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Fire risk intensifies By Damian George A local firefighter is urging Marlburians to ensure controlled fires are thoroughly extinguished in coming months, as the threat of a

dry summer looms. Marlborough South principal rural fire officer Ross Hamilton says people are often not vigilant enough when putting out managed

fires, which poses the risk of it reigniting. “Pouring water on ash is much like pouring it on sand - it doesn’t penetrate,� he says.

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Close shave looming A group of local girls will lose their locks on Friday night.

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Mussel power Chris and Trish Redwood are cooking up a storm.

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Blitzing the field Local horse wins easily in World Series race.

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Thursday 13-20 Friday 4-13 Friday Saturday 15-25 7-16 Outlook Saturday for Today 13-23 Fine and frosty. Not much for wind. Outlook Today Mostly cloudy with some drizzle. Easterlies.

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Boomtown Brawlettes, Gina Pupich, Cheryl-lee Loach, Stacey Johnson and front Roze Tupe, skated their way through Sundays Blenheim Christmas Parade.

Crowd numbers may have been slightly lower than last year, but the 2010 Blenheim Christmas Parade did not fail to please. Squeals of delight rang throughout the streets of Blenheim on Sunday as 38 floats paraded in a succession of bright colours and cheerful displays. Marlborough 4 Fun chief executive Katrina Lange said organisers were thrilled with how smoothly the event ran. “We received great feedback on the pre-parade entertainment and it was really great to see the amazing amount of effort which went into the floats, the crowd really seemed to enjoy it,� she said. Winning the best float prize was the Phillipino Marlborough Community Club while Idea Services won second place and the Marlborough Motocross Club won third. In the walking group category the Marlborough District Brass Band won first place and the Blenheim and Districts Highland Pipe Band won second.

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GETTING THE CHOP: Anne Bassett, Maria Zydenbos, Char Morison and Judy Newman are having their hair shaved off on Friday night - all in the name of charity.

Women lose locks for charity By Celeste Lodewyk Four gutsy women will have their hair shaved off on Friday night, all in the name of charity. Anne Bassett, Maria Zydenbos, Judy Newman and Char Morison have been busy raising money for the Marlborough Dragon Boat Team ‘Simply the Breast’ which needs to purchase a new boat. “We badly need a new one as the one we use now is old and wooden. The new ones are made of fibreglass and go much faster and cost approximately $14,000,� Simply the Breast team member Maria says. A teacher at Redwoodtown Kindergarten, Char was the first

to initiate the idea after deciding she wanted to raise money for breast cancer. “I have several close family members who have been affected by cancer so I knew I wanted to do something to raise money. After hearing about Simply the Breast’s need for a new boat we all teamed up, and what a fun way to fundraise,� she smiles. Owner of The Dressing Room (formally Jean Jones), Judy says the idea to shave her head was a great idea. “Some of my family are still coming to terms with it, she laughs. But everyone has been hugely supportive of us

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with donations and plenty of encouragement,� she says. Simply the Breast team members Maria and Anne are both breast cancer survivors themselves and part of the Simply the Breast Dragon Boat team. The team has been doing a lot of their own fundraising throughout the year but say the shave-off was something “different and very special�. “Come along Friday and show your support, we would love the encouragement,� Maria says. The shave-off will be held at 4:30pm at the Redwoodtown Community Hall.

The Blenheim Sun newspaper has two double passes to giveaway for The MORE FM Winery Tour 2011 which is being held at Villa Maria Estate on Friday, February 25. Simply name the three New Zealand music artists performing and tell us what you like most about The More FM Winery Tour. Write your answers down and mail to Sun Ticket Giveaway, P.O Box 634 Blenheim. Winners will be drawn on January 10, 2011 and winners will be notified via phone. Please include your name, address and phone number on the entry.

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Blenheim has recorded its fourth-sunniest Spring since records began in 1947, but narrowly missed out to rival Nelson for most sunshine hours. Seasonal figures from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research [NIWA] recorded Blenheim as having 721 sunshine hours from September 1 to November 30, just nine hours behind Nelson’s 730. The figure is 32 hours fewer than Blenheim’s alltime record of 762 in 1997, while Nelson’s figure was its third highest since records for the city began in 1948. The two locations recorded New Zealand’s highest number of sunshine hours. Blenheim also recorded its third-highest Spring temperature since records began in 1932. The 31.0C recorded on November 18 is only 1.6C lower than the town’s highest recorded temperature of 32.8C in November 2007. NIWA says sunshine hours were above normal right across the country. Blenheim received a “near normal� 201mm of rain during the season, a result of a wet September followed by a dry October and November.

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Firefighter warns people to be more vigilant this summer By Damian George CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. “About 30 per cent of fires are caused by controlled or managed fires re-sparking and people need to be aware of that.� Mr Hamilton says people need to stir the ashes and pour plenty of water on them, or leave a sprinkler on them so the water sinks in. “One way you can find out if they are live is to use the back of your hand and just feel them. “If anybody is concerned, they can ring us and we’ll have a look at them.� The forecasted dry weather this summer will provide perfect conditions for blazes to initiate, he says. “There is a huge amount of fuel out there. We had one of the wettest winters in a while in Marlborough this year and that brings an awful lot of growth. When it dries up it gets like hay, and it’s really susceptible to burning. “It only takes one spark and it’s away.�

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was felt most in the North Island with annual growth averaging 8.3 per cent. This was in contrast to the South Island, which only grew 4.4 per cent during the three-day period. Paymark CEO, Simon Tong, says that the early spend-up and subsequent lull in December sales to-date is another indicator that the retail landscape remains patchy. Even though sales were strong in November, we saw mixed results across the retail sectors, and this trend has continued into the first half of December,� says Simon Tong. “In the past we have seen patterns similar to this, with spending coming late in the month and if tradition stands, we’ll expect to see a final rush in the last two or three days prior to Christmas,� he adds.

