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Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Most unidentifiable dogs at the pound in Blenheim are not reclaimed by their owners.

“It’s getting worse and worse,” said Jason McMillan, team leader for Maataawaka Animal Control Services.

There are always about six dogs impounded at one time, collected by Animal Control.

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Brenna prepares for Belgium

By Emily Elliot Talented flutist, Brenna D ow nes (pict u r e d) , is holding a concert on Saturday in preparation for her exchange to Belgium.

The ex-Marlborough Girls’ College student will travel to Belgium in January, as part of a year long high School Exchange programme sponsored by Blenheim Rotary.

She will be living in the south, near the French border.

“I’ve saved up $6000, and my parents have helped to support me,” Brenna says.

Brenna says she has always wanted to be bilingual, and the exchange is a good way to achieve that.

“I really want to speak French.

I love people who can be speaking in one language, and then switch to another so easily.”

The Year 13 student has just completed her final NCEA exams, and is busy preparing to leave in a few months time.

“I’m trying to learn as much french as possible at the moment!

Hopefully I’ll learn more about myself and make friends over there.”

Brenna will be staying with four different host families over the year, spending three months with each family.

“They keep you out of your comfort zone!

“You’re always going to be meeting new people.”

The hard working student

has also been preparing for a fundraiser concert on Saturday.

This is her seventh year of playing the flute, and she is completing grade 8.

“I prefer performing over exams and scales”.

She has already been asked to join an orchestra while in Belgium.

“One of my host fathers sent through a link to his band, and wants me to be in it.”

Brenna plans on taking the flute to Belgium, and will continue to play it.

Brenna is excited about the year ahead of her, and is looking forward to the opportunities Belgium offers.

“I want to try things that are different and that you

can’t do in NZ.” Bren na wi l l play alongside Tracy Webb, Biddy Roundhill, and Sally West at her concert, featuring a combination of duos, trios, and quartets.

Pianist Gwenette Elliott will accompany the girls.

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Uncertainty over 22 Blenheim jobs

By Chris Tobin A Maori health organisation hopes that 22 staff who will lose their jobs with its closure will find new positions with health providers that step in.

A total of 22 Blenheim based staff with the Te Rapuora o te Waiharakeke Trust will finish on December 31 – nine in Nelson.

Trust manager Aroha Metcalf who is based in Blenheim and has held the position since June said not all staff could expect to find new positions.

“Not all of us will go across and that includes me.

Perhaps admin staff will fall victim too.”

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District Health (NMDHB) has given assurances that replacement programmes would be in place for the 505 clients in the Marlborough area and the 192 clients in Nelson.

Mrs Metcalf said a public meeting would be held in Blenheim next week to explain

the situation.

“It will probably be next Wednesday but we’ve got to nail down a date and hopefully the (NMDHB) chief executive can attend.”

Miss Metcalf said with Christmas approaching the timing to close the trust after 26 years of providing services to the Maori community was “terrible.”

“One th ing that has happened today is that the local organisations have expressed sorrow an concern and are offering support.

I think the community will rally behind us.”

The decision to close the trust was made by the trustees

due to financial difficulties and concerns over a drop in projected revenue.

“It was only on Sunday that the decision was made,” Miss Metcalf said.

NMDHB director of Maori health, Harold Wereta said work would continue with all Maori health providers in Te Tau Ihu to develop the Maori provider coalition including Maori personal health services and kaupapa Maori mental health services.

“We would like to reassure all clients and the Nelson Marlborough community that there will be services for the clients of Te Rapuora Trust after December 31.”

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Finding ‘Mr Movember’

By Chris Tobin Moustaches will be all the go at the Clubs of Marlborough this evening although some of them will be coming off.

The clubs have been running a Mr Movember competition and since the start of the month 23 members have been growing hairy upper lips.

Judging from photographs on a board at the clubs, the results have been mixed although one member Doug Stonehouse will be shaving off his impressive looking

41-year-old moustache this evening as well as his streaming locks.

Each of the contestants are raising money with club members paying $2 to vote for the man and moustache they think are deserving of the title Mr Movember.

Both winners in the two years the competition has been held are again entered – Dave Paterson (Mr Movember 2010) and Andrew Jellyman (Mr Movember 2011).

Mr Holland said that $1000 was raised last

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year which went to the Movember Foundation.

The Barber Shop will be doing $10 buzz cuts with the money also going to the foundation.

If you have a photo of a Movember moustache grown during the month, send it to us at news@ blenheimsun.co.nz.

Feels good: Allan Holdaway, a duty manager at the Clubs of marlborough, checks out how his movember moustache is going. At the back is a board with contestants in the clubs' movember competition.

ClArA’S big dAy This Sunday, Marlborough schoolgirl Clara van Wel will learn her fate on television show New Zealand’s Got Talent as the public votes are counted and the winner announced.

The winner receives $100,000 in prize money.

ConServAtion boArd nominAtionS open

Pound dogs perish Continued from Page 1 “We are legally obligated, under the Dog Control Act, to hold the dog in the pound for seven days,” said Jason.

Often owners refuse to collect their dog, because of the cost involved.

Impoundment fees range between $102 and $204, plus the fourth visit includes a $200 fine under section 52 of the Act; failing to control or confine a dog.

A roaming notice is handed out after the second visit to the pound.

“People can’t afford it.”

An owner can be faced with a potential cost of close to $550, which includes a fine.

“It’s all for the want of a fence, having a kennel and run, or using a gate.”

Jason said he and his team do their best to find homes for the dogs, by passing them onto the SPCA here or in Nelson, and contacting Department of Conservation, Woodbourne Air Base, Marlborough District Council, and the police.

“Nothing annoys us more than seeing nice dogs end up in the pound.”

In this year to October, 281 animals have ended up at the pound but only 148 of them

have been reclaimed by their owners.

Of those that were not reclaimed, about a third have been re-homed but about 80 have been put down.

