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A large dog suspected of attacking five pet sheep resulting in their deaths is being quarantined while the owners decide its fate. The owner of the sheep, Andrew Penniket, said they were “brutally attacked” last Wednesday night on their Studholme Road property. “People need to know the other side of their pet,” Andrew said. His sheep were ten to 12-years-old and “big, strong, healthy animals,” which would have required an extremely vicious attack to do the damage he found, he said. Andrew found one of the family’s five pet sheep dead and the other four so badly mangled he had to put them down. He posted a sign on Mount Aspiring Road asking residents if they knew

where their dogs were on Wednesday night, reinforced by the sight of one of the dead animals nearby. Andrew was then approached by a resident who lives locally who is the owner of a large dog who

suspected his pet may have been responsible, he said. The man, who wants to remain anonymous, told Andrew he would contain his dog for a week and if there were no further attacks in the area he would assume his pet was responsible and make a final decision on the fate of the animal.

As well as losing the

much loved family pets, three of whom, Basil, Daphne and Jasper are pictured here in happier times, Andrew has had to pay for a digger to bury them because of their large size. He left

a message for the dog control officer at Lakes Environmental, but has not yet been contacted which surprises him. “I was told they were responsible for helping with things like this but haven’t heard anything.” Sergeant Paul Crosswell of Wanaka Police said he was unaware of the dog in question, and while it

remained a private matter was unable to comment. If charges are laid however the law is quite clear, he said. According to the Dog Control Act 1996, if a court is satisfied that a dog has been

identified after attacking stock, it must order its destruction unless there are exceptional circumstances. The dog’s owner is liable for all the costs of the damage incurred and can be fined up to $3000 in addition to the costs.

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His sheep were ten to 12-years-old and “big, strong, healthy animals,” which

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An avenue of 14 exotic trees is planned for upper Ardmore Street, and if all goes well they will be planted before next winter. QLDC project manager Rob Darby said three options have been selected based on size and form, colour, hardiness and proven suitability to Wanaka conditions.

T h e t r e e s a r e A c e r p l a t a n o i d e s ( N o r w a y Maple), Nyssa sylvatica

(Black Gum) and Fraxinus velutina (Arizona Ash).

All three are deciduous. Acer platanoides and Nyssa sylvatica are both known for their autumn colour, and grow to about 18m in height. Flaxinus veluntina is a smaller tree growing to about 10m. The trees will be irrigated and a power cable will be installed so they can be lit up in the future. A public meeting regarding the plan will be held in early August.

Wanaka Community Board member Ken Copland said effluent from trucks carrying livestock is making local roads look “shocking” and is concerned the nearest effluent dump is at Raes Junction. He said with increasing dairying in the Upper Clutha the situation was likely to get worse and something should be done about it.

Roads ‘shocking’Work is completed on the section of Mount Aspiring Road from Far Horizon to Rippon vineyard and project manager Rob Darby told the community board it looks wonderful. “I’m very happy with the finish,” he said. “It will have a very nice park-like feel.” Work will continue from Far Horizon back to Meadowstone Drive in September.

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Real estate tribunal chargesA charge of misconduct against a Wanaka real estate agent from a property sale at 20 Scaife Place in January 2009 will proceed after conflicting accounts were presented to the Real Estate Authority. The charge alleges during the course of the sale of property which he had a financial interest in, Harcourts agent Paul Miller misled David and Edna McAtamney by advising them that there was no concern neighbouring Mount Aspiring College would build on the playing field to the north of the property and any buildings, if built, would be situated well away

from the area in front of their property.

Following evidence a letter outlining concept plans for

a proposal to build on the playing field in front of the property was hand delivered to Paul by the college property manager, Ron Moffat, in November 7, 2008, an appeal to have the charges dropped were dismissed by the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal. Paul stated to

the tribunal he checked his understanding of the proposed development with the property manager who

confirmed there would be no obstruction of the properties view. Paul’s account differs from a statement made by Ron who said he was approached by Paul a few days after receiving the letter and said something about now having to disclose the information about the development.

The McAtamneys said they inquired to Kate Bull, another agent who had shown them the property, about the development after being alerted to it by a friend.

According to the tribunal, Kate raised the matter with Paul around this time and he had confirmed there was no development planned for the top field. This was followed by a report from another witness, Stephen Todd, who stated in an email he went with the McAtamneys to a property inspection on December 16, 2008 and Kate told them “you will never be built out”.