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Weeding out dodgy tenants

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Jim Howard recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. He has four great grand children and three grand children. In this photo are Jim and Noeline Howard with grand children Sarah Baker, Craig Perano and Grace Howard.

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Local property managers are urging private landlords to use agencies to help prevent attracting dodgy tenants, but one woman on the receiving end of such a case says it is not always feasible. Blenheim landlord Sandra McNeilly was given no warning by a tenant who abandoned the property he was renting last week, leaving a mess and weeks of unpaid rent. Century 21 Marlborough property manager Rachael Smythe says people need to consider more seriously using professional assistance. “This is a common story from a majority of private landlords,� she says. “All too often, private owners choose to manage properties themselves to save the expense of a property managers fees, which often results in large rent arrears and damage to their property.� She says using a property manager does not completely eliminate the risk of problematic tenants, but does greatly reduce it. Marlborough Property Management owner Jade Rogge says she wonders if everybody is aware property managers exist. “It’s just really unfortunate because there are ways to manage it. “When I take on a property, I take on everything, so the owner can pretty much step away.

Century 21 property manager Rachael Smythe says you can avoid this happening to your rental property.

“We look at prospective tenants, check their references, keep in contact with the owners, and take care of any maintenance, so the extra money ends up being worth it.� However, Mrs McNeilly says the problem comes back to cost, and in her case she would have been “running at a loss� if she had used a property manager. “Certainly, if we could afford it that would be the way to go,� she says. “But the money this property generates is just enough to cover the mortgage, rates and insurance.

“That was the main reason why we didn’t – it wasn’t practical.� She says the property was managed by a land agent before she purchased it, but the state of the house convinced her to manage it herself. “They did such a poor job it wasn’t worth it,� she says. “There was guttering that was leaking badly - that was making the wood rot, and it all went unnoticed. “So we decided to manage it ourselves.�

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Students brighten ward By Celeste Lodewyk Children and families spending time at Wairau Hospital’s new paediatric ward will be greeted with splashes of colour and the artistic talent of Witherlea School students. Year two students from rooms six and seven have donated two large canvas paintings and a beautiful book of their artworks to the ward. The artworks were formally presented on Monday to Amanda Gibbs, member of the community liaison group for the redevelopment of Wairau Hospital.

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Son’s needs inspires mother to donate proceeds to special needs children. “So far money we have donated has helped to support a fishing trip down the Sounds as well as providing funding for a trip to the recent Special Olympics held in Nelson,� she says. The Christmas Housie night is being held tomorrow from 5pm. There will be loads of raffles and giveaways on the night. “Come along, have some fun and at the same help to support a worthy community fundraiser,� Marie says.

By Celeste Lodewyk Thursday night Housie has become a fundraising tool for special needs children of Marlborough, all thanks to Blenheim woman Marie Schroder pictured left. Earlier this year Marie took over Thursday night Housie which is held at the Blenheim Bowling Club. After a little “soul searching�, Marie was inspired by her 15-year-old son Matthew who recently joined the special needs class (room two) at MBC,

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New trolleys a hit By Damian George The latest development in department store shopping, a cross between a shopping basket and a trolley, has proved a hit with shoppers at the Blenheim Warehouse. The plastic baskets are much bigger than conventional shopping baskets, and have wheels and an adjustable handle so shoppers can wheel it around the aisles. Blenheim Warehouse manager

Ian Daubney says the latest invention has been more popular than anticipated. “I got a call from store development saying they had this new trolley that we could try out. “They gave us 40 to begin with but I don’t think that will be enough.� He says the trolleys have proved most popular with elderly people, who find them not as “clumsy� as

the old trolleys. “They don’t have to push them around; they can just drag them around, and it gives you a bit more room to manoeuvre. “They’re also great for people who are just out to get five or six items, because it saves them carrying it around under their arms.� At this stage, The Warehouse is the only retail store in Blenheim with these trolleys.

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By Celeste Lodewyk A chance meeting at a Saturday night dance has led to 60-years of happy marriage for local couple Brian and Bell Cameron. This Sunday will mark their ‘Diamond’ anniversary which they hope to celebrate quietly with family. Brian and Bell first met in Greymouth at a social dance. “From the moment I laid eyes on Bell I haven’t been able to get them off,� smiles Brian. The couple later married on December 19 in Nelson and moved with their young family to Blenheim in 1957. Here, Brian worked at Farmers managing the home appliance department before going on to manage PSIS. Aside from raising three children Bell also worked at Millers Showroom for 26-years before the couple retired in 1989. The key they say to a happy and fruitful marriage is to keep the family close together. “We have always been a very close knit family which has kept us very happy throughout the years,� Bell says.

