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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Bow hunting is one of the most skillful and thrilling forms of hunting which enthralls men, women and even children.

Local woman Lisa Willis is a newcomer to the bow but already she has developed a firsthand appreciation for this traditional hunting method.

After years of watching her husband Matt and children Kadin (16) and Louis (11) master the bow, she decided to take on the challenge herself. “For years I have listened to their hunting stories and watched them using their bows so last month I picked a bow up for the first time. “I have hunted with a gun plenty of times but the whole experience with bow hunting is incredible.

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Brides return to Marlborough for annual show Story and photo

by Celeste Lodewyk The popularity of the annual Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show has grown so much in its 11 year history that brides from all over New Zealand and even Australia are returning to Marlborough for next month's show.

The show will be held on June 15 at 7:30pm at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Organiser Carol Taylor said she had received a total of 14 entries to date and was overwhelmed with the distance brides were travelling to participate in the event.

"What is amazing is that some of these brides have travelled the world and returned to Marlborough to marry.

They have also brought back some really unique design ideas which they put into their bridal gowns, which tells me that this year's show will be varied and exciting," Carol said.

The generosity of local businesses is evident in the calibre of prizes donated for the show.

They include stunning jewellery from Michael Hill Jewellers and McCormick & Co Jewellers, travel and accomodation vouchers, beautiful homewares, beauty products plus much more.

There are six categories in the show including first, second and third place, audience choice, Miss Photogenic sponsored by Les and Katrina Whiteside and a $300 cash lucky draw sponsored

by Bernadette Thomas.

"We are still taking entries for the show. We have limited it at 25 and with only two weeks until entries are closed, brides need to get in fast," Carol said.

Tickets for the show have already gone on sale at the Sun Newspaper office on High Street, and with a limit of 250 Carol urges the community to get in quick before they miss out.

Tickets cost $50 per person which includes a complimentary glass of wine and canapes set out on the tables.

Each year proceeds from the show are donated to local charities. This year Alzheimers Marlborough, Marlborough/ Nelson Rescue Helicopter and St Marks A&D Treatment Centre.

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Continued from page 1 You don’t know how amazing it is until you have stalked an animal and got up really close and can just about reach out and touch it,” Lisa said.

“Matt and the boys have had a lot of success with the bow. Matt was crowned NZ Bowhunter of the Year four times and Kadin and Louis are showing a lot of talent.”

Lisa will be joining Matt and her boys in participating in this year’s New Zealand Bowhunters Society national tournament which is

being hosted by Blenheim on Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Lisa and Matt are also members of the NZBS and are part of a group of locals helping to organise this year’s tournament.

It has been 10 years since Marlborough last hosted this highly anticipated event which will see bow hunting professionals and enthusiasts show off their skill.

Not only does the tournament bring together NZBS members from all over the country, but

it also gives local non members the opportunity to try their hand at bow hunting and meet like minded people.

There will be a two-day field shoot open to non members on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday June 2 at a local property.

The course will feature a series of targets and competitors make their way around the course scoring their shots as they go.

For those wanting to know more about the tournament can visit http://www.nzbowhunters.co.nz/

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Linda takes out vintage ploughing competition

By Kat Duggan Linda Cosgrove became the first Marlborough woman to ever win the Marlborough plough qualifying competition over the weekend.

Pulling a two furrow Reid and Gray plough behind her John Deere model 40 tractor, Mrs Cosgrove took out the vintage section of the competition, an unusual feat for a woman.

“I don’t see it as men vs. woman, I’m into equal opportunities in the work place.

I work for a male dominated company, and there are a few women coming in.

Sometimes they have to go that extra mile to do what they want to do and sometimes they are really good at it, it certainly keeps the men on their toes,” Mrs Cosgrove said.

In only her fourth year ploughing, Mrs Cosgrove’s achievement meant she would be competing in the New Zealand Vintage Plough finals, which would be held in Blenheim in May 2014.

“I’ve gotta give the tractor a new paint job, and get plenty of practice.

It’s something I want to go into prepared for, because I don’t want to let the region down,” she said.

Grovetown man Colin Plunkett also did well in the horse ploughing section, coming second in the category, in only his second year ploughing.

Marlborough Ploughing Association club president Allan Gifford, said the horses had played a big part in attracting the public.

“We’ve had the best turn out we’ve had in many many years.

They were coming and going all day on both days.

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Shack architecture finalist Marlborough’s Cloudy Bay Shack guesthouse is a finalist in the commercial category of the 2013 New Zealand Architecture Awards.The Shack is a four-bedroom house on Jacksons Road, and was designed by Paul Rolfe Architects and Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architectsy. The awards are to be presented at a function in Auckland on Friday night.

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“The Marlborough Ploughing Association members and competitors were very pleased with the public coming along and supporting the event, which makes all the prep works and efforts by all concerned

worthwhile,” Mr Gifford said.

The overall results were as follows: Vintage tractor ploughing: 1st Linda Cosgrove, Marlborough (206 points), 2nd Jim Cresswell, Marlborough, (196pt), 3rd Ash

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Starting wage in Marlborough

By Kat Duggan and Glenise Dreaver On May 1, New Zealand employers were given the option to pay their young employees a starting wage.

The starting wage is $11 an hour, which is $2.75 less than the adult minimum wage of $13.75, and is optional for both employer and employee.

The initiative applies to 16 and 17-year-olds during their first six months of work with a new em-

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ployer, 18 and 19-year-olds who have been on a social welfare benefit for six months or more, and 16 to 19-year-olds in training, gaining at least 40 credits in a recognised industry course.

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager, Brian Dawson said the chamber had not yet had any feedback from local employers on the new scheme, but the option provided both employers and employees with flexibility.

"Neither side is obligated to take part, and if a young person is offered 80 per cent of the minimum wage and doesn't wish to take up that offer, they can look elsewhere.” This was a real choice. Marlborough had a "relatively low" rate of unemployment he said.

"So it's a case of supply and demand."

