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Stink of natureBill Dew discovers not all fl owers smell as good as they look.

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Back on trackScotty McDermid on the highs and lows of racing.

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Stay safe, drive safeThe Sun’s directory of MTA approved professionals for all your vehicle needs.

Georgia Jones, 11-years who plays the saxophone at Tempo, with some of the donated gifts for the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. Story page 4.

Photo by Jessica Jones Photography.

By Damian George

A close family friend of the 12-year-old girl who was hit by a truck in Blenheim last week has begun a campaign to raise funds for the devastated family.

Cushla Armstrong, who describes the injured girl Jacqueline Wyatt as “like a daughter to me”, says the family are so immersed in her recovery they have not had time to deal with anything else.

Jacqueline was run over by a six-tonne truck while biking to school last week, suffering a broken pelvis and ribs and severe internal bleeding, and is currently recovering in Auckland’s Starship Hospital. Continued page 3.

Fund for Jacqueline

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2 Wednesday November 24, 2010

Christmas is only 31 days away and the Sun’s seasonal Christmas Present Appeal is getting underway.

The Open Home Founda-tion in Blenheim, which works with around 100 children aged from birth to 17-years, will be hoping to give all these children an extra special Christmas this year - thanks to the generos-ity of Sun readers.

Simply donate a brand-new

Christmas gift to the Sun office in 72 High Street, Blenheim, and we will pass it on to less fortunate children who may not always have their own gifts to unwrap on Christmas morning.

Open Home Foundation Practice Manager Anne Wilson said suitable presents for both girls and boys would be much appreciated.

“Anything from board games to trucks, torches,

chocolates and dolls. We fi nd that teenage boys and girls especially like deodor-ant, shampoo and soap sets so once you know that it’s easy to buy for them”.

The Open Home Founda-tion is a community organi-sation working in the care and protection of families and children at risk. This includes foster, respite and long term care of these children.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Open Home Foundation practice manager Anne Wilson and foster parent social worker Christine Campbell invite the community to donate Christmas gifts to local families.

Help to spread Christmas cheer

Bill Dew with his smelly plant, a rare Dragon Arum.

Pretty stinkyNot long after moving into his Lee Street home two-years

ago, Blenheim man Bill Dew noticed a beautiful but foul smelling fl ower in his garden.

The smell gets so bad he says that he and his wife can hardly get in the front door because of all the fl ies the plant attracts.

The ‘Dragon Arum’ or otherwise known as the Dranuncu-lus Vulgaris can grow up to 60cm long and smells of rotting meat for a day or so before the fl ower wilts and dies.

The Dragon Arum has a very unpleasant smell reminiscent of a carcass. This is because the pollinators of this plant are fl ies and other carrion insects.

According to Bill his Dragon Arum only fl owers once a year and is coloured a deep purple.

“It’s a nice looking fl ower and if it didn’t stink then we would be happy to leave it there,” he laughs.

“But if someone wants it for their own garden, they are welcome to come and dig out the bulb and take it.”

The Dragon Arum is native to the Balkans, to Mediter-ranean Europe, Greece, the isle of Crete and the Aegean Islands, all the way to Southwest Turkey.

If anyone has a Dragon Arum in their garden or wish to contact Bill regarding his, you can call the Sun offi ce.

3Wednesday November 24, 2010

needs to be known.”The woman initially called Witherlea House

seeking a crisis worker following the incident after her husband had left to calm down, but was told there was no one available.

An hour later, she received a call-back, ad-vising her to take her husband to the doctor.

“The next day, I rang mental health back to make an appointment, but they refused to give us one and said they’d get a crisis worker to call me.

“I told him everything. He then said ‘you need to go to your doctor - we can’t help unless he’s suicidal’.

“I don’t get it. They’re not interested if he’s threatening my life, only his own.

“He loves his wife and children and doesn’t want to harm them in any way.

“He simply wants help but whenever he’s asked for it, he’s been fobbed off.”

Five days after the incident, her husband

fi nally had a meeting with a psychologist, which she says was “a joke”.

“They told him he’s not depressed, but then told him to up his pills. Why up them if he’s not depressed?

“There’s no follow-up, there’s no nothing.“All they could really suggest to me was, if

he gets really bad again, to call the police.”NMDHB mental health service director

Robyn Byers says she is not permitted to pub-licly discuss patient matters, but responded by saying all calls to the service are assessed before a course of action is decided on.

“If the person does not meet the criteria and there is no psychiatric risk or mental illness, then advice and recommendations will be made to contact the appropriate agencies.

“In some circumstances, other agencies like the police or Women’s Refuge are the most appropriate to deal with violent behaviour.”

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Continued from page 1. Her parents, Paulette and Andy Wyatt, are

with her in Auckland, but her four brothers are still in Blenheim.

Cushla says Paulette, who works for babysitting agency Annie’s Nannie’s, is not sure whether or not she will be able to return to work once she returns to Blenheim.

“She was looking after triplets so, bea-cuse they require full-time care, they’ve had to replace her and she’s lost that job,” Cushla says.

“We don’t know if there will be work for

her. It will be a matter of slowly getting her hours back.”

Cushla says one of her main priorities is reuniting the family as soon as possible, and has organised a fund-raising barbecue at The Warehouse on Sunday which has received plenty of support from the com-munity.

“Her brothers are missing her a heck of a lot, and vice versa,” she says.

“They just really want to be together. We dont know if she’s going to be back here for Christmas. If she’s not, I would love

to make sure the family are together in Auckland.” Briscoes, More Fm, Premier Books and Stirling Sports are among the local businesses to have donated items for raffl es, something which Cushla says is heart-warming.

“It’s been awesome. Blenheim has really come together over this. Riverlands school have been awesome too.”

Anyone wanting to help the Wyatts can leave donations at The Blenheim Sun, call Cushla on 577 7248, or make a deposit to ASB Bank account 12-3167-0162160-56.

Fund for Jacqueline

Call for help rejectedLocal woman slams mental health system

By Damian George

A local woman whose husband went into a rage and threatened to cut her throat says he has been refused help by mental health authorities.

The woman, who does not wish to be identifi ed, says her husband is suffering from mental health issues which result in frequent violent outbursts he has no recollection of.