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Trip home just the ticket By Damian George Former Renwick resident Donna Woolery arrived home from California on Wednesday and says she plans to make up for lost time by catching up with family and friends and “eating lots of yummy food�. Mrs Woolery was one of the 100 New Zealanders living abroad to win a trip home through an online competition set up by Marmite earlier this year. It is the first time since March last year she has been home, and just the fifth time in nine years since moving to Daly City - about 12 kilometres south of San Francisco - with her boyfriend at the time. She says one of the things she misses most is Kiwi food, and is intent on cashing in while she can. “I miss crumpets, chicken chips, sausage rolls, fish ‘n’ chips, jaffas and big round pieces of bacon,�

she says. “You can sometimes find things like that over there, but it’s usually in British shops and it doesn’t taste the same.� She says, while she enjoys life in the United States, there is no place like home. “It’s just the little things you miss, even looking out the window at your backyard. Where I live we don’t have a backyard.� Marmite set up the ‘bringing the kiwis home’ competition to commemorate its centennial year this year, challenging Kiwis living overseas to convince a judging panel they deserved a trip home. Adding weight to Donna’s pitch was the fact none of her family in New Zealand had yet seen her baby daughter Ava, who is eight months old. Her sister Julie says she is rapt to have the three sisters - herself,

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Donna and Linda - reunited. “It’s nice to have the sisters together. It doesn’t feel right to have such a close relative so far away.�

Apart from stocking up on marmite, Donna planned to have a barbecue with family and friends on Sunday, before returning to California (Tuesday) yesterday.

A popular New Zealand game show is coming to Blenheim in the new year. Television series ‘It’s in the Bag’, hosted by Pio Terei and Stacey Morrison, will be filmed at Marlborough Girls High School on January 11 as the show hits the road for its third series. In each show, contestants are called from the audience to answer three questions and a subsequent chance to play for “the money or the bag�. Pio says he is looking forward to bringing the show to Blenheim. “It’s all about giving people a great night out, celebrating our small towns and the people who live in them� It’s in the Bag will also be filmed in Kaikoura on January 28 and, in what is a New Zealand first, on the Interislander Ferry on January 25.

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Sun readers have their say... Q: Do you have a favourite home-made cleaning product?

Alva Balderson Blenheim

Alexandria Hillard Blenheim

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White vinegar. It cleans everything.

I prefer to use boiling water and lemon juice to clean clothes.

Vinegar can be used for all manner of things. And I also use good old soap and water.

To get the scales off your teeth, you can use baking soda. To clean you can mix baking soda and white vinegar. And to give it a minty taste, just add peppermint essence.

White vinegar, because it cleans everything.

Rather than using spray, I use newspaper to clean the glass on the fireplace.

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Horne Place: On May 31, 1887, Dr Horne, one of the oldest settlers in the district, perished in the fire that had started the night before at the Criterion Hotel. It destroyed 20 other premises, most of the commercial centre of Blenheim. The report, telegraphed throughout the country the day after the fire, said: “The scene baffles description, and the fire seemed beyond human effort.â€? The report said Dr Horne was known to have slept there, and nothing could be heard of him that day. Dr Horne was reported to have been called when the fire broke out shortly before 2am and he got up, but all hope of his being alive was soon lost. The amount of damage was estimated at about ÂŁ50,000 at a time when a working man received an average of just under ÂŁ77 a year. The late Ken Berry in “Scrutiny on the Countyâ€? recorded that Dr Horne had died rescuing his son. The smouldering ruins were searched, but Dr Horne’s body was never found. Ken Berry quoted the Cyclopaedia of New Zealand 1906: ‘Doctor Horne was highly esteemed for his excellent qualities and his sympathy and active kindness in times of sickness and adversity endeared him to all.’ Berry also records him as a member of the Omaka Road Board: “Judging by the frequency with which his name appears in the minutes ‌ a most industrious member.â€? Proudly sponsored by...

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Tennis problems continue Dear Ed I am writing this letter in support of Michael Mooney and the problems he is still having with the Marlborough Tennis Association. I have to admit that I was quite shocked to learn that he still faces extreme difficulties running his coaching business here in Marlborough due to a “culture� within in the Association that has been prevalent for years. I sincerely thought that that had changed with people moving on but apparently not so. For a brief time I was Secretary/ Treasurer of the Marlborough Tennis Association. That is when I discovered the “culture� that is unfortunately still rampant among committee members. It was a common occurrence for committee members’ children to be chosen for representative teams/events ahead of others who were the better players. In addition funding would also be made available to ensure that the “chosen� players could compete. Funding was often targeted at a select

few rather than the whole group for which the funding had been raised. Michael was constantly undermined. I can recall meetings where even though the agenda had been circulated prior, the Coaching report would be brought forward and discussed while Michael was still on the court coaching. Meetings were originally scheduled for 7.30pm but were changed to 6pm to accommodate a few and of course was not at all suitable for Michael. I learnt pretty quickly that it was not a good idea to suggest that Michael should be brought up to date with the meetings discussions/decisions. If certain individuals weren’t selected by Michael the representative lists presented to meetings would be adjusted to include them at the expense of the ousted players. I look forward to the day when Michael and the Marlborough Tennis Assocation can finally celebrate an amicable working relationship, because ultimately the winners will be the up and coming players of the future. Shane Stevenson

Offensive ad Dear Ed I am writing to express my rage at a recent marketing campaign by Moa, which suggests that only homosexuals would drink low carb beer. The advert shows a man wearing a tshirt with the slogan “Low carb B(Q)eers; Moa Beer - full strength�. As a gay woman, I find this offensive,

tasteless and derogatory, and frankly I question how and why the ad was approved and released. To suggest that someone’s sexual orientation determines what beer they drink is homophobic bullying, and it is not acceptable. Nicole Brasch.