"If an employer was making a decision to employ an older person with the advantages of experience and maturity, or a 16-year-old, they might choose to employ the younger person and give them a start on the employment ladder."

See page 8 for the public opinion on the starting wage.

Students celebrate International Week

Photo by Celeste Lodewyk Marlborough Girls' College is rich in international diversity, something which is being celebrated this week during International Week.

Beginning Monday, MGC's international students have been

entertaining and educating their peers on their birth countries, languages and traditions.

Celebrations will continue today and through until Friday and will include song and dance in traditional costumes, games and presentations.

Above, Marlborough Girls’ College yesterday celebrated International Week with a concert for students.

Backstage preparing for their performace were German students Lisa Reithinger, Anna Metzler, Julia Sachau, Veronika Eisgruber, Katharina Filodda and Milena Wallner.

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By Glenise Dreaver The annual Department of Conservation whale count is on again this year from June 8 to July 9.

The team of volunteers once again includes the highly competitive team of seven former whalers who bring to the task the whale-spotting skills learned during the glory days of the former whaling industry in Cook Strait.

Trish Grant from the Nelson DOC office says the survey mostly focusseson humpbacks but DOC is also asking people on the coast to keep an eyeout for endangered southern right whales over the next five months.

Please report any right whales seen to DOC on 0800 DOCHOT (0800 36 2468) and take a photo or video of them if you can.

Maybe not a thing of beauty, but precious just the same. The Department of Conservation is seeking community help with recording any sightings of the endangered Right Whale, which may be seen in coastal areas from now on. Photo provided by DOC.

Still collecting ‘Kits for Kids’ The Sun office still has the Kits for Kids Foster Hope box for anyone who wants to donate items for kits to be made up for foster children.

Mary Hart is collecting items like backpacks, toiletries, toilet bags, books, toys, socks and underwear for kids aged between 0-18 years who have been

uplifted and put into foster care, without any basic personal items.

If you would like to donate to the cause you can bring items in to The Sun office during May.

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Just catch this little red wagon Story and photo by Glenise Dreaver Karen Brice of Blenheim decided to take her inheritance out of the shed the other day.

She and her brother Shane inherited her mother Helen's fully restored 1932 convertible Austin 7 when she died ten years ago.

Since then, the vintage vehicle has spent most of its time locked away under cover in Blenheim.

Now Karen's decided it's a shame to leave it without running it, so she has decided to bring it to Fastway Couriers daily, where she works.

"And it's great to take the grandkids for a cruise."

Karen grins as she remembers how the little red car became a family heirloom.

The year was "probably" 1990, bust she's sure of the date August 11, her mother's birthday.

Dave Brice, her late father, was a car enthusiast as well as a builder "and all-round entrepreneur".

He decided to surprise Helen, so he secretly bought the little car, Karen thinks for about seven thousand pounds and newly restored by Renwick man Dave Martin.

It needed to be hidden to ensure maximum surprise, so he unlatched the barn-style doors of their Havelock Street home in Renwick and backed it into the lounge.

Then he shut the doors again (of course).

To say that Helen was shocked is an understatement. "She really went off at the start," said Karen.

"Then when she realised it actually was for her birthday, she just melted like chocolate."

The car became Helen's pride and joy and she and her friends enjoyed many happy jaunts in it, including taking it on a rally in 2002.

"It's very reliable," said Karen.

"The crank handle still goes and when we replaced the battery the other day after leaving the car since Christmas it started up first time."

One thing's for sure.

The vehicle is going to remain in the family as her mother wished.

"If we tried to sell it, there'd be a bolt of lightning come down to strike us."

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New parking system at airport The Marlborough Airport introduced a new parking system on Monday, which meant drivers no longer have to pay for their parking in advance.

Instead of the previous pre-paid ticket system, the new one operates the same way as the Alfred Street parking building in town.

Drivers are now required to take a ticket from the ticket machine as they enter the car park.

On leaving, that ticket is placed into one of the automatic machines.

Drivers then have 15 minutes to place the ticket into the barrier machine, which will activate the barrier arm.

With two automatic payment machines, drivers have the option of paying with credit or eftpos cards, or cash.

Parking costs $10 per day or $1 an hour for up to five hours. Long term parking is also available by contacting Marlborough Airport Ltd.

MP stamps mark on lagoon restoration Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Trees... how often do we pass by them without thinking about their significance and impact on our environment?

This will be a common thought among many on June 5 as New Zealand celebrates Arbor Day as well as World Environment Day. Kaikoura Electorate MP Colin King marked this international event early on Monday by planting three Totara trees at the Grovetown Lagoon restoration project.

Colin donned his walking shoes and with spade in hand he joined members from the Te Whanau Hou Group (Grovetown Lagoon Inc.) to visit the area and stamp his own mark on the restoration project.

"It's been fantastic to see how much work has been

involved in this project," Colin said.

G roup members Ti m Barton and Lynda Neame explained to Colin that the Grovetown Lagoon was once degraded and filled with sewage and waste.

A group was set up in 2002 involving local iwi groups (Te Runanga A Rangitane O Wairau, Ngati Rarua and Ngati Toarangatira), the Marlborough District Council, the Department of Conservation, the Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game Council, the NZ Landcare Trust and the Grovetown community to kickstart the restoration project.

Today an executive working group formed with members of the community have continued the project which has seen the lagoon cleared, cleaned up and replanted with hundreds of native Kaikoura Electorate MP Colin King gets his hands dirty planting trees plants and trees. at the Grovetown Lagoon restoration project.

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Friday May 17 The weekend’s arrests began on Friday at 1.30pm, when a 20-year-old female escort was arrested at a Scott Street address for failing to appear in the Blenheim District Court. She went to court that afternoon and was bailed to a later court date.