Paul’s account differs from a statement made by Ron.

Public concern is mounting with regard to water quality in the Upper Clutha and potential damage resulting from intensive farming.

Hawea film editor and Preserve Our Water (POW) member Kim Fogelberg has written to the Department of Conservation, Fish and Game and other parties expressing her concern regarding a proposed intensive farming operation (presumably dairying) above Hawea Flat.

“The ORC is currently studying this aquifer, but their science is very new, ongoing and unproven,” she said. “There are no comparable soil and climate conditions in New Zealand,

therefore we must rely on computer modelling to try and ascertain the effects of such a major change to this land.”

“I consider pristine water a valuable commodity (something which is fast disappearing worldwide). Why would we want to risk damaging an obvious asset for a short term gain?”

“The effects of intensive farming on this land will not become evident for many years…and it will take many generations to turn back the clock,” she said.

Another concerned citizen is retired farmer and fisherman Alan Cone. He has made submissions and talked to Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean, the ORC chairman, QLDC engineers

and various scientists regarding his concerns for the quality of the water in Lake Wanaka.

He told the Wanaka Sun he has noticed a marked decline in the number of both trout and cockabullies around the lake shore, coinciding with increased levels of algae and lagrosiphon. He said people trolling for fish have been talking about brown slime on their lines since 2003. Alan believes the increase in intensive farming and the resultant use of fertilisers is a prime cause of the problem.

“The ORC need to get their act together,” he said. “Water Plan change 6A is a wonderful document. They should implement it as fast as they can.”

Concern mountingCaroline Harker

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A decision to licence commercial jetboat drivers has received a positive response from operators and Queenstown Lakes Distr ict Counci l harbourmaster Marty Black. The i n t r o d u c t i o n o f t h e l i c e n c e w a s a n n o u n c e d o n Tuesday by Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges and is a new requirement of Maritime Rule Part 82, which also requires ongoing competency checks for all drivers.

“It’s a good thing. We have our own d r i v e r t r a i n i n g

process which is part of our safety operational plan, but it’s very good for new drivers,” Brent Pihama who operates Wanaka River Journeys said. The rule introduced by Maritime New Zealand will allow existing drivers with at least 12 months experience to be issued transitional licences subject to a safe driving record and drivers being “fit and proper persons” as defined by the Maritime Transport Act 1994.

M a r t y s a i d h e i s p l e a s e d t h e legislation is going through but believes

the legislation for recreational users needs to be more rigorous as well. “I believe there should b e [ m a n d a t o r y training], a boat identification system and lifejackets worn on boats. We don’t h a v e a n a t i o n a l rule for lifejackets, which could save an estimated ten lives a year,” he said, but he doesn’t believe there is the political will to make it happen even though polls indicate a desire for more regulation. “It ’ l l take years. It’s [recreational boating] the last bastion if you like. It’s not acceptable

t o p o l i t i c i a n s , but maybe times are changing,” he said.

B r e n t a g r e e d legislation needs to be tightened up f o r r e c r e a t i o n a l j e t b o a t u s e r s , especially in regard to entering unfamiliar waterways. “Eighty percent are f ine but the remaining twenty percent are just damn stupid. A licence would be good. It’s not all black and white when you’re dealing with the river and Mother Nature. It’s not like a road.”

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operational plan, but it’s very good for new drivers.

Dublin Bay vandalsVandals who wrecked a fence and rammed a gate at Dublin Bay are also responsible for the death of two animals who got out and ate poisonous plants. The Department of Conservation believe the damage was done to access firewood in the area. “The ramming of an entrance gate and the cutting of the fence at several locations o n m o r e t h a n o n e occasion is deliberate v a n d a l i s m a n d a n o u t r i g h t d i s r e g a r d for public property,” DOC area manager Paul Hellebrekers said.

Until the ongoing problems are resolved DOC have said they will lock the entrance gates limiting vehicle access to the reserve and firewood collection

permits will be cancelled until further notice. If there are continuing problems with damage DOC said they would

c o n s i d e r c l o s i n g a c c e s s t o v e h i c l e s permanently but the area will still remain o p e n t o m o u n t a i n biking, walking and o t h e r r e c r e a t i o n a l activities.

“I am disappointed at the escalation in this type of behaviour that has created extra work for staff and the adjoining landowners in replacing the fencing.

Cutting the fence is not a solution and the repair costs are just a waste of public money, Paul said.