it disgusting that Moa Beer are insulting us so publicly. Just because we are gay or bisexual does not mean we are inferior (or “less man�) than the straight guy next door! This is typical of society’s tendency to stereotype.. Such negative portrayal in society of being queer cannot be helping the high suicide rate among queer youth! Regards, Eddy Martin

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Flexing their mussels Local couple Chris and Trish Redwood talk to Celeste Lodewyk about their global success. The seafood brand ‘Omega Seafood’ is a name written on many chefs’ produce lists all over the world. But what Marlburians may not be aware of is that behind the brand name is a local family who built their business from the ground up. Owners Chris and Trish Redwood own P.H.R Processing Ltd located in the old freezing works factory at Cloudy Bay Business Park, Riverlands. Upon meeting the lively couple, it is obvious by the pride in their voices that launching their Omega Seafood brand worldwide has been a dream come true. “It has been a long road to get where we are now but it has been a worthwhile journey for us toward achieving our goals, and a great renewal story for the building we occupy,� Trish smiles. Their story begins with Chris who was born in Blenheim and raised on Forsyth Island. This remote head of the Marlborough Sounds is today home to a majority of the couple’s mussel farms. Stemming from a farming family, Chris went on to pursue mussel farming and after graduating from Lincoln University in 1979, leased water space from another farm in Wakatahuri Bay. During this time Chris met and married Dunedin born Trish. Together they slowly built up their business as “opportunities arose�, purchasing more water space in other areas. Years later after being hit by the 1980’s economic downturn Chris and Trish decided to sell and purchased another farm in Seddon. The opportunity soon rose to start their own processing factory while their mussel farms were being managed for them. “The building here used to be the freezing works. It’s great to see that after one business closed, another opened and has continu grow,� Trish says. This is where Chris and Trish’s vision of producing premium cooked mussels and clams which can be eaten straight from the packet came to life. Once harvested, the mussels are delivered to the factory to be cleaned, scrubbed, partially debearded, put into pouches, vacuum packed and finally cooked in an industrial retort. Omega Seafood products can b used as a substitute for live musse clams and eaten straight from t

heated before serving. They contain no additives but will keep in the fridge for 12 months, offering clear convenience benefits to both consumers and chefs, Chris says. The clams are harvested from Golden Bay, bathed in natural seawater to release any grit before being inspected and placed into a pouch. The pouch is then also vacuum sealed and cooked under high pressure in a steam retort. In 2004 Omega Seafood Cooked Gourmet Mussels were launched and went on to win the New Zealand Hospitality Magazine’s Best New Seafood Item. The following year, Chris and Trish also won the overall global Grande Prix d’Elite for the Foodservice category at the European Seafood Exposition in Belgium. A majority of Omega Seafood products are currently being exported to countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand, South Africa, America, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Australia and Dubai. An even greater feat for Chris and Trish was having their product stocked by New Zealand supermarket chains; something they say is very difficult. “This industry is tough because there are so many different products. So we are proud to have Omega Seafood nationwide in Foodstuffs Stores and more recently, with South Island Countdown stores just this summer,� Trish says. “Since launching the Omega Seafood brand and winning the 2005 global award, it has reassured us that all those years and our hard work have paid off,� says Trish. “It’s a long time to be an overnight success,� Chris jokes.

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Bail breaches on the rise Tuesday, December 7

Wednesday, December 8

At 8am, a 25-year-old foreman was arrested for failing to appear in court. At 10am, a 29-year-old male labourer was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 11am, a 17-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested in relation to an assault at Picton’s Nelson Square on December 3. He was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Just after midday, a 37-year-old male labourer was arrested for trespassing on a Stuart Street house on November 28. At 2pm, a 16-year-old unemployed man was arrested for trespassing after causing problems at the Marlborough District Library. An hour later, a 17-year-old u nemploye d ma n wa s a lso a r rest e d at t he l ibra r y for trespassing and breaching the liquor ban. Three men were arrested in the evening for breaking their bail curfew conditions: they were a 17-year-old unemployed man at 7.10pm, a 17-year-old male forestry worker at 8.15pm, and a 19-year-old unemployed man at 8.20pm.

At 9am, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breach of community work. At 1.20pm, a 20-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 6pm, a 25year-old woman was also arrested for breaching her bail conditions. At 7pm, a 23-yearold male engineer was arrested for receiving stolen property obtained during an aggravated robbery on October 30. He has been released on bail and will appear in the Blenheim District Court on Monday. At midnight, a 29-year-old man became the third person of the day to be arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

Thursday, December 9 At 10am, a 54-year-old unemployed man was arrested for assaulting his neighbour with a branch last month, following a

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neighbouring boundary dispute. At 3.20pm, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. An hour later, a 21-year-old male mussel worker was arrested for stealing a $10 t-shirt from the Warehouse. At 5.40pm, an 18-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for breaching her bail conditions. At 7.45pm, a 20-year-old unemployed man was arrested on the same charge. At 8:30pm, an 18-year-old female retail assistant was arrested in relation to an historic assault. Late evening, a 63-year-old man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 12.15am Friday morning, a 33-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for disorderly behaviour likely to cause violence following an incident in the Muller area.