She says her husband has sparked into outrage ten times in the last six months - the latest including furniture being thrown and death threats - but all his attempts to seek help have been rejected.

Her husband has been on a low anti-de-pressant drug, prescribed by a psychiatrist, since 2004.

“It must be a chemical imbalance problem for him to black out and not remember,” she says.

In her attempt to seek emergency help, she was told by a Witherlea House Community Team crisis worker they could not help her husband unless he was suicidal, she says.

“So what’s this crisis worker for - if you’re suicidal, if you’re really badly depressed, but not if you’re angry?

“That’s our public health system, and it


By Celeste LodewykThe wind blew and

the clouds weighed heavily over the sky but the laughter and happy faces could not be dampened at the Renwick School (and friends) Festival of Wheels on Sunday.

Held for the fi rst time at the Geisen Sports and Events Centre, the festival was a great success despite the threatening rain clouds, says the cen-tre’s manager Vicki Harrison-Jones.

“We were promoting the day as a school and friends com-munity day so from that point of view it was really successful with positive feedback from those present,” she says.

Children loved the

face painting, crazy hair art, RDA pony rides and crazy trailer rides, while younger children enjoyed the Renwick Marching merry-go-round and played in the Renwick Pre-school area.

Next year’s event will be held on Labour Weekend Sunday 2011 to coincide with the school’s 150-year celebrations.

“We are planning a Renwick street parade with prizes for people dressed in period costume and the best stand plus much more to see and do.

“Anyone interested in being involved can contact me now to register their interest or even book a spot for next year,” Vicki says.

Wheels are in motionFestival a ‘wheely’ great success

The Beavertown Early Learning Centre celebrated Red Nose Day on Friday in true fashion.

Staff and children dressed in red and decorated cupcakes with red jaffas.

Pictured left: Jan Pinkerton and Susan Shallcrass with three of the centre’s children, Hayley McCormick, Isabelle and Max Davidson.

Red Nose Day

Christmas extravaganzaFrom Page 1. The end of the 2010

year is approaching and to celebrate the up and coming Christmas festivities, Tempo will host its fi nal concert of the year on Friday November 26 at the Wesley Centre.Instead of a door charge, organisers

are asking audience members and

performers to bring along a gift for the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal.Bearing in mind the different age

groups, presents for young children through to teenagers would be greatly appreciated.The Salvation Army has also asked

for any donations of wrapping paper and cello tape.What is promising to be a great

concert, the concert has an exciting line-up of performers including special guest artists The Salvation Army Band led by the entertaining David Brooks.

By Celeste Lodewyk

Queen Charlotte College special needs student Georgia Payne sits in her wheelchair lovingly stroking the mane of Marlborough Riding for Disabled horse ‘Louie’.

Georgia is one of 12 stu-dents from Redwoodtown School, Queen Charlotte and Marlborough Boys’ Colleges who take part in a unique eques-trian programme called ‘Educa-tion Outside the Classroom’.

The programme operates with the Marlborough RDA for the Disabled Association Inc for and is supported by volunteers and school special needs staff members.

The students spend three hours every Wednesday learn-ing about the care and nature of horses as well as life skills and socialization in a positive learning environment.

This programme was the idea of Roslein Wilkes head coach and manager of Marlborough RDA.

“This is the first time this programme is being trialed and so far it has proved successful.

“I felt RDA provided a great learning environment for spe-cial needs students as it gives them a one to one learning environment as well as hands on experience learning about horses,” she says.

ORRS Teacher Joy Askin

commends the programme and says it will help Marlborough special needs students to tran-sition from primary school to college.

“They are forming strong friendships through this pro-gramme which will help with that transition.

“In addition, the horses have a calming effect on the students which encourages them to learn patience and responsibil-ity for looking after them,” Joy says.

The Education Outside the Classroom programme runs at a high cost, but thanks to sponsorship from Pub Charity the costs have been greatly reduced.

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Pro Golfer’s new drive


PONY TALES: Georgia Payne and Jared O’Neil work with Riding for Disabled horse ‘Louie’ as part of a unique equestrian programme aimed at special needs students.

attending the Asian qualifying school in 2008.

He says his latest venture allows him to continue with his own golfing aspirations, after being a professoinal at Masterton Golf Club since mid-2009.

“I just wasn’t able to play golf - it was too full-on,” he says.

“Now I’m not attatched to a golf club, this is a bit more easy-going

in the sense that it’s all about en-joying golf and whatever I can do to help others achieve that, that’s what it’s all about for me.

“Also, with being on tour being so expensive, I thought I needed something to fall back on and that’s where this place came from.”

Phillipson says he also hopes to develop strong junior programmes in Marlborough.

Professional golfer Jonti Phillipson wants the new Sharpies Golf store in Blenheim to be a “golfi ng hub”.

By Damian George

Sharpie’s Golf head professional Jonti Phillipson says he hopes his new store will become a “golfi ng hub” for the people of Blenheim.

The store, which opened on Nelson Street earlier this month, is co-owned by the Professional Golf Association [PGA] member, who moved to New Zealand from Germany in 2000.

Phillipson says he aims to create an atmosphere for like-minded people to share their passion for the sport without feeling obliged to make purchases.

“Rather than just having a full-on retail store, I want this place to be like a bit of a golf hub - a place where you learn about golf, you’re surrounded by golf.”

Since taking up the sport at the age of seven, Phillipson has forged an impressive golfi ng resume.

He represented Tasman as an amateur between 2000 and 2004, before completing his three-year professional apprenticeship in Nelson and Masterton, then

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By Damian George

A Blenheim couple have wooed voters to reach the top 30 of the Michael Hill Jewellers “search for the world’s best couple” competition.

Shaun and Ruth Thompson currently sit in 28th place in a contest which has attracted more than 16,000 entries from across America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

The grand prize is a 22-carat diamond ring worth more than $1 million.

Mrs Thompson says to win the competition would be a great result for the region.

“With Marlborough being such a romantic destination, it would be nice to know that the world’s ultimate couple comes from here as well.”

The competition is based on the number of online votes the

couples receive for each of the 13 challenges they complete, including poem writing, design-ing a comic strip, and recounting their ultimate date.