He asked for any witnesses to acts of vandalism in the area t o c o n t a c t p o l i c e . The wilful damage to property on public conservation lands is an offence under the Conservation Act 1987 punishable by fines of up to $10,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year.

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Visitors to Puzzling World had one more reason to be perplexed yesterday. Wanaka’s anonymous wool weaver, “Knitsy” knit bombed a post at the entrance to the business.The colourful addition is one of several that have appeared around Wanaka since snow started falling.

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There are more than 80 good day walks within an hour’s drive of Wanaka according to Karen Marinkovic. Karen knows what she’s talking about, as vice president of the Upper Clutha Tramping Club she has been organising two walks each month of the winter since the club was formed ten years ago. She’s proud to say she has never repeated a walk. Not only that, she has plenty more up her sleeve.

One of her two favourites is a Department of Conservation walk from above the Queensbury subdivision to the top of the Pisa Range.

“You go up through snow and rocky tors and when you get to the top there’s a fabulous view of Wanaka spread out in front of you,” she said. It takes about two and a half hours to get to the top.

Her other favourite is a circular walk off the Coronet Peak ski f ield road which includes Mt Dewar and Devil’s Creek. “Like a lot of places you get to see a view you can only get to by going there on your own two feet,” she said. “There’s a great view down into Skippers [Canyon].”

K a r e n w a s a f o u n d i n g

member of the club which i s c e l e b r a t i n g i t ’ s t e n t h anniversary next month. Of the 41 original members nine still belong to the club.

“Membership hovers around 50,” Karen said. “People come and go.”

As well as winter walks the club runs a summer tramping programme which includes day and overnight trips and longer expeditions. While the winter walks are kept under six hours long, in the summer they are often eight or ten

hours. Overnight or multi-day trips have a co-ordinator who comes up with the route and does the organising.

Karen’s favourite summer t r a m p i s G i l l e s p i e P a s s . “Especially if you include a day trip up to Lake Crucible,” she said. “I’ve swum up there when there have been icebergs in the lake.”

M a n y p e o p l e j o i n t h e tramping club when they’re new to town and want to meet other trampers. Others join for the company. “It’s a very social activity,” Karen said. As well as tramps the club has monthly club nights w h i c h u s u a l l y f e a t u r e a guest speaker.

The next meeting (Wednesday August 8) wi l l be a tenth anniversary celebration for the 132 people who have been c lub members over the past decade as well as their friends and families and prospective members. There will be speeches, stories shared, trips remembered, and friendships renewed.

Pictured are UCTC members Jacqui Scott, Kerry Einem and Karen Marinkovic at Gertrude Saddle.

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Tramping for 10 years

Many people join the tramping club when they’re new to town and want

to meet other trampers. Others join for the company. It’s a very social activity.

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Scientists working around Lake McKerrow on the West Coast have used radiocarbon dating to conclude there is a 30 percent probability of a large earthquake (magnitude 8+) on the alpine fault in the next 50 years. While this may come as no great surprise, the research method used is entirely new. It studied 24 large earthquakes on the fault dating back 8000 years and, with carbon dating, was able to establish the fault ruptures regularly, not randomly or in clusters as in some other faults. On average, major quakes occur on the alpine fault every 330 years. The last one was in 1717AD (295 years ago).

The research, done by GNS Science (Lower Hutt) along with Victoria University and scientists from Italy, Israel and

the United States, confirms warnings from Dr Tim Davies of Canterbury University who visited Central Otago in 2007 giving talks about the next big one on the alpine fault – which he said had a 50 percent chance

of occurring within the next 100 years.

He warned the earthquake will last for about two minutes spreading up to 400km along the fault line and would be felt as a major shake in Queenstown, Wanaka and parts of Central Otago. Tim said it will result

in a horizontal earth shift of up to eight metres, and a vertical shift of four metres.

“The effects will be worst in West Otago, diminishing eastward,” he said. “Significant building damage can be expected

in Queenstown. Less damage should occur in Wanaka than Queenstown, much less in Cromwell. Some minor damage will occur in Dunedin.

“The effects will be amplified in South Island mountainous regions and high country where enormous damage can occur

to peaks and ridges. Countless landslides can be expected of all sizes. Damaging aftershocks are l ikely to continue for several weeks afterwards and the event will have disastrous consequences across many regions. Less intense shaking will continue for months.”

