday night.

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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.

Thanks for being such a great community!

Katrina and Les Whiteside

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Reception 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 578 2271.

Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 577 5549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm.

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline.

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

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information Ph 570 5137 Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

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death notices HAC K , Heather Florence: On Saturday October 27, 2012 at Wairau Hospital. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter, beloved mother and mother-inlaw of David, John and Kim, Roger and Debbie, Ricky and Lorraine. A loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Loved sister of Dulcie H u r d . M e s s ag e s to 57G Redwood Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service fo r H e at h er w i l l b e held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.3 0 pm We d nesd ay October 31, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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HAMMOND, Thomas Gerald (Tom): On October 25, 2012 peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough.

In his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, much loved father and father-in-law of Mo and Graham Sutton, Scott and Sarah, and Andrew and Robyn. Loved Pa of Scott and Sam; Sam and Georgia; and Lucy and Marcus, and Great Pa to Ella. Messages to 19A Percy Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Tom was held at the Awatere Memorial Hall, Foster Street, Seddon at

2.00pm Tuesday October 30, followed by interment at the Seddon Cemetery.

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LUND, Valerie Faye ( Va l ) : O n S atur d ay October 27, 2012 at Wairau Hospital. In her 66th year. Great sadness at the sudden passing of a loving mother to Tania Meehan, and Tony Guillemot, mother-in-law of Rod and Tiffany and loving Nana of Callum, Kerwyn, Codie, Connor and Dylan. Loved sister and sister- in - law of Ray and Janet, Kelvin and Jeannette, and the late Ian and Joy Lund.

Messages to 7A Ward Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240.

A funeral service for Valerie will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 1.30pm Wednesday October 31, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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McCALLUM, Helen: On Saturday October 27, 2012 peacefully, at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. In her 91st year.

Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Clare and Murray Adams (Wellington), a n d Peter a n d M e l (Blenheim). Loved Nana of Rebecca and Chris;

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Messages to 20 Fell Street G r ove t o w n B l e n h e i m 7202. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240. Special thanks to the staff at Redwood for all their care and support.

A funeral service for Helen will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10am Wednesday October 31, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

SMITS, Cornelis (Con): Passed away October 30, 2012, peacefully, at Ashwood Park, knowing he was surrounded with the love and affection of his devoted family and the wonderful and caring attention of the staff at Ashwood Park. Aged 94 years. Loyal and devoted husband of the late Anna Bernadina and much loved father and father-in-law of Bert and Tee, Mia and David, Casy and Linda, Francisca and Giles, Cecilia and Darryl and Anita and Peter. Treasured Opa of Tania, Sonia, Matthew, Michael, Cassie, Emma, BJ, Domonique, Mat t, Josh and their partners.

Precious great Opa of all his great grand children and loved brother of his surviving and late siblings in Holland. Special thanks and appreciation to Jane, Dawn, Gia, Mini and Sarla and the rest of the fantastic team at the Lavender wing of Ashwood Park whose love and dedication ensured Con’s last few days were as comfortable and peaceful as they could possibly have been. “Rest in peace Dad …... fly with the Angels, back to Mum”. Messages to 202 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A Requiem Mass for Con will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road at 12 noon on Friday November 2, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery, for close family and friends.

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

S AT H E R L E Y, J e a n Lillian: On Friday October 2 6 , 2 012 a t W a i r a u Hospital. Aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Janice and Campbell Edwards (Tora), Trevor and Chris (Okiwi Bay), Glenys and Murray Morgan (Blenheim).

Cherished grandmother of Sarah and Dave, Reuben and Lizzie, Grant and Sian, and Lyn, Kent and Samantha, Amanda and Aaron, and Narelle. Loved Great Grandmother of Erin, Troy and Stacey, and Great Great Grandmother of Riley.

Messages to 1/187 High Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Jean was held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm Tuesday October 30, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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Sport High performance inbrief MacDonalD anD Poki to tour Britain Tasman Makos and Crusaders hooker Quentin MacDonald and former Marlborough classmate Kade Poki will debut for the Maori All Blacks rugby squad to tour Britain.

Bot h players were named in the squad earlier this week and leave November 6.

two new all BlackS naMeD Waikato’s Tawera KerrBarlow and Wellington hooker Dane Coles are the latest All Blacks to be named in the 32-man squad to tour Europe, leaving this week.

Kerr-Barlow nudged out halfback Andy Ellis for the spot, while Coles headed off Hika Elliot for his position.

clinic prepares young sailors Queen Charlotte Yacht Club’s first High Performance Clinic of the season finished up with a lot of very tired but enthusiastic Optimist and Starling sailors.

Club ju n ior convenor a nd coaching co-ordinator, Ben Cowley, pronounced the weekend clinic as a great success and said the young sailors were very keen for the next one.