With the fi nal challenge loom-ing - a videoed public display of affection - the couple are trying to rally the region to get them over the line.

“We’re trying to think quite big for that,” she says.

“We may plan something

in town and obviously try and gather a large group of people.

“It would be great if we could get the people of Marlborough behind us and put Blenheim on the map for something positive.

Votes close on December 4 and people can vote for each of the completed challenges.

If you want to help Shaun and Ruth, go to http://www.my22ct.com/profi le/1690

Local couple in contention for $1 million diamond ring

White ribbons mark end to violence

Family Planning Health Promoter Michelle Dawson will be tying white ribbons around trees at Seymour Square on Thursday to help raise awareness of violence towards women.

By Celeste Lodewyk

If you condemn violence against women then you will be helping to support White Ribbon Day tomorrow.

Family Planning Health Promoter Michelle Daw-son will be highlighting the issue by tying white ribbons around the trees at Seymour Square.

Each ribbon will have a medallion attached with a statement and statistic to it for the public to read.

Family Planning is just one of many who are committed to ending violence within families.

“White Ribbon Day offers men the opportunity to be part of the solution to end violence against women,” Michelle says.

“By tying ribbons up, I am hoping that people’s curiosity will lead them to read the medallions and gain more awareness into the issue.”

The white ribbons will be in Seymour Square for the whole of tomorrow.

Blenheim couple Shaun and Ruth Thompson are in contention to become the world’s “Ultimate Couple”.

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There are a number of Chaytor streets and avenues in New Zealand: Wellington, Te Puke, Pamerston North and Burnham all have one.Spring Creek, with Chaytor’s Road, has the fi rst claim.The difference with the Marlborough road is that it is named for the local family that has lived there since 1881.Members have also been major landowners in other areas of Marlborough.An outstandingly high-achieving member of a highachieving family, it is Major General Sir Edward Walter Clervaux Chaytor (1868-1939) after whom the streets and avenues in other areas of New Zealand are named.Local historian John Orchard said that Edward was born into a family tradition of army service starting with the Clervaux family in the time of Henry VIII.A sheepfarmer on the family property ‘Marsh-lands’, Sir Edward attended Robin Hood Bay School then Nelson College. He became a war hero and the General Offi cer of New Zealand’s armed forces in 1919.He was both an outstanding administrator and an inspirational leader in the fi eld of battle.Seven times mentioned in dispatches, and fi rstknighted in 1918, he was made a KCMG, a KCVO and a Companion of the Most Honourable Order Of the Bath.He is described as being of a placid nature even in moments of great stress. This earned him, Mr Orchard said, the ironic nickname of “Terrible Ted”.After retirement in 1924 he lived in England with his family, dying in London in June 1939.

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Dear Ed, In response to your story “Job Shortage Hits Hard”, my

husband was made redundant over 2 months ago from Mitre 10 Mega along with many others. All of whom had been employed by them for several years.

We unfortunately had to apply for the dole as I am only working part-time and my boss was unable to increase my hours. WINZ told me I had to apply to get fulltime work also although it wasn’t me who had been made redundant and I have a job. We have to report every week with my hours that I have worked and the benefi t is adjusted accordingly.

The jobs we have applied for seem to be phantom jobs as the jobs don’t seem to be there even when advertised and after we have been for interviews. I was told by one employer that I had the job but at the moment they weren’t allowed to hire me due to the recession.

My husband has applied for many jobs and phoned after several weeks of waiting, to be told they need workers but just don’t have the time to do interviews etc.

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To the Editor, How long is it going to take before the council puts in

a roundabout on the intersection of Rapaura Rd and SH1 Spring Creek. The accidents at the intersection have been extremely bad with alot of near misses, how many people need to die or be injured before we get some action.

It’s clear that alot of people dont know how to abide by the road rules at this intersection. Please council do your job for once.

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10 Wednesday November 24, 2010 one on onewith the Sun

Blenheim car racer Scott McDermid hopes it will be a case of third time lucky when he heads to Christchurch for Saturday’s fi nal round of the 2010 South Island Endurance Series.

The cancellation of the Invercargill stage due to a freak snowstorm in September was followed by the post-ponement of the Christchurch race due to the city’s devastating earthquake, meaning a long time between drinks for the local driver.

However, he says the lack of driving is not an unfamiliar situation for him and his team to be in.

“There’s nowhere to practise around here, so we usually just go down the day before and get into it,” he says.

“We’ll go to the track on Friday morning and do two half-hour prac-tice sessions. Then on the Saturday morning is qualifying.

“It’s purely for enjoyment - we have a heap of fun.”

Environmental mishaps are not the only thing McDermid is hoping to avoid on Saturday - mechanical failures have also hampered his team of late.

The South Island series’ fi rst round at Levels Raceway in Timaru was marred by an engine failure, while a separate endurance race at Hampton Downs earlier this year also caused headaches.

“We were leading by 40-50 laps and then had a clutch failure,” McDermid says.

“We managed to get it going again so we could crawl across the line and fi nish third.”

Motor sport is in the blood of the Blenheim Toyota sales manager. He started riding motor cross bikes at the age of eight, and started racing at

12, before taking up car racing more recently.

While a lack of sealed tracks in Blenheim made things diffi cult, he says there is not much that can be done about it.

“The population’s not big enough to justify having a track in Blenheim, and it’s quite hard to get consent for road closures.

“But I think there is room for one somewhere in the top of the South Island.”

Saturday’s three-hour, 180-lap race at Ruapuna race course will double as the fi rst round of the New Zea-land endurance series, and will test not only the car’s stamina, but also McDermid’s.

He had surgery on his shoulder only three months ago, after

dislocating it no less than fi ve times through a range of sports including rugby, motor cross, skiing, and snow boarding.

“It takes six moto come right but I’m hoping it will be good enough to get me through this race.”

His team attempt to compete at as many circuits throughout the country as they can, and he sayshis long-termgoal is to takepart in Austral-ia’s renownedBathurst 1000endurance race.

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One of the most

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is the regular watering of

your plants.