Saturday May 18 On Saturday at 10.30pm, five males were involved in an incident at the intersection of Kinross and Scott streets when police moved to enforce the local liquor ban. A 17-year-old male was held until sober and released with a pre-charge warning. A 23-year-old vineyard worker was also arrested after a previous warning. He was bailed when

sober to appear in the Blenheim District Court. An 18-year-old factory hand with this group was also to have appeared in court. The fourth group member, a 31-year-old male sales representative, was arrested for disorderly behaviour when he began yelling abuse at Police when they were dealing with the four others. He was released when sober with a pre-charge warning. The fifth male. 17 years old and unemployed male, was also to appear in court after being arrested for disorderly behaviour and breaching the liquor ban.

Sunday May 19 On Sunday at 1am, a 39-year-old unemployed male was held in custody pending a court appearance after being arrested for breaching his bail and being too intoxicated to be capable of looking after himself.

There was another arrest at 3.20pm, when a 35-year-old fencer was arrested and held in custody for failing to appear in Court.

The Clubs of Marlborough was the scene of an arrest at 5.25pm, when

a 39-year-old unemployed male was charged with disorderly behaviour.

He was also breaching his court bail conditions by residing in Blenheim and not advising the Court of his change of address. He was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday morning.

Police found a 20-yearold vineyard worker at a Park Terrace address and arrested him at 6.30pm for failing to appear in Court.

While in custody he was interviewed on a number of historic matters and now faces charges of burglary, wilful damage, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and using a document for pecuniary advantage, charges dating from January this year. He was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court.

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Wednesday May 22, 2013

Veteran keeps his word On April 10, the Sun published a story about several returned servicemen who had served in the Pacific Theatre of War in World War II. They attended a commemoration in Noumea in New Caledonia.

That trip included a visit to the War Graves cemetery at Noumea.

Bill Sterritt of Renwick, former radar operator on HMNZS Gambia, undertook a special task. It was requested that he place a rose and poppy on the grave of Private A. R. Warburton, who died on October 1 1943 at the age of 24.

Bill was proud to do this and photographs were taken. But in the upheaval of the pre-trip departure he has mislaid the contact details of the person. "I've tried every Warburton in the phone book," he said.

He is asking whoever made the request to contact him on 572 9008 so that he can give Bill Sterritt in Noumea, placing a red rose and a poppy on them the photographs. the grave of Private A.R.Warburton

School has huge success at fundraiser Photo and story by Kat Duggan Hundreds of people turned out for the Grovetown School Does it Weigh $50k? hunting and fishing competition over the weekend.

A fundraiser for repairs to the school pool, event organiser, Sandy Large, said the competition had been a big success.

“It was fantastic, we had over 300 entries and stacks of entries on the day. It was what we had aimed for the competition, getting families out and hunting.

We had so many stories from the weekend of families getting the kids out hunting.

It was great.”

While the $50,000 was not claimed, local woman Rebecca Teonea claimed the consolation prize of a

Ridge Air helicopter hunt, worth $1300, which she said she would use to shoot her first deer.

Ms Teonea entered a shark for her one in 100 chance of winning the $50,000, which was in envelope number 83.

The school hosted a range of activities on Sunday afternoon, including obstacle courses, duck plucking competitions, the chocolate wheel, helicopter rides, and bouncy castles.

TV personality Geoff Thomas, from Outdoors with Geoff was the MC for the day, which attracted a range of animal entries, including a mouse, and a ferret, which won the prize for most unusual entry.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: What do you think about the starting out wage option for employers? See story on page 4

Katie Aviss, Blenheim

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Harriet Wadworth, Blenheim

I think that it’s hard enough as it is to be a young person in the workforce, let alone to be paid less for doing the same job as others.

You can’t live off $11. It’s hard enough trying to find a job at that age, let alone getting paid peanuts, especially in Blenheim when there aren’t many jobs out there.

I don’t think $11 an hour is going to encourage people to work, so there would be even more people without jobs wandering the streets looking for something to do.

I think that’s outrageous. Our minimum wage is low enough as it is. Australia’s minimum wage is currently at $20 an hour and people are wondering why we are losing all our trained professionals to overseas companies.

I think that I do agree with a starting out wage for the kids to learn, but I don’t agree with keeping them on it once they are up to speed, or at the level that you want them to be.

We should be encouraging people to work and this isn’t the way to do it. Most younger people are capable of doing the same work as others, therefore should have equal minimum wages.

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Global warming Dear Ed, Matt Brown: Wikipedia is not reliable for controversial matters and especially not for global warming where one William Connolley polices the issue, changing anything that is not in accord with the "consensus".

It is not true that the "overwhelming majority" of scientists are in agreement on climate change.

The majority of my non-climate scientific colleagues were sceptics. It is not even certain that a majority of climate scientists are in agreement and the much quoted 97% is based on a biased survey in which the data were carefully selected.

In any case, just because many, most or even all scientists believe something to be true does not mean that it is.

Advances in science come from iconoclasts working with observations and experiments, not defenders of the faith.

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Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

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

Labour just as bad Dear Ed, As a retired National Party (I hold no office or position in the National Part) activist I read Aaron Goodwin's letter (Sun, May 15 2013) bagging the National Party selection process in relation to Aaron Gilmore with a smile and couldn't let some of his comments pass without a response.

With all due respect Master Goodwin, unlike the Labour Party selection process which has input from the union movement, it is grassroots National Party members who select their candidates and the membership of the Party's List Standing Committee free and unencumbered from the pressure of the hierarchy and vested interest groups. It might not be perfect but does leave the power in the hands

of the members.

Mr Gilmore might have behaved like a complete idiot, but to the best of my knowledge he didn't commit any crimes. Those in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones. Have you heard of Phillip Field Master Goodwin? Labour as recently as last week had to admit it didn't correctly account to the Electoral Commission for a substantial bequest. David Shearer "forgot" about an overseas bank account.

To call this John Key lead government unstable and incompetent is a bit rich when you look back at the nine long years of the Clark regime which left the incoming government with structural deficits for the foreseeable future.

