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Trust bars ‘beast’ Sensible Sentencing Trust want Stewart Murray Wilson to stay behind bars under new law.

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Ex-Mayor moves north Former Ashburton mayor Bede O’Malley takes to Marlborough life, taking over Redwoodtown Pharmacy.

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lit up: renwick woman Val alcorn says she stopped counting her Christmas lights collection once it surpassed 38,000. her famous light display is having its finishing touches to go on show this Friday. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk. Story page 4.

Local’s world first Top award for Defence Force commander

Plane fan’s passion Aircraft restorer Jay McIntyre talks about the time-consuming pleasure of restoring old planes.

By Damian George A Blenheim man has become one of the first ever people outside of the United States to be awarded the esteemed Meritorious Service Medal, following his influential work with the New Zealand Defence Force in Afghanistan. Group Captain Greg Elliott, com-

mander of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team [NZPRT] in 2009 which served as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, was presented with the award at a special United States medal presentation in Wellington last month. Mr Elliott was one of 25 Defence Force personnel to be recognised for

their work in the operation in the Afghan province of Bamyan, and one of just nine to be awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Until now, the prestigious military decoration has only been awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for their service to their country. Continued Page 3.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Renwick School’s Room 10 students and wouldbe video makers were announced last Friday as a national winner for the Cancer Society’s SunSmart Schools video competition. The school won the regional award, as well as the national ‘Year 1-4 category’ of the competition which saw schools from across the country make a short video on how (or why) their school should be SunSmart. Room 10 teacher Michelle Moran said her students based their video on a rockstar character they created called ‘Sunny SunSmart’. The video followed Sunny SunSmart with students doing a backstage interview before his rockstar performance. All winning schools will receive an interactive whiteboard donated by ACTIVboard NZ Ltd and Telecom and a resource pack, and, for their regional award, Renwick School won a $500 cheque for their school hat funds.

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big win: Renwick School Room 10 students have acheived an incredible feat - national winners of the SunSmart Schools video competition for the year 1-4 category. Pictured accepting the certificates were Penny Strang, brooke Maitland, Samantha Mayne, Jade otway and laura bryant.

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Christmas concert reaches funding goal By Damian George Denis Humphreys was always confident the Marlborough community would save Blenheim’s annual Christmas in the Park concert at Pollard Park, but he did not expect it to happen so quickly. Mr Humphreys, the event’s organiser, put a call out to the public early last week for help with funding after the event lost $6000 worth of sponsorship less than two weeks before Sunday’s concert. Within two days, $2500 had come in. By Monday, the money had been raised. “I was quietly confident we’d

get [the money],” Mr Humphreys says. “But I thought it would take the two weeks, but it’s come in in, well, six days, really.” Mr Humphreys and his organising team had already decided the concert would go ahead regardless of whether the money was raised. He says he had been unsure what he would have done had the money not been raised, but this concern was put to rest by two local businesses, who he did not want to name. “The amazing thing is we had two companies say ‘if you’ve got

a shortfall, give us a call and we’ll make up the difference’. “I think that’s something that needs to be celebrated. “That’s a great community spirit.” Mr Humphreys says the money came from both individuals and businesses, and highlights just how much the concert means to the people of Marlborough. “Obviously, the community value this event and they don’t want to lose it. “It’s just a real delight to be able to serve the community with something that they’re prepared to help with.”

Police have cited a law change which allows evidence from deceased people to be heard in court as the main contributor which led to the arrest of a Rotorua pensioner on Friday for a 32-year-old murder. The man, who has interim name suppression, is charged with shooting and killing Rodney Edward Tahu in Turangi on August 16, 1979. He has been remanded in custody and will reappear in the Rotorua District Court in January.

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Trust hopeful ‘Beast’ remains behind bars By Darren Greenwood and ‘three strike’ legislation, so is very Damian George aware of the damage offenders like The Sensible Sentencing Trust is the Beast cause.” hopeful new legislation regarding the Wilson was convicted for sexually release of high risk offenders will be offending against women and girls passed in time to keep the ‘Beast of over a 25-year period. Blenheim’ behind bars. Marlborough mayor Alistair SowUnder current law, ‘The Beast’, man told The Sun he sees merit in repeated sex offender Stewart Mur- National’s election pledge, but did ray Wilson, is due to be released in not know enough about the Wilson September next year case to make a reasoned after serving just over comment. two-thirds of his 21“I a m pret t y su re year sentence handed we won’t want to see down in 1996. him back in Blenheim. That is despite a sixThere’s some pretty monthly parole review strong feeling around last month finding here,” he says. Wilson is four times “Obviously, he has more likely to reoffend expert assessors, but I than the average rate. haven’t read anything The re-elected Nasuggesting that he should tional government has be released.” pledged to ensure the Mr Sowman says the very worst high-risk Stewart Murray Wilson case is a complicated sexual or violent ofone, but too many fenders will be kept people commit crimes in custody. while on bail. Sensible Sentencing Trust spokes“There must be cases where people man Garth McVicar told The Sun are best kept inside. I could underhe is confident National will keep stand people having concerns if he its promise, but how quickly the was being released in Blenheim.” legislation is introduced will depend Newly-elected Kaikoura Electorate on who is appointed the new Minister list MP Steffan Browning declined of Justice. to comment on possible law changes, “If the new Minister is Judith Col- saying any release of Wilson was a lins, we expect her to move fast on decision for the parole board. this,” he says. “Clearly, they will need to take into “She has proved to be very capable account both that Stewart Wilson in the Police and Corrections area and hasn’t shown remorse and evidence has the advantage of having had the that shows he is likely to reoffend,” responsibility of implementing the he says.