In the hot and humid

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Regular and planned

watering can help your

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Try to avoid watering

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Watering a night is

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oming garden could be your

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Creepy crawlers invade


bug-free zonezonekeeping those ‘nasties’ away from your home...

As the warm weather sweeps over Marlborough, so do the creepy crawly house invaders.

Walter McMurtrie, owner and operator of The Spiderman Pest Control has been busy with numerous callouts all over the region.

According to Walter there have been a lot of White Tail spiders in the last six weeks, a problem only worsened by the approaching summer.

“White Tails are at their worst during summer as their eggs hatch in temperatures over 20 degrees.

“They can appear anywhere as they are hunters and go look-ing for other spiders to eat or females to mate with,” he says.

Blowf ly season has also arrived he says, although the little f lies have not arrived in numbers as yet but Walter expects them to arrive around Christmas time.

“Blow fl ies drop off in sum-mer and come back in autumn, where as large numbers of little fl ies are due to arrive soon.”

Two pesky critters, the ant and the cockroach are expected to be particularly bad this year, says Walter.

“Marlborough had ants all through winter this year which is the fi rst time I have seen this in seven-years. Ants swarm like bees so when they arrive, they will be in large numbers.

“Cockroaches have been

steadily spreading across Blenheim. They started in Witherlea but have been carried by people moving from house to house and are now present in most areas.”

Blenheim’s cockroach infesta-tion will only get worse, Walter says but fortunately they are easy to control and keep out of the house.

“I spray for cockroaches and spiders inside and out where as ants and fl ies have to be assessed and treated individually.

“Each treatment carries a pro-rata warranty and I provide free assessments and quotes, so to prepare for these oncoming pesty invaders call me today,” Walter says.

There is nothing more frustrat-ing than having to constantly swat away fl ies, chasing them from your food or seeing them cover the ceilings and walls with their offensive brown ‘poop’ spots.

But for local man Gordy McCa-llum, fl ies have brought him both

inspiration and success with his specially designed and developed fl ytrap fi tting.

The award winning design provides an easy-to-use solution to fly problems and to date; Gordy has sold nearly 40,000 units including a shipment of

400 destined for Holland in February.

“I didn’t expect it to take off as well as it has,” Gordy laughs.

For more information about how this product works and how to purchase one, visit www.gordys-fl ytrap-fi tting.com

Local man’s invention traps worldwide success

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Tuesday, November 16

At 7.30pm, a 54-year-old male labourer was arrested for breaching his community work obligations.

At 10.15pm, a 14-year-old male stu-dent and a 16-year-old male student were arrested for trespassing on the roof of Postie Plus in Blenheim.

Wednesday, November 17

At 10.30pm, a 31-year-old male painter was arrested after police saw him skidding dangerously around a corner on Park Terrace and Opawa Street. Police say the car was moving sideways for a time and crossed the centre line.

At 11.25pm, a 36-year-old male vine-yard worker was arrested for possession of cannabis and trespassing on an Opawa Street property.

Thursday, November 18

At 12.50pm, a 19-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for breaching her bail conditions.

In the early evening, a 35-year-old un-employed woman was arrested for using a document for pecuniary advantage.

At 11pm, a 20-year-old male vineyard

worker was arrested for drink-driving, while an 18-year-old male student was

found to be driving over the alcohol limit early Friday morning.

Friday, November 19

At 11.55am, a 22-year-old male factory worker was arrested for driving while

disqualifi ed.Mid-afternoon, a 26-year-old

male vineyard worker was ar-rested for shoplifting.At 10.15pm, a 17-year-old un-

employed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

An hour later, a 27-year-old male labourer was arrested on

the same charge.

Saturday, November 20

At 1.50am, an 18-year-old unemployed man and a 17-year-old male factory worker were arrested for disorderly be-haviour.

Shortly after, a 19-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

At 2.15am, a 55-year-old unemployed man was arrested for theft and using a document for a pecuniary advantage.

Twenty minutes later, a 39-year-old

woman was arrested for assault.At 9.55pm, an 18-year-old male vine-

yard worker was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

Sunday, November 21

At 1.10am, a 39-year-old unemployed man was arrested for disorderly behav-iour and possession of cannabis.

At 1.30pm, a 19-year-old unemployed man was arrested after he drove a vehicle to Blenheim when the car’s owner gave him permission to take it only as far as a local shop in Timaru. Shortly after, a 38-year-old female sickness benefi ciary was arrested for getting into the stolen car.

At 5.15pm, a 58-year-old unemployed was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

At 7.40pm, a 49-year-old male driver was arrested for breaching a protection order and assaulting a woman after a domestic incident in Mayfi eld.

Shortly after, a 24-year-old male mechanic was arrested for stealing beer from a Picton Supervalue.

Monday, November 22

At 9.45pm, a 23-year-old male shearer was arrested for breaching his commu-nity work duties.

Better weekfor police

The Blenheim Criminal Investigation Branch [CIB] has arrested two people in relation to an aggravated robbery which occurred late last month.

A 24-year-old fi sherman faces three charges of receiving stolen property and one burglary charge, while a 17-year-old unemployed man is charged with conspiracy to commit a burglary.

The 24-year-old will appear in Blenheim Dis-trict Court on December 6, while the 17-year-old will appear in Youth Court on November 30.

The pair are charged with stealing a large amount of electronic equipment from the Cloudy Bay Business Park on October 30, police say.

Police nab Cloudy Bay burglary culprits

A 24-year-old Wellington male tiler will ap-pear in Porirua District Court after attempting to steal an MP3 player from a woman on Scott Street early Wednesday morning.

Police say the man approached the woman asking whether she had any alcohol. When she said she did not, the man enquired about the MP3 player, before trying to grab it. The woman managed to evade the robbery attempt and run to the police station.

The man pleaded not guilty in his fi rst appear-ance in Blenheim District Court on Thursday, and was released on strict bail conditions before he faces the status hearing on December 8.

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Tickets are now on sale for the 2011 Havelock Mussel Festival on Saturday March 19.

The 2011 Havelock Mussel Festival is shaping up to be another anticipated event on Marlborough’s festival cal-endar! New Zealand comic duo The Topp Twins will head up a great list of entertainers. Also performing are

glam covers group The Beat Girls, local favourites Remastered and Paul Madsen’s Dukes ‘n Generals.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your tickets secured for the annual Havelock Mussel Festival.

