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Children, teachers and parents at Hawea Playgroup celebrated 100 years of the old Hawea Flat post office building on Tuesday. The children had an old fashioned dress-up and played old fashioned games.

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Bike track bungle Teen dreams of bike track take a turn

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Top athletes awarded page 10

A new bike track planned on reserve land should go some way to cheering up a group of young cycle enthusiasts who were taught a harsh lesson by the QLDC on the penalties of non compliant structures.

A six week bike track building project on what was thought to be private land was demolished last week after it was discovered to have been built on DOC and QLDC reserve land. “I’ve never seen such a dejected group of boys,” Tracy Morrow said. Her son Hunter and a friend Jonty Barton had been under the impression they were building the jumps on private land. Three weeks ago they were told they were in fact on reserve land with the large holes and jumps potentially a liability for the property owners that would have to be removed.

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The two 14-year-olds and some friends who had helped work on the track were devastated, Tracy said. “They were terribly upset.

They felt they were doing something

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Paul Hellebrekers from the Wanaka DOC office said he was sorry for the boys who had put so much effort

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into their project but there was little choice for the DOC and the QLDC. “We want to be proactive and we approve of a group like this, but there are too many things that can go wrong.”

However there is a positive outcome: Some Albert Town residents recently approached the Bike Wanaka club and suggested a learner track be built on Hikuwai reserve land opposite Gunn Road.

DOC is keen to see the project proceed Paul said, with Bike Wanaka president Mark Gould behind the project as well. “We’re looking at one or maybe two learner loops for younger riders. It will be a joint effort between us and residents,” Mark said. He is hoping the project will be completed before Christmas.

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New chief executive The current director and chief executive of the Serious Fraud Office Adam Feeley has been appointed Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive.

He will start in the new role within three months.

“Adam has left this council with no doubt that he has the skills and experience to deliver in this role,” QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

Mayor van Uden said the transition from a high profile national office to a highly scrutinised role in one of the fastest growing District’s in New Zealand would be relatively seamless.

“Initially I am looking forward to forging relationships with staff, elected members and the wider community and getting on with the business of ensuring the Lakes District continues to be successful and vibrant,” Adam said.

Playgroup celebrates milestone Laura Williamson It was 100 years ago tomorrow that the first mail delivery arrived by horse-drawn carriage at the Hawea Flat Post Office building. To mark the centenary, current owners Hawea Playgroup held a birthday party on Tuesday, complete with pinafores, cake, singing and an official photograph.

Playgroup coordinator Tina Gillies said the celebrations attracted a “good turnout” with about 25 children and 15 adults attending. Many dressed up in period costume, including pinafores and waistcoats, and Tina dressed as a school mistress.

The children blew out candles on a 100th birthday cake and sang Happy Birthday to the old post office.

“We’re very lucky to have this building. It’s pretty special,” she said. The building is listed as a Queenstown Lakes District Council Category 3 heritage item in the District Plan, and Tina

said that when the playgroup extended an alcove to create more storage and an art area, items such as appropriate windows had to be sourced, ensuring that any alterations matched the original structure.

The partygoers posed together

for a sepia photograph. The picture will be framed and mounted on a wall next to an original photograph from the Otago Witness of the first delivery and dispatch of mails at the building.

The original post office opened on January 2, 1882, operating out

of a corrugated-iron shed sitting on sledge runners. The current building was constructed by Thomas Wilkinson from Clyde for 495 pounds and 9 shillings, with the postal service shifting there in 1912. The Hawea Flat Post Office closed in 1986.

The initial shed has survived the passage of time as well. Hawea resident Bill Allison, whose mother Peg was a postmistress at Hawea Flat, has the one-room hut in his back yard, protected with tin cladding. “It was going to be scrapped, so mum suggested we park it here until such time as a museum opened,” he said.

The Hawea Playgroup group runs three mornings a week and has a roll of more than 100 children.

Pictured is Bella Urquhart, post office postmistress from 1927 to 1940 as featured in The Lure of the Lakes by D W Fraser Urquhart.

Missing woman Breastfeeding Wanaka Police are concerned about the disappearance of 43-year-old Rachel Louise Reaney of Wanaka. She was last seen in Wanaka on Tuesday July 31 at 10.30am and, according to police, has not been heard from since.

Sergeant Aaron Nicholson said this is very much out of character and he holds concerned for her safety. He would like any sighting of Rachel or her vehicle to be reported urgently to the Wanaka Police. She is believed to be driving a bright Yellow Mini Cooper. It has a white roof and white mag wheels.

Our man in London BikeNZ high performance director and Hawea Flat resident Mark Elliot reports from the Olympic Village: Life has been extremely busy since I arrived ten days ago to prepare for the arrival of our track team. London has put on a great environment for our athletes to prepare and perform: Even had a few days of sunshine (except for the women’s road race which you would have seen on television – torrential).

The Village set up for the cycling team is fantastic – easy to access

the velodrome and BMX track. Accommodation is great with the NZOC house positioned only five minutes walk to the food hall and transport hub.

I have never seen a crowd so big at a cycling event. I have been to a few Tour de France stages and they have big crowds but this event was lined up to ten deep for the whole 250km. Riders commented that it was

hard to communicate due to the noise.

Wanaka-based triathlete Nicky Samuels (who Mark coaches) has been completing her preparations in Oxford and has just travelled into Londontoday(Wednesday) to complete her final phase for racing on Saturday. She has had a great build-up in France training in the ski resort of Font Remou at an altitude of 1750m above sea level.

record attempt

During World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 – 7, the Wanaka branch of Plunket is joining a national attempt to break the record for the most

the right temperature plus it’s free and readily available.”

The annual event, which hopes to increase and normalise breastfeeding, involves

It’s the original fast food.

It’s always fresh and delivered at the right temperature. women breastfeeding simultaneously in the Big Latch On. “Breast milk is the perfect food for infants and provides babies with all the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development,” Otago and Southland Plunket area manager, Barb Long said. “It’s the original fast food. It’s always fresh and delivered at

breastfeeding mothers getting together at venues located all over the country and breastfeeding simultaneously on August 3 at 10.30am.

Last year 17 women participated in the event in Wanaka and the invitation has gone out to Wanaka mother’s to join this year’s record breaking attempt at Edgewater tomorrow.

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Staff at the Wanaka Library will read from the works of acclaimed New Zealand writer Margaret Mahy as part of the Margaret Mahy Nationwide Read on Saturday August 11.