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Lights out for Christmas trees By Damian George The 16-metre-tall Christmas trees put up in Blenheim and Picton streets until last year will not go up again this year, and their future does not look bright. Marlborough Lines are responsible for erecting the artificial trees in Blenheim’s Market St and on the Picton War Memorial. Marlborough Lines operations manager Brian Tapp says the company cannot afford to put the trees up, and no one seemed to miss them in 2010. “I think, probably, the world has moved on a bit, and we’ve moved on,” he says. “I don’t think there was any comment in the media when they didn’t go up last year - nobody said ‘the world’s come to an end because the Christmas tree hasn’t gone up’.” Mr Tapp says the company did not consider putting the trees up for a shorter period, as the cost would have been largely the same. “It costs the same amount of dollars to put it up and take it down - the power that the lights [on the trees] use is not significant. “We’re not just talking $500 to put a Christmas tree the future does not look bright up, we’re talking tens of thousands of dollars. “With people struggling with their power bills, we for the artificial christmas tree in feel it’s optional spending that we don’t need to do.” Market St.

Lighting up the Renwick sky When Renwick woman Val Alcorn began dressing her home with Christmas lights 16 years ago, she never anticipated having more than 30,000 twinkling from every corner of her front yard. “I started counting lights as I was putting them up this year, but lost count after 38,200,” she laughs. Val began her laborious annual task on

November 3, and with the help of her friends from the Fun Seekers Leisure Marching team, Val is almost finished. “I only have 88m of rope light to go, but I’m just waiting for it to arrive. “It will be used to line the archway over the driveway which will make it all a bit brighter,” she says. With her Christmas light display Val also

installs a donation box for people who might like to drop in some money. “Whatever is donated goes toward the power bill and then whatever is left over goes to the Fun Seekers,” she says. Val hopes to turn on her Christmas lights this Friday from 8.30pm until 11pm. People can view her lights and walk around her garden at 6 Kowhai Drive, Renwick.

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A new programme offered through the Classroom sessions were held once a tion courses are very beneficial to any Nelson Marlborough Institute of Tech- week to compliment the practical office business where they want the most out nology for the first time will see its first experience. of their admin staff. roll of students CUSTOMER graduate atCRACKERJACK a ceremony TOYS The programme coveredPUBLISHING topics such06/10/11 as “It gives you the skills and confidence on December 15. events, managto RICHMOND deal with any situation that might SALES REP DBROOKLAND organising meetings andPUBLICATION LEADER ADVERTISING The students,DESIGNER Jenny Noble, ing workplace conflict, leading teams, arise,” she says. PconnorLinda SECTION RUN OF PRESS PROOF Cowan, Kara Braddick and Sharon services, managing agreed saying; “The level 5 PROOFED 10/3/2011 4:16:17 administrative PM SIZE 10.00 X Sharon 3.0 Hansen (pictured farAD right) studied The resources and maintaining a supportive diploma course has been very relevant ID 4033280AA FAX National Diploma in Business Adminis- work environment. to my role at Department of Corrections, tration (Level while working fullAS time When asked about the ANY programme, and has really assisted me to broaden my E APPROVE THIS5)AD AS SOON POSSIBLE. NOTE THAT ALTERATIONS in their day to day administrative roles. Jenny said; “The Business Administraskill base and knowledge.” MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE.

The Armed Man brings message of hope Inspired by the Kosovan conflict, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace was written to bring a clear message of hope, something which will be openly portrayed in a stunning showcase performance in Blenheim on December 10 and 11. Conductors Steve Austin and Carl Browning will be joined by an excellent team of orchestral players to bring this world renowned performance to Marlborough.

Featuring will be Marlborough singers with Choirs of Nelson, Golden Bay and Motueka, Kevin Moseley and Brass Soloists and the combined Orchestra from Tasman. Performances will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 7:30pm and Sunday, December 11 from 2pm at the Wesley Centre on Henry Street in Blenheim. Bookings can be made at Cresswells Shoes. Entry for adults is $10 and children $5.

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Christmas message The annual Remembrance Trees are up at Blenheim’s Centrepoint Mall for people to remember loved ones over the Christmas period. The two trees, set up by the Blenheim Beavertown Lions, will remain at the mall until December 18 for people to hang a memory label and Christmas bauble by making a gold coin donation. All funds raised will go to Hospice Marlborough. Blenheim celebrant Rosemary Powell will bless the trees before they are taken down, with the labels to be burnt and scattered in the hospice gardens. Club convenors Raewyn Thomas and Rosemary Clark were responsible for the initiative this year. Blenheim Beavertown Lions Beavertown Blenheim Lions publicity officer Carol Taylor hangs a have put the trees up every year memory label and bauble on the Remembrance Tree at Blenheim’s since 1998. Centrepoint Mall on Thursday. Photo by Damian George.

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Yes they should. The government should pay.

Parents should be able to provide lunch themselves.

Bring it back. The school should put in some money, and the parents put in some. It needs to be a joint effort.

I think they should bring back lunches, it would be great for the kids.

As long as it is done well and in conjunction with the Ministry of Health. Those who can provide or pay for their own should.