This year pre-booked tickets will be signifi cantly cheaper than on the day prices!

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A few minutes of sun exposure to the face, arms and hands (or equivalent area of skin) on most days of the week outside peak UVR periods, i.e. before 11am or after 4pm, is thought to be suffi cient for adequate vitamin D.

During spring and summer, sun protection is advised, especially between the hours of 11am and 4pm or whenever UV Index* levels reach 3 and above. The fi ve SunSmart steps are: use of shade, sunhat, sunglasses, sun protective clothing & broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin.

More sun exposure (up to 3-6 times the exposure level of fair to olive skin) may be required for adequate vitamin D.

If you have naturally very dark skin (that does not sunburn), it is not necessary to wear sunscreen but you should still wear a sunhat and sunglasses to protect your eyes. Vitamin D supplementation may be required but you should consult your doctor about this.

Take care in the sun this year

Fair to Olive skin(Fitzpatrick skin types I – IV)

Naturally very dark skin(Fitzpatrick skin types V – VI)

From Septemberto April whenaverage UV Index levels are 3 and above

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Please note that this is a guideline only. To check your skin type go to: http://www.sunsmart.org.nz/being-sunsmart/who-needs-be-careful/skin-types/skin-types*To check today’s UV Index in your region, go to: www.sunsmart.org.nz/uvi If you are concerned about your vitamin D levels, see your doctor. Reviewed October 2010

Cancer Society SPF30+ Sunscreen is very high protection against New Zealand’s harsh UV radiation. All Cancer Society sunscreens provide broad spectrum protection, which means they protect from both UVA and UVB radiation, and are water resistant for up to two hours.

Slip, slop, slap and wrap to protect yourself and your family from sunburn.Never get sunburnt. No matter what your skin type, sunburn can lead to melanoma later in life. Remember, you don’t have to be bright red to be sunburnt. Any change of colour can lead to skin damage.

Being SunSmart in New Zealand is crucial. Our unique environment makes us particularly vulnerable to damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. New Zealand has clear skies and is closer to the sun in summer. Add to these, the typical Kiwi outdoor lifestyle and some very fair skin types, New Zealand has one of the highest melanoma death rates in the world.


S & RESTAURANTS IN MARLBOROUGH

Poppy Thai dedicates success to Blenheim

Thai cuisine refl ects Thai history. It evolved from a combination of foreign influence throughout history which has given us what we treasure today.

The Poppy Thai Restaurant on Scott Street originated from a food passionate family and has been in Blenheim for nearly 10-years.

Owned by Danny Ching and his family, Poppy Thai fi rst began in Christchurch in 1994 and has since grown to encompass fi ve-family owned and award winning restaurants throughout the South Island.

“We pride ourselves in having a family origi-nated business and wish to thank the continued support of our Marlborough locals.

“If it wasn’t for the support in Blenheim, we wouldn’t have been as successful in Christchurch – a lot of Cantabrians knew us from Blenheim,” Danny laughs.

What makes Poppy Thai unique is its’ ability

to blend a diverse range of fl avours and use fresh herbs and spices to create delicious meals that everyone loves.

Poppy Thai cuisine embodies infl uences from Japan, China and neighbouring countries such as Cambodia and Vietnam.

When dining at Poppy Thai, waiting staff consist of a multicultural bubble that is truly colourful, bright, enthusiastic, cheerful dispo-sition and overall, have a true desire to serve others.

In the kitchen, two qualifi ed chefs have been personally ‘hand picked’ and have extensive experience - including work in five-star restaurants.

What’s more, they grow their own herbs in-cluding the Kaffi r lime leaves which are widely used in their soups, curries and fresh salads.

To sample the Poppy Thai experience, book today for lunch or dinner.

The Poppy Thai Restaurant has its origins in a family that is passionate about food. The ‘hand-picked’ chefs create exquisite dishes based on fi ve-star restaurant experience.


Order yourbaby photos

at theSun offi ce:

72 High Street, Blenheim

PLEASE NOTEWairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm

and 4pm - 7pm

HOPPING: Matt and Alicia and big sister Ella are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Thomas John (8lbs) on Saturday 13 November 2010. A huge thankyou to Shona, Dr Blanchette and all the wonderful staff from ward one.

JONES/WATSON: John and Kama are proud to welcome another wee girl to the family. A little sister for Chloe. 8lb 3oz. Born 17th November at 2.18pm at Wairau Hospital. Many thanks to Carole Thompson and the nurses.

MARWICK: Jono, Maria and proud big sister Keira are pleased to announce the arrival of Edison Hugh, born Sat 23rd October, 2010 at 11.06pm (8lb). Special thanks again to Marion Preston.

PIPER : Nina and Saul are pleased to announce the arrival of Eli Anthony (8lb 2oz) on the 19th November at 9.03pm at Wairau Hospital. A huge Thank you to our Midwife Gwen, all the Theatre staff and caring staff at Maternity.

ROGGE: Peter and Jade are thrilled to announce the arrival of their second baby girl, Elena Jade. On November 21st 2010. 3.40am. A special sister for Sienna. Very special thanks to Tai and midwife Carole for all your support.

TRUSCOTT: Angela is pleased to announce the safe arrival of her second baby, Lyndora Rose (8lb 15oz) on No-vember 17 at 10:24am at Wairau Hospital. A sister for big brother Dakota. Special thanks to midwife Shona Wills, Helen Crampton, the theatre team and all the wonderful staff at Ward One. Both well.MARTIN : James & Melissa are pleased to

announce the early but safe arrival of their fi rst baby girl, Amelia Grace (7lb 01oz) on November 4 2010 at 12.55am. Special thanks to Ruth, Helen, Theatre staff and all the staff at Ward One.

Marlborough has enhanced its reputation as one of the world’s premiere wine-making regions, picking up fi ve top awards at the 2010 Air New Zealand Wine Awards on Sunday.

Marlborough white wines were to the fore as they scooped the top Suavignon Blanc, Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Dessert Wine and Open White Wine.