Libraries across New Zealand will hold simultaneous readings at 11am to honour the late author.

“The idea is to have people around the world

express their sadness at the loss of Margaret Mahy and to read from our favourite books,” library manager Sue Gwillam said.

Local children have already had a chance to hear some of Mahy’s stories over the past two weeks, with staff reading from her books at the weekly Wednesday preschool session. As well, Sue said there had been several requests for her books from library

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users since her death.

Mahy, who was given the Order of New Zealand in 1993, died on July 23 at the age of 76 after a short battle with cancer. More details about the read-in can be found on the Margaret Mahy Nationwide Read Facebook page.

Children’s librarian Susan Turnbull (pictured) with some of the Wanaka Library’s collection of Margaret Mahy books.

Some of Wanaka’s favourite things Speedbumps and zonings, lights on the street: These are a few of Wanaka’s favorite things when the QLDC district plan is considered. About 25 people took the opportunity to have their say at the council run public consultation meeting last week, senior policy analyst Alyson Hutton said. The meeting was designed to elicit responses about the

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Wanaka area with some of the “typical Wanaka” things coming up.

Speedbumps, or what council sometimes refers to as “traffic calming measures,” are consistently an issue for some people, she said. A similar consultation will be held in Queenstown this week. The District Plan will then be notified in October, 2013.

Paying it forward Hawea Flat School children learned a valuable lesson about giving, and making a difference, on Monday when a man gifted three netbooks to the school to replace their recently stolen computer equipment. When the man, who wants to stay anonymous, heard about the June theft he decided to help them. He explained to the school that during his life he had been helped in difficult times too.

Tree pruning illegal An estimated ten QLDC planted deciduous trees have been illegally pruned since the start of winter, with some so badly damaged they will have to be replaced.

The trees are mainly in the Meadowstone area, with the matter referred to Lakes Environmental which is expected to result in enforcement to ensure restitution, parks manager Gordon Bailey said. “They’re just leaving stumps really.

It’s really atrocious pruning.” Gordon said

council is happy to respond to requests to professionally prune trees that homeowners have a problem with.

some areas.”

In some cases it has been obvious who has been responsible for the illegal pruning he said.

They’re just leaving stumps really. It’s really atrocious pruning.

“People take matters into their own hands, but these trees are owned by council and are part of the landscaping requirements for

The damaged trees will be assessed by an arborist to decide whether they need replacing.

Auction for art lovers One hundred and fiftytwo pieces of art will go under the hammer tomorrow at Wanaka Preschool’s ninth annual art auction.

Artists, with artwork in various media such as jewellery, photography, painting and ceramic, include Christchurch’s Ben Reid; Tania Tupu from Nelson; Sarah

Nicholson from Twizel; John Robinson and Anna Reid from Dunedin; Welling ton’s Hope Gibbons; and Simon Morrison Deaker from Queenstown.

The preschool’s children have also been involved with the auction: four-year-old Grace Thomas, with help from her friends,

has contributed work featuring a robin.

Wanaka Preschool children (pictured front) Taylor MacRae, 3, Angus Wallis, 4, Dougal McConnell, 4, Fred Gordon, 4, and George Young, 4, show off Grace’s art work; preschool manager Lo Scurr and teacher Annie Davis (behind)

display Nigel Wilson’s Matukituki Valley and Reflections on Clutha which will be auctioned tomorrow night.

Tickets are still available and can be purchase at the door. The auction will be held at the Lake Wanaka Centre, tomorrow (Friday August 3) with the main auction at 7.30pm, with viewing from 6pm.

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Rugby clubhouse fundraiser It’s a fundraiser to raise a roof. The Wanaka Lions are holding a rugby-themed black tie dinner and auction in the Lake Wanaka Centre on September 1 to benefit a proposed renovation of the Upper Clutha Rugby Club’s clubhouse.

Project coordinator Mike O’Connor said that the upgrade of the rooms, which are now 32 years old, was still in the preproject planning stage.

An envisioned extension includes adding a second storey to the building, with the top floor featuring a

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large function room and a viewing platform. There would be a canteen as well as changing and recovery rooms downstairs, with lift access between the two floors.Mikesaiditwashoped a final decision would be made about the upgrade

by Christmas.

A signed version of this MurrayWebbcartoon(right) of guest speakers Jamie Joseph, Marc Ellis, Leicester Rutledge, John Timu, Brian Lochore and David Latta will be auctioned at the fundraiser.

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Laura Williamson Wanaka-based designer Jojo Ross (pictured) has won the Open Streetwear Award at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards.

Her all-white winning outfit featured a futuristic shorts, top and skirt combination, and opaque science fiction inspired wrap-around sunglasses.

“I have an obsession with sci-fi,” Jojo said, adding that she loved to incorporate masks into her work.

Jojo completed her three-year Bachelor of Design (Fashion) at Otago Polytechniclastyear,andhas enjoyed several successes since then. She took out both Top Collection and the Directional Design Prize

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at the School of Design’s annual show. Jojo’s designs were also showcased at the International Emerging Designer Awards at iD Dunedin Fashion Week.

her favourite New Zealand designers, James Dobson (aka Jimmy D).

Asked what advice she would give to aspiring designers in the Wanaka area, Jojo said that success

Success was a combination of two things. “It’s all about working really hard, and loving it.”

She said the recognition was satisfying after the challenging final year of her course, during which she sometimes worked 17hour days. It was particularly rewarding to be recognised by a panel of “amazing” judges, including one of

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was a combination of two things. “It’s all about working really hard, and loving it,” she said.

A sell-out crowd of 700 attended the awards at Gore’s Town and Country Stadium for the awards, now in their 24th year.

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inbrief Women of winter A group organised to introduce females to ski touring and backcountry are having their second outing this Saturday.

Wanaka mountain guides, Laetitia Campe and Anna Cook took 12 women out ski touring, on the Pisa Range last weekend. The women were tutored in the use of touring equipment, transceiver use and the basics of backcountry safety.

The WOW organisation has been established by Scottish skier Jo Guest who spends much of her time in Wanaka. The acronym stands for women of winter or wheels and water.

A window of words Mount Aspiring College Year 10 student Alex Thompson adds a poem to the window of her classroom to celebrate National Poetry Day on July 27. English students wrote haiku poems with the staring line “Wanaka winter” and then transcribed them onto windows. They also participated in a live poetry reading in class and watched a documentary on the Sam Hunt and Gary McCormick’s Roaring 40s poetry tour.