Tim Leslie

Legal highs Dear Ed, Well done to the dairy owners in Nelson who are displaying signs saying they are not selling legal highs.

Police over there are urging dairy owners not to stock the products and have given them posters saying they're not selling K2 and other brands of synthetic cannabis.

Dairies are not the place for this sort of stuff.

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Budget Bogus

Dear Ed, The budget was of a government blatantly cooking the books. Why didn't the media take note what NZ First's leader Winston Peters said? I was sent his speech. It made lots of sense.

Selling assets like Mighty River Power – with more public's asset sales to come- masked the true picture. As for export-led growth, well the difference between our income from exports – against our payments for imports and interest payments is a giant black ten billion dollar hole!

That’s worse than any other first world economy - worse than Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain.

Since 2008 per capita incomes, that’s wages or earnings per person, has barely moved.

Most Kiwis are struggling as the cost of everyday living has skyrocketed, electricity, rates, insurance, the contents of a shopping basket. You name it – it’s gone up.

Interest rates? Kiwis are paying four times the home interest rates of the US, Britain, Japan and other book is by a professor of geology Europe, and twice the credit card rates. from the universities of Adelaide and As a swinging voter, these things are worth elsewhere, notably the UK and the USA. All three authors have drawn remembering.

Don Coyote heavily on the work of a variety of other respected scientists whose work is peer approved. All three works are comprehensively researched and meticulously cross referenced which to a lay mind such as mine, suggests Dear Ed, a high degree of both integrity and Why is it every time you publish articles about veracity. All three are available at men in business or Marlborough professionals it the library and at all reputable book always features real estate agents; There are other shops. None is a difficult read. May I add that I am not convinced either way professions in our local community it would be nice in this rather futile argument, but do to see a diverse range of professionals represented like to see both - or all - sides of any in your paper.

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In conclusion might I suggest that if Editors note: Each advertiser on these feature we really are having global warming, pages has a right to some editorial space. Other that we get on with it - I loathe cold. professionals are more than welcome to do the same.

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Global warming Dear Ed, May I, through your columns, offer my most sincere apologies to Matt Brown for my total lack of scientific facts and figures? Unfortunately I have neither funding nor facilities with which to embark on scientific research which is why I have to rely on the work of those who do. In the interests of accuracy, may I therefore, commend afresh to any one who may be interested, the three books I listed in my last letter (Blenheim Sun, May 10th, 2013). One is by a highly respected New Zealand investigative journalist.

One is by a Danish university professor of statistics who, besides being an adviser on his vocational discipline to the Danish government, was a dedicated "greeny" until he subjected the green movement's propaganda to his own vocational expertise. The

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From Spring Onion to president Much has changed in the time Betty Woodham has played netball in Marlborough, starting back in her primary school days in the Springlands School Spring Onions netball team. Betty reminisces with Sun reporter Kat Duggan.

“We used to hop on our bikes and bike down to Blenheim School to play. The Spring Onions were going to beat the Borough Pups,” she laughed.

Since her days with the Spring Onions, Betty has kept heavily involved with Marlborough netball, playing competitively with the Marlborough reps from age 16 in 1949, and is now the patron of the Marlborough Netball Association.

“I think I held every position, president, treasurer, I played for 14 years as a rep and then I coached for about 15 years.”

You can also thank Betty and her husband Keith, and her netball partner Dorothy Fitzpatrick and husband Brian, as well as Marlborough cricket and Marlborough hockey, for establishing the pavilion at Horton Park in the early 1960’s.

“The three of us had to put money in to it, and we raised quite a lot of money through a queen carnival.

“We made the blocks for the pavilion with a go o d t e a m of workers, and then we asked the older members to buy a block. Some of them bought ten.

That went for so much. We raised money like that, and that was under Dorothy and Brian’s forte,” Betty said.

Prior to the new facilities, Betty remembers local net-

ball being played at the convent, Lansdowne Park, Borough School, and Marlborough Girls College.

“We controlled the games a six foot iron frame and put a cover over it every Saturday, and that’s how we ran the games, with a bell, and a table. That was fun.”

After 14 years playing rep netball, Betty helped form United Netball Club in 1966, as a social alternative to competitive netball.

“I gave up the rep to give somebody else a chance. We started up United, because there were a lot of girls that were able to play but didn’t want to go for reps,” she said.

A rep player and coach since 1949, Betty’s time with Marlborough netball has seen a number of changes. Her commitment to the game was well recognised in the 1990’s, when she received a Queen’s Commemorative Medal in 1990, and in 1994 a Queen’s Service Medal, for 40 years of service to Marlborough netball.

During her 65 year commitment, Betty and Keith have raised three children, and now have grandchildren and great-grandchildren to keep them busy.

“Keith has been very supportive of my time with netball and he was a Marlborough representative rugby player for several years as well.”

Betty has now put away the netball and whistleto watch from the sidelines, and in her spare time enjoys china painting every Monday, which she has done for the past 20 years.

“Netball and china painting has kept me going.”

“I’ve made some wonderful friends and there are such a lovely lot of players coming through now who are a pleasure to watch,” Betty said.

“I’m also a life member [of the Marlborough Netball Association], I don’t think you ever give that one up.”

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James O’Connor left school at 16 with no qualifications. Then he chose to study at SIT, and since has climbed the career ladder to become MTA’s 2009 Apprentice of the Year!

Here is James’s story: After leaving school, James enrolled in SIT’s automotive pre trade programme.

“SIT’s automotive department is the best in the South Island - by a long shot. I know this from studying at other places, and from talking to other apprentices. SIT’s tutors are really knowledgeable, and they are good guys to get along with - they are there for the love of it. A bonus of Invercargill is that Teretonga Park (circuit) is so close. Plus, it’s easy to find

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James finished his SIT course and then his apprenticeship (which took 1.5 years). After this he was ready for the next challenge.

Timaru Motors had a job going so he called and got offered the position over the phone, moving cities just two weeks later!