Wine Marlborough General Manager Marcus Pickens says it was fantastic to see the spread of medals across a wide range of varieties.

“It goes without saying that we are internationally famous for our Sauvignon Blanc. However, these awards demonstrate that there are a number of other varieties that we produce here in Marlborough that are equally world class.”

The region also picked up eight of a total 14 Pure Elite Gold Medals awarded to wines that are 100% sustainably grown and produced and recognised as being outstanding gold medal wines.

Marlborough prominent in

Air New Zealand wine awards

Local music achievements

SIMCOX GIDDENS: Ben and Michelle are thrilled to announce the arrival of Tomas Leon (8lb 8oz) on November 16, at 5.31pm. A huge thank you to our wonderful midwife Carol Thompson and amazing ward and theatre staff. We really appreciated your support.

New Zealand Modern School of Music (NZ-MSM) congratulate the following teachers and students on their achievements in the NZMSM 2010 2nd Half Year Examinations:NZMSM Teachers Entrance: Member - Natalie Moore; Theory Grades: Grade 2: Honours - Samantha Mythen; Lydia Skipper; Grade 1: Honours - Cameron Fuller; Connor Reed.

ADRIENNE’S Beauty Den. For all your beauty treatment. 85 Lakings Road. Ph 578 8862

BIG-FUN Entertainment. Pom Pom the magic clown etc. Ph 577 7393

health & beauty

to let

health & beauty

holiday accommodation

**SPECIAL** ** RATE **

Audingly Motel 609 Cashel St, Christchurch.

Doubles from $75-$85

Off peak rates only. Conditions apply.Close to Mall/CityPh 03 389 9952.

TE RAWA RESORT

Wilson Bay Pelorus Sound. Restaurant & Bar. Right at the waters edge, accommodation, Shop, On & Off Licence, petrol on wharf, LPG & moorings. Private functions & small c o n f e r e n c e s . Ph 03 579 8285

www.terawa.co.nz

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Trades and Services


ALWAYS buying Antiques and Collectables. If its old and unusual we are prob-ably interested. It always pays to know what you are selling, dont get put on the spot. Free Quotes given. Phone JUST BROWSING 5775402.

AGE Concern Marlborough Christmas Raffl e this Thurs-day, New World Supermar-ket, 10am - 6pm.

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an ap-pointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

FACELIFTING using ultrasound. Safe, relaxing effective and instant us-ing NZ’s only Specialised Ultrasound Machine. In-troductory special - 1 hour $40.00 Phone Ericson Medi Spa today for your appoint-ment 5778688

GIFT Vouchers for Christ-mas, Bir thdays, Thank you’s. Buy now from Hotel d`Urville. 52 Queen Street Blenheim. 5779945

ATTENTION Any Mini Owners out there that would like to join our Marlborough Mini Club? Our names are Sarah, Stu and Phil. If you would like to join us, you may contact us for more information, Sarah and Stu 5780689 or Phil 5705458

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

NEW ever changing Bistro menu. $39 for 3 courses. Hotel d`Urville. 52 Queen Street Blenheim. 5779945OLD postcards, NZ books, kauri gum items, military and whaling related items, ar tifacts, old tin signs, Crown Lynn vases, swans and tobacco tins. These items are collectable at the moment. Paying upto $700 for the right sets of fl ying wallbirds. Upto $300 for Crown Lynn hand potted vases. Free quotes given on inspection. Phone Phil at JUST BROWSING 5775402. 10am till 4.30pm

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REVIVE . Relaxation massage. Refl exology, gift vouchers. Experienced practitioner. Phone Kerry 5742290 or 0273799238

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

ROOM to let in 3 bedroom house in Renwick. $100 per week. Share with hunters. Dogs ok. 5780639SUNNY 3 bedroom fam-ily home. Five minutes to town. Big back yard. Close to schools. Single garage $290pw. Available 10th Dec. Phone 04 9023941 or 0274499337.

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ST MARY’S Pre-school FRIDAY 26th Nov 3-6 pm Kids clothes, toys, sausage sizzle and cake stall.

WARMING up for the work do? Hot new styles in only at Jean Jones in the Forum. Phone 5778879

health & beauty


■ Relaxing at Seymour Square. L to R - Barry and Heather Ray.

■ L to R - Melissa, Kevin and Mikayla Hedge ■ L to R - Anna Tempero and Sarah Lilley ■ L to R - Faye Templeton and Kathryn Millard

■ Josianne Hyson andAnna Henderson.

■ Vanessa Woodley-Gill andSindy-Rose McKoy.

■ Chloe Tandy and Arana Pelvin. ■ Tyler Ried with Annabel Langbein at Paper Plus

■ L to R - Carolyn Gregg and Luke Neal. ■ L to R - Louella Perkin and Bess Cuddon-Corlett

■ L to R - Kiarn Wallace and Sam McCaa ■ L to R - Liam O’Connel and Marcus Rimene-Solomon

22 Wednesday November 24, 2010 out & aboutRed Nose Day at Beavertown Preschool

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper offi ce.

Lunchtime at Seymour Square

Spotted around Blenheim


death notices death notices community noticesThe Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisa-

tions. For $8.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No

AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community

Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High

Street, Blenheim

community services

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

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

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Surplus items to your requirements we would gladly accept we can deliver. Ph 5794353.

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

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Marlborough After hours

GP Services: at Wairau

Hospital campus, after 6pm.

(excluding Redwoodtown

Doctors patients see below)

Reception 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

Redwoodtown Doctors:

9am-noon Saturday morning.

Redwoodtown Doctors'

patients requiring A/H

consultations please phone

5780470.

After Hours Chemists:

Springlands Pharmacy

9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.

Diabetes NZ Marlborough:

5775549, Office hrs

Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm.

Lifeline Marlborough:

5778668, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's

Refuge, Rape and Sexual

Abuse Resource Centre:

Crisis line, phone Wairau

Hospital (5209999) and ask

for Women's Refuge contact

numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous:

Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood

Street. Every Tuesday at

7.30pm.

Victim Support:

0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Alcoholics Anonymous:

Rose 5777651, Harvey

5788125

Al-Anon: Help for families

& friends of alcoholics. Ph

Margaret 578 4690 or Ross

578 5896.