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Thanks to all our volunteers Dear Ed, Today (5 December) is International Volunteer Day, so we’re writing to publicly thank all St John volunteers for making such a tremendous contribution to local communities over the past year. Without their dedication, skills and compassion, St John would not be able to provide the level of ambulance and community services

we currently provide. We know our volunteers often go above and beyond the call of duty, putting their communities first, and we would like to acknowledge the sacrifices often made. We are delighted to join with volunteer organisations all over the world in acknowledging the vital contribution of volunteers. We would also like to thank the

Bring back the trams families, supporters and employers of our volunteers, whose support is vital to enabling our people to contribute so much. We wish you, your readers and your staff all the very best for Christmas, and thank you for your continued support of St John. Yours sincerely, David Thomas St John South Island General Manager

Dear Sir, In response to Travel Guru’s letter, published in The Sun on Nov 23: Travel Guru entertains the idea of trams as a tourist attraction. Think about this. The Tramway Historical Society brought trams back from the grave 50 years ago. I know - I helped restore 178 and 152 many years ago. Now some

of these trams are mothballed and likely to be for years to come. If the idea was to take off I would respectfully suggest that those interested contact www.ferrymeadtramway.org.nz. These boys have a wealth of experience and I am not so sure they would not warm to the idea. Bruce Whiteside. Miami, Qld

Budge Street issue Dear Ed, Budge St, on the Riversdale side of Blenheim, is a street with only one entry/exit to and from town. The police presence and blocking [of] the entire street is that regular, it feels like harassment. I wonder, too, if it is the demographic

that the police target, or just revenue raising? Whatever the reason, if I stood outside your house that regularly, I’m sure you would have cause for complaint. But, do we dare question police tactics? Sick of being stopped

Clean and green, or just obscene? Dear Ed, The Judge who has just drastically reduced the sentence of the Renwick man who bludgeoned to death the Seals at Kaikoura, which outraged the world, must believe she has the backing of the NZ public in her decision or she would be sacked. (The SPCA has called the decision ‘appallingly wrong’ for sending out the wrong message regarding NZ attitudes towards animal cruelty). Within minutes of landing on the South Island in Picton, one of the first sights International visitors will see on SH1 is a scene straight out of Apocalypse Now – steep hillsides stripped

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maintenance. Government Departments do not hesitate to charge us plenty for their services. I understand from a previous letter in the Sun that the Education Board received a substantial grant for maintenance, but it has not been spent for the purpose given. (Incidently, land owned by a Government Department happens to be tax payers land). Those concerned need to stop pushing this irresponsible proposal. Yours, Concerened Citizens Inc.

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Ex-Ashburton mayor takes over pharmacy By Darren Greenwood Ashburton’s former mayor Bede O’Malley has arrived in town to take over the Redwoodtown Pharmacy, but Marlborough mayor Alastair Sowman need not worry. The pair know each other well and O’Malley says he has no plans to enter local body politics up here. “I think I have enough on my hands and I am sure my wife would not be too pleased,” he told The Sun. “We have been pretty bruised by the [political] process in Ashburton.” On Thursday, Mr Sowman cut the opening ribbon at the popular pharmacy, a business Mr O’Malley had first looked at buying 28 years ago. Mr O’Malley ran the Unichem Pharmacy in Ashburton up until five years ago, before he sold it to concentrate on his council duties. But he was defeated in the 2010 elections, ending his six-year mayoralty. O’Malley’s wife Julie, a school teacher, is still in Ashburton but the pair’s house is currently on the market. Mr O’Malley says when the house is sold, Julie plans to also move to Blenheim. He says they are both looking forward to walking on the Queen Charlotte track, as well as renewing family contacts in Nelson.

Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman officially welcomes the new owner of Redwoodtown Pharmacy, former Ashburton mayor Bede O’Malley, on Thursday.

Council, retailers to discuss car park proposal By Damian George The Marlborough District Council will hold a meeting with Queen St retailers on Monday to discuss the proposed pocket park development on the corner of Queen and Charles streets. The proposal, outlined in the council’s 2010 Blenheim CBD Streetscape plan, recommends removing the existing car park on the corner which holds 43 parking spaces. It would also see a further seven car parks at the southern end of Queen St removed. Businesses in the area have opposed

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Reach for the skies Jay McIntyre, owner of JEM Aviation at Omaka, is one of New Zealand’s top aircraft restorers. The former NZAF engineer talks to Darren Greenwood, revealing restoration is a time-consuming and complicated business.

Down at Omaka, expect to find Jay McIntyre fixing up old aeroplanes. McIntyre works 60 hours a week on the antique flyers and says he will remain there till the end of his days. Some of the jobs can take years and leave their owners with six-figure bills but, despite the long timeframes of the various projects, McIntyre says a German-made FockeWulf will be flying this week for the first time since Easter. And a three-year project to fully restore a Russian-built Yak 3 fighter plane should be complete early next year, with the craft as one of the attractions at the Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow. McIntyre, from Gore, has a long association with Marlborough, which started in 1989 when he joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force and trained as an aircraft technician straight out of high school. The Southlander was in the Air Force for 12 years, which included three years in Australia working on the Skyhawks. He

returned to New Zealand “when Aunty Nanchang and vintage biplanes. Helen [former Prime Minister Helen Clark] “The staff are generally enthusiasts. They disbanded the airforce.” have the right mix of skills. It’s a hobby, but In 2002, this led to a job with Antique it’s also a business, so the customers have to Aeroworks, working on the fledgling World pay,” McIntyre explains. War 1 planes at Omaka. McIntyre, who is owner/director of JEM He was there for four years Aviation, says his work is before starting his own busifrustrating but rewarding. “I don’t like ness, JEM Aviation. “The hard thing is trying “Basically, we were turning to justify the time (on each away lots of interesting work,” being the boss project). I won’t make an he recalls. absolute fortune. I don’t like because you “There were a wider variety of being the boss because you aeroplanes than what we were never get your never get your hands dirty. working on.” You have to deal with all JEM Aviation’s first job was hands dirty.” the compliance bullshit, the to rebuild a Lockheed 12 that bane of any boss. Paperwork used to be based in Blenheim is a big part of my job,” he and had suffered an accident. This led to two says. years work and put JEM Aviation on its feet. McIntyre manages to fly a plane about Now, the company, one of around six like twice a month. Though he “didn’t make the it in New Zealand, has four engineers and grade” to be a pilot when in the air force, an office manager, with work focused on he trained in 1993 at the aeroclub, taking restoring old planes such as the Yak 3, a six months.