Council’s animal control subcommittee chairman Peter Jerram is stepping down from the chairmanship of the council’s dog control sub-committee after two years in the role.

Peter said at a MDC Environment Committee meeting yesterday that it is a worrying increase on the 30 to 40 animals a year which have had to be destroyed in 2010 and 2011, and it tells us we are getting more problems with dog owners.

Drugs amnesty ends today

By Chris Tobin Drugs being dropped into Blenheim pharmacies this month as part of an amnesty have not been in as great a numbers as in the past.

“It hasn’t been as big as before when we’d get inundated,” Chris Furness of UFS Pharmacy said.

He said his pharmacy had three bags of drugs which had been collected by the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board

since the amnesty began at the beginning of the month.

“It’s mainly older people cleaning up their cupboards,” he said of those who have been dropping off the drugs.

“Before its disposed of, it’s assessed and processed to know what is out there in the community.”

He said there was a potential danger for the community if drugs, some of them

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Vivien Mackintosh of Amcal Springlands Pharmacy said they had collected one bag load of drugs.

“All age groups have been dropping stuff off.”

Drug amnesties are held every two to three years and the latest one ends today.

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Nominations for conservation boards, nation-wide, are now open, with four vacancies on the Nelson/ Marlborough board needing to be filled.

Nominations close January 25, 2013, and all appointments take effect from July 1, 2013 for a term of up to three years.

Information and nomination forms are at www.conservationboards.org. nz.

Airport Survey Marlborough Airport is currently running a survey regarding the possible Airport Terminal Expansion.

The survey features a range of questions, asking users why they are using the airport, how often, and how they get to the airport, as well as questions regarding the seats and amenities the current airport has.

Around 150 people have taken the survey so far, chief airport executive Dean Heiford said.

The survey finishes today.

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New group wiNemaker at mud House

Ben Glover is the newly appointed Mud House Wine Group, group winemaker, a role which oversees all the company’s wines, including wines in the Mud House and Waipara Hills ranges.

Mr Glover joins the company from Lion New Zealand where he held the role of director of winemaking and chief winemaker of Wither Hills Vineyards.

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Applications for 150 general staff positions at Blenheim’s soon-to-be opened PAK’nSAVE supermarket opened on Monday.

All applicants can register and apply online at http://foodstuffs.careercentre. net.nz to ensure they can be considered for any of the roles on offer.

Applications close on December 21.

success For rapaura spriNgs A Marlborough pinot gris has been judged best in its class for the 2012 vintage at the Winestate Wine of the year 2012 finals, held in Adelaide.

The Rapaura Springs 2012 Pinot Gris was awarded a 4.5 star rating in the competition, and judged runner up in the Pinot Gris/Grigio class, as well as best in class from the 2012 vintage.

New owners for New World Blenheim

Fairlie couple, Ashley and Melanie Shore are making the move to Marlborough to take over as New World Blenheim’s new owners.

The couple, with their three small children, will be taking over the supermarket on January 20, 2013.

Before coming to Blenheim, the family had run Four Square Fairlie for the last four and a half years.

“We’ve really enjoyed getting to know the current owners, Mark Elkington and Andrea Boock, they have done a great job with the store and we are incredibly lucky to be buying a business which is so well established and has such a capable team in place,” said Ashley.

“We’re thrilled to be able to join the New World family and we are looking forward to providing the Blenheim community with the great offering New World is renowned for.

We are passionate about food and we’re keen to get to know our customers and ensure they have the best supermarket experience possible.”

Prior to taking on Four Square Fairlie, Ashley spent 13 years working as a supplier in the grocery business.

For him, the move from supplier to Four Square and now New World is a natural progression.

They have really enjoyed being part of the small Fairlie community, and believe Blenheim, while it is a much larger

melanie and ashley shore.

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town, has many of the same communityfocused characteristics.

The couple’s oldest children, Oliver (8) and Hunter (5), will be attending Witherlea School, with their youngest, Claudia (2), sure to follow in her big brothers footsteps in a few years.

“We are a pretty sporty family, the kids love the water, whether it’s boating or water skiing, and the boys are already getting into rugby which is great to see,” said Ashley.

“Melanie has always played netball and I am sure that’s something she will continue in Blenheim.”

He adds that supporting community initiatives is important, “whether it’s helping the local school or sporting team we are certainly keen to do our bit and give back where we can.”

Interest growing in d’Urvilles About half a dozen parties, evenly split between people from Marlborough and out-of-town, have expressed their interest in high-end restaurant and hotel, Hotel d’Urville, says Bayleys Marlborough commercial and business broker Grant Baxter.

He said the feedback has all been very positive on the iconic Queen St eatery, and they would like to think new owners will be found by early January.

The business went on the market mid-September this year.

daniel Francis had the job of removing the steel beams from the interior of the former mccabes butchery on maxwell rd. the 200sqm prime retail site has been gutted by daniel Francis Builders. the site is now available for lease says listing agent geoff dentice at mark stevenson real estate.

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John Duxbury has taken over the area manager position at Scenic Hotel Marlborough in Blenheim, replacing the exiting Brett Inkster, who has taken up the reins at Scenic Suites Queenstown and Heartland Hotel Queenstown.

John’s wife Lynley is the new general manager at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

The couple made the move earlier this month, coming down from the Bay of Islands where John was the general manager for the Scenic Hotel property there.

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He has also done stints for Scenic Hotel Group in Franz Josef, and has 26 years industry experience behind him.

“I’ve been with seasonal hotels for quite a number of

years, so I’m looking forward to running an all-round hotel.

“It’s a nice change.”

John said the refurbishment of the hotel has modernised the place, the whole decor, layout,

and restaurant - Mondrians, are beginning to draw in the business.

“The hotel’s looking good.

“We’ve never really had people come in for lunch, but it’s constantly gaining momentum.

“We seem to have an upsurge of Christmas functions from companies that have never used us before, and since the refurbishment, we have seen people coming back.”