Yachting New Zealand sent down down one of their top coaches, Jim Maloney, to run the two day Starling Clinic for the teenage sailors.

Yachting New Zealand’s support for Queen Charlotte Yacht Club in running the free clinic is a great boost for the growing Starling Fleet and gives a great early season lead up to the Starling National Championships being held in Picton during the April

school holidays 2013.

The younger Optimist sailors had Briar Dye-Hutchinson from Auckland to put them through their paces over three days.

Picton Harbour was very busy on Saturday morning with Club Coach Neeta Cameron running a large Learn to Sail course and Green Fleet training alongside the High Performance Clinic The sailors enjoyed a mixture of conditions over the weekend from strong, gusty winds on Saturday to much lighter conditions on Sunday.

Monday was Southerly and a little chilly but great sailing conditions all day.

The Clinic is timely preparation for the Nelson Marlborough Regional Championships being held next weekend in Nelson.

competing in a beach sprint event at the rarangi Surf life Saving club open day at the weekend are from left Henry Seaton, nicholas Meiklejohn, and aidan Brown.

Kirkwood wins Triple Crown second leg

By George Peart On Saturday the Blenheim Pigeon Club flew two races from Oamaru. 88 birds were released at 07:45.

The first Flock bird arrived home to its perch by 2.29.16pm.

This race was the second leg of the clubs Triple Crown with C Kirkwood of Spring Creek winning this leg, his bird arriving home at 3.07.40pm.

Flock Race Results: 1st A Cooper 2.29.16pm Velocity 1140.565mpm, 2nd D Dredge 1079.323, 3rd MorrinsHollow 1067.274,

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FernS Beat Sa The Silver Ferns secured a solid victory over South Africa in their penultimate match of the Quad Series in Tauranga.

Scoring 63-24 against their opponents, the New Zealand side now face Australia in the fournation final in Hamilton on Thursday.

new SPonSor For warriorS Fernbaby has become the latest key sponsor of the New Zealand Warriors.

A three year deal will see the infant formula ma ker sponsor the Vodafone Junior Warriors in the National Youth Competition in 2013.

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4th C Kirkwood 1065.257, 5th Nearo Lofts 1057.500, 6th J Webb 1042.317, 7th Tumbledown Loft 1029.739, 8th S Morrison 1028.643, 9th J Mcilroy 1024.820 10th S Kirkwood 1022.229 Second leg Triple Crown results:1st C Kirkwood 3.07.40 1065.257mpm, 2nd Nearo Loft 1057.500 3rd J Mcilroy 1024.820, 4th S Kirkwood 1022.229, 5th S Morrison 1020.806, 6h A Cooper 1003.399, 7th D Dredge 972.639, 8th J Webb 949.633, 9th Tumbledown Loft 872.359.

The third leg of the Triple Crown is from Invercargill a distance of 700km.

Next weeks race, Mosgiel, 570 km.

ivan Blanche, left, nelson, terry lane, Mike Gardner and John Brook, all of Blenheim.

Clubs of Marlborough golf results The Clubs of Marlborough Trophy Tournament was held at the Blenheim Golf Club over the weekend. Results were: Men’s pairs: 1st David Watson – Ryan Windleburn 157, 2nd Hamish McWhinne – Elton Netto 153.

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Women’s individual: 1st Maureen Burrow 71, 2nd Marilyn Young 67.

Martin Hartigan Memorial Trophy: Blenheim men 34.5 won against Nelson men 33.5.

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Blenheim women 34.1 won against Nelson women 30.1.

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by David Watson – Ryan Windleburn.

This event has been played for the last 30 years and a rematch will take place early next year in Nelson.

Last Thursday night, week two of Marlborough Volleyball’s FairWeathers’ Senior Summer League got underway at Stadium 2000.

Action from Premier grade saw Treefellas lose their first game going down in all 3 sets, 25-20, 25-20, 25-19 against MBC but staying in touch throughout.

In their second match, Treefellas played a double-header against Kinoaths which saw a lot of see-sawing as both teams fought for supremacy.

Treefellas took the game three sets to nil, 25-20, 26-24, 25-16.

First game up in C grade saw MBC Junior A players all combining well and running away with the early set 25-16 against Smashed ‘Em Bro. MBC Junior A had the game in the bag, winning the final two sets 25-22 and 25-19.

Westmeat Geriatrics are their equal on points with a 3 set win over MIA 25-9, 25-10, 25-17.

In the other 2 games both Safe Crackers and Desperate Housewives served well and were engaged in some good rallies by their opponents Wolf Pack and team Fresh and each secured maximum points from their 3 set wins. Safe Crackers 25-17, 25-16, 25-23. Desperate Housewives scored 25-17, 25-10 and 25-11.

The wins puts these two teams in 2nd equal place on the points table.

The A-Team collected the Fairweathers’ Fair Play Team of The Week Award.

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