Friday, December 10 At 4.30pm, a 29-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for breaching a protection order and possession of cannabis after a domestic incident. Early evening, a 20-year-old male vineyard worker and a

19 -ye a r- old vineyard worker were arrested for stealing groceries from New World. At 9.35pm, a 23year-old woman was arrested for breaching her bail conditions.

Two teenagers have been arrested in relation to the assault on a Blenheim couple in the New World car park early Sunday morning. An 18-year-old male butchery hand has been charged with assault with intent to injure, and a 17-year-old male mechanic has been charged with a crimes act. The two men were among a group of youths who sparked an unprovoked attack on Chad and Julie Nicholls as they were walking home after a Christmas dinner on Saturday night. Chad was taken to hospital after suffering a broken nose, cuts to his face, a small hole in the back of his head, and bruises. The two men were due to appear in Blenheim District Court on Monday.

Saturday, December 11 At 1.30am, a 27-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 3am, an 18-year-old unemployed woman was arrested on the same charge.

Sunday, December 12 Just after midnight, a 17-year-old male labourer was arrested for breaching the liquor ban. At 2am, a 22-year-old male labourer was arrested for failing to appear in court. At 5am, an 18-year-old woman was arrested after she set fire to a man’s clothes after a domestic incident on Howick Road. Late afternoon, an 18-year-old male sickness beneficiary was arrested for breaching a protection order.

Monday, December 13 At 2.30am, an 18-year-old male builder was arrested for possession of cannabis. An hour later, an 18-yearold male vineyard worker was arrested for breaching his bail conditions and driving while suspended. At 9pm, a 28-year-old man was arrested for breaching a protection order following an historic domestic incident. At 11.30pm, a 53-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for driving while suspended. At 5am Tuesday morning, a 17year-old unemployed man and a 17-year-old male vineyard worker were arrested stealing groceries from Countdown. They were due to appear in the Blenheim District Court this morning.

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WOODEN PUSH BIKE Ages 3+ Wooden seat Wooden handle Plastic wheels Birchwood frame 129575

99

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STEEL PRO POOL

Wednesday December 15, 2010

3-IN-1 GAME SET

10 foot steel framed pool

Power tennis ball Football Netball

$

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312925

98 GREENSPORT POLE TENNIS

Special tennis ball on nylon cord Two light-weight rackets Ages 6 & up Heavy duty steel post 129566

29

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BBQ

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148

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SANTA INSTORE WITH LOLLIES FOR THE KIDS!

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59

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PICNIC BASKET Collapsable 4 person Funky modern look 129679

69

$

91

MARLBOROUGH

PALOMA 5 PIECE HARDWOOD SETTING 4 chairs and folding table 126098

299

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174-186 Alabama Road, Blenheim Ph: 520 6600 • Fax: 578 2872

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Two way radio specialist helps local farmers Gone are the days of unnecessary traveling back and forth between vineyard and farm blocks monitoring pumps, wind machines and irrigation systems. Now it can be as easy as using a laptop computer from home to collect data and even control certain machinery via two-way radio across Marlborough, says Marine Electrical Solutions Ltd owner Ian Eatherley. Ian moved to Marlborough six-years ago after owning a marine electrical business in Bermuda and later sailing around the world in a yacht. His latest business Landcom has since become Marlborough’s only specialist commercial radio dealer. Based in Picton and run by Ian and his apprentice Matt Michel, the business is completely mobile covering the whole of Marlborough and beyond. Not only does Ian specialise in business two-way radio sales and rentals, truckie AM CB and PRS/ UHF CB radios, but he also installs private radio repeaters, offers a radio hire service, carries out radio installations in vehicles as well as providing radio telemetry sales, installation and service. “With my radio telemetry system you can remotely start something or collect all kinds of data by radio using your computer in Marlborough,� he says. “You can collect temperature readings from different vineyard blocks, start up a frost machine and turn it off, monitor tanks etc- all without wires.� LANDCOM has installed a number of repeaters for farmers who own large properties. “Up to now many farmers have had no way to communicate with their staff, but if we install a repeater tower at the farm’s highest point then handheld radio communication becomes available across the farm,� he says. “We encourage Marlborough businesses to get on

This repeater installed on a Marlborough farm enables handheld radio communication right across the property.

to our repeater system and do away with cellphone bills and at the same time keep your whole team in contact. We offer expert knowledge and service and can provide a solution to any application, contact us today,� Ian says.

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At 32-hp, the Outlander 400 delivers the most power and best power-to-weight ratio in the 400 cc class, says Marlborough Trials centre owner Brendan Wadsworth. “It’s even more powerful than the Yamaha Grizzly 450 with features like a Digitally Encoded Security System. Now you know what it has, just wait until you see what it does,� he says. For more information call in and see the team at Marlborough Trials Centre on Grove Road.

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New Season Hawkes Bay Apricots Cadbury Roses 225gLimit 4 Limit 4

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Fresh NZ Vac Pac Lamb Leg Roast

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99

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Alpine Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 800g

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Fresh NZ Lamb Shoulder Chops

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Country Fresh Salad Range 130g

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Tip Top Super Soft Long Rolls/ Hamburger Buns

99

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Wattie’s Baked Beans/Spaghetti Regular 420g

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Irvines Super Snack Range 250-270g

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Fresh Tegel NZ Skinless Premier Chicken Thigh Cutlets

$

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99

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HUSSEY: Mark, Debbie and big brother Thomas are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Daniel Heath Hussey, 4kg (8lb13oz) on December 4, 2010 at Wairau Hospital. A huge thanks to Angela and the wonderful staff at Ward One.