He said the first stage of the refurbishment - the rooms - has been very successful, and two function rooms are all that need to be completed.

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i must take umbrage at peter chapmans comments..re ‘blot on landscape’and ‘wasteland’.... working in the tourism industry i can tell you visitors say the complete opposite, when it is explained to them the value of the project..the restoration of one of few native wetland areas left in marlborough. reaction is always positive and i suggest mr chapman takes a few minutes to read the explanatory signage alongside this wonderful labour of love. the old saying “you cant make a silk purse from a sows ear” comes to mind, but in this case full kudos to fish and game for working to do just that! a wonderful legacy for marlborough.. nicci bergman marlborough tours

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Battys Rd Road works Dear Ed, Lower Battys Rd over the last couple of months has seen a lot of road works due to underground services being put in.

We have watched Crafar & Crouch workers working at the speed of light, these guys need a pat on the back, as a lot are young and really do a damn good days work.

Guys, if you are typical of your

workforce then I would say your clients are getting very good value for money.

The electricity workers were great too.

It is encouraging to see young men like you doing a huge days work when Springlands residents are watching a few new outsiders living in rented properties trying to turn our area into a crime zone.

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River for everyone Dear Ed, I am a jet boater who has been using the lower Wairau River over recent months and will continue to do so, it is my legal right.

It is quite clearly sign posted at the boat ramp, that this section of the river is for the water sports.

I have checked with the local council and harbor master and they have confirmed this fact.

They have also confirmed the

fact that the structures built by fishermen and white baiters on the river edge are in fact illegal, (people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.)

As for the wash causing damage to the river bank, there is no evidence of this.

Tidal, high water flow has a greater effect on the river banks than power boats do.

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Bring on the chainsaws Dear Ed, At last, something about that terrible mess in Para Swamp!

(Thank you Friday Sun 23 Nov).

Owned by Fish and Game who say they want it to become a ‘game bird hunting’ area.

How can it, it is far too near the road!

But the point is we cannot – we do not - want to wait 20 years to see its potential!

Is it true that Peter Jackson (he of Middle Earth) was seen photographing the area?

Wonder in what movie this eyesore will be featured?

I agree wholeheartedly with Mr Peter Chapman.

Seeing those dead willows is the only time I wish I were 20 and not well past my sell-by date!

Patience is not what’s needed, Mr Vaughan Lynn, but action! and action now!

Two men with muscle and

initiative and four weeks, a chain saw and a vehicle to hold the cut firewood would make a difference.

Why not give it a try, Mr Lynn?

Go on!

Surely there are two men out there who are capable to take on such a challenge?

Not all men out of a job are happy striving to get work and failing miserably week by week.

I am most surprised that no one has offered their labour for such an enterprise already.

Perhaps they have – would we have heard about it?

How much would it cost to try my plan for a month?

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Would Fish and Game pay up?

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Strong interest in rebuild jobs

By Chris Tobin Interest from Blenheim in getting jobs rebuilding Christchurch’s quake damaged infrastructure has been strong says the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (Scirt).

Scirt’s ‘For Real’ bus visited Blenheim yesterday to outline how people could receive training to assist with Christchurch’s roading and underground piping rebuild.

Tony Doake, one of the presenters who was in Blenheim yesterday, said after two hours seven people had registered to be considered for the training programme while 10 others sought

more information.

For those accepted, they will receive six to eight weeks training and then will have a job. Five major companies are involved Fulton Hogan, City Care, Downers, Fletchers and McDowell Construction. Also the Contractors Federation representing 80 companies will be taking staff through the training scheme, Mr Doake said.

“We’ve had interest from everyone aged from 16 up,” Mr Doake said. “Some are looking at a change in career.”

Requirements include passing a drugs test and having a restricted or full driver’s licence.

Tony Doake, left, and Tony O'Keefe and the Stronger Christchurch Restructure Rebuild Team (Scirt) bus which visited Blenheim yesterday.

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Young Tempo musicians to perform

Some of the region’s emerging musicians will be performing onstage at this evening’s Christmas concert – Tempo.

It will take place at 7pm at the Wesley Centre, delivering a true celebration of Christmas and music, featuring talented musical youths from around Marlborough.

Tempo stands for Today’s Emerging Musicians Performing Onstage, and provides a non-judgemental platform for all young musicians and singers in our province to perform their favourite music to a very appreciative audience.

Entry is an unwrapped child’s gift for the Salvation Army Toy Appeal, and some accompanying Christmas wrapping paper would be most appreciated.

The Toy Appeal is run by the

Cultural centre to open

Salvation Army each year, to provide needy families with much appreciated toys for their children of all ages.

Tonight’s concert features guest artist Olivia Sheat, one of Marlborough’s outstanding singers, who will perform and then lead the concert in singing some Christmas carols towards the end of the night.

The Salvation Army Brass Band will also entertain with some Christmas carols.

The evening will be rounded off with a Christmas tree, Christmas presents for all performers, and a delicious supper afterwards to share together.

Georgia Jones, 13 is one of the performers at tonight's show, peforming on her saxophone "Soul Song" - along with some christmas presents.

Environmental school projects impress

Above: Elish Herrick; Aimee Sandrey and Anna Grant and the strawberry wall inside the Spring Creek School enclosed garden.

Above right: Renwick School's Green Ferns Task Force are

running their project to restore School Creek. Right: Leonie Marshall, Meg Flanagan, Molly Leitch and George Glover on Springlands School’s Writer’s Walk next to the Taylor River.

Marlborough District Deputy Mayor Jenny Andrews will name the overall winner of the 2012 Marlborough School Environment Awa rds at a ceremony in the council chambers this afternoon.

Three schools are in the running – Renwick, Springlands and Spring Creek.

The judges visited the schools and were impressed with their environmental projects.

“Water quality came through strongly in the entries this year,” the awards co-ordinator Bev Doole said.