GNS project co-leader Dr Ursula Cochran said we should be prepared. This includes household measures such as emergency kits, and community initiatives such as identifying skills and equipment helpful in a disaster. At local and regional government levels loss of lives and incomes could be avoided with hazard mitigation policies in land use planning, and strengthening earthquake-prone buildings and infrastructure, she said.

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Pictured above are five-year-old Wanaka twins Campbell (left) and Finley Melville Ives who were among the more than 50 youngsters aged from five to 11-years-old that turned out for the season’s first Calci Yum slopestyle held at Weston’s Park at Cardrona yesterday. The two competed in the newly introduced ‘Ruggies’ division for five to seven-year-olds.

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inbriefGroup’s email hackedConstable Peter Reed is reminding people to be vigilant of cyber crime after a local group’s email was hacked last week.The Wanaka Sun was just one of the recipients of a fake email sent to all of the contacts in Kahu Youth’s email address book. Staff at the newspaper received the message, supposedly from the youth group, which began “I’m writing this with tears in my eyes...” It went on to report they had been “mugged and robbed”, before the email writer asked for money.Kahu Youth responded on their facebook page: “hackers got into our email, sent everybody a poorly written sob story and then asked for money. Not only that, they deleted all of our contacts so we can’t email anyone to tell them it wasn’t us!”The youth group managed to regain control of its account on the day and had begun to restore its contacts.

Wanaka-based builders have been well represented in the southern region Master Builder’s house of the year awards. Turnkey Homes, Mike Greer Homes, Dunlop Builders and Stonewood Homes shared three gold and five silver awards with Turnkey Homes and Stonewood Homes both also winning category awards. Turnkey Homes won the Department of Building and Housing new homes under $250,000 with their Albert Town house pictured here, and Stonewood Homes won the show home category.

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Climbing high for charityA desire by his mother to climb Mount Aspiring following her treatment for breast cancer has prompted Allen Brent to attempt its height in stairs with her accompanying him. Prior to her diagnosis, Anna Brent, 55, had climbed Mount Aspiring and following extensive chemotherapy realised she is not yet strong enough to pursue her goal of summiting again with her son which they had promised they would do. Brent, 24, has been working as a law clerk in Auckland and one afternoon spotted the Skytower and came up with a plan to raise funds for

Breast Cancer research. “It’s big - Let’s climb that thing instead,” he said in a blog outlining the idea.

The plan is to ascend the tower stairs 15.5 times, or 3000 metres of vertical steps, to reach the same height as Mount Aspiring. He will be joined by Anna, his father, family members and friends for the

first ascent and depending on her fitness levels, Anna hopes to attempt several more climbs during the day. Anna, pictured

with Sue Richard on the left, has been exercising regularly using, appropriately, a stair-climber as well as climbing the gym stairs. “When I first started, I could just manage one flight, today I completed

67 flights which is the height of the Skytower,” Anna said.

She has been overwhelmed by the amount of local help from the gym, medical staff and the community in general in her recovery. “I couldn’t have done it without the support,” she said. Joining her and Brent in the fundraiser will be former Warriors hard man and boxer, Monty Betham and Breast Cancer Research Trust ambassadors Shane Cortese, Jaquie Brown, and Geeling Ng.

Fundraising has reached $3,700.

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Local identity William Francis (Bill) Hunt died on July 3 at the age of 86. He farmed in the Maungawera Valley from 1929 and the property is still in the Hunt family. A service for Bill was held at St Columba’s Anglican Church last week and he was buried in the Wanaka cemetery. Bill is survived by his wife Ruth, son Phill and daughters Robbie and Anna. (Obituary next week).

Farewell to BillGo ahead for revised planThe Environment Court has overturned a Queenstown Lakes District Council decision to refuse consent for the development of a retirement village on Mount Aspiring Road. Developer Stoney Creek Village Ltd’s original plans included 97 units on the 1.84ha site. A revised resource consent application, which decreased the planned build to 73 residential units with a reduced building height, was agreed on during the appeal process.

Volunteers have been hard at work on the waterfront landscaping the Wanaka Springs. The project to harness the springs on Lakeside Drive so the water can be easily used by everyone has been underway since 2007.

Pictured working on the landscaping are Wanaka Springs Community Trust trustees Richard Windelov and Joel Dean. The hard landscaping should be finished by next Friday (July 20) and the site will be officially opened during Wanakafest.

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Three assaultedA Wanaka male is facing assault charges after two males and a female were assaulted at a private party over the weekend.