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Adaptive festival The 2012 Adaptive Snowsports Festival was held at Cardrona Alpine Resort last weekend, with a focus on skill development, competition and celebrating disability.

Participants from all over New Zealand came together for the event.A development training camp was also held as part of the festival.

Adaptive Snowsports NZ Team members Carl Murphy, Byron Raubenheimer, Corey Peters and the newly

named Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year, Adam Hall, all showed their support by competing along side participants in the events.

Racesincludedslalom and GS competitions at elite and social levels, with the grand finale seeing competitors, coaches and adaptive volunteers racing in the Gravity X. Pictured here is Wanaka local Tara Hurley winning the women’s race in her division.

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Presentation earns prize

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A love of the recently deceased children’s author, Margaret Mahy, has earned a local schoolgirl a regional prize for her creativity.

Caitlin O’Brien, 8, a year four pupil at the Holy Family School created a powerpoint presentation on the life of the writer and her interests as part of the annual Computer Capers competition for year four to eight students organised by the Lion’s club. As well as the more well known facts about Margaret, Caitlin also referred to her taste in lettuce sandwiches and other lesser known details, interspersed with images of her reading and quirky images of the author. The presentation earned her first place ahead of more

Our monthly column where Wanaka librarians review books they are enjoying.

The last child

By John Hart Having read John Hart’s “Iron House” and been absolutely riveted to the page, when I clapped eyes on another John Hart novel, titled “The Last Child”, I wondered was my first John Hart experience just a fluke or can Hart really produce quality thrillers consistently?

It took but a few initial pages of “The Last Child” and all was confirmed. John Hart is an exceptional thriller writer and “The Last Child” can be devoured in less than 48 hours and leaves one wishing it would last longer.

The Last Child’s compelling storyline centres on the abduction of a 12-yearold girl – a crime now more than a year old and still unsolved. The story is largely seen through the eyes of the girl’s twin brother, who is determined to solve this awful crime against his sister, and the case’s lead detective, a man driven by an overwhelming sense of failure to serve and protect the boy’s family. The case has dried up, there are no leads, only anger, despair and disillusionment - until the boy witnesses a murder and the

than 100 entrants from the Otago and Southland area.

Caitlin said her motivation to do the presentation had been increased when she was told at home she could “either do the compost or the powerpoint project. I chose the powerpoint.”

The theme of the competition had been “The New Zealander I admire most...and why,” and in its tenth year had just been opened up to year four students.

Caitlin received a certificate, $50, a bag and goodies from the sponsor SBS with the Holy Family School receiving $150 as her sponsoring school.

In an ironic twist, Margaret Mahy passed away just after the judging had been finalised.

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Possum leaving Possum Bourne’s statue could be overlooking the V8 supercar event in his hometown of Pukekohe next April if a proposal to shift it goes through. Grant Aitken, the former organiser of Race to the Sky event is reported to have proposed moving the statue following discussion with Possum Bourne’s family and close friends. The statue was installed on the Pisa Range overlooking the Snow Farm access road Possum Bourne was killed on in a head on crash the day before the Race to the Sky event in 2003. The cost to relocate the statue is estimated to be about $100,000 with the bill to be paid by the Auckland City Council.

dying man’s last whispered words are “I found her”.

John Hart has also written “The King of Lies” and “Down River”.

- Diana Cocks

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Master class from Jax Laura Williamson MasterChef runner-up Jax Hamilton will present a cooking Master Class at Pembroke Park on Saturday, October 20 as part of the Lake Wanaka Wine and Food Fest at Willowridge Wanakafest.

Local food, wine and beer will be showcased at the food festival. Festival coordinator Iona Sanders also plans to get Wanaka restaurants involved with a “Celebrate Local Signature Dish” initiative,

in which they would create a dish made with ingredients from the region and pair it with a local wine or beer.

“Wine and food matching is increasingly popular, and this will be a great way to celebrate local food,” she said.

In keeping with the local theme, Iona is hoping that Jax will cook some meat and produce sourced from the Upper Clutha area as part of her presentation. She is also working on securing funding

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so that the Master Class will be free to attend.

Jax won over the nation’s hearts when she lost out to Nadia Lim on season two of MasterChef New Zealand, her macaroon tower crumbling along with her chance at victory in the show’s finale.

Paper Plus Wanaka will donate the proceeds from any copies of Jax’s cookbook, Jax Cooks, sold on the day to Wanakafest. The book includes a macaroon recipe called ‘Oi! Macaroons’.

Ski racers to Austria

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Testing the waters

Two young Wanaka ski racers are the recipients of a coveted scholarship for a fully funded training camp in Austria next February. Piera Hudson and Fraser Hannon were selected to attend an international youth camp in the resort of Schladming organised by the Austrian Ski Federation. The scholarship covers airfares, full board, accommodation, training by Austrian coaches and the opportunity to attend the Alpine World Championships which are being held at the resort. “This is such a great opportunity, Austrian training facilities are some of the best in the world. I am also looking forward to meeting the other participants from around the world,” Piera said.

With only two places available nationally, there were a number of applicants with Piera and Fraser (pictured) selected due to their results and FIS points in relation to their age.

Year 13 students from Mount Aspiring College braved the chilly waters of Lake Wanaka before school last Thursday for the college’s annual polar plunge. The students took the early morning swim as a fundraiser for Wheels to Dunstan, and collected almost $200 for the cause.

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Award-winning Australia alternative outfit DieVsCity are playing at Opium tonight. The band describes their sound as mixing “Australian hip hop with hard hitting melodic club anthems and a mix of rock,” and they won the ‘Alternative’ category at the 2012 Music Oz Awards. The Wanaka Sun has a DieVsCity tee-shirt and EP to give away. To go into the draw, email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz with an answer to the following question: “What part of Australia are DieVsCity from?”

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Breakfast: the most important meal of the day, many would say, but does everyone actually know why?

An Auckland-based study showed many parents/caregivers do not know the importance of breakfast. Breakfast technically ‘breaks the fast’ allowing the brain to wake up and switch on the metabolism.

This prevents children from craving snacks that are high in fat and sugar.

The students of Mount Aspiring College’s L3 Food and Nutrition class surveyed the eating habits of students in the school. The data showed after the age of 13 the frequency of eating breakfast drops significantly. This is because many children are being trusted with the responsibility of

preparing breakfast themselves. Many of them do not have the organisation skills to prepare and consume a substantial breakfast.