After finding that their school

creek was full of weeds and rubbish, students at Renwick School approached experts at the council and at Morgans Road nursery for help.

They devised a plan to clean up the stream and as part of the project they got their neighbours involved as well.

Springlands School started a Fish on Drains project which raises awareness about keeping paint, oil and other rubbish out of the waterways.

“Their message is already spreading to other schools as is their Taylor River Writers Walk which features poems along the

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The new Rangitane O Wairau Cultural Centre in Grovetown opens this weekend, bringing to fruition a long-held vision for Rangitane.

T he $1.8 m illion fa c i l it y h a s b e e n d e v e l o p e d b y Te Runanga a Rangitane O Wairau Trust as a meeting place and a s h owc a s e fo r t h e development of Rangitane culture and art.

Te R u n a n g a a Rangitane O Wairau Tr ust Cha i r person Judith MacDonald says the new Cultural Centre reflects the aspirations of the iwi as they move forward. “ We del ib erately chose a progressive design with “wow” factor to symbolize the opportunities made possible by our treaty settlements”, says Mrs MacDonald. “ We d id n’t wa nt to build a traditional marae, instead it was important to achieve a contemporary setting where all our people could come together, not just us older ones, but our rangitahi as well.”

The 600sqm cultural centrebuilding

is equipped to accom modate both cont emp or a r y a nd traditional Maori events.

It includes provision to sleep up to 35 people, a main hall with capacity for 200 people, two meeting rooms, modern kitchen, bar, showers and ablutions.

The foyer features the original wooden floors salvaged from the former Grovetown C o m m u n it y H a l l , wh ich Ra ngit a ne purchased from the Marlborough District Council in the 1990s and was demolished to make way for the development.

Mrs MacDonald notes that the old Grovetown Hall had a long history of community activities and it is hoped that the new Cultural Centre will continue to be used by the wider community.

To mark the opening of t he faci l it y Te Runanga a Rangitane O Wairau will hold its annual general meeting in the new Cultural Centre on Sunday.

The cultural centre was designed by Wilkie Bruce and constructed by Robinson Construction.

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Spring Creek School has added to their orchard area with an enclosed edible garden.

“The children are learning valuable gardening skills which they have taken home to set up their own garden,” Bev said.

Ugly Duckling rehearsals well underway

These dancers are busy rehearsing for The Ugly Duckling production being held on December 8, at The Marlborough Civic Theatre.

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Private owners’ input ‘vital’

The Marlborough District Council says private property owners have a vitally important role to play in assisting the council’s strategy for the revitalisation of the town CBD. Mayor Alistair Sowman said an important factor in moving the town centre forward was opening the way to good communication with property owners, developers and property investors so that they all had a better understanding of

the council’s aspirations for the CBD. The Blenheim Town Centre Revitalisation Strategy was completed in 2009 and approved by the council with a number of the recommendations now underway.

Councillors this week agreed that it would be worthwhile to review the proposed staging outlined in the strategy and identify where the private sector might get involved.

It is anticipated that a sub-group would review the priorities set out in the strategy and identify those most likely to attract private sector investment.

Ideally, that sub-group would be able to call on independent architectural and proper ty development a dv ice f rom professionals with no commercial stake in the town as well as drawing on the views of councillors themselves, said Mr Sowman.

Tamara Connole, with her giant gingerbread dolls house.

Something special for Sophie

Paige Anna, 15, left and Georgia Catterick, 15, dressed as pirates for a market day held at Marlborough Girls' College yesterday. More than 200 students took part selling a vast range of goods. Assistant head of social science at the college Libby Le Compte said some of the money raised was going to the college's hardship fund.

By Annabelle Latz Tamara Connole is not the daughter of an architect for nothing.

She worked through the night on Wednesday to construct her twostoried gingerbread dolls house, which is being raffled off to raise money for Sophie Gilchrist.

Tamara met the six year-old Renwick School pupil when she visited the Chocolate Shop with her mum Michelle a couple of weeks ago.

Inspired by a newly founded charity ‘Operation Sugar,’ where people make cakes for seriously ill children and teens, Tamara wanted to help Sophie, who has recently celebrated her birthday.

“Christmas is a time to show that you care, and this is a great opportunity.”

This was enough encouragement to keep Tamara decorating from 8pm to 5.30am.

“It’s multi-tiered and has a ground floor. It’s quite a large scale, and there was a lot more stabilising that had to be done than I had realised.”

“Once I start something. I like to see it through.”

The cake, which was baked by her friend Ben Noble, is 45cm x 25cm, and included 15 cups of flour, three cups of sugar, three teaspoons of baking soda, three teaspoons of salt, six teaspoons of ginger, three teaspoons of ginger, three teaspoons of cloves, three cups of kremelta, and three and three-quarters of a cup of golden syrup, and involved 30 hours of labour.

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Making your own Beware of the dangers compost of legionnaires

Here are some easy tips to creating a reliable and effective composting system for your garden.

Step 1: Materials: Heat and good aeration are the secret to making compost.

In the composting process micro-organisims give off heat which is vital in breaking down organic material.

Only use material from healthy plants in the compost heap.

Grass clippings, leaves, fruit and vegetable scraps, tea leaves, coffee grounds, and animal manure are some good examples to use in a compost heap.

Step 2: Getting started. Choose an area of soil approximately 1 metre by 1 metre.

Do not place the compost bin on concrete as earthworms need to penetrate the compost to help aerate the organic material.

Step 3: Preparing your compost. Break up the topsoil and add chopped-up coarse garden material to improve aeration and drainage.

If there is not enough moisture, water will need to be added, but care must be taken not to over-water.

If there is too much water the compost will be sloppy, smelly and will compact down.

Step 4: Building up compost material Build up the compost in layers, making sure you include coarse garden material to provide aeration and drainage.

Follow with layers of vegetable peelings, grass clippings and plant material.