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Some of the larger planes, like the Yak 3, can cost thousands of dollars an hour when they fly. “They are expensive but no worse than a big boat, anyway. Planes are a person’s passion and they will find a way [to own one].” Jay also has his own plane, a 1930s Waco craft he co-owns with a couple of others. It was bought four years ago in Australia during “a moment of weakness”, as it once belonged to the Blenheim Aero Club. “It will probably never fly because the customers come first. It will probably cost $100,000 to repair,” he says. McIntyre still visits Gore, where his brother and parents remain on the family farm. Sometimes he drives, but sometimes he will fly, using one of the Aero Club’s Nanchang planes, for example. He has no future plans, other than to carry on the business. “I’ll keep on till the end of my days. I won’t be able to afford to stop working,” McIntyre adds.

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 Peter Dick winner of the 10k marathon in a time of 38.02.

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all in the nes 2nd over  Robbie Bar in a time of 39.11. n 10k maratho

 Friends Jan Bilton, Robyn Martin and Rose Montgomery get ready for the 5km Marathon.

 And they are off! The children start their Mini Marathon on Saturday

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Unemployed top offenders list Assault on woman

A 42-year-old unemployed man was arrested on Wednesday for assaulting a woman following a domestic-related incident at a Riversdale property on November 29. Later, a 22-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail curfew.

Chc-related arrests Three people were arrested in Blenheim on Thursday in relation to the theft of a vehicle in Christchurch. The offenders were three unemployed men, two aged 15 and one aged 17. Also on Thursday, a 33-year-old unem-

ployed man was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified and drink driving. The offenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle was impounded. A 16-year-old unemployed man was arrested for reckless driving and driving while forbidden.

Two arrested for theft A 22-year-old unemployed man was arrested on charges of theft and fighting on Friday. A 15-year-old male student was also arrested for theft. Other arrests on Friday included a 20-year-old unemployed man for breaching his bail conditions, and an 18-year-old unemployed man on a warrant for his arrest.

Disorder on streets Four people were arrested for disorderly behaviour in Blenheim on Saturday. They were: a 23-year-old unemployed man, a 33-year-old male truck driver, a 17-year-old unemployed man and an 18-year-old unemployed man. Also on Saturday, a 21-year-old unemployed man was arrested for assault, a 30-year-old female beneficiary was arrested for theft, a 27-year-old unemployed man was arrested for trespassing, and a 28-year-old unemployed man was arrested on a warrant for his arrest.

Assault on woman Two people were arrested for assault in Blenheim on Sunday, including a 32-year-

old unemployed man who assaulted a woman. The other offender was a 36-year-old unemployed man. The only other arrest to be made on Sunday was that of a 22-year-old unemployed man for breaching his bail conditions.

Canterbury drivers dominate Elf Super Cup rounds Woodford Glen Speedway competitors Richie Taylor, Josh Boulton and Kane Lawson left Blenheim happy after being placed at the top of the points table after completing round 1 and 2 of the Elf Super Saloon Cup Series at Blenheim and Nelson tracks. Friday night saw Taylor, Boulton and Lawson competing amongst a field of sixteen elite drivers from throughout the South Island at Eastern States Speedway to provide some tight and exciting racing that was enjoyed by a great size crowd. In the first heat of the two qualifying races

local driver Paddy North fought his way to a second place finish behind Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shane Carey with third taken by Josh Boulton. Lawson and Taylor continued to perform in heat two with Lawson taking the chequered flag closely followed by Taylor and fellow Cantabrian, Dennis Bolt. Shane Carey, Paddy North and Josh Boulton again found their form and moved up multiple track positions. All sixteen drivers took to the track for the 25 lap feature. Taylor managed to extend a lead as the

laps progressed with Josh Bolton and Mike Verdoner battling for second and third. Paddy North (46e) in action at Eastern States Speedway. Whilst some of the to climb the ladder when Woodford Glen host field found more speed and performance during the course of the race, the Christchurch Round in February before the others lost pace Paddy North being one to fall series heads to Dunedin and Cromwell tracks back due to a puncture affecting the handling in March for the final rounds. The next race date scheduled for Eastern of his Chevy powered Monaro. The win was eventually earned by Taylor, States Speedway is January 7, 2011 with the Pete Dickson Memorial Meeting and BNT Boulton 2nd and Verdoner 3rd. North is currently placed 9th and is looking Trophy Night.

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SOMER: Vanessa (nee Rigby) and John are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Felix Harris Ross Somer, 7lb 11ozs on the 9th November, 9:22am at Margate, Kent, UK. A grandson for Yvonne and Ken Rigby, Picton. Photo provided.

SPEEDY: Blair and Cathy Speedy are delighted to announce the arrival of Isla Rose (7lbs 3oz) on November 12th. A younger sister for Caleb and Sophia. We would like to give glory to God for her safe arrival, and make special mention of the wonderful Shona Wills, and the great team of nurses in the delivery room for all their assistance. Photo provided.