In 2008 the opportunity arose for James to complete a Heavy Diesel Apprenticeship, which he accepted. He chose to do his block courses in Invercargill, saying “technical block courses like these need Invercargill’s equipment. On a personal level, I know the set-up, and I know the staff. It was an easy choice to study in Invercargill.”

At his next job James’s manager nominated him for the MTA apprentice of the year, which he won!

Further to this, James was awarded the New Zealand Craftsman Trading Foundation award, which was presented to him in October 2011. James will receive overseas training in the field of Automotive Heavy Trade.

James is a grand example of what can happen when passion, motivation and qualifications meet. His future plan is to get involved in product support and advanced diagnostics.

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Garin is a year 9-13, co-educational Catholic Integrated school built to absorb some of the population drift to Nelson – and sited at the hub of the Saxton Fields sports development in Nelson.

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Redwoodtown sends Top of the South Review aid to Cambodia Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB) has announced it is in discussion with several potential leaders for the Top of the South health services review.

Chief Executive Chris Fleming said “In order to ensure progress I will be asking the review group to initially focus on three core services that underpin acute secondary services: these are General Surgery, Orthopaedics and General Medicine. Lessons from the work that is undertaken in these three areas will inform planning for the other services within Wairau and Nelson Hospitals.

He said at the same time the DHB will be undertaking a review of Imaging (Radiology) services across the Top of the South. “We will also be looking at access to MRI in comparison with other parts of the country. If the review identifies a need for a second MRI machine in Nelson Marlborough, the District Health Board is committed to the fact that it is logical for it to be based in Blenheim to spread the geographical access to diagnostics appropriately.

By Kat Duggan Redwoodtown School yesterday presented World Vision’s Lauren Stewart with a $380 cheque, as part of a special donation which would be sent to Stong in Cambodia.

Redwoodtown School World Vision organiser, Julie Shannon, said the money the school raised was intended to be used on the local school in poverty-stricken Stong.

“This time each year we give them the special donation and ask that they spend it mainly on the local school

over there, because then it comes from a school, for a school,” she said.

Mrs Shannon said the school council pupils helped to organise three discos each year, with all profits going towards the special donation from the school, which is on top of the $500 annual cost of sponsoring a child.

Redwoodtown School raises their annual $500 donation through sausage sizzles each Friday throughout terms two and three.

The school had been sponsoring a child in Samrong Tong, Cambodia,

for nine years, and has raised so much money for the area that they are now able to leave the area, and are sponsoring a new child, based in a Stong.

World Vision schools relationship coordinator for the upper South Island, Lauren Stewart was at Redwoodtown School yesterday to collect the special donation cheque, and talk to the students about the new child they are sponsoring.

“We are very lucky to have schools like Redwoodtown,” Ms Stewart said.

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He said the logical solution would be to have a partnership with Churchill Trust to allow both public and private patients to benefit from districtwide MRI access.

“We expect to make further decisions on this later in the year once the review is completed,” said Mr Fleming.

NMDHB Chair Jenny Black said: “We are speaking to a variety of independent health professionals who would bring clinical and management experience to the position of Chair of the Review Group.

“We will also announce the makeup of the group leading these reviews as soon as they are confirmed with the new chair.”

World Vision's Lauren Stewart receives a cheque from Redwoodtown School Council members Abbey Brown, Tyneal Stacey, Dharlea Knight, Whitney Leach and Libby Holdaway.

Expo set to be a great event This year, the Marlborough Parent and Child Expo will be held on Sunday, June 16.

The Expo will be at held at the Marlborough Conve n t io n C e n t r e , between the hours of 10am and 3pm and will provide lots of information about products and services, as well as show specials, for anyone with an interest in parenting .

Regardless of your reason for visiting the Expo, the Expo promise to offer a range of information from childcare options, financial advice, creative advice, leisure activities, plus our Child Birth Education teachers will there to provide any answers to questions you may have.

Some sites will have a wireless eftpos machine or manual credit card reader, but as organisers can’t guarantee this, people are encouraged to bring cash to avoid disappointment.

This is the fifth annual

Expo, and previous years have been a smashing success. The aisles of the Marlborough Convention Centre exhibition hall buzz with families, taking in all that there is to offer.

There’s a café in the foyer, so families can grab a coffee, a snack for the wee ones and watch the littlies burn up their energy on the bouncy castle.

Pom Pom the Clown will be handing out animal balloons, Harold, the Giraffe will be making an appearance and there will be face painting to add to the excitement of the day.

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The Expo promises to be a fun family outing so get the whole family along to support the Marlborough Parents Centre, as well as to check out show specials and information on parenting.

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Winter Driving Warm up before hitting the road When the mercury drops most of us give our bikes a good wash, drain the gas tank, put our bike’s batteries on the trickle charger and wipe away the tears from our eyes and wait until the warmer seasons.

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Trying to balance a motorcycle on snow or ice can be difficult, so avoiding these roads would be the first piece of advice, but for those determined to ride here are some handy hints to keeping safe on our winter roads.

Warm up tyres: Even when the roads are clear of snow they will provide you with less traction because the surface is cold as well as your tires.

Cold tires as well as a cold surface will both provide less traction than hot tires and a hot surface. Because of this it is best to ‘warm up’ the tires by riding around on some easy riding roads before taking sharp turns and braking aggressively.

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EndoVenous Laser is used for wide calibre veins, it is now the gold standard treatment (studies show 98% success at 5 years) but the same results can be achieved with UGFS, which is now reserved for smaller diameter veins. This is less invasive and costs less. The method of treatment used is decided at your FREE, no obligation doctor’s assessment and scan, and depends on the severity of the varicose vein, and how early treatment is sought.

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The treatment cost at enhanceskin includes follow up appointments for twelve months. “We really encourage these follow up appointments

because we want to give our clients the best possible long term result,” says David.

“We also offer interest free payment options, and patients who are symptomatic - experiencing aching, swelling, itching, or restless legs due to varicose veins - may be able to access their private health insurance”.