Adding lime to each layer will help keep the compost sweet smelling and speed up the decomposition process.

Add a layer of soil on top of this. Repeat until the compost bin is full.

Step 5: Composting process. After about two weeks the composting material will cool down.

Turn the compost over to increase the aeration and speed up the composting process.

Step 6: When to use. Depending upon the time of year, compost can be ready any time from two to five months.

The compost is ready to use when it has cooled down completely and does not get hot after turning over.

If the compost still has heat in it and is applied to the garden it can do irreparable damage to young plants.

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Legionnaires’ disease is a little-known health hazard when it comes to everyday gardening.

In November alone, one person has died and 10 have been hospitalised in Christchurch with the disease, which authorities believe was caught from potting mix or compost.

Gardeners should be wary of their potting mix and compost if they don’t take the right precautions.

Some safe measures to prevent contracting the disease are to open bags of potting mix outside while wearing a mask and gloves, doing so with a pair of scissors, and to dampen it down to avoid the dust spreading.

In most cases, it may not just be one batch of potting mix that causes

the illness.

A lot of those affected in Christchurch were elderly, as is common w it h l eg io n n a i r e s’ disease.

Legionnaire’s disease can be caused by the inhalation of dust or water vapour which carries legionella bacteria.

Fo r t u n a t ely t h e s e bacteria don’t affect everyone but it is as well to be alert to the possibility These bacteria can live in many watery environments and if conditions are right they can breed and become problematic.

Symptoms of legionnaires’ disease i nclude he a d a ches, diarrhoea or a dry cough Wearing safety gear is strongly advised when dealing with potting mix or followed by pneumonia. compost.

Quick berry treats

Gardening

Tips

Strawberries

Toss berries in orange juice and icing sugar, then gently stir in pieces of meringue.

Spoon into tall glasses and pour over melted dark chocolate for an easy and indulgent dessert.

Blackcurrants

Make your own cordial using 500g blackcurrants, 500g sugar and 500ml water.

Put the ingredients into a pot and mash the blackcurrants to extract their full flavour.

Bring to the boil, ensuring all the sugar is dissolved.

Strain into sterilised bottles.

Dilute to serve.

Don’t discard the pulp - stir it through cooked apples to make a delicious pie or crumble filling.

Blackberries

Throw a few into a blender with a banana and some apple juice for a healthy, tasty smoothie.

Tasks for December Water for wildlife Dry weather makes for really thirsty birds.

If they can't find clean water to quench their thirst, your berries will be at the top of their wish list!

Bird baths could be a good idea. But remember to change the water often.

Go gently on your strawberries Pluck weeds from between their crowns with a delicate hand.

Strawberry roots are sensitive and they will go fruitless if you man handle them.

Children in the garden send us your photos Send in your photo of your child (or grandchild) enjoying time in the garden.

Include their name and age.

Email your photo to: katrina@blenheimsun.co.nz We’ll publish these on our Gardening page as space permits.

Tie peas and beans down now.

There are winds at this time of year that will whip plants into a mess and that's no help if you want a good crop.

Tie them to something tall like a bamboo stake or flax stick.

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what’s on

Friday November 30, 2012

in marlborough

- weekend event guide FrIdAy 30th November

SAturdAy 1St december

Marlborough Dance Centre Presents Oliver, Friday November 30 at 6.30pm running till December 3rd. Tickets $30 (Adults) $15 (Children). For bookings and session times visit mctt.co.nz

Mistletoe Market Blenheim Lions Club is bringing its annual Mistletoe Market, 9am until early afternoon, Blenheim town centre. Judy and John, 577 7321 or Judy 021 216 9544

Riverside Railways Train departs from Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45, 3.00 & 4.15pm for Beaver Station at Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Return journey takes approx 1hr. FARES; Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY.

Romantic Flute Concert Nativity Church from 1.30pm, gold coin entry Performers: Brenna Downes (accompanied by pianist Gwenette Elliot), Biddy Roundhill, Tracy Webb, Sally West. Come and join us for a delightful collection of chamber music from the Romantic and Baroque eras. Proudly sponsored

by Tracy Webbs Music Studio - Renwick

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

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

Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette.

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

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667.

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

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Liz 027 748 6666.

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

578 3909.

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

New World Marlborough Marathon Villa Maria Marlborough Winery, New Renwick Rd, Fairhall, Blenheim, 7am – 5pm. Visit www. marlboroughmarathon.co.nz for more details.

Picton Christmas Parade A fun time for all celebrating the festive season, for more information Beryl: 573 6885 or email bowers@xtra.co.nz The TWITS Presented by Marlborough Repertory and Marlborough Children and Youth Theatre.

Saturday 1st December, Sunday 2nd at 7pm, Sunday show 2pm. Visit www.mctt.co.nz for more information.

Black-backed Gull Banding 2012 Kiwi Conservation Club is helping out with the annual Black Backed Gull banding, Wairau River bed. Come and help us catch and band the chicks this is run by the NZ Ornithological society in conjunction with Forest and Bird. Meet at 10am 1st December 2nd if very wet. Also a catch up day on the 15th/16th Dec for any birds that we miss. Non members most welcome. Contact marlborough@kcc.org.nz for further information and directions.

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

SuNdAy 2Nd december Eastern States Speedway DHL South Island Speedweek Saloon Series, plus sporting classes. Final round of the series.

Valvoline North South Challange, well known Steve Williams, three local drivers. Adults $15, families $30, Kids 5-12 $3, under 5 free, mem/ pen/stu $10 (eftpos at the gates) www.EasternStatesSpeedway.co.nz for more information.