COME AND VISIT US AT OUR SHOWROOM 1 Freswick St, Blenheim Phone (03) 578 0030

BAINBRIDGE: Nathaniel, Amy and big brother Toby are stoked to announce the safe arrival of Matilda (Tilly) Marley (8lb 4oz). On the 25th August 2011 at 2pm a huge thanks to our amazing team Gerry, Sue, Helen, & Roz. Mum and baby doing well. Photo provided.

SMITH: The Smith family from Anakiwa are proud to announce the arrival of Talia Jade Atawhai Smith, born on 20-112011, weighing 7lb 7oz. A little sister for Awatea. Thanks to Marion Preston and all the staff in the maternity wing at Wairau hospital. Photo provided.

RYAN:Kimberley is pleased to announce the arrival of Paul Carter (7lb 15oz) on Wednesday the 9th November at 00:10am at Wairau Hospital. A special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff at Ward one. Photo provided.

POWELL: Hayden, Katrina, and big brother Mitchell would like to announce the speedy arrival of Victoria Robyn at 10:58pm on 15th November 2011. Weighing 8lb 7oz. Thanks to Sue, Gerry and the maternity team.

WILSON: Aaron, Louise and big sis Taylor are thrilled with the arrival of Archie Walter Wilson, born at 2:31pm on 7th Oct, 3lbs 11oz. Despite all the initial drama he is doing really well and loving being at home - at last! A massive thanks to everyone at SCBU, Nelson, Paeds in Blenheim, and of course Gwen and Helen Crampton. Photo provided.

MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Chloe Rarity this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

“Proudly 100% locally owned and operated” Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz

Order your baby photos at the Sun office: 72 High Street, Blenheim If you’ve just had a new bundle of joy, email your baby photos with their birth details and your special message to:

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community notices

death notices

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

BARRITT, Neil: Passed away, peacefully, at Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village, Blenheim on November 30, 2011. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Sonya, loved stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Tanya and Craig, loved Poppa Neil of James and Emma. Loved brother of Yvonne, Ian, and Diane, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Barritt Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240.

Celebrate Christmas with our Community Sunday 11th December @ 6pm. Pollard Park. Guest band-The Paul Madsen Band and Pacifica Choir. A variety evening celebrating Christmas 2011. Bring your own tea and picnic gear. Food stalls, hot sausages, ice cream and cold drink available. Collection in aid of the Hospital Chaplaincy.

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 579 5304 or call in at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Senior Chef Age Concern are now taking registrations for the next programme of Senior Chef, starting 18th January. Limited to 8 people per course. Phone 579 3457.

Sheets ‘n’ Things Good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577 5423.

SF Marlborough (supporting families and mental well being) For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome.

Marlborough SPCA Reminding people to plan ahead and make care arrangements for their pets if going away on holiday.

The Blue Door Is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Ph 579 4353.

CROSSWORD

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

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 5206377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 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: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood St. Ever y 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.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

LITCHFIELD, Nola: On November 28, 2011, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, after a short deterioration in health. Aged 91 years. Cherished and loved wife of the late Max, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Anthony and Margaret (Sydney), Diana (Auckland), Robin and Sina also Ailsa (deceased), Carolyn and Rod (Tauranga), Elizabeth and Darryl (Sydney), Gordon and Raewyn (Auckland), and Louise (Christchurch). Treasured grandmother of her many grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Messages to c/- 81B Litchfield Street, Blenheim 7201. At Nola’s request, a private cremation has taken place. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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health & beauty ADRIENNE'S Beauty Den. For all your beauty treatment. 85 Lakings Road. Ph 578 8862 DENTURES Advanced Prosthetic Treatment. Premium Dentures. Natural looks thanks to digital precision at Blenheim Denture Studio. 71 Alfred Street. Ph 578 4344 E A R Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 578 8310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St. MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

accommodation

TE RAWA RESORT Wilson Bay Pelorus Sound. Restaurant & Bar. Right at the waters edge, accommodation, Shop, On & Off Licence, petrol on wharf, LPG & moorings. Private functions & small conferences. Ph 03 579 8285 www.terawa.co.nz

wanted to buy

decorator

for sale

public notice

Need Caa$hh?

Painting? Decorating?

E S TAT E g o l d an d Diamond rings, necklaces, bracelets and good secondhand j e w e l l e r y. J U S T BROWSING 26 Battys Road, 577 5402.

HOBBY 400 classic 1996 caravan. Single axle, 3 berth, full awning. $17,000 ono. Ph 578 5730.

DRESS UP PARTY at Springlands Tavern Saturday 10th December. Dress up as your "Alter Ego". Spot prizes for best dressed. Live Acoustic Music.

CLOWN Fun! PomPom entertains with bubbles, balloons and magic. Phone 577 7393

Go bush!

Possum Fur $140 per kg Tail Fur $100 per kg

Do it right!

• Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Painting and much more

Phone Robin & Lisa

03 570 5198 289 2808

or 027

8259794AB

Basically Bush Ltd

Supporting New Zealand Made

Merv Scott Decorating Phone Merv 0800 Do it Up (0800 36 4887) or 021 669 666 Member of Master Painters Association

S H O P PI N G for Christmas, try JUST BROWSING, jewellery, c r ys t a l, NZ B o o k s, guitars, lots of china, collectables and the u nu su al. 26 B at t ys Road, 577 5402. ART Deco and Retro items, military related, crystal, china, thousand s of small affordable items. Always buying. JUST BROWSING. 26 Battys Road, 577 5402.