Many breakfasts are now being targeted at people on-the-go, like the

breakfast for you and your family you should consider what is going into the cereal. In an ideal breakfast cereal every 100g should contain five grams (or more) of fibre, less than 15g of sugar and less than 400mg

Breakfast technically ‘breaks the fast’ allowing the brain to wake up and switch on the metabolism. liquid products available.

These, along with the majority of children’s cereals, are not seen as good nutritious choices. More than half the breakfast cereals marketed are high in sugar and low in fibre: These are an important fact in selecting cereal for the family.

When selecting

of sodium. All of this information can be found in the nutrition panel on the box. Now that’s food for thought.

- Dylan Stock and Tennessee Davis (Students of L3 Food and Nutrition class, Mount Aspiring College.)

Wizardry and magic Bannockburn Community Church will host Helen Webby and Davy Stuart next Friday August 10 as part of their ‘String wizardry and Celtic magic’ national tour. Helen is principal harpist with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, as well as being New Zealand’s top Celtic harpist. Davy is also one of the country’s top Celtic performers, having won three NZ Folk Album of the Year awards.

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Snow Park hosted the seventh annual Electric Quarter Pipe Battle last Saturday attracting more than 60 freeskiers and snowboarders. Local Wanaka freeskier Byron Wells won the men’s event with Janina Kuzma the top woman.

Cameron Staverly, 15, of Australia was the top snowboarder in the open men’s division, with Elena Koenz of

Switzerland, winning the women’s open.

“I’m so happy to win today,” Elena said, who was also experiencing her first day ever riding at Snow Park.

New Zealand snowboard team coach Tom Willmott won the biggest air of the day and, British freeskier JamesMachonwonthebest trick award with corked 9 truckdriver – poked out and stomped.

Snow Park team rider Finn Bilous won first place both in the junior ski and best junior trick of the day, with Lyon Farrel the top junior snowboarder and snowboarder Connor Cloughley winning the biggest junior air event.

Snow Sports NZ’s emerging talent award winner Rose Battersby is pictured in action at the Electric Quarter Pipe Battle.

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crimescene Theft On July 12, a 75kg anvil was stolen from a Cardrona Valley address. The theft of a cubic metre of firewood from a Beech Street address was reported.

Assault A male was was assaulted and knocked unconscious outside the Doughbin on Sunday morning. Police were attending to the scene when another fight broke out in the same place. A 19-year-old male from Greymouth will be appearing in court after head-butting the duty manager of a local bar.

Scam A text message scam has been reported. The message claims you have won $400,000 in the UK. “Please be careful with all text and emails. If you are unsure please don’t hesitate to contact us,” senior constable Bruce McLean said.

If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).

Top athletes awarded Wanaka based adaptive skier Adam Hall was awarded Snow Sports New Zealand’s overall Athlete of the Year Award at Snow Sports New Zealand’s awards held last weekend.

Adam had his best year ever taking gold in both slalom and super G at the World Cup in Winter Park, Colorado and in slalom and super combined at the World Cup finals.

Now dominating in both technical and speed events Adam is in a great position to return from his next Paralympic Winter Games with multiple medals.

Adam’s award was presented by long time supporter of Adaptive Snow Sports in New Zealand Tony Hall whose late wife Gilly founded Disabled Snow Sports New Zealand. Adam said, “Without the work done by Gilly I wouldn’t be standing here today.” Adam credited much of his success over the past season to his new coach, Scott Olson, who won this year’s Coach of the Year award, and to his support team. Adam said that, while his mother Gayle Hall is no longer with us, she is still a voice in his ear everyday pushing him towards success at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games. Gayle Hall died in a car crash in 2010.

Other awards went to...

Ski Racing’s athlete of the year: Ben Griffin. Cross Country Athlete of the Year: Andy Pohl. Freeskiing Athlete of the Year: Sam Smoothy. Snowboarding Athlete of the Year: Rebecca Sinclair (above left). Emerging talent award: Rose Battersby (above right). Snowsports volunteer of the year: Peter Soundy. 2011 Men’s Masters Champion: Walter Unterberger. 2011 Women’s Masters Champion: Alison Duder. 2011 NZSIA/SBINZ Instructor of the Year: Rhys Jones. 2011 Snowco Ski Areas Service Award: Ohau. 2011 Snowco Small Ski Areas Service Award: Cheeseman PHOTO: wanaka.tv

Snow collective screening Organisers of the World Heli Challenge are putting on a one-off public screening of The Carlton Dry Snow Collective, a documentary film about the skiers and snowboarders who take part in the event.

The movie features 2011 World Heli Challenge champions and Wanaka locals Sam Smoothy (pictured here with 2012 young gun Finn Bilous), Janina Kuzma and Fraser McDougall as well as a number of international athletes. Entry is by gold coin donation which goes to Aspiring Avalanche Dogs.

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sunnews Aspiring Avalanche Dog Blizzid.

Heliski prize to fund new skidoo Non-profit organisation Aspiring Avalanche Dogs is running a raffle to raise funds for a skidoo as well as future projects.

Heliski operators Southern Lakes Heliski and Harris Mountains Heli-ski have each donated a day’s heliskiing to the group for prizes which will be drawn on August 17.

Aspiring Avalanche Dogs train three days a week with a team on the hill every day.

The skidoo will be used for the daily transport of the dogs safely around Treble Cone, and will “greatly enhance our ability to respond in a

timely fashion,” operations manager Matt Gunn said.

It will also help to conserve the dogs’ energy as they are transported to a search area before they go to work.

Matt said the group is also working towards financing for a container to place at the top of the six-seater chairlift in Treble Cone which would serve as a kennel for the dogs and an operation’s base. “It will be half dog hotel, half office/classroom space where we can hold our pre-training briefs,” he said.

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A close shave at college through their pledges and donations,” he said.

Wayne had a chance to join in on the event, taking charge of a pair of clippers to shave the head of Year 13 student

being bald. But I am really cold.

I should have put my hat on before I went outside.”

Year 11 Dean Simon Nyhof hadpromisedtoshavehishead if a collection jar placed outside

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From left: Students Cade Hopley, Ashley Robb, Josh Anderson, Jessica Bailey and Eugene Wolfin shaving Simon Nyhof.

Nine Mount Aspiring College students and one teacher lost their locks for a good cause last Friday. Cheered on by a capacity crowd of students, peers and parents in the college gym, the group had their heads shaved as part of the Shave for a Cure campaign, a fundraiser for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.

As of Wednesday, more than $5500 had been raised through online sponsorship and cash donations, with some money still to be counted, exceeding the group’s fundraising target of $5000.