Hospice Pre Christmas Peek tour An exclusive tour of top Marlborough locations, 10am - 5pm Tickets $50. (Proceeds to hospice Marlborough) Tickets from The Hospice Shop, McRae’s Fashions, Raupo Restaurant, The Chocolate Shoppe, Thomas’s Mayflower Studio, Springlands Pharmacy. Picton - The Dog Box. Nelson - Jays on Bridge, McGlashen Pharmacy. www.hospicemarlborough.org.nz Seddon Lions 4 Wheel Drive Trek Meet at Dashwood corner, SH 1. 10.30am from the Awatere Valley to Waihopai Valley over the Blarich Saddle. Phone Ron: (03) 575 7196 or Stuart (03) 577 8191.

Ulysses Club Ride to Murchison for lunch. Meet at the railway stn, south end, 9.45am ride departing 10am.

Pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

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

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

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

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

SUNDaY 2nd December gates open at 4pm RaCINg StaRtS at 5pM

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

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

Picton Rotary Club Picton Rotary Club. Car boot sale. Picton RSA carpark, from 9am - 1pm, every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 5736390.

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

Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park.

Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

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

9.00am.

People’s Sunday Market Every Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark (Seymour St) 10am-1pm. Cherries, strawberries, whitebait, eggs, handcrafts, jewellery, jams, chutney, veg plants, perennials, olive oil, books, bric-a-brac.

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

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

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

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Shearing for the love of it

By Annabelle Latz Shearing is a skill and sport needing more young people coming through the grades.

Tony Nott, a well known shearer in Marlborough, hopes his wish will be shared amongst others.

The 51 year-old, who shears part time, alongside running his business Pumprite Concrete, won the Top of the South shearing competition last Sunday at Nelson A&P Show.

He also won the Clean Shear competition on the Saturday.

Fellow Marlborough shearer Chris Jones, who shears full time, won the Nelson Open competition on the Saturday, where Tony

finished in third place.

Tony is chairman of the Top of the South shearing committee.

He took up judging about seven years ago, after shearing full time, and has now decided to pick up the hand piece again.

“At the moment I’m shearing better than I ever had.”

He said if he was to encourage young people to take up shearing, he has to lead by example.

It has been encouraging for Tony to see young shearers like Angus Moore from Ward doing so well.

Earlier this year Angus won the PGG Wrightson National Shearing Competition at the 2012 Golden Shears, seen as the

‘iron man’ of shearing contests.

“I might set up a coaching clinic,” said Tony, who used to be an instructor for Tectra.

Tony was pleased to see Chris, who is about his age, doing so well.

“He still mixes with the top shearers, and he was the principal guy to get Angus shearing.”

Tony is certain there are some talented young shearers in Marlborough.

“They just need encouragement and focus.”

Right: Tony Nott competing in the Top of the South shearing competition last Sunday at Nelson A&P Show.

Stay safe on the farm over summer

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment wants farmers and their families to stay safe on the farm and have a great festive season.

As it gets closer to the holiday season the pace of work picks up and more work is fitted into the longer days.

Unfortunately, safety behaviour sometimes lapses as a consequence.

Once the school holidays begin and the

kids are spending more time around the farm there is a real need for vigilance, particularly in regards to quad bike safety.

Between now and Christmas, health and safety inspectors are making an extra effort to be out visiting farms to ensure that quad bike safety is being taken seriously.

Where inspectors find poor quad bike safety practices, you can expect enforcement action to be taken.

The Ministry’s quad bike safety campaign has four key safety steps: * Ensure riders are trained and experienced * Always wear a helmet * Never let kids ride adult quad bikes * Choose the right vehicle for the job Every year 850 people are injured on farms riding quad bikes and five die, and The Ministry does not want you, your family, employees or friends to be part of this toll.

Warning after livestock agent’s conviction

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The conviction of a senior livestock agent in Blenheim serves as a warning that the illegal tagging of cattle will not be tolerated, says the Animal Health Board (AHB).

The Seddon-based agent admitted two breaches of the Biosecurity Act after he “helped out a mate” by attaching three tags to a friend’s animals at the Blenheim public saleyard last October.

The tags he used belonged to other farmers.

Following a report from the on-site movement control and identification officer, the AHB’s own investigation led to him being convicted on two charges and fined $750 in recognition of an early guilty plea.

He could have faced a fine of up to $50,000 and/or 12 months in jail.

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Stu Hutchings, said the actions were unlawful and had the potential to create unnecessary risks for farmers and the TB control programme.

“This prosecution sends a clear message to people not to try and take shortcuts.”

Dr Hutchings stressed that the incorrect use of RFID ear tags remains a breach of the Biosecurity Act and offenders may also be considered to have breached the NAIT Act.

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By Annabelle Latz The good weather means great opportunities for outings with the family dog, often involving open rural spaces.

Geoff Adams farms up the North Bank, and is more than happy to see other people’s dogs on his property.

He has just one condition - they are vaccinated for sheep measles.

Geoff says people need to be reminded about vaccinations, which used to be included with dog registration, but is no longer the case.

He doses his dog once every four weeks, which covers tape worm and sheep measles.

“There is no physical sign of sheep measles.”

But once stock leave for the meat works, farmers can get disturbing phone calls.

“It’s in the meat, it looks like a pussy spot with a prickle.”

The meat is still edible, but unusable in the commercial market.

“It was really bad a few years ago,” he said.

In recent years, Geoff has still had the odd sheep suffer from the condition, but said the sign on his front gate has been a great success.

It is a sign put up by OVIS Management, stating that dogs must be vaccinated before entering the property.

Geoff Adams is happy for other people's dogs to come onto his North Bank farm this summer, but only after they have been vaccinated for sheep measles.

‘They are very effective little signs, and non threatening.”

He said infection occur as simply as a visiting dog jumping off the back of a ute, “doing his business” in the grass, and leaving again.

“It’s a cycle.”

Geoff said a good idea is to

carry evidence of vaccination from the vet, which can be shown on request if a landowner asks for it.

“In Marlborough we are getting better at dog control, and I think a lot of people would be quite sympathetic towards farmers.”

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Flame and smoke in yesterday’s fire which ignited in the Wither Hills

By Chris Tobin Four fire units and a helicopter were called into action to attend a vegetation fire in the Dry Hills Lane area of the Wither Hills late yesterday afternoon.