CA M PE RVAN Da i hat su J 24 19 8 2 4 B e r t h. WO F a n d Registration until 6/07/12. New 5yr Elect WOF. Recent Motor and gearbox O/Haul. Re c eipts available. Good cond. $12,000. Phone 578 2584.

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.

Phone Thomson 575 6885

K A R A O K E COMPETITION Thursday 8th December, 7.30pm at Springlands Tavern. 3 through to final on Saturday 17th December, $500 cash up for grabs for grand final winner. X M A S PA R T Y at Springlands Tavern Sunday 11th December $8 jugs, $6 Woodstocks, $4 wine glass. Kicks off at 2pm with our funny money auction.

PAINTING. Blenheim commercial and residental. Quality at affordable price. Free quotes. 022 137 3344 MAY the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored and glorified throughout the world now and forever. Say six times per day f o r n i n e d ay s a n d promise publication. Your prayers will be answered no matter how impossible it may seem to you on the ninth day.

Trades anD and Services TraDeS ServiceS ACCESS EQUIPMENT

BUILDER

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Over 70% of our work comes from recommendation by SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

HIRE

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GARAGE DOORS

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ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

Yes, we do house calls

• Electric Scissorlifts • Diesel 4wd Scissorlifts • Cherrypickers • Knuckle booms 15 Main Street, Blenheim Phone 578 5600 0800 243 844

Mobile 021 361 544

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GENERATORS

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LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels

Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate Blenheim

Ph 578 9590

• Roller Doors • Tilt Doors • Commercial Doors • Gate Systems • Garage Door Openers

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PAINTER

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EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

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We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment. Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

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Make us your first call for:

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Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219 Mobile 0272 472 784

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Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

TREE CARE

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

WINDOW TINTING

AUTOMOTIVE & RESIDENTIAL WINDOW TINTING

Controlling: • Heat • Glare • Fade • Privacy • Security Free Measure & Quote Locally owned & operated

Lloyd Yorke

0274 327 949 A/Hrs 578 7889

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raffle results

wanted to rent

RAFFLE winners are: OL AY Raf fle winner Chris. Nivea Raffle winner Norma. Mens Raffle Winner Sharn. Boys Raffle winner Simonson. $1 Baby Raffle winner Rachel Templeton. $2 Baby Raffle winner Bonnie Mae. Mixed Raffle winner Margaret Gard. Thanks to everyone for their support to the Hospice. All winners have been notified and prizes collected.

WANTED to rent: one or two bedroom or self contained unit. Contact 022 670 0142.

public notice ENERGY COACHING - dissolve all limiting issues easily, quickly and effectively. Contact Trilby 03 579 3203 www.beyuwellbeing.com

for sale

TRAILER CAGE for 7 x 4 trailer $350.00. One only. Mitre 10 Mega Automotive Department.

Ph 520 6600 to let

House For rent

in beautiful Rarangi Available from 19th Dec 2011 Large, Private, Sunny Section. Long Term Lease. 3 bed, 1 bath, open living, $280pw Safe, secure for kids & pets.

public notice

Santa Suit Hire

Table Linen Hire

A1 Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Phone 579 2550

Why buy, when you can call Mr Rental? Fitness equipment, Fridges, Washers, Furniture, Gaming and more! Appliances available from $10 pw. Conditions apply. Call Mr Rental Nelson 0800 111 313 www.mrrental.co.nz

Friday Nights 5pm - 7pm Westcoast Whitebait Served NZ style with a glass of Kronenbourg or House wine Only $18

Join the Whitebait Club

has made application to the District Licensing Agency at Blenheim for renewal of a Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 81 Cleghorn Street, Redwood Village and known as The Old Bank Tavern. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Tavern. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are Monday and Tuesday 10.00am to 10.00pm: Wednesday to Saturday 10.00am to 11.00pm; Sunday 10.00am to 9.00pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Agency at the Council Offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at P O Box 443, Blenheim 7240. This is the first publication of this notice.

PND Marlborough Charitable Trust

Christmas Market 09:00 - 12:00 Saturday 10th December 2011 Barnardos, 31 George St, Opposite Countdown Plants, art, childrens clothing, cards & stationary, Christmas decorations, and much more,,, For more information or to book a stall at $15, please contact Rebecca on 03 573 9177 or 021 025 87127 Raffle Tickets $2.00 Drawn at 12:00 Hamper filled with goodies for the whole family In support of PND Marlborough

AvAilAble now Strawberries & Cherries Up and coming ready for Christmas Show casing each choir with their favourite items

Wesley Centre, Henry Street, Blenheim Bookings at Cresswells shoes 71 Market Street, Blenheim Entry - Adults $10 Children $5 Conductors Steve Austin & Carl Browning Accompanists Lily Stuart - Piano Bill Buck - Piano & Organ

Need money over the Christmas Holidays?

PACKHOUSE GRADING WORK

Relief Paper Runs

Mid Jan start, through Oct. Mon-Fri, dayshift, approx 35 hrs.

Our paper is delivered once a week on Wednesdays. Must be reliable and honest.