Booze abuse and theftIn the early hours of Saturday morning a 20-year-old male stole a bottle of Jagermeister from the Water Bar on Ardmore Street. Diligent work by the door staff led to his apprehension.In the early hours of Sunday morning a male was escorted from the Mint Bar, he became aggressive and assaulted the security staff. He has been arrested by police and has faced a court appearance.

Disappearing duffelA black woollen duffel coat has been stolen from the Water Bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. “Please if you go out keep your coat and jackets with you or use the establishments coat check storage system.” Constable Peter Reed said. “Let’s make it hard for the thieves in our midst.”

Ski field theftsPolice are beginning to get the annual reports of thefts of skis and property from people who have had their belongings stolen. They are urging the public to keep belongings in a locker or a safe place while up the mountains, and to keep an eye on ski and snowboarding gear too.

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Speakers at an academic conference on the Central Otago Gold Rush will cover an intriguing array of topics including what goldfields history and tenure review have in common, Chinese market gardening in the goldfields, the prosperity of Otago and the bankruptcy of Southland, and one called “A runholder’s dream dashed by the discovery of gold”.

The international conference

is being convened by the University of Canterbury and the Otago Goldfield

Heritage Trust and runs from August 28 – 31 in Cromwell. It is part of the Gold 150 celebrations.

Gold was first discovered

in the area at a place called Brewery Creek in July 1862. A t t h e t i m e t h e r e w a s

considerable scepticism about the claim - made by two Americans - until the pair turned up in Dunedin with 78lbs of gold. The rush

was on.A family fun day held at

Brewery Creek on Saturday included traditional goldfields food and drink, tunnel tours, and a competition digging for gold which attracted 100 prospectors. MC for the day was Greg Wilkinson (pictured in top hat).

Other festivities in Cromwell this month include exhibitions, tours to various goldfields and a Gold Fever Shindig.

Good as gold for Central

A runholder’s dream dashed by the discovery of gold.

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Wanaka was abuzz with film talk this week as hundreds flocked to the Mountain Film Festival. There were two good reasons to be there – to escape the freezing temperatures and fog, and to view some of what was widely agreed to have been the best selection of films ever in the festival’s ten year history.

The surprise hit was On the Trail of Genghis Khan - a three hour epic which festival director Mark Sedon decided to show in two parts, fearing it wouldn’t hold people’s attention. People loved the first part which showed on Saturday and must have told all their friends because the second half drew a capacity crowd on Sunday. The film documents Tim Cope’s six year journey from Mongolia to Hungary on horseback, foot and

camel. Tim was following in the footsteps of Genghis Khan who made the 10,000km journey 700 years ago.

Another hit was Race for the Nose - a speed climbing film which had audiences on the edge of their seats, when they weren’t laughing their heads off. The Nose is a classic route on Yosemite and the climbers break the two and a half hour record by a mere 20 seconds.

The festival’s editing competition was won by local film maker Richard Sidey for his interpretation of the footage which he called Carbon-free Beatbox. Richard’s film and those of the other two finalists, Ben Thomas (USA) and Carla Braun-Elwert (a kiwi living in Germany) can be seen on the festival’s facebook page.

The five day festival finished yesterday with a screening of some of

the favourite films from previous festivals.

The two day adventure film making workshop attracted 14 participants, m o r e t h a n h a l f o f whom were locals and others from as far away as Finland.

Tutor Brian Hall said most of the students were already recording moving pictures but did not know how to deal with their footage from there on. During the course they learnt about editing and how to put their films online, as well as all the basics of film making. The course was tutored by local film maker Hugh Barnard as well as Brian who is from America.

Local woman Sarah Smith (pictured) won the women’s section of the dyno competition at the climbing wall with a jump of 1.75m, and Tim Hunter won the men’s division with a 2.3m jump.

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A fine festival of films

Deep freeze for Diamond Lake

The proposed roundabout at the intersection of Ardmore and Brownston Streets (aka Caltex corner) should be installed before Christmas according to QLDC project manager Rob Darby. “I’m just not sure which Christmas,” he quipped to local media after the Wanaka Community Board meeting on Tuesday. Other roundabouts proposed for where Ardmore Street intersects with both Lakeside Road and Dungarvon Street are also on the drawing board and adjacent property owners, business proprietors and the public will be consulted. Rob said council plans to install these two roundabouts before winter 2013. WCB chairperson Lyal Cocks said a drop in session for people to see the design and ask questions was important.“I just want to keep the community on side with this,” he said.