The fire service was alerted at 4.18pm.

Marlborough Deputy Principal Fire Officer John Foley said once they arrived it took around half an hour to contain the blaze.

“A helicopter was used to stop the fire creeping uphill,” Mr Foley said.

When speaking to the Sun at 5.45pm just before the paper went to print, Mr Foley said he was about to talk to the property owner. At that stage it was not known what caused the fire.

He said houseowners in the area were not at serious risk.

“The helicopter dropped four or five buckets of water to head the fire off.”

Two units from the Blenheim Fire Service attended the fire with the other two units from the rural fire service.

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The Marlborough Playcentre Association Outdoor Playcentre’s outing to Onamalutu on Tuesday afternoon was a great success.

The river played a big part in the afternoon’s entertainment, with children playing in the water, throwing stones, and jumping about in the water.

An adventure walk through the bush, marveling at the size of the trees and all the birds, was another highlight, as well as climbing trees and playing hide n’ seek in the long grass.

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Arrests And incidents this week Tuesday, November 27 Overnight arrests: At 5.50pm a 19 year old unemployed female was arrested for theft.

She had used a public toilet after a woman had used the convenience and had left her hand bag behind.

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Letter prompts garden tidy up

Marlborough recognised si x loca l heroes at a ceremony in Blenheim on Tuesday evening.

They had been identified as part of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards and were presented with meals at Brancott Estate Heritage Centre last evening.

The winners were.Anthony Quirk: For his work with the Blenheim Gymnastic Club for more than 26 years.

Raymond McKay: A volunteer firefighter with the Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade for 25 years.

Leona Plaisier: Leona and her family have dedicated

A letter writer to the Blenheim sun some weeks ago was critical of the garden area in front of smiths city in Blenheim. store manager rachael wilkes rang the sun to advise workers were giving the garden a revamp this week. "we wanted to make it easier care and to beautify our business."

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Jayne Glover: Jayne has worked for CYFS, as a nurse and chaired Victim Support.

Barry Archer: A firefighter for many years, Barry, a member of the Picton Volunteer Fi re Brigade will receive his 25 year Gold Star medal next year.

David Gardiner: David has done volunteer work for a number of groups including the Harlequins Rugby Club, Marlborough Boys’ College rugby, Blenheim Swimming Club and Marlborough Horse Racing Club.

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She was held in custody to appear before the Court on Wednesday.

At 5.55pm a 47 year old unemployed male was arrested for wilful damage after an all night drinking session resulted in him throwing a plastic chair over into the neighbours property and cracking the ranch slider door.

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2012 WITHER HILLS FARM PARK POSSUM CONTROL PROGRAMME On Behalf of Marlborough District Council the public are advised that from 1st December/23rd December 2012, Valley Pest Control Ltd (VPC Ltd) will be undertaking possum control within the Wither Hills Farm Park.

The operation will cover an area of approximately 1000 hectares running west from Cobb Cottage Stream to The Taylor Pass landfill.

The operation will utilise live capture cages and leg hold traps as the control technique.

Live Capture cages will be set along side and within close proximity of the Farm Park walking tracks.

The cages and traps will be checked daily, and the public are asked to not interfere with the cages/traps or any captured animals.

During this timeframe, a quad/4x4 vehicle will be in daily use on and around the Farm Park Tracks.

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LSV is a motivational programme run by the New Zealand Defence force, and funded by the Ministry of Social Development which combines physical challenges with life skills, helping people aged 18 to 25, head into the workforce.

Both Matthew, 23, and Hugh, 19, entered the course through the Blenheim Work and Income office.

Matthew had seen his brother do the course, and wanted to follow the same path, while Hugh saw it as a step in right direction in joining the army.

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In 1995, Dr Don McKenzie, a sports medicine physician at the University of British Columbia, started researching the issue of rehabilitation following treatment of breast cancer.

He believed that upper body exercise has a role in recovery from breast cancer and lymphoedema because it can improve range of motion and reverse muscle atrophy, activate skeletal muscle (which may help pump lymph), and stimulate the immune system.

To prepare for Dragon Boat racing teams undergo a detailed training programme including stretching, progressive upper extremity strength training and aerobic exercises.

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JONES, Frederick Llewelyn Dai (Freddie): On November 26, 2012 at Fairview Hospital. Aged 78 years.

Dearly loved son of the late Frederick and Doris Jones, loved brother of Pauline Leenders (USA).

By request, a private cremation has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ

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WATTY, Anthony Peter (Tony): Passed away, peacefully, on November 28, 2012.

Aged 85 years. Loved husband of Bev, loved Dad of Christine, Peter, Warren, the late Steven, and Andrew. A very special and loved Grandad to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Messages to 36 Havelock Street, Renwick 7204. At Tony’s request, a private service has been held.

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

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Births This Week

Death Notices

BATES, Zachary David Leslie (6lb 1oz): 20 November, 2012 DUTTON, Juliette Elizabeth (6lb 12oz): 21 October, 2012 JONES, Keira Sophia-Ann (9lb 10oz): 20 November, 2012 WOOLLEY, Macie Grace (7lb): 25 October, 2012 VALK, Abigail Stacey Jayne (10lb 1.5oz): 14 November, 2012

BATE, Harry Stephen Martin: 24 November, 2012 BOYD, Rev Edward Petrie: 25 November, 2012 FRYER, Wendy Anne: 23 November, 2012 GILLAM, Betty Helen: 20 November, 2012 HATFIELD, Hazel Wilfred: 22 November, 2012 RENALL, Lance Nelson: 25 November, 2012 RENO, Leona Marie Wairemana (nee Holder): 15 November, 2012 WILKINS, Eileen Betty (nee Lambert): 22 November, 2012 WOOD, Kim Ngahuia: 24 November, 2012

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sport inbrief

nZ to host junior world ChaMps

New Zealand have been named as the hosts of the rugby Junior World Championships in 2014, for the first time.