College principal Wayne Bosley said he was proud of the students. “It is very humbling to be among young people who care so much for others and also know that they enjoy the support of their peers

It is very humbling to be among young people who care so much for others.

Ashley Robb, who helped to organisethefundraiser.Hesaid it was a bit of a challenge. “I couldn’t believe how nervous I was once the clippers were placed in my hand. I didn’t want to hurt her as I had so much admiration for her and the other students.”

As for her new hairstyle, Ashley was enjoying it. “I like

the school received at least $100 in donations. By shave day, the jar had accumulated more than $300, ensuring that he left the gym hairless.

ShaveforaCureisLeukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand’sbiggestfundraiser.Six New Zealanders are diagnosed with blood cancer or a related condition every day.

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BOARD I would just like to say that Hank Bilous is a hero! When you get older, you definitely deserve a DB!! I’m in awe of you.

Matt hank is a ledge way to go bro!!

Yes we need a pool! Our kids need to learn to swim before we can throw them in the lake.

Well done all involved with the community springs. Awesome job. A great area for Wanaka.

Nice to have xtra parking at supermarket. but not designed very well at all...spaces too tight and too close. bangs and clangs waiting to happen.

It is the fate of the policy-maker 2 live in a paper world and 2 risk being deceived into thinking that it is the real one.

History records many blood soaked land grabs, where the wealthy few secured public lands for their own benefit. Now all you have to do is build a tennis court on it.

It’s the time of year again when ppl get $500 - 600 power bills cause they fell for the marketing scam that tries to tell them that heat pumps were energy efficient heating devices. Evidently they’re not. Use a log burner. Fire heats better than electricity. Period.

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editorial One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and one man’s (or woman’s) crap weather is another’s climactic fantasy. Last week’s storm brought on, along with 20 to 25 centimetres of fresh snow, a frenzy of texting, Tweeting, Facebooking and calling-in-sick-ing not seen since, well, the last time it snowed a lot around here.

Powder-starved skiers, snowboarders, telemarkers and at least one guy on a monoski scampered up the local hills, and almost every snippet of conversation overheard on the streets of Wanaka contained at least one synonym for snow: Pow-pow! White gold! Freshies! Corn!

It’s the secret code of mountain towns, and it’s all in loving reverence of something that for other people is nothing but a cold intrusive inconvenience, the cause of traffic delays, blocked driveways, uncooperative chains and soggy shoes. Not us though. We love the stuff.

Hello winter, welcome back. We missed you.

Final word on trees

In our own back yard

I respect your courage to come forward and write to the editor. Alas after 50 years of doing crosswords I’m flummoxed as to how there can be any rational grammatical nexus in the comment ‘you need to get a grip on yourself’ and ‘being understanding and accepting that other people have the right to their opinions, different ideas etc without the need to be rude’.

Surely I am entitled to the same right to have an opinion.

I don’t see how it is my responsibility how what I say is interpreted or what anybody says. As it happens my opinion is based, not on personal preference nor aesthetics, but on informed knowledge gained from experience and learning from the mistakes of our fore fathers.

There are plenty of exotic plants and wildlife that have been introduced into this country and are now costing millions to eradicate or control. Many of these are plants that have jumped the fence of private gardens.

So before any further attempt is made at shooting the messenger I recommend reading two good books: ‘Plant Me Instead’ and Weedbusters”.

It is too late to close the stable door after the horse has bolted, and remember – experience, knowledge, wisdom.

This is what we should be thinking before blindly rushing out and repeating history.

George Clinch Wanaka

Why does our council allow commercial boat owners to maintain their vessels on our lake edge? All maintenance must be done at a controlled sight, well away from water ways. Water Fall Creek is just up stream from our own drinking water intake, below Rippon Vineyard. That is not a controlled sight for pollutants, chemical and visual.

Bill Brooker Wanaka

Simon Stewart co-owner of Lakeland Adventures and the boat in question, Dual Image, responds: All our activity and maintenance conforms to QLDC and maritime regulations.

As operators we have harbourmaster Marty Black, the boat surveyors, the council and also Mr Brooker presiding over us.

Clarification In last week’s story “Pump proposal criticised”, Upper Clutha Tracks Trust chairman Tim Dennis was quoted in relation to the size of the pump station. To clarify, this quote by Tim was not made as chairman of the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, but as a private citizen.

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The Wanaka Community Springs is UP AND FLOWING. Huge Thanks to all involved!!!! You are loved and appreciated!!

brand new Blizzard 8.7 TI IQ Max Two pairs: 167cm and 181cm $1200 each ono.

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FREE LEGAL ADVICE at Community Networks Wednesday 8 August 1-2,30pm,Bookings call 4437799,

Affordable beauty treatments at Hawea lash tint and brow shape special $25 Ph Katie 9321 or 0211728385

Manual Lymphatic Drainage.Treatment using gentle hand pressure reduces Lymphoedema.

Therapist requires clients for case studies. Contact Maryann 03 4436463

Thanks Treble Cone for sponsoring the prize draw for Te Kakano volunteers! 5 happy winners :)

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ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Deep tissue, sport, relaxation. Trevor Bailey. Available 7 days.

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Thank u thank u 2 the team behind the new fountain. Wot an asset 2 our neighbourhood. Big ups 2 Richard Windelov, Joel Dean and team.

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Inland Revenue are at Community Networks Wed 15 August 9am - 1pm,For help with personal or business tax, child support, student loans or family tax credits call 4437799 to make an appointment.

To our Family, friends, workmates, employers, parish communities, WGC members, local trusts and charities, our local community and everybody who has helped us during Eli’s medical treatment. We can never repay you for your kindness and generosity, and we can’t “THANK YOU” enough for your continued support. From Jason, Emma, Lily and Eli. THANKS! Big thank you to Cameron from Yello! for his care & kindness when assisting me to transport my elderly client to town. It makes the outing possible! Great work, Di Matt @ the recycling centre, thank you for your helpful and friendly service.

for sale I have a PORTACOT for $35.00 in very good condition PH 0211507042.

Sealy Posturepedic – superking mattresses (zipped) and base. Excellent condition 6/7 years old. Offers around $600 (approx 10% RRP) phone 443 8040 HAWEA PLAYGROUP Fundraising raffle. Tickets $5 stall at New World starts today. 1:8 chance of winning!