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J e r e m y T o w n t o o k t h i s photograph of his brother Matthew among the icicles on the walking track to Diamond Lake earlier this week.

Temperatures in Wanaka reached a low of -5.3 Celsius last week causing Diamond Lake to freeze.

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The School Holiday Programme has been in full swing with an amazing variety of entertainment. The programme was booked up quickly and most of the days have been full with 40 children. We plan to look at increasing the size of this programme so we don’t have to turn people away.

A c h u n k o f w h a t Community Networks does is referred to as the “Heartland Centre”. Heartland Centres are about making it easier for people in smaller communities to meet face to face with, and to f ind information about, government and community services. At Community Networks we regularly have visits from the IRD, community

law, JP services and ACC. We also hold a huge range of information from Work and Income, Immigration, professional counsellors and other local

support organisations.Parenting can be a

tricky business. At the evening hosted recently by Parenting 4 Life, Ian and Naomi Campbell from Parents Inc spoke about the tool box courses. These courses focus on making your parenting experience a positive one. You will emerge with creative ways

of developing a happy home, co-operative kids and a tool box of ideas you’ll be eager to put into practice (see sunspots for more details).

In a couple of weeks REAP is running a cooking course on Healthy and Nutritious Meals. The plan is that you will prepare a meal to then take home all ready to cook for the family. Pop in to Community Networks to find out about this.

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A play inspired by the playwright/actor’s childhood experiences in a rest home run by her parents is coming to Cromwell this month. Silent Night by Yvette Parsons is a poignant portrayal of a senior life lived solo, delicately unfolding a world where all is not as it seems.

The drama occurs

o n C h r i s t m a s D a y , a n d I r e n e M c M u n n (played by Yvette) is throwing a party. As she prepares, she regales us with stories from her past: the Tangiwai disaster and the effects it had on her family, her courtship and marriage to the late Len, and her relationship with her daughter.

Described by well-known actor/musician/writer Madeleine Sami as “one of the funniest, sad and thought provoking pieces of theatre I’ve seen in an age,” Silent N i g h t i s o n i n t h e Lowburn Hall for one night only.

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The 2012 National Country Music Awards, the most prestigious event on NZ’s country music calendar, takes place in August and will feature performances from a range Kiwi country music legends and newcomers. Wanaka’s own Jody Direen will join the likes of legends Tom Sharplin, Jenny Blackadder and Joy Adams for the event. Jody has been nominated for the NZ Horizon Award which could see her jetting off to perform at the Global Artist Showcase which is part of the CMA Music Festival in Nashville. Craig Adams, formerly of Cromwell has made it into the final for Male Artist of the Year.

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Hear Hear teacH cHildren to be good positive little people not bullies!!

My god tHose floodligHts at tHe rugby grounds are brigHt, dip tHeM!

inversion layer bad :( i love you wanaka but please turn off tHe clouds

absolutely utterly agree witH last week’s texter, i wisH our winter stayers would learn How to tidy up after tHeMselves too.

great to see town buzzing

yipee can finally see tHe Mountains and soMe blue sky paradise again

tHanks to tHe young idiots wHo turned our wHeellie bin over very clever

wHy do tHe street cleaners blow tHe leaves back into tHe garden wouldn’t it Make More sense to sweep tHeM up tHen tHey would not blow back

faMilies are like fudge - Mostly sweet witH a few nuts.

With the early winter season rash of road crashes for this time of year as well as the busy winter season producing the typical on-slope carnage, it is sobering to realise we only have two funded paramedics for our ambulance service. The remainder of the service is staffed by 22 volunteers, each of whom are committed to at least one night shift a week, and preferably two or three. This on top of a day job and family commitments. On the other hand, we have 15 sworn police officers in town, although usually not all at the same time. Funding for six additional police came through in 2008 after Wanaka had almost double the district average number of reported offences per officer in 2006, and one of the lowest ratios of officers per resident. Wanaka’s St John Ambulance Service now faces a similar situation. We have a large catchment area and additional help, in the form of other volunteers is some distance away. Is there the political will to lobby for some more paid paramedic staff to give our two a bit of a break?