Alzheimers Society

Marlborough: 577 6172,

8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri

9am-4pm / Tue, Thrus 9.30-

3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours

Wairau Hospital: Daily

11.30am-7.30pm, children

under 12 may visit parents

only. Maternity Ward:

10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily

10am-8pm. Visiting at all times

is subject to the discretion of

the nurse in charge of the

ward.

Marlborough Family

Budgeting

Free,confidential budgeting

advice. Monday -Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, friendly, confidential

advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am

- 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Picton

Doctor: Phone weekend

doctor 573 6092 or

Marlborough After Hours

GP Service 520 6377. Office

5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare

Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon

-Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm,

Queen Charlotte Pharmacy

573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

Seddon Health Clinic

Monday 10am-1pm;

Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday

10am-1pm.

After hours: Marlborough

GP Services:

Reception: 520 6377.

Office: 520 9980.

For an appointment phone

578 1665 or Seddon Plunket

Rms 575 7194 during clinic

hours.

The Sun Newspaper now offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline is Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $10.00. Acknowledgements may be submitted by bringing them to the Sun offi ce at 72 High Street, by post to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240 or email to [email protected]: Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers.

AGE Concern MarlboroughActive in our community, serving the needs of older people. Show your support, become a fi nancial member. Phone 5793457 25 Alfred Street Blenheim

HousieSaturday 1pm Royal Tavern. 30 Games superhouse, silent line. Proceeds to Kapahaka to Europe 2011.

Tempo:“Christmas Extravaganza”6.30pm Friday 26th November, Wesley Centre No door charge - come with a wrapped gift for Salvation Army Toy Appeal. More information: [email protected].

Edwardian SoiréeSteve Austin, Marsha Stringer, Islay Leov, 27 No-vember 7.30 pm, St Andrews Church, Fundraising for Marlborough Museum Tickets $20 Bookworld/Marlborough Museum 578 1712Ex Wairau Hospital StaffStaff from all departments welcome. Marlborough Club Tuesday 30th November. 11.30am. Guest speaker, 12midday. Lunch 12.30pm $22.50pp. R.S.V.P to 5786524HousieThursdays 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, 2 super houses, 2 silent lines. Raffl es and loads of food. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough

GIDDENS, Leon Philip: On 19 November 2010, peacefully, at Blenheim, after a hard fought battle. Aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jane, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Philip and Yvonne, Elizabeth and Phillip, Rebecca and Scott and Benjamin and Michelle, and loved and adored grandad, great grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.Drove hard and fast over many miles - your rest is well earned.Messages to 158 North Parade Shirley Christchurch 8013. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Cholmondeley Childrens Foundation P O Box 13 112 Christchurch or may be left at the service. The service for Leon will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, cnr Emmett St & Shirley Rd Christchurch at 11.30 a.m. Friday 26 November, followed by private cremation. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans. co.nz

SAMSON, John Jolly Martin: Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Hospice Marlborough Blenheim on Monday 22 November 2010. Aged 78 years. Late of Wairau Valley and Broughton Bay Kenepuru Sound. In lieu of fl owers donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to P O Box 411 Blenheim 7240. Messages to 14A Pitchell St Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for John will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred St Blenheim at 1 p.m. Friday 26 November followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematory.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

LECKIE, Robert Stewart (Stu): On Monday 22 November 2010, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved father of Kim, Ian and Rob, loved grandad of Brendon and Christopher, stepdad of Jason, and loved brother-in-law of Tracey and Brian. Messages to 33 Beaver Rd Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Stu will be held at the Mayfi eld Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts at 1 pm Thursday 25 November followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

E te pou Kuia O Kurahaupo Waka,O Te Tau Ihu. E taku manu eE piki ra ki te toi o nga rangiWhakangaro atu raHEMI, Kathleen (Aunty Kath) QSM: On November 22 2010. Died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving whanau. Aged 85 years. Loved daughter of Eruera and Tini, loved partner of Laurie, loved Mum of Elizabeth, Margaret, the late David, Robert, Wavell, Russell, Miria, Bruce, John, Fiona and loved nana and taua. Messages C/- Omaka Marae P O Box 361 Blenheim 7240. A service for Aunty Kath will be held at Omaka Marae, Aerodrome Rd, Blenheim, at 11 a.m. Thursday 25 November followed by interment.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Picton ConcertNovember 28, 2pm, Union Parish Centre Featuring a host of musical talent led by Con O’Brien & concert pianist Barbara Song.Tickets $10 at door

Cheap Eat For FamiliesFood 4 U - more than 100 receipes for budget fam-ily meals, including Christmas treats. Ideal stocking fi ller. Only $8.00 from Crossroads 2 Redwood St or The Sun offi ce.

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868

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DRY Old man pine and willow. Delivered 02102544777 or 5742129

HOUSE LOT. All must Go. Good Condition. Phone 577 8414

WHITE CHIP &

WHITE ROCKS Ideal for pebble gardens, paths,

driveways.Phone

Thomson 5756885

BOAT Cleaning /Grooming/Professional Valet. Pick-up and delivery with Free boat & trailer safety check. Phone for grooming prices. Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Rd, Ph 5780569 or 0276425400 after hours.

SINGER required for Old School Party Band. Call Ged 5777025.

MISSING CAT 1 year old grey long haired tabby. Called Missy. Has tattoo on ear. Missing from George St area. Ph 0277158315.

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5 BEDROOM, 2 bath-rooms, private, reserves ajoining, river views. Pets neg. $350pw. Phone 5779239 or 0274160598

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HARD WORKING reliable honest student. Seeks employment for summer. References/drivers li-cence. Phone 577 9239 or 0274577009

If you are good at what you do – consider working for us…. CARPENTERS / HAMMER HANDS / LABOURERS

Required for our Alfred Street Car Park site, Blenheim. Excellent equipment, resources and working conditions.

Please phone Helen (03) 339 2836.

www.calderstewart.co.nz

2007 CAN Am 400. 2 seater. Automatic 2wd and 4wd. $6500. Marlborough Trials Centre, 53 Grove Rd. PH 579 2500 or 027 230 3151.