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6 drawer set wooden $15, highchair mothers choice $20, ph/txt 0276305935 Ardgour (from Tarras) extra virgin olive oil only $15 at the Wanaka farmers market from 4pm Thursdays Spencer House Mall Baby Stuff: Backpack, Jollyjumper, Bath, Bumbo, Frontpacks, Medela Mini Electric Breast Pump, Sangenic Nappy bin, Playmat, Clothes.

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Beer fridge $50, bar b q w /lid $20, cupboard free stand $40 ph/txt 0276305935 Crispi CRX 4 buckle performance tele boot size 26.5 w/thermofit liners $125 021705901 Black Diamond Ethic Tele ski 158 cm $75 w/ near new BD O2 Tele touring binding $475 021705901” DC Snowboard boots for sale size 11 usa.

Good condition $100 ph 0212789898.

3 seater & 2 seater black/brown leather settees ex cond. $600 & $500 Ph 021 222 8303 2011 Volkl AC 30 163cm with Marker bindings used. $500 ono. 0221062700

1 box 65mm galv paslode gun nails. 3,000, 3 gas fuel cells. ph 027 246 2084.

Hot lime pickle from Pirate Pickles at the Wanaka farmers market from 4pm Thursdays Spencer House Mall iron & board $15, sm cupboard/drawer 60w x 75h $15 ph/txt 0276305935 MINI CHOPPER motor bike. Goes really well great little bike. Rego has lapsed so needs plate number.$500.00. 0211 622 969.

World Heli Challenge film Carlton Dry Snow Collective at 6pm Monday August 6 at the Lonestar with screening beginning at 7:30 on multiple big screens.

JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1 to 2pm and. Fridays 10.30 to 11. 30 For appointments call 4437799

Dog Walker available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

August Detox - 30 Day Challenge - A gentle detoxification course that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and alive! www.nirvanaretreat. co.nz ph 443 2252 Bliss - hot stones massage from Maryann 0211101160 - it definitely creates deep relaxation! It changed me. Rachel 034435698.

Caravan and Campervan repair, design and fabrication. Contact Steve at Overland Engineering 022.097.4596

MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, Deep tissue, Relaxation. Treatment work and stress relief.Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massage Therapist, Ph: 0276602271, mobile service available.

Move past old habits or limiting beliefs.

Christine Jacques, Clinical Hypnotherapist (Dip. Clin. Hyp.), (MNZSCAH) Ph: 443 4008 or 0274 903 022 Moving forward can mean letting go.

Hypnotherapy can help. Christine Jacques, Clinical Hypnotherapist (Dip. Clin. Hyp.), (MNZSCAH) Ph: 443 4008 or 0274 903 022 NEED A JAZZ BAND?? Background or dancey.

Duo, trio or quartet with vocals. For soundbite or more info phone Pip Harker 4434584

MOUTAIN BUGGY STROLLER, $50. good allround condition.PH 0211507042.

Upper Clutha Rugby Club dinner and auction. Tickets $125 from Wanaka Marine, Wanaka Glass and Collision, Paterson Pitts. (Only about 60 tickets left!)

Rimu 2metre long 750 high cabinet $400.00, oak drawers and dresser $250.00, ph/text 0276305935

Lots of cosy ideas at artisans studio , 56 Ardmore St , wheat bags and hotties , hats and scarves , soup bowls and mugs

Snowboard for sale ride 161, Burton mission bindings, near new condition, $500 ph 0212789898.

Luggate Hotel’s Winter Hoedown Sat August 11th featuring band Maggie Ruddenklau and The Golden. Free entry. Giddy-up!

Counselling and life coaching with fully qualified, experienced professional. Phone Lauren 021777561 or email lauren@talkitthrough.co.nz

OO LA LAAH! Gigi that fruity french singing puppet is available for any fabulous function darlings. ‘ow can you resist?! Phone 4434584. Oui oui

Spinners, 4 fleeces for sale. 2 black, 2 white $40. Ph 4435771

Luggate ladies - drinks and dessert this Thursday from 7pm at the Luggate Hotel. See you there!

Counselling available with Liz Maluschnig over 20 years experience please call 443 1955 or email lizmaluschnig@gmail.com

Plunket car seat rental scheme will be changing hrs from 9 august. 3-6pm Thursdays for appointment ph 4438706

Osmosis Skin Care & Facials at Nirvana Retreat www.nirvanaretreat.co.nz Ph 443 2252

Free breastfeeding resource library. Up to date books to borrow and free information sheets. Call Kate 4432635 or text 0276957772.

POST and RAIL fencing. HANDY SOLUTIONS happy to quote. You may be surprised. Ph 4434078 0272080175

Gentle Yoga. Private instruction or $10 classes Mon and Wed 9.30 Tues 8.45 Prenatal Thrs 9.30 Wanaka. Jen 443 1672.

Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls: $20 group sessions ea 2nd and 4th Tues 5.30 at Wanaka Wellness Ctr 24 Dungarvon St. 4431672 Jen

HOME COOKIN! Get a whiz bang cook into your kitchen and put your feet up. Large or small groups. References. Phone Pip Harker 4434584

Get some consistency in your advertising. For all your graphic design needs call Adam 021 029 49218 or email adamhalldesign@gmail.com

Party Planner available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls: $20 group sessions ea Mon 1.30 9 Tyndall St. Private/couple appts. 4431672 Jen

Sweet memories LOLLY SHOP open Tuesday through to sunday for all your old time favourite NZ lollies and british sweets Toyota Hiace 1992, 134000km, Good condition, $5k ONO, contact Josef 021762464.

Want a truly wanaka gift? Come up to artisans and check out our unique arts and crafts , made right here in paradise !

Wheat and barley 4 sale, whole or crushed, 30kg 4 $25. 4434944

notice Artisan of food? Book yourself a stall at Willowridge Wanakafest, Labour weekend and sell your goods. Call 4432002 or Jennie@wanakafest.co.nz for more info.

Breastfeeding support group, 1st monday of every month 10.30 am at Plunket. Free library and lots of information available.

Craft market at Willowridge Wanakafest?

Labour weekend. Book your stall, only $25 a day. Call Jennie 4432002 or Jennie@wanakafest. co.nz for info.

Farmers market every Thursday at Spencer House Mall from 4pm until 6pm, fruit, vegetables, eggs, bread, cheese, chutney and more.

FOCAL POINT celebrating 150 yrs of current events photos of Otago on display at Lake Wanaka Centre Open 9am-1pm weekdays. Entry Free.