The competition next year is in France.

Crusaders CoaChing lineup

This year’s Canterbury ITM coach Tabai Matson, and his attack coach Aaron Mauger have been appointed as assistant coaches for the Crusaders 2013 Super Rugby season.

The pair will focus on the backs, completing the coaching setup for the team which includes Dave Hewitt as the forwards coach, and head coach Todd Blackadder.

CyClists sCoop gold

New Zealand has scooped four gold medals on the opening day of the Oceania Track Championships in Adelaide.

Senior cyclists Natasha Hansen and Katie Schofield won gold in the women’s sprint team, along with Eddie Dawkins in the kilo time trial, and in the men’s scratch race Dylan Kennett took gold.

In the under 19 scratch race Alice Hay won gold also.

BlaCk Ferns lose to england The Black Ferns have been beaten

by England in their second test against the home side in Aldershot.

The New Zealand women’s rugby team lost 17-8.

The third and final test takes place after the All Blacks-England match at Twickenham on Sunday.

inglis out with injury Black Stick Hugo Inglis has been ruled out of the FIH Champions Trophy tournament this weekend, due to injury.

The competition, in Melbourne, begins this Saturday, but the New Zealand hockey player will not play because of a broken thumb suffered during practice on Monday.

MCCaw and Carter up For award All Blacks Richie McCaw and Dan Carter are both in the running for the IRB Player of the Year award, along with England’s Owen Farrell and Frederic Michalak of France.

McCaw won the award previously, in 2006, 2009, 2010, while Carter won it in 2005.

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Hore lucky to avoid a red card All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore seemed to have a brain explosion in the test against Wales last weekend.

Perhaps all that Welsh singing got to him and possibly he was hypermotivated to get into the game and show the All Blacks were not there to be messed around.

But he still made a plonker of himself.

And if myopic match officials had been doing their job he should have been sent off.

What would have happened then?

With nearly 80 minutes of game time ahead of them and down to 14 men, would the All Blacks

have won?

In Hore’s defence, it has been said the Welsh lock Bradley Davis was running interference and the Ranfurly farmer decided to take decisive (thuggish) action to settle the matter.

But what if this had been a match of greater importance, such as a World Cup semifinal or final?

The IRB judiciary found him guilty of, to quote them, “intentional arm swinging.”

What’s this? Does it suggest that if Hore was swinging his arm unintentionally, it would then be OK. No sorry Andrew. I don’t think

you were “arm swinging” I think you fired off a round-house punch.

Initially the IRB gave Hore an eight week stand-down but because of his good behaviour prior to last weekend, the suspension was reduced and it has gone down to five weeks.

Don’t be too hard on Andrew some rugby fans might say, but let’s face it, we’re the first to squeal if Richie McCaw is singled out for some dirty off the ball play from the opposition.

So we should be equally condemnatory of Hore’s actions as well.

Speaking of McCaw, with Dan

Chris tobin chris@blenheimsun.co.nz

Carter he’s on the shortlist for IRB 2012 Player of the Year.

If he wins, it will be for a remarkable fourth time.

This year’s judges must like first fives.

The other two finalists, like Carter, play in this position – Englishman Owen Farrell and Frenchman Frederic Michalak.

Sports day at Grovetown School Junior students from Wairau Cluster schools packed out the Grovetown school field on Wednesday, showing off some of their athletic abilities in the second annual Tabloid Sports day.

Children aged five to eight from Grovetown, Spring Creek, Tua Marina, Rapaura, Mayfield and

Blenheim schools competed in spoon races, sack races, hoop throwing, and other fun activities.

The event was an opportunity for the junior children to have their own sports day together.

More pictures will be featured in the Wednesday edition of the Blenheim Sun.

Cody liddicoat, tj iakopo, and arlyn robertsBall from Blenheim school enjoy their day out at grovetown school.

Cael yockney from rapaura school sets off on the soccer skills course.

Winged Warriors high octane performance Story by Darrell Bate The thought of sixteen lightweight and overpowered sprintcars fighting for part of a megabuck prize pool on Eastern States dirt oval was enough to lure many local motorsport fans out last Friday night.

As the Tyre General War of Wings Series hit Blenheim for round two, Nelson’s Greg Teece held an advantage after dominating round one in Christchurch.

Challenges were campaigned by many other competitors with Matt Honeywell from Canterbury claiming victory just ahead of Timaru’s Jason Scott and Teece coming in third.

Blenheim driver, Paddy North is normally quite at home in his Holden Super Saloon but was offered a drive of a borrowed sprintcar for the local round.

The 600kg, 800 horsepower machine is the star of the dirt oval, sporting a power to weight ratio only slightly less than what a Formula One car boasts, making it far more nimble and aggressive than North’s preferred class.

Whilst the open wheeler gave Paddy quite a thrill, he is adamant that his future lies with his Super Saloon and will not be jumping the fence anytime soon.

“It takes a bit to learn when and

where you can put your foot down with these and they just love the hammer down.

The force on holding the car down on the track with the wing is unreal,” said Paddy.

Ex Black Cap cricketer Nathan Astle enjoyed his time behind the wheel of his 10c Challenge sponsored sprintcar and managed a respectable fifth place in the round.

Teece was successful in taking honours in round three on Saturday night, hosted by his home track in Nelson, with Jason Scott gaining another second and Honeywell third.

Well known golf caddy, Steve Willia ms, joined by Mount Maunganui racer, Murray Guy took the opportunity to have a shakedown on the local track in their Saloons before heading south on the DHL Speedweek tour.

Five rounds will be held over the length of the mainland, finishing at Eastern States on Sunday with 25 drivers hunting the title.

Many current and past champions are competing as well as Rob Flood, Paul Cambie and Mark Pengelly.

Racing will start this Sunday at 5pm, the early start time making it an ideal family evening out.

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