David, who has been a doctor in general practice for more than twenty years, says “There are a lot of people out there suffering in silence, thinking they have no option but to have surgery. I’ve performed successful laser treatment on patients in their eighties who were never going to be candidates for surgery. That said, you’re never too young for life changing results, I’ve also used this method of treatment on men and women in their 20s and 30s who are rapt to be back in shorts again”

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Wrap up warm: wear clothing appropriate for the conditions - a nice snug beanie plus a wind and shower proof jacket will keep you toastie. Use a layering system with multiple thin layers of clothing including a base layer of polypro or merino, a waterproof layer on the outside, and a number of layers between depending on the conditions.

Go with company: join your friends for a walk. Having someone to talk with not only allows time to race by, but also makes even the worst day more enjoyable and creates a level of commitment from

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If you want to join a motivating and encouraging group of people who are making positive changes to enhance their health, join Walk Yourself 2 Health by going to www.walkyourself2health. co.nz or searching for us on Facebook. See our display booth at the Ma rlborough Parent Centre Expo in June.

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Wednesday May 22, 2013

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Grovetown School held a fishing and hunting competition over the weekend, to raise funds for repairs to their school pool. The Sun went along and took pictures during the prize giving and activity afternoon on Sunday. See page 4 for the story.

 James Halliday and Francis Elworthy.

 Olive Smith, Ben Sziranyi and Ferg us Smith.

 Maria and Darleen Du nn.

Out & about at Raupo on Sunday

 Jessie Black and Josh Maguire.

 Claudia and Heath Dick.

h Young.  Ben Carson and Hamis

 Laura Murphy and Cheri Baker.

gan.  Dale Woods and Anna Dug

International Sauvignon Blanc Day Wine Marlborough Ltd. hosted a sauvignon blanc tasting with about 20 local wineries to celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day on Friday. The tasting was attended by about 50 people.

 David Foes and Nicola Cla rk of Spy Valley Wines.

y Hope from  Mark Shaw of Saint Clair with Emil Wine Marlborough.

 Jason Yank from Astrol abe, and Ben Glover of Zep hyr

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death notices

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CRESSWELL, Geoffrey Ralph: On May 21 2013, peacefully, at Waterlea Rest Home. Aged 71 years. Loved eldest son of the late John and Nancy Cresswell, loved brother and brother-in-law of Anne and Bob Couch (Napier), David and Margaret, Marion Clements, Roy and Raylene and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Friend of the late Christina Daken. Thanks for the love and support from Waterlea Rest Home staff. Messages to 55 Anglesea Street Renwick. A service for Geoff will be held at the Wesley Centre, Henry St, at 1 pm Saturday May 25 followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

Bingo/Housie

Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

Family/Whanau For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Supporting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

Hospice Shop Redwoodtown Donations of good quality Furniture, Bric-a-Brac, Books, Jewellery and Produce wanted at the Hospice Shop Redwoodtown. Many thanks

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

Peoples Market Queens Birthday Weekend Sunday and Monday Market Place 10am. Moving from Noel Leeming carpark for winter months. Stall sites $5 Ph 578 7918

Sheets ‘n’ Things require warm linen and blankets now. Please phone or drop in to Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street Phone: 578-1355 ext:5 - happy to collect linen.

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm.

Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

DORREEN, Valerie Heather (Val): Passed away peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle & Care Village on May 21 2013, surrounded by her family and friends. Dearly loved wife of Dave for the past 36 years, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rebecca and Mark Coleman, Philip and Felicity (Christchurch), special loved nana of Adam, Emma, and Isaac, dearly loved daughter of Melva, and the late Bill Annan (Christchurch), dearly loved sister of Christine Annan (Christchurch), loved sister-in-law, aunty, niece and friend of many. Messages to 23 Morrington Tce Blenheim 7201. A funeral service will be held at the Blenheim Baptist Church, cnr Beaver Rd and High Sts, at 12.30 pm Friday May 24 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Ser vices: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 5206377.

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.

Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 10am - 1pm Monday Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline.

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

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information Ph 570 5137 Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

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

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

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

Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

VAVASOUR, Hugh Gerald: On Sunday May 19, 2013 at Wellington Public Hospital. Loved husband of Belinda, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sarah and James Barr, Andrew and Kate, Rachel Vavasour and Jeff Cox, Alice and Jono Brent.

Greatly loved Hugo of all his grandchildren. Son of the late Harold and Margery Vavasour. Messages to 34 Brook Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Life Flight Trust may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 14-448 Kilbirnie Wellington 6241. “Requiescat in Pace”. A Requiem Mass for Hugh will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 1pm Wednesday May 22, followed by private cremation.

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

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon - Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

acknowledgement

Acknowledgements CLUNIES-ROSS, Molly: I would like to thank you all for attending Molly’s funeral and for the many cards and flowers. Especially Leanora for her support and help. Also support from family and friends. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement, Ivy Godsiff

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Colin’s Diary Colin King

MP FOR K AIKOU R A

Wednesday May 24: 22:Visit Colin Wednesday April thehosts wastePrime waterMinister John Key in North Canterbury. treatment development in the lower Wairau Valley. In Picton meeting with constituents by prior Thursday May 23- 24: Meetings in Blenheim arrangement. with constituents by arrangement.

Thursday April 25: Attend the ANZAC Commemoration Parades at Seddon and Kaikōura.

Tuesday May 28-30: In Parliament.

Caucus.

Primary Production, Education and Science Friday April 26-28: Hosting the Mainland National Select Committee meetings. Meeting with Kiwi Party Annual Conference at Hanmer Springs.

Rail management with regard to Kaikoura beach access.

Monday April 29: In Blenheim meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement.

Friday May 31: Attend a public meeting with TuesdaytoApril 30:quality In Kaikoura meeting with regard water in Havelock, meetings in constituents community groups by arrangement.

Rai Valley byand arrangement.

Wednesday May 1: Marlborough Environment Monday June 3: Queens Birthday.