Social Media & the Web pt. 2. Course for Not for Profit Organisations clubs & members 30.8.12 ph. Community Networks to book 4437799

Stitch n bitch, craft n chat , this Monday from 7. Pembroke wines and spirits. Everyone is welcome, absolute beginners or super advanced Upper Clutha Tramping Club 10th anniversary celebration. WED 8th Aug, 7.30pm St Johns rooms. All welcome. Details on uctcwanaka. blogspot.com Upper Clutha Tramping Club winter walk this Sat 4th Aug. Details on uctcwanaka.blogspot. com or ph Karen 4437409 before Fri eve.

Wanaka Preschool Art Auction featuring NZ artists Friday 3 August from 6pm at Lake Wanaka Centre.

services MOBILE BEAUTY SERVICE - bodywaxing, manicures, pedicures and facial treatments. Great prices. Go to www.waxonwheels.co.nz for more info. Call or text Annie 0212890440 to book.

Administration support person available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Local Freelance graphic designer- For: Branding (logos / business cards / letterheads), flyers and marketing materials, advertisements and brochures. Call Adam 021 029 49218 or email adamhalldesign@gmail.com All types of fencing and gates. Wrought iron.

Timber. Colour steel. Post and rail. Glass and steel balustrades. 4434078 / 0272080175 Water quality a problem? Pure Water Central can help you with all your purification needs.

Phone Mark 0800945372 or 0275021234

Babysitter available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Colour steel fencing. Same both sides.

Handy solutions 0272080175

HOT STONE MASSAGE. Mmm...soothing strokes in caring, peaceful surroundings. $90 1.5hr treatment. Ph Maryann 4436463 0211101160 Medically trained to diagnose the exact cause if your pain, we get results quickly. The Wanaka Osteopathic Clinic, call 443 OSTE for ACC. Get a professional look for your business. For all your graphic design needs call Adam 021 029 49218 or email adamhalldesign@gmail.com Kitchen table conversations 3 session parenting course starting aug 9 call liz 443 1955 or lizmaluschnig @gmail.com Local hairstylist, Sandra, is coming back!

Watch this space for details, looking forward to catching up with my lovely clients, see you soon x Lovely professional singing! Weddings, dinner, Christmas parties, birthday and anniversary serenades, and more. References available.

Travel OK. Jen 443 1672

Person Shopper available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

NEW offering! Inaugural residential retreat 9 to 11 November. Re-charge and rejuvenate on many levels! See www.balancetherapy.co.nz/ Retreat.html or ring Jen 4431672 for details!

RELATIONSHIPS AOTEAROA Professional counselling for all relationship & family issues available in Wanaka. Call 0800RELATE (0800 735 283)for an appointment.

Septic Tank Cleaning, filter servicing, Porta loo hire and cleaning, Ph Aaron, Septic Tank Cleaners Wanaka 4434175 / 0800885886 VASECTOMYS available here in Wanaka with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical Centre.Ph 443 1226 for an appointment to discuss.

WHEELS TO DUNSTAN:Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments,Bookings call 4437799 www.websms.co.nz: WEED FREE MULCH $60 per 6m3 delivered in Wanaka call Tree Tamers 443-6454. www.treetamers.co.nz

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sport results WANaKA GUN CLUB Results of Templeton Memorial and the George Studholme Cup, held at the Wanaka Gun Club on 22/7/12: 1st 25 DTL. 25, S Manson, P Nelson, A Stuart, 24, B Holden, L Sanders, 23, P Cooke, P Chatfield, T Begg, B Gare,P Studholme,R Smart.2nd 25 DTL. 25, l Sanders, B Holden, R Cragie, 24, S Manson, P Nelson, M Eade, P Chatfield, F McKenzie, T Begg, Pstudholme, R Anderson, 23, G Cray, Z Potoczny.3rd 25 DTL. 25, G Cray, S Manson, L Sanders, P Chatfield, P Studholme, R Craigie, 24, B Gare, 23, Z Potoczny, R Taylor, B Holden, R Anderson, P Bayne.4th 25 DTL. 25 L Sanders, P Chatfield, A Stuart, P Studholme, R Anderson, R Cragie, 24, S Manson, B Holden, 23, G Cray, P Nelson, B Gare. Winner of Studholme Cup after shootoff, Lyndon Sanders. Winner of Templeton Memorial Trophy after shootoff, Richard Cragie.

Wanaka Bowls Results Week ending 27:07:12 Monday Edgewater Trophy 1 H Thayer, K Suckling, G Westwood 2 S Nyhof, B Holmes, C Scurr 3 T Scurr, A Turnbull, R Marshall. Tuesday Pairs 1 H Badger & B Hamilton 2 P Wilson & M Wilson 3 J Gale & G Ferguson. Wednesday Triples 1 G Barnes, B McCormack, R Templeton 2 W Turnbull, G Cross, M Wilson 3 R Newell, L Pannett, P Wilson. Thursday Pairs 1 N Young & E Ottrey 2 B Russell & J Gale 3 P Wilson & G Ferguson. Friday Progressive Skips 1 R Newell 2 S Culverwell 3 G Russell Leads 1 R McLean 2 G Ferguson 3 R Davey.

Saturday Studholme Memorial Round 15 Hawea, Scurr Heights 5pts, Rippon Lea

4pts. Round 16 Meadowstone, Beacon Point, Bremner Park 5pts, Pembroke 4pts.

Standings after 16 Rounds.

Meadowstone 49, Bremner Park, 48, Scurr Heights 45, Mt Albert 44, Rippon Lea, Beacon Point, 41, Pembroke 37, Hawea 29. Business House Competition Tuesday 1 Bowl’m Over J Parrant, J Limmer, A Wavish, 2 Placemakers M Gould, M Hyndman, J Oakes, 3 Lions K Mitchell, M Kelly, A Thomson. Wednesday 1 Shot Bowls, 2 G & T, 3 Turnip Tops.

Thursday 1 P Davidson, B Pringle, A Chalmers, 2 A Russell, R Key, J Russell, 3 A Haig, G Dowdall, N Young Wanaka Golf results: Tuesday Ladies July 24, 4BBB Nett 1 Janet Anderson & Julie Mulholland, 60, 2 Maureen Hawke & Helen Thirkell, 63 ocb, 3 Elizabeth Senior & Jude Wilson, 63, 4 Loris King & Alison Stretch, 635. Wednesday Men July 25 Bradley Nuttall Meat Pack Day Div1: 1 Mike Bayliss, 41, 2 Ryan Shuttleworth, 40 ocb, 3 Carrick Jones, 40. Div2: 1 Des Johnston, 38 ocb, 2 Russel Leary, 38, 3 Peter Holden, 37 ocb, 4 Ross Rainsford, 37.