LAUGESEN: Richard and Anna (nee Ritchie), are absolutely thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first born William Richard (7lb 7oz), on Dec 8th 2010 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our fantastic midwife Ruth Johnson and the wonderful midwives and staff at maternity. BAKER: Warren and Lynley are proud to announce the arrival of the final addition to the Baker family. Noah Robert (7lb) was born December 8, 2010 at 2:36pm at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Kayla, Beth, Georgia, Connor, Daniel and Rhylee. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff at Ward One.

EDEN-PALI: Jake and Vanessa are pleased to announce the long awaited arrival of their son, Maximus Jacob (9lb 7oz) on December 8 2010, at 7:37pm at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Grace and Ella. Special thanks to midwife Shona, Dr Helen Crampton, Jake, Rebecca and all the staff at Ward One. Both doing well.

McKINNEY: Russel and Teresa (Shaw) welcomed their boy Logan Tiemi McKinney (8lb 4oz) on November 18th, 2010 at 8.25pm. A huge thanks to our midwife Gerry Lawson and her sidekick . Also thanks to Helen Crampton and all those in Maternity.

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By Damian George The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board [NMDHB] has extended its consultation on how to improve opthamology services until late January, to allow it more time to receive public feedback on submissions. The DHB is working on ways to create a more efficient service which will allow more patients to receive treatment, following a report from the Rutherford Initiative which showed improvements could be made. It would now like to hear from the public and staff about the options that have been put forward, before a decision is made in late February. The proposed options for the future development of the service were based on four years of research. One option is to outsource all or part of ophthalmology services at no cost to patients. The second is to maintain the provision of the service in-house, but with changes to models of care that would free up specialist consultants to see more patients with higher needs. “Either of these options would give quicker, sooner, more convenient treatment to ophthalmology patients,� medical surgical service director Dr Peter Bramley says. “While there are no on-going savings made with the outsourcing option, there is a one-off saving of $2.5million. This represents the amount that would be saved on the redevelopment of the surgical outpatients department. “With the option of reconfiguration of inhouse services, there is a potential annual saving of $400,000 if fully implemented.�

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2010 Christmas Parade

■ Rhys Morgan and sister Madison are joined with Shannara Newlove on the snowman christmas float.

■ Les and Alice Hoerara-Hunt enjoying Christmas festivities on Sunday.

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■ Hayden Posa tells Father Christmas how well behaved he has been this year.

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■ Eliza and Oscar Bickerton at Sunday’s Christmas Parade.

■ Delta Force, Dayna Wilhelmus and Adam North.

■ La-shaya and Jahnaea Paul-Smythe with dad Douglas were full of Christmas spirit at Sunday’s Christmas Parade.

■ Rebecca Montgomery, Beth Hurley and Charlotte Montgomery are all smiles after seeing Ronald McDonald at Sunday’s Christmas Parade.

■ Gina Price entertains as a Christmas Angel.

■ Jessica Shewan, Emma Shewan and Amelia Burrough on the Eastern States Speedway Christ mas float.

■ Chloe and Darcy Roberts eagerly wait for Father Christmas at Sunday’s Christmas Parade.

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The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $8.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

“Celebration of Tap� presented by Vanessa Bryant Studio, a variety of tap dances. Saturday 18th December. Boathouse Theatre, 4pm and 6.30pm. Adults $8, Child $5, Under 5 free. Bookings phone Vicki 5729238 evenings.

Cheap eats for families Food 4 U - more than 100 recipes for budget family meals, including Christmas treats. Ideal stocking filler. Only $8.00 from Crossroads 2 Redwood St or The Sun office.

Housie Thursdays 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, 2 super houses, 2 silent lines. Raffles and loads of food. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough

Miniature Steam Engine Rides This Sunday 18 December 1pm - 4pm at Brayshaw Park. $2pp

Riverside Railway Running This Sunday 19th Dec. Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45, 3.00, 4.15pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park Central Blenheim. Return Fares, Adults $8, Child $4. Sorry no eftpos.

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

SF Marlborough (Supporting families in mental well being). Our offices will be closed from December 24th to January 5th. We would like to wish all our families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sheets ‘n’ Things Closed from 17th December reopen Monday 10th January. We wish you all a Merry Christmas.

The Blue Door Late night shopping Thurs 16th - open untl 7.30pm. Xmas hours: Closed from 3.30pm 24th December until 9am 5th January

community services Marlborough After hours GP Services: Gate 2, Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. (excluding Redwoodtown Doctors patients see below) Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. Redwoodtown Doctors: 9am-noon Saturday morning. Redwoodtown Doctors' patients requiring A/H consultations please phone 578 0470. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hrs Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital (5209999) and ask for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street. Every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Ross 578 5896.