Awards field to Zillwood Dairy Farm Canvastown.

In Blenheim meeting constituents and Tuesday June 4-6: Inwith Parliament, Caucus. community groups byEducation arrangement.

Primary Production, and Science Select

Committee meetings. thetheGreen Ribbon Thursday May 2: VisitingAttend farms in Flaxbourne Awards area. to congratulate Yealand’s Wine Estate and Te Koro Wai - Kaikoura Coastal Marine Friday May 3: Meetings with Social Guardians who are finalist in theAgencies awards. in Blenheim with regard to the White Paper for Vulnerable Children and other Do you know someone with aissues.

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Easy parking at Airport car park The new pay as you exit parking system at Marlborough Airport will be implemented during the week beginning 20 May. The barrier arm is very simple to use as is the ticket machine – just be sure to drive right up to the ticket machine at the entrance, so the driver’s car window is parallel with the machine, before taking a ticket.

The system will mean that people arriving for their flight do not have to worry about getting something to display on their dashboard. The ticket travels with them (or can stay in the car!) until they return.

There will be two machines where you pay before returning to your car but remember; once you have paid you have 15 minutes to exit the car park.

Parking is $10 a day (or $1 an hour up to 5 hours) – frequent parkers can discuss options by calling Marlborough Airport on 03 572 8651.

Remember; On entering the car park, drivers must drive right up alongside the machine at the entrance barrier arm.

Press the button at the entrance barrier machine and take a ticket - then the barrier arm will lift.

Pay before you get back in your car by inserting the ticket and paying at one of the automatic pay machines.

As you drive out, place the ticket in the ticket barrier machine and the barrier arm will rise.

The automatic pay machine in the baggage claim accepts eftpos and credit cards and the machine in the kiosk accepts coins and notes as well as credit cards and eftpos.

Do not store the ticket next to anything magnetic (including your cellphone) otherwise it will become corrupted.

Support Officer Are you customer friendly and have experience supporting Microsoft Windows operating systems and Office applications, telephony systems and strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

As an IT support officer, you will be part of a team responsible for the technical support of desktop PCs connected to a Local Area Network, mobile devices, phones and other peripheral devices.

We are looking for these skills: • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills • Experience in a helpdesk/technical support environment • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft operating systems • Knowledge of the configuration and operation of PCs and Microsoft applications • Have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills • Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy • Some broadband support knowledge • Relevant IT industry qualifications preferable Applications close at 5.00 pm on 7 June 2013.

For information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/ Current-Vacancies.aspx.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

Journalist

Full-time position available An experienced journalist is needed in our Blenheim newsroom.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates must have a positive, can-do attitude.

You will need to hold a tertiary qualification in journalism, be accurate, and have excellent grammar and writing skills.

We are looking for a hungry, energetic, and ambitious journalist who loves nothing better than to chase and break great stories and tell interesting yarns to our readers.

The core role is gathering and writing local news for our twice weekly newspaper The Blenheim Sun. Reporting and writing skills and experience will be paramount.

This is a competitive field working to a twice weekly deadline to produce the best news coverage in Marlborough.

The Sun has enjoyed numerous breaking stories in our region and we pride ourselves on being more than a community newspaper.

Other editorial tasks can be expected, including taking photos.

You will be working closely with the editor/publisher and production team.

This is an exciting opportunity to live in sunny Marlborough and enjoy the regions riches.

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In a short space of time,Yealands Estate has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine production.

Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”, Yealands Estate has achieved rapid growth in the international market, exporting to over 70 countries in less than five years.

Consequently, we are looking to recruit motivated individuals to develop our presence further.

Marketing & SaleS executive Following an internal promotion, we are looking to recruit a self-motivated individual to join our marketing and sales teams. Based at our state-of-the-art winery in Seddon, the successful applicant will implement our national sponsorship and event programme, support our marketing team and develop our sales presence within Marlborough.

Weekend work and overnight travel will be a requirement of the role.

An attractive package will be offered to the successful applicant, who can demonstrate that they are results-driven, well-organised, have strong interpersonal skills and a “can do” attitude. caSual cellar Door Staff We are looking to recruit part-time staff to join our dedicated Cellar Door team. The role will include hosting visitors and assisting with winery tours and functions. Candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and ideally have some previous sales or hospitality experience. Hours will vary, but will include some weekend and weekday work.

Applications including CV’s can be sent to info@yealands.co.nz Applications close 17th May.

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Uriah Esu, left, and Ceyphus Samuels, back, support Josh Samuels as he takes down a Richmond Rabbit just before the try line.

Taniwha aiming for semis Story and photos by Kat Duggan Marlborough’s only rugby league team playing in the Tasman Rugby League entertained crowds at Oliver Park on Saturday, narrowly missing a win.

The Wairau Taniwha’s took on the Richmond Rabbits, going down 22-20 in the end, after leading 10-8 at half time.

Wairau Taniwha treasurer, Shaun Tipene, said despite the loss, the boys had played impressively.

“Personally that was the best game of league that I have witnessed the Taniwha play in two years, play clicked and they played together as a team for the whole 80 minutes.”

Players of the day for the game were Josh Samuels and Junior Filipo, who scored two tries on debut.

The Taniwha currently sit in fifth position in the six team competition, and are four points away from a spot in the semi finals.

“Overall the team is hitting their

straps at the right end of the season for a big big push to break into the top four and make the semi finials for the first time in club history,” Mr Tipene said.

Wairau Taniwha will be playing at home again this Saturday against the Wanderers Wolves from Brightwater Nelson, with a 2.30pm kick off at Oliver Park.

Their two remaining home games for the this round are June 22 and June 29.

Marlborough Lines owns and operates the network that delivers electricity to more than 24,000 customers in the Marlborough region.

We are looking for someone with an outgoing personality and confidence to join our dynamic corporate services team as a Receptionist/Typist. This is a new and busy position based in our Blenheim head office, offering a variety of administration work and scope for the right person to advance the role.