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How could the QLDC possibly put themselves into $171,000,000 of debt? Any first year business student should be able to run the most lucrative town in New Zealand at a profit. With half the multi-million dollar homes vacant for most of the year how could all those rates be going to waste? They’re not a burden on the roads, schools, rubbish collection, sewerage, water, etc. Councils almost never make enough money to live on, they seem to be always crying poorman. But QLDC has no excuse. These jokers make more money than any other council in New Zealand, and that’s a lot of money. But I am here to tell you that it can be done, and done without ever resorting to shadowy gigs like pimping or selling drugs or running casinos.Just so you know QLDC this is how it works: When some out of town developer comes to you and says he wants to build a totally unnecessary billion dollar shopping complex on this nice big flat piece of land next to the woefully undersized Queenstown Airport, you say: Right, you’re going to build the new sewage treatment plant...first. When an overseas developer comes to you and says: I want to destroy this iconic family holiday park and build a huge billion dollar hotel and conference centre on this heritage listed, environmentally sensitive piece of land...you say: Right, you’re going to build the new bridge...first. When they cry poorman, don’t worry they’ll be back. Bruce ThompsonWanaka

Planting trees

I wish to inform the texter who claimed I need to get a grip on myself in response to my letter of June 6 advocating the need to plant natives opposed to exotics. If you read my letter carefully you will see I never said Father Fenton was anti-natives, nor did I say I was anti-exotics.Father Fenton asked the question: What is it with this obsession to plant only natives? My response, to promote the planting of natives as a priority, is because I appreciate the adversity natives endure to survive and re-establish opposed to exotics that quickly flourish and crowd out our natives.My letter was written to enlighten Father Fenton and people like you. Plant natives on public land, and if you must plant exotics, plant them on private land. So before claiming I need to get a grip (whatever that means) I suggest you write a letter to the editor as I do and have the courage to sign it if you still have a difference of opinion.With age comes experience, with experience comes knowledge, and with knowledge comes wisdom. Judging by your text to the Wanaka Sun it would appear it required little if any rational thought lest of all any substance of worthiness and I doubt you are old enough yet to have acquired any experience, let alone knowledge or wisdom. Nota bene: anybody who plants a tree in the knowledge they may never get to enjoy sitting in its shade is somebody who can think beyond themselves.

George ClinchWanaka

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for saleOven clean good working order, older style offers please phone 443 1017

Beautiful china tea cup bird feeders, great to feed wax eyes and bell birds $20 -$25 ph 443 1017

PRivate hOuSe SALE. Hawea Flat, see Trade Me 481042808

fOR Sale. 2x oil column heaters. $20 ea. 021608852

$10 WOOD fired pizzas. Francesca’s Pizzas Brownston St next door to New World car park 0800GO4PIZZA www.francescaspizzas.com

3 Pce nest tables $15, iron & board $15, sm cupboard/drawer 60w x 75h $15 ph/txt 0276305935

6 DRaWeR set wooden $15, highchair moth-ers choice $20, ph/txt 0276305935

aRDgOuR (fROm Tarras) extra virgin olive oil only $15 at the Wanaka farmers market from 4pm Thursdays Spencer House Mall

BaBy caPSule $30, bouncer chair $25, elec-tric bottle sterilizer $40, baby gym $20. All in good condition. 0272942262.

caR4Sale. hOnDa civic 93. Reliable. eco-nomical good runner.new wof and reg .$2000 call 4437907 or tex 02102201898

cOlD heaD ? Heaps of hats and headbands at artisans, all made here in paradise! Check out our new flowery range.

mOutain Buggy, good all round condi-tion, $50, also Steelcraft Portable Cot. $25 PH 0211507042.

gaS heateR. With 9kg bottle. 80.00. P.h. Text 0276318445

Single BeD base and mattress $30. Extendable round pine dining table and 4 chairs $150. 0211734994.

cOt (PhOenix) with inner sprung mat-tress. Excellent condition. $300. Sheets/mat-tress protector also if required. Phone 021 1119049/443 9448

Phil&teDS Buggy with second toddler seat, sleeping bag, covers, baby caccoon, in-fant capsule attachment kit. $350. Ph 021 111 9049/443 9448

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POny POO-gOlD for your winter garden! Sacks $5 or trailer $30 delivered ph/txt Grace or Julia 4434494, 0275091972

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WanaKa liBRaRy Book Sale Piles of Bargins! Adults: 3 for $5 and Children’s 0.50¢ each

Wheat 4 sale, whole or crushd, barley whole or crushd 30kg 4 $25. Mash 25kg 4 $25. 4434944.

noticecOngRatulatiOnS Damien and Emma on the birth of Joshua Luke Bolger (8lbs10) at 11pm, July 7. Mum and baby doing fine.

anna BRent’S Breast cancer research fundraising page : www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/annabrent/’

Silent night, a one-woman tour de force. July 28, Lowburn Hall, 7.30pm.

ticKetS cROmWell and Alexandra I-Sites, $5-$25.