2007 SUZUKI Eiger 400cc. 2wd manual. 8000km. Good condi-tion. $4000. Marlborough Trials Centre, 53 Grove Rd. PH 5792500 or 027 230 3151.

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$5 Christmas Gift Stall Nothing over $5.00 Mariners Mall Picton. 9am start. Friday 26th November.

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PAMS Presbyterian and Methodist Shop provide used clothing at resonable prices. Open 10am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. 10am to 12 noon Saturday.

3 & 4 BEDROOM houses available long term. To tidy reli-able tenants. Rent neg. 021474588

AIRFORCE memora-bilia wanted, paybooks, buttons, uniforms, any-thing considered. Phone 0800 559922

WATCHES wanted. Wrist and pocket style. Going ot not, any con-sidered. Phone 0800 559922

CAMERAS wanted. Film type, any considered. Phone 0800 559 922

COINS wanted, pennies, threepences & sixpences. Phone 0800 559 922

FOUNTAIN pens wanted. Conway Stew-art and Parker style. Any brand considered. Phone 0800 559922

GOLD watch chain wanted, suitable for pocket watch, with or without watch. Any style considered. Phone 0800 559922 MILITARY items ur-

gently wanted. Uniform, pay books, photo, badg-es and buttons. Phone 0800 559922

POST Office Savings money boxes wanted. Phone 0800 559922

SPORTING awards and club badges wanted. Pre 1980. Phone 0800 559922

SPRINGLANDS 3 bedroom house. Avail-able now. $295pw. Suit family. Ph 021360008


BUTCHERY DEPARTMENT

Serving suggestion only

Specials are available from “Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th November 2010”.

This week the birds were released on Saturday morning at 8:00am from Christchurch. The fi rst bird, owned by Morrins Hollow, arrived home at 11:13am. Results: 1st Morrins Hollow, 2nd C. Kirkwood, 3rd Shirley Morrison, 4th A. Jones, 5th J. Webb, 6th S. Kirkwood, 7th James, 8th J. and G. Peart.

Two weeks ago the OLD BIRD CHAMP CUP was held (Invercargill to Blenheim). Morrins Hol-low stormed home with six birds together, ½ hour ahead of 2nd J. Webb. 3rd was C.Kirkwood – an hour behind Morrins Hollow. The birds took 12 hours. The Club congratulates Don Morrison on a convincing win.

Pigeon race results

Blenheim is now the home of a brand new $50,000 two-court beach volleyball facility.

Marlborough Volleyball an-nounced the opening of the fully enclosed complex at Landsdowne Park this week, which will be open year-round and accommodate all levels of beach volleyball.

Excavation and building of the courts has been carried out by local companies Gills Construction and Marcus Hammond Builders.

The official opening will take place on Saturday, followed by the Nautilus Estate King and Queen of the court competition featuring top New Zealand volleyball play-ers, celebrity matches, a serving competition, and matches set up for the public.

A spokesperson for Marlborough Volleyball says Marlborough has

been developing the sport within schools successfully for the last 25 years, with many athletes reach-ing national and international success.

Marlborough Volleyball Club says the facility will be a key in-gredient in developing volleyball within the region.

The spokersperson says, once the facility is up and running, Marlborough will be able to host several summer events of a calibre similar to events hosted by Tasman Volleyball.

The 2010 Beach Volleyball League will run every Tuesday from Nov 30 until December 21, and registrations are now open.

If you want to play beach volley-ball, contact Roy on 0273255788, or at [email protected].

New Beach Volleyball

Anna Scarlett the face of beach volleyball

26 Wednesday November 24, 2010 Sun sport

By Celeste LodewykEastern States Speedway’s reputation

on the national racing front is continuing to climb with each season, and as of this month the club has added another cup to the trophy cabinet.

The Titans stock car team raced in Christchurch on November 12 and 13 to compete alongside the Canterbury Crushers for the North v South Teams Cup for 2010 – and won.

This is the fi rst season that this chal-lenge has run and for a fi rst time effort, Titans team captain Ricco Gray says spirits are high.

“I believe we did well. We have a new team this year and I think we can take this success and high team spirit right through to the New Zealand Champion-ship,” he says.

Four NZ teams competed including Palmerston North’s KB’s Cowboys, Wanganui Vulcans, Canterbury Crush-ers and Eastern States Titans.

Each team had four drivers. Titans drivers were Ricco Gray, Gavin Marshall and brothers Sam and Zac Thompson.

On Friday night the Titans took on the two North Island teams and lost both rounds, as did the Crushers.

Saturday night saw the top cars from each of the teams compete for the North v South Cup in a nine on nine team’s race.

Titans driver Sam Thompson won fi rst place for this round and after the disqualification of the Crushers and KB’s Cowboys, the Titans were placed second overall.

Spirits high after cup win

VICTORS: Eastern States Titans stock car team members Ricco Gray and Gavin Marshall with the North v South Teams Cup and ribbon.

Brothers vie for top 10 position

SALOON SERIES: Brothers and Eastern States Speedway saloon car drivers Robert and Daniel Flood are currently competing in the DHL Interislander Speedweek.

Brothers and race rivals, Robert Flood and Daniel Flood are aiming for a top 10 fi nish in the DHL Interislander Speedweek.

Thirty-two South Island saloon cars are currently battling it out for supremacy, including our own local boys – Mark Pengally, Paul Cambie, Shane Scott, Daniel Flood and Robert Flood.

The seven-day series began on Novem-ber 20 at Ruapuna and fi nishes here in

Blenheim this Sunday.For Robert, the 2010/2011 season is his

second with his 2009 Lovelady Saloon car after starting our four-years ago in a stock car.

Last year Robert won the Eastern States Speedway Sports Person of the Year, Sa-loon Car Open and Closed Club Champs, Overall Points Standing and second place in the Radiator Services Saloon Car Invasion.

For Daniel this season is his fi rst and although he has only had two meetings to put his car through its paces, he remains intent on a top 10 position.

For the brothers, speedway has always run thick in the family’s blood with father Tony Flood having raced saloon cars when they were young.

He has since remained a staunch sup-porter, pit crew member and financial backer for Robert and Daniel.



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