Thursday 9 Hole Ladies July 26, STBFD. 1 Sunny Ecroyd, 20, 2 Daille Rogers, 19, 3 Sandra Harris, 18. Saturday Ladies July 28 - 4BBB. 1 Sue Collinson and Kay Ross, 61, 2 Anne Moffat and Alison Stretch, 62, 3 Annie Mantell and Lesley Boyd, 63.

Saturday Men Lifer’s Trophy 4Ball 1 Craig Weastell and Philip McNeil, 60, 2 Gavin McDonald and Andrew Parslow, 60, 3 Peter Child and Brendan Anderson, 60.

Thursday 02 August to Wednesday 08 August 2012

Bridge results: Pembroke Pairs 1.

North/South:- Clare Scurr, Gavin Stevens 67.33% 1. Pamela Buchanan, Margaret Waterman 56.27% 2. Errol Kelly, Ian McDonald 56.13% 3. East/West:- Lesley Davies, Sharon Wilson 58.41$ 1. Fran Holmes, Madeline Reveley 57.97% 2. Dorothy McDonald, Jenny Pryde 55.42% 3. Friday Bridge 27 July: North/South:- Pamela Buchanan, Deirdre Lynch 56.35% 1. Helen Mathewson, Julie Mulholland 53.97% 2. Frances Copland, Madeline Reveley 52.38% 3.

East/West:- Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 70.63% 1. Carolyn Field, Margaret Waterman 53.57% 2. Alwyne Haworth, Betty Swift 50.79% 3. Lindis Pairs Thursday 26 July:- North/South: Hugh Fraser, Peter Hart 51.04% 1. East/West:- Lynne Fegan, Sherril Harries 51.04% 1 Lake Hawea Golf Results Sunday July 29: Single Knockout Championship R Johnston bt N Matchett 3 & 1, 4BBB J Cotter & J Carnie bt N & A Brown, Stableford 1 D Costello 39 on c/b, 2 N Roberts 39 on c/b, 3 K Vincent 39, Nearest the Pin B Burgess.

Tarras Golf results: Men’s Championship Round robin-Robert Gibson 7814-64, 44 Stablefords; Richard Timpany 88-16-69, 40; Robert Pearson 84-15-69, 39; Graeme Rive 84-15-69, 39; Doug Wilson 99-27-72, 36. Women’s Ambrose- Lyndsey Harrison, Jan Gibson, Ann Saunders 64.7 nett, Barb Annan, Margaret Sell, Avril Templeton 66.7, Annabel Spiers, Kate Norman, Jan Allen 70.6. Tarras Country Coffee Shop best 2nd shot-Jan Gibson

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Thursday 2nd August

LIVE MUSIC & QUIZ

Quiz Night and AJ

5pm til late

Quiz starts at 8pm then AJ will rock you into the weekend.

LIVE MUSIC 5pm til late

Friday 3rd August

Rubix Cuba

Coming at you with their 6 piece band playing Latin/Ska goodness to get you dancing.

Saturday 4th August

Snow loving Wanaka Primary School students got a good reminder of why they live in the area last week as they embarked on a five week ski programme at Cardrona and Treble Cone. More than 200 children ranging in skill from complete beginners through to youngsters who compete in national events will have the next five Thursdays up the mountain accompanied by parents and guardians.

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Intense time at Milk Cup Wanaka soccer players Finn Moore and Gabe Schwarz have returned from an intense time at the Milk Cup international youth tournament in Northern Ireland representing Otago United. The team came away with two draws from six matches, and were very unlucky against Fermanagh, with a disallowed goal from Schwarz which would have changed the tournament for Otago. The squad suffered appalling luck with injuries to key players. Queenstown midfielder Jake Johnson was injured in the first half of his game against Bolton, which ruled him out of the tournament and any sport for at least six weeks. Henry Crayton

from Hamilton was next out with a hip injury during the Fermanagh game. Gabe Schwarz was taken out in the Tottenham game with a knock-out blow from a Tottenham

Coach Neil MacKenzie said missed chances were the reason for his side’s loss. “You have to score when you are on top and we couldn’t quite manage it.

You have to score when you are on top and we couldn’t quite manage it. player which sent him to hospital and ruled him out of play.

The last Central man standing, off-field captain Finn Moore, played exceptional football, scoring one of Otago’s goals, and played with a lot of heart and determination throughout the tournament as well as leading the team haka.

Fatigue and a little bit of naivety got us at the end and that is disappointing. Still the experience and opportunity to play in this tournament has always been our priority. The footballing lessons provided by the games will make all 18 of these boys better players I am sure,” he said.

Super 15 Rugby Final and Mike Kennedy

only run under one minute finishing in 0:50:68. Will Harris (Wanaka) was 18 seconds behind in second place with another local rider, Will Jackways, finishing third.

In the women’s event Olympic snowboarder Rebecca Sinclair (pictured) retained

Sunday 5th August

LIVE MUSIC

Open Mic and Jam session

5pm til late

Come in and get down with other local musos. Hosted by Ben and all are welcome.

Tuesday 7th August

LIVE MUSIC

New Talent Tuesdays

9pm til late

Come down and see what new talent Wanaka has to offer.

Thursday to Sunday

The Afternoon Sessions

LIVE MUSIC 5pm till late

Live Music everyday from 5pm. Hot mulled wine and cold beers.

$10 pizzas every night Open from 5pm Tuesday - Sunday, closed Monday Want to play live or use the pub as a daytime rehearsal space? Pop in for a chat!

Come see us @ facebook.com/fitzpatrickswanaka Find us on the corner of Helwick Street and Brownston Street 57 Helwick st, Wanaka | 03 443 4537 | fitzpatrickswanaka@gmail.com

her title with her first run of 1:15:8 with Abby Lockhart of Wanaka placing second and Japanese snowboarder Risa Nakashima third.

The highest placed under 16 competitor was Seb Judge from Auckland, finishing 17th in the men’s open field.

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5pm til late

Chiefs Vs Sharks live and loud from 7:30pm then Mike K rocking it till late.

Local top banked slalom The Shooter run in Treble Cone’s Shadow Basin provided the course for the 20th edition of the NZ Snowboarder banked slalom last Friday.

More than 60 snowboarders competed in the event with Frenchman Antoine Blaizeau taking the men’s title with the

LIVE MUSIC

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