OtagO POlytechnic Courses: Intro Film Making starts 28 July; Biz Admin Courses starts 23 July. Call 08007659276 or email Lyne.McFarlane@op.ac.nz

cRaft night at wastebusters - make a rag rug or draught excluder to keep u warm and cosy. 18 July, 6-8ish $5 donation. All welcome.

fRanceSca’S italian Kitchen - opening November. Authentic Italian cooking. In the new building on Ardmore Street.

fRee BReaStfeeDing resourse library. Up to date books to borrow and free information sheets. Call kate 4432635 or text 0276957772.

galleRy33: cuRRent exhibition, lost and found: edges by Richard Adams. New works on canvas and on paper. Open 7 days

hORSe gRazing/liveRy-caRe short or long term-secure paddocks use of facilities with on site owner close to town 4434494, 0275091972, juliat@ihug.co.nz

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noticeORganic exPReSS - the grocery store that delivers to your door. Locally owned and op-erated. organicexpress.co.nz

SchOOl hOliDay Programme places avail-able Thurs 12 July for 5-13 year olds. Book on-line at www.communitynetworks.co.nz

Stitch n bitch, Pembroke wines and spirits, Mondays from 7pm. Everyone welcome, all crafts, all skill levels!

SuPeR fReSh fruit and vege - we support local growers wherever possible. organicex-press.co.nz

uPPeR clutha Trading Post on Facebook. Sign up now to trade preloved goods freely and easily with your community.

zumBa fitneSS CLASSES! Running in town. Mon 6:30pm & Wed 7pm $9 per class. Contact 02102795639 for more info :)

rentcaRavan fOR rent, available over winter. Gas cooker, fridge, oil-filled heater. U choose the spot we’ll deliver. $80/wk, call/txt 021 984336.

ROOm fOR rent for August. Fully furnished house, wi-fi and bills inc. Single $160p/w. Double/twin-share options. 4432656 or 0210673021

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servicesauguSt DetOx - 30 Day Challenge - A gentle detoxification course that will leave you feeling re-juvenated and alive! www.nirvanaretreat.co.nz ph 443 2252

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thanksBig thanKS to Red and Jed and Co from Wanaka HIREQUIP from The Wanaka Community Springs Project.

excellent DiggeR work and great commu-nity spirit, Bart and Kris and Co at FH. Cheers From the Springs!

nice WORK Nick and Bob at Rinioz Stone Masons from Wanaka Community Springs

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Bridge results: A.J. McKen-zie Pairs: North/South:- Helen Henshall, Maggie Stratford 61.73% 1. Laraine Shepherd, Daphne Stewart 61.15% 2. Mark Harry, Jill Millar 56.92% 3. East/West:- Peter Herbert, Max Shep-herd 60.96% 1. Gavin Stevens, Shona Watt 57.50% 2. Noe-line Goldsbrough, Ena Leckie 55/19% 3. Friday Bridge, 6 July: North/South:- Helen Henshall, Maggie Stratford 61.00% 1. Ena Leckie, Nan Ottrey 56.50% 2. Su-zanne Ewing, Daphne Stewart 52.00% 3. East/West:- Deirdre Lynch, Mary Gibson-Collings 62.50% 1. Peter & Elaine Herbert 52.00% 2. Sherril Harries, Lyn Howson 49.50% 3. Hawea Pairs July 5: North/South:- Clare Scurr, Ann-Louise Stokes 65.33% 1. Ena Leckie, Laraine Shepherd 55.33% 2. East/West:- Lynne Fegan, Max Shepherd 70.83% 1. Jean Stokes, Shona Watt 52.50% 2.

Wanaka golf CluB re-sults: Tuesday Ladies 3 July (Medal & Putting) Div1: 1 Gill Simpson, 65, 2 Liz McRae, 70, 3 Annette Mantell, 73. Div2: 1 Ann Brown, 65, 2 Chris Willson, 68, 3 Noelene Raffills, 68. Div3: 1 Jeanette Gillies, 68, 2 Arlene Bell, 69, 3 Annabel Spiers, Tar-

ras, 69. Div4: 1 Margaret Ander-son, 70, 2 Carolyn Wallace, 73, 3 Mary