Please phone 577 7868

Must be reliable,motivated, hard-working, friendly. Ph. 0274584670 and leave a message. public notice

Christmas In The Park Marlborough Celebrate Christmas with our Community! A variety evening celebrating Christmas 2011. Sunday 11th December 6pm. Venue: Pollard Park. Free car parking available in Churchill Glade (off parker st) Guest Band - The Paul Madsen Band & Pacifica Choir Bring your own tea & picnic gear. Food stalls & hot sausages available. Ice cream & Cold drinks available.

or warehousing career course

public notice

M J and H G Pink

situation vacant

Earn Extra Cash for Christmas! Direct Sales - Great products. Free Start and Training ph/txt Amanda 029 492 6647

TransporT, civil consTrucTion

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing. aspx?id=428878719

Public Notice

situation vacant

Office and Customer Service Job Share Position • We require an honest reliable person with good people skills. • Computer/Accounts system experience an advantage. Training will be given. • A high degree of accuracy is essential for the position. As part of a small team you must be motivated and able to work independently. Initially 20 hours per week. For a detailed Job Description please call into 31 High Street, Renwick.

Collection in aid of the Hospital chaplaincy.

View our ad on Trademe for more details or call us on 570 2302

Sections 9(4), 16(2), 18(3),31(3),39(2),41(3),55(3),62(2),6 4(3), and 76(4) Sale of Liquor Act 1989.

Wednesday December 7, 2011

Peaches Nectarines Apricots Gate sales open All grown on site 22 Murrays Road Grovetown Off State Highway 1

This course covers all the requirements for anyone wishing to enter the above industries. The course includes 5 drivers licences, NZTA ID cards and both theory and practical training. The course is over 8 days and does not have any funding options except full payment. It includes accommodation, meals and all licence fees. Total cost is $4000.00 inc GST. These courses will be in early January and will fill up quickly.

Registered Nurse Locum for General Practice Marlborough Based

Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough PHO is seeking Registered Nurses with experience in General Practice who may wish to locum as a Practice Nurse. For more information about the position please contact Glenis McAlpine phone 03 520 6217 or glenis@marlboroughpho.org.nz

Limited spaces available.

Applications close Friday 16th December 2011

For more information phone Driving Success Ltd on (0800) 4 D3 R7 I4 V8 I4 N6 G4 or email office@drivingsuccess.co.nz

Picton Village Bakkerij Picton Store

Bakery Assistant Role Permanent Part Time Position

Zuppa Café Market Street Blenheim Come in and try our fantastic new pizzas – authentic, thin base pizzas made with fresh local ingredients.

Phone Orders Welcome Ph 579 1739 Open for Pizzas Thursday and Friday nights from 5.30pm

PIZZA MENU

Garlic Flat Bread – Fresh garlic, Olive oil, Parsley. $10.50 Margherita – Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil $16.50 Carnivore - Mozzarella, Tomato, Onion, Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, Red Onion Jam $17.50 Aloha - Mozzarella, Tomato, Onion, Ham, Pineapple $16.50 The Ultimate - Mozzarella, Tomato, Onion, Mushroom, Olives, Peppers, Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon $18.50 BBQ Chicken Bacon - Mozzarella, Tomato, Onion, Free Range Chicken, Bacon, BBQ Sauce $17.50 Pepperoni - Mozzarella, Tomato, Onion, Pepperoni $17.50 Salmon - Mozzarella, Tomato, Onion, Smoked Salmon, Capers, Fresh Herbs, Lime $18.50 Extras – All $1.50 Peppers, Pineapple, Anchovies, Olives, Mushroom, Lime Wedges, Fresh Herbs, BBQ Sauce, Ham, Bacon, Pepperoni,Chicken Our bases and homemade tomato sauce are free of any artificial ingredients.

Do you want to be an important part of a great team, working with delicious food in a busy, customer-focused environment? We’re looking for a bakery assistant to join our team. Our business is an award-winning boutique bakery, and we are seeking only the best applicants for this role. This role primarily entails: Sandwich and filled roll preparation Customer Service Housekeeping/cleaning This position is a minimum of 22 hours a week, with significant potential over the busy summer months for extra hours. The shifts are 4 on, 4 off on a rotating roster. Shifts start at 6am and finish at or after 12.30pm (depending on workload). Our ideal applicant will: Have previous food handling experience Have previous cash handling experience Have top customer service skills Have high standards of personal hygiene Have high standards of workplace housekeeping Be energetic, enthusiastic and a good team player Be flexible to provide cover when necessary for other team members and busy periods Previous experience is an advantage, however full training will be given to the successful candidate. Remuneration is based on experience.

Email your cv and cover letter to perasoni@clear.net.nz, or apply by post to: The Owners Picton Village Bakery Attn: Bakery Assistant Position 46 Auckland Street PICTON 7220

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868

Wednesday December 7, 2011

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situation vacant

WINNER: Joel Atkinson of Marlborough Machiner y Repairs Ltd congratulates Nick Webby on winning the Castrol Bar Pack giveaway valued at over $750.00. Marlborough Machinery Repairs Ltd carry a large range of Castrol products for automotive, motorbike and industrial applications. Photo supplied.

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HAVELOCK Healthcare of New Zealand is a national organization, providing community based services that enable people to maintain as much independence as possible. We are seeking a reliable support worker for our clients in Havelock. This is to assist us supporting people with disabilities/illness/injury to remain in their own home. Have you got a mature, flexible, caring attitude? We require staff who are looking for a challenge to work mornings, evenings and weekends.The ability to work school holidays and weekends is essential. Experience is preferable but not essential as full training is available. Must have reliable transport. Do you •Enjoy helping other people throughout their lifespan •Have experience in the caring profession •Want to work with a friendly, supportive and dedicated team •Have energy and enthusiasm and a good level of physical fitness •Have NZ residency or full work permit We can offer •Full Orientation and ongoing training •Excellent support from your Coordinator •The opportunity for a career pathway in the care industry •Competitive rates of pay We also require reliable Support workers in all areas in Marlborough

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Taylor Gray [left] and Bridgit Hart were collecting money for the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club at The Forum in Blenheim’s Market Place as part of the national Jandal Day appeal on Friday. Jandal Day encourages people to wear their jandals and donate money to help lifeguards save more lives on New Zealand beaches. The money raised will stay in the Marlborough region.