Hospital Visiting Hours Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting Free,confidential budgeting advice. Monday -Friday. Phone 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm. Seddon Health Clinic Monday 10am-1pm; Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday 10am-1pm. After hours: Marlborough GP Services: Reception: 520 6377. Office: 520 9980. For an appointment phone 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

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KILMARTIN, Lynette Joy: On December 12, 2010, suddenly at Auckland. Aged 37 years. Dearly loved daughter of Melva Smith and the late Jim Kilmartin, and dearly loved stepdaughter of Vince Smith. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Veronica and Lloyd Puriri, Ann, and Denise and Mark Eddowes, special stepsister of Loraine, Karen and Jason Wills, Craig and Sharron Smith, Jo and John, and Sheree and Mike, and a loving aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Rest In Peace. Messages to 140A Maxwell Road Blenheim 7201. A Requiem Mass for Lynette will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Maxwell Road 1.30pm, Friday December 17, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz SLAPE, Gertrude Rosalie (Gertie): On Saturday December 11, 2010, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim, surrounded by her family. In her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Joan and Lindsay Woodall, and the late Winston Pickering, Gwen and Mike Menzies, Peter and Coline, Ernie (deceased) and Joan, Ross and Jenny, Raelene and Albie Higgins, Tom and Gillian. Loved and adored Gran of her 27 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Messages to 24 Brooklyn Drive Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 233 Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Gertie will be held at the Mayfield Chapel cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets Blenheim 11am Thursday December 16, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WILDE, Florence Maud (Flo): On Friday December 10, 2010, peacefully at Wairau Hospital. In her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ivan and Barbara, Linda and Jim Lucas, Avian and Ann, Gavin and Marie, Gaye and Harry Moustafa, Olene and Neil Mair, Colin and Shelley, Sandy, and the late Robin; loved Nana and Nana Flo of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 18A Gascoigne Street Blenheim 7201. At Flo’s request, a private service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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health & beauty

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AD RIENNE’S Beauty Den. For all your beauty treatment. 85 Lakings Road. Ph 578 8862 EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St. CHRISTMAS shopping problems. Get them solved with Gift vouchers from Hendersons, 38 Grove Road. Blenheim. E L E C T R O LY S I S A permanent solution for unwanted facial hair. Phone Elaine at Ericson Medi Spa 577 8688 HAIRDRESSER can’t get an appointment before Xmas? Try Ange at UNDERCUTZ. Fully equipped Wella Salon, flexi hrs. Ph 578 9751

FAC E LI F TI N G Using NZ ’s only Specialised Ultrasound Machine. Introductory 1 hour special $ 40.00 Phone Ericson Medi Spa today 5778688. Gift Vouchers available. M O LE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

CHRISTMAS Trees. Big, bushy live trees. Available now. Don’t miss out. Order yours now for Christmas. $30. Ph David 027 644 8452 FREE life-rings for the kids with any purchase at Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road 5780569 NEW ever changing Bistro menu. $39 for 3 courses. Hotel d`Urville. 52 Queen Street Blenheim. 5779945 LIFEJACKETS, NZ made & NZ safety standards, largest range at Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road 5780569 WAKEBOARDS, skis, fishing rods, epirbs, GPS, fish finders, safety gear, flares, watertoys, kneeboards, boat care products full range of Xmas Gift ideas at Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road 5780569

T WO bdrm house, extremely tidy, very sunny, close to town. No animals, immediate possession, $250p/w. Ph 021 664687

SPRINGLANDS 3 bedroom house. Available now. $ 295pw. Suit family. Ph 021 360 008

public notice BIG-FUN Entertainment. Pom Pom the magic clown etc. Ph 577 7393 CHRISTMAS shopping problems. Get them solved with Gift vouchers from Hendersons, 38 Grove Road Blenheim. GIFT Vouchers for Christmas, Bir thdays, Thank you’s. Buy now from Hotel d`Urville. 52 Queen Street Blenheim. 5779945

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ANTIQUE Jewellery (large selection) NZ books, Beswick animals, figurines, crystal bowls, glasses, jugs and vases and antique fly fishing gear. Thousands of small items suitable for Xmas presents. Layby welcome. JUST BROWSING, Battys Rd 10am to 4.30pm Mon to Sat. Ph 5775402 EASY as, solve your gift problems with vouchers from Hendersons 38 Grove Road Blenheim. HAIRDRESSER can’t get an appointment before Xmas? Try Ange at UNDERCUTZ. Fully equipped Wella Salon, flexi hrs. Ph 578 9751 MAKE your life easy with Christmas gift vouchers. Something for everyone at Hendersons 38 Grove Road Blenheim.

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PAINTER- Gib stopping, waterblasting, painting and Spraying. Phone Darrell 0226094127

XMAS GIFTS ; full range fish finders, safety gear, flares, watertoys, kneeboards, wakeboards, skis, fishing rods, epirbs, GPS, boat care products at Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road 5780569

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2 BEDROOMS, new decorated home. 5 mins to town. Garage/ workshop. Heat pump. $250pw negotiable. Ph 021849708

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Wednesday December 15, 2010

League club draws interest By Damian George Marlborough Lions Rugby League president Shaun Tipene says he is “quite amazed� by how quickly his push to include a Blenheim-based side in the Tasman competition has come together. Tipene undertook to form a club only a couple of months ago after moving to Blenheim from Christchurch and deciding the sport’s profile needed to be lifted in the region. Already, the club has a chairman, a secretary, uniform designs, and the interest of more than 30 players who took part in a trial two weeks ago. “I’ve actually been quite

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would be to play league here,� he says. “The team’s halfway there. Training and management for the team is sorted, it’s just a matter of finalising selections and then finding sponsorship.� The club is all set to play in the Tasman league competition this winter, and Tipene is currently trying to attract a team from Kaikoura, aswell as a team from Christchurch, to play a pre-season game. Funding remains the biggest hurdle, and the club is working hard to draw sponsors in order to supply the $3500 needed to kit the team out. He says the word from Tasman

Rugby League is that sponsorship would need to be obtained from Nelson-based company Finn’s Bar and Grill, but that does not quite fit the Lions’ profile. “We are trying to be a community and family based organisation,� he says. “It will be smoke-free, alcoholfree, so we want to try and get a major sponsor that’s not a bar. We want somewhere where we are able to let the kids in as well. “We also want to be a locally represented club, so we don’t want to go round wearing a Nelson company on our shirts.� The Lions will be holding their second and final open trial on Sunday at Pollard Park.