The ideal applicant will:  Have previous experience working in an office environment  Have a strong customer focus  Be a competent accurate typist, proficient in MS Word 2010  Have excellent written and verbal communication skills  Be a team player and able to take direction  Be able to work with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions, establish priorities and meet deadlines

Jade Riri makes a break for the try line.

If this sounds like you and you would like to be part of our busy team working in a professional environment then we would like to receive your application.

Harriers meet

A job description and application form for this role can be downloaded from the ‘Careers’ section of our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Alternatively you can email us at recruitment@linesmarl.co.nz or phone us on 03 577 7007.

Completed applications can be submitted via our website or by post to:

Volunteers will be needed for course-set up and take-down when Marlborough Harriers compete against runners from Nelson and Waimea in the Brooklyn Shield event at the Taylor Dam on Saturday May 25. The race brief will

Chief Financial Officer Marlborough Lines Ltd PO Box 144 Blenheim 7240 Applications close Friday 31 May.

be at 1.45pm and the first race will commence at 2pm. This will be followed by afternoon tea and prize-giving at the dam. Everyone is welcome to participate. Don't forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Huff and Puff regatta The Queen Charlotte Huff and Puff Regatta, a two-day multisport event combining yacht racing and running, is to be held over the weekend of May 25-26.

The course covers the route from Waikawa Bay to Resolution Bay, and on to Endeavour Inlet

using the Queen Charlotte track.

Got to http://www.queencharlottehuffpuffregatta.co.nz for more information, including details about accomodation deals and which yachts may still need runners to complete their team.

Scouts sail home with trophies The Springlands Sea Scouts competed at the South Island regatta over Easter weekend, and took away four trophies.

The scouts brought home the Ben Carson Trophy for aggregate Sunburst sailing, Greenstone Challenge Cup for intermediate cutter sailing, Rapanui Cup for open cutter sailing, and the Roger Horton Cup for intermediate Sunburst sailing.

The Springlands Sea Scouts have seven venturers, two scouts, and one leader, who competed against about 40-50 other scouts from the South Island, five groups of whom were from the Top of the South.

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by Glenise Dreaver Year 11 Marlborough Girls' College student Charlotte Wadsworth is looking forward to receiving a large parcel in the post this week.

It will contain a silver cup from the New Zealand Arab Horse Society, their annual Young Achiever award, for the slew of prizes she and her horse Lily won at national level in 2012.

The meeting at which the award was announced was held in Auckland and she couldn't be there, but her work in training and competing with the Arab breed has not gone unnoticed.

The story began when Charlotte was just eight. She joined the Renwick Pony Club with her miniature horse.

"And a few kids invited me to go trail riding with them. I really enjoyed it." At first anyway, until she got sick of being on a leading rein.

"Then someone offered me an Arab pony and I started doing endurance and trail riding, though endurance work quickly

became her favourite. "I think it is a fairer sport than other equestrian disciplines."

"All her spare time goes into horses," says her mother Bronwyn.

"Yes, a lot of my friends get annoyed because I'm busy all the time," Charlotte agreed.

Lily (officially MF Zanbuck, the MF for Marlborough breeder Linda Harman's Milika Farm, and the Zanbuck Arabic for Lily) is one of a long line of horses that Charlotte has trained.

She is looking ahead to a student exchange in 2015, when she hopes to go to an endurance stable in Canada. She's been in touch and they are happy to have her. "It's a match made in heaven," said Bronwyn. "They do show and dressage as well as endurance and they can train in an indoor heated arena."

After that, Charlotte said, she plans to put Lily in foal "and I'll get another horse and start again."

There's also the dream of the Equestrian World Games once

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"It's just a passion," said Charlotte.

Flyers take volleyball honours

by Nicky Bain L a st T hu r s d ay even i ng Ma rlborough Volleyball’s Fairweathers’ Senior Summer League finals were played at Stadium 2000.

In the President’s Grade, Treefellas and Woody Flyers played off for the top spot, with a great tight opening set that could have gone either way. Spectators were treated to both some good attacking and defence play with the teams playing point for point until Woody’s finally gained a two point advantage at 30-28.

In the second set they continued the momentum, mainly staying in control to take the set 25-19.

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Treefellas finally felled the Wood with a score of 25-27.

Game honours to Woody Flyers though as they controlled the game well overall with both Alfie Walters and Joel Wiapo leading from the front. They were very well supported by all their team.

In C Grade Smashed ‘Em Bro, who have led the points table all season contested the final against new team on the block Wadsco Giants. Experience shone through with a solid team effort from Smashed ‘em Bro, who won the first two sets 25-16 and 25-16.

At the break Wadsco Giants team talk worked a treat as they took the court showing far greater commitment. They pulled one back with some good serving runs from Gary Rouse and Nigel

Botham to narrowly take the third set 23-25. Smashed ‘Em Bro were naturally delighted, but Wadsco Giants can certainly hold their heads high for a determined effort and a great result for first time campaigners.

The A-Team, playing in Mixed Grade, were presented with the Fairweathers’ Fair Play Team of the Week Award.

Tomorrow's Triples Tournament will be followed by a three week break and the winter volleyball season commences on June 20.

Results: President’s Grade: Woody Flyers 1,Treefellas 2 , 2-1. MBC Seniors 3 Kinoaths 4, 2-1. C Grade: Smashed ‘em Bro 1, Wadsco Giants 2, 2-1. MBC Y10 3, Safe Crackers 4, 3-0, Westmeat Geriatrics 5 , MGC Gold 6, 3-0. Mixed Grade: Playskool 1, Desperate Housewives 2, 3-0. Meaters 3 The A Team 4, 2-1. MIA 5, MGC Blue 6, 2-1. Social Grade: Motley Crew 1, MBC Year 9, 2 . 3-0. Yet to be decided 3 The Newbies 4, 2-1. MGC Red 5, MGC White 6, 2-1.

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