We are looking for passionate educators who are dedicated to providing educational care from the comfort of their own home. We are also looking for families to support us on our venture to shaping sunny Marlborough into a positive, educated region. Email: angela@step2growth.co.nz or visit our website: www.step2growth.co.nz

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Black Caps’ discipline lacking in heavy loss Just about everything New Zealand needed to do to be competitive in the first cricket test against Australia last week, it didn’t. The eighth-ranked test nation entered the first of two tests in Brisbane buoyed by the withdrawal of five Australian players, including three bowlers likely to have been named in the starting X1. But dropped catches and soft dismissals directly contradicted the visitors’ blueprint for keeping pace with a very good Australian team on home soil. From the first session, New Zealand was on the back foot, losing four wickets by way of some loose, reckless batting.

Whatever was to unfold over the five or so days of this test, coach John Wright’s instructions to his batsmen would have been to make Australia work for every one of the 20 wickets it took, should it do so. That plan was blown out of the water within two hours. New Zealand’s first innings bowling was largely very impressive. It did exactly what an attack with limited resources needed to do – bowl tight, be patient, and chip away at the wickets column. But it was let down by dropped catches - three off the bowling of young seamer Doug Bracewell – at crucial times. It was still in the game when

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it had Australia five for 237 midway through day three, but centurion Michael Clarke was dropped twice as he and Brad Haddin took the game away from the Black Caps with a 108-run partnership. Clarke was also bowled off a Bracewell no-ball when on 23. He went on to make 139. New Zealand’s second innings typically capitulated, but it was the fore-mentioned errors in the first three days which cost New Zealand the chance of taking the game into the fifth day. On the plus side, the batting of Dean Brownlie was a revelation – he, along with Vettori, made batting against a fiery Australian attack look relatively easy.

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Runners stepped up the pace at the second annual New World Marlborough Marathon in Blenheim on Saturday, with both the men’s and women’s full marathon records broken. Former Marlburian Graeme Taylor blitzed last year’s winning men’s time of 2hrs 52min 38sec by nearly 15 minutes, coming home in 2.34.39 to set a new race standard in the 42.2km event. Second-placed Simon Leaning

was nearly 20 minutes behind Taylor, finishing in 2.53.29, while third-placed Billy MacDougall came home in 2.55.03. In the women’s race, former world duathlon age-group champion Susie Aviss won with a time of 3.28.58, slightly faster than last year’s winning time of 3.29.24. Runner-up Rehette Stoltz finished in 3.48.21 and third-placed Ingrid Frost was just behind in 3.50.35. The 21.1km men’s half marathon was won by Blair McWhirter in a

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Maiden century for Noema-Barnett >crick e t By Damian George All-rounder Kieran NoemaBarnett struck his maiden firstclass century last Tuesday as Central Districts had the better of a drawn Plunket Shield four-day cricket match against Auckland at Colin Maiden Park.

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Pa r ticipating in Saturday’s New World Marlborough Marathon was one of the biggest highlights of my year. In the hybrid event Ma r e e a nd I b ot h finished in one hour, 24 minutes, and in the quarter marathon run, Damian finished in 48 minutes, 11 seconds – 24th out of 154 runners. I call this my highlight because the adrenaline and excitement that I felt as I crossed the finish

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Bring joy to those less fortunate The annual Christmas Present Appeal begins

FOR THE CHILDREN: Open Home Foundation staff Christine Campbell, Anne Wilson and Karen Burns get into the festive spirit as their Christmas Present Appeal begins this week.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Christmas is only 18 days away but for some children, there won’t be gifts waiting for them under the Christmas tree. This is where the Open Home Foundation and the Sun Newspaper have teamed up to collect donations of gifts in the Christmas Present Appeal 2011. The Open Home Foundation is a community organisation working in the care and protection of families and children at risk, including foster, respite and long term care of these children. Through this Appeal, children who are less fortunate in Marlborough will have a gift of their own through the generosity of the community. Open Home Foundation practice manager Anne Wilson says last year’s appeal was “overwhelming”, with enough gifts to give to every child and family. “One very special moment for us was being able to help a stressed out family with six children who, due to family circumstances, had to put Christmas on the back burner. “We were able to give them gifts which were perfectly matched to their ages which changed their Christmas and made it special,” Anne says. The Foundation works with 35 foster families and around 100 children aged from birth through to

17 years. Receiving gifts for boys, girls and especially teenagers is greatly appreciated. Gifts can include deodorants, body creams, shampoo and conditioner sets, hair accessories, nail polish or even clothes for teenagers. For younger children board games, trucks, dolls, activity books, colouring pens, playdough and reading books are great ideas also. “Last year we also had some presents donated for the children’s parents like chocolates, dinner sets and little gift packs. “Movie passes are also a fantastic present to give teenagers,” Anne says. People are encouraged to donate ‘unwrapped’ and new (not second hand) gifts so they can be sorted out and later wrapped by a group of volunteers. Simply bring in the donations to the Sun office at 72 High Street in Blenheim. The gifts will be collected by the Open Home Foundation on Monday afternoon on December 19 and delivered to the children in the week prior to Christmas. For any enquiries contact Celeste at the Sun Newspaper. Bring a little Christmas cheer into the lives of children less fortunate than ourselves and support the Christmas Present Appeal.