Speedway results Race one – Productions. 1st 34E Andre Way, 2nd 7E David Allen, 3rd 6E Brett Allan. Race two – youth ministocks. 1st 93M Steven Soper, 2nd 9N Levi Collier, 3rd 57N Morgan Frost. Race three – modifieds. 1st 871C Luke Keegan, 2nd 114E Craig Pottinger, 3rd 24C Daniel Rae. Race four – adult ministocks. 1st 15C James Thian, 2nd 93C Ben Smith, 3rd 13E Andrew Clarke. Race five – streetstocks. 1st 41E Colin Buschl, 2nd 73N Shannon Marr, 3rd 6E Ross Beattie. Race six – saloons. 1st 791E Robert Flood, 2nd 14E Daryl Martin, 3rd 47E Shane Scott. Race seven – productions. 1st 6E Brett Allan, 2nd 11E Allan Porter, 3rd 66E Frank Burns. Race eight – youth ministocks. 1st 93N Steven Soper, 2nd 6N Jayden Corkill, 3rd 57N Morgan Frost. Race nine – modifieds. 1st 871C Luke Keegan, 2nd 13C David Thompson, 3rd 114E Craig Pottinger. Race ten – adult ministocks. 1st 93C Ben Smith, 2nd 13E Andrew Clarke, 3rd 15C James Thian. Race eleven - streetstocks. 1st 8E Ray Foot, 2nd

41E Colin Buschl, 3rd 11E Cody McCarrison. Race twelve - saloons. 1st 791E Robert Flood, 2nd 27E Paul Cambie, 3rd 47E Shane Scott. Race thirteen - productions. 1st 11E Allan Porter, 2nd 66E Frank Burns, 3rd 34E Andre Way. Race fourteen – youth ministocks. 1st 85N Ryan McKenzie, 2nd 57N Morgan Frost, 3rd 13N Dylan Clarke. Race fifteen – modifieds. 1st 24C Daniel Rae, 2nd 871C Luke Keegan, 3rd 114E Craig Pottinger. Race sixteen – adult ministocks. 1st 93C Ben Smith, 2nd 15C James Thian, 3rd 13E Andrew Clarke. Race seventeen – streetstocks. 1st 11e Cody McCarrison, 2nd 41E Colin Buschl, 3rd 73N Shannon Marr. Race eighteen – saloons. 1st 791E Robert Flood, 2nd 14E Daryl Martin, 3rd 27E Paul Cambie. Overall placings for the Modified Open Champs:1st, 871C Luke Keegan; 2nd, 114E Craig Pottinger; 3rd, 24C Daniel Rae. Overall placings for the Ministock Open Champs:1st, 93C Ben Smith; 2nd, 15C James Thian; 3rd, 13E Andrew Clarke.

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SPEEDWAY ACTION: Eastern States modified driver Craig Pottinger (114E) took out second place in the Modified Open Championship on Saturday night.

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Kaliph gallops away with title By Damian George A local horse has blitzed the field to record a remarkable victory in the Endurance NZ World FEI Qualifying Series held in Waihopai Valley on Saturday. WD Amir Ibn Kaliph, rode by Blenheim man Kevin Pragley, completed the 120 kilometre race in a time of 7 hours, 12 minutes, 21 seconds - more than an hour ahead of second-placed B/Boy Named Sue. The Marlborough event was the third of six qualifying races to be held throughout the country, with the world championships scheduled for either England or France in 16 months. “Five kilometres from home I knew I had it,” Pragley says of his comfortable victory. “In the end I was just cruising.” Trailing fellow race leader Silands Mia Bella by 30 seconds during the third lap, Kaliph sprung into action to leave the horse, and the rest of the field, for dead. “He started winding up, wanting to go. That’s quite a big gap in horse racing but he caught up in about 400 yards. “He wasn’t going to be left behind - no way.”

It is not by accident the purebred Arab stallion also collected the prize for the best conditioned horse in Saturday’s race. Much like the art of endurance racing itself, Kaliph’s success has come as a result of a well-paced, carefully calculated run to the top. “This is his fourth year racing. For two years he never raced, I just took him round slowly and built him up,” Pragley says. “I’m extremely proud. It’s an honour to have a horse like this. “He’s got the mental aptitude to do it. He wants to go out, he wants to run.” Kaliph also qualified for the World Equestrian Games held every four years in Lexington, Kentucky, but the excessive cost of getting him to the United States - in excess of $70,000 - prevented him from competing. The Leo Nisbett Memorial Trophy up for grabs on Saturday is named after a former competitor who died while competing in the race ten years ago, and did a “huge amount” for the sport. Fellow Marlborough riders Penelope Valk and Kim Swann finished in fifth and sixth place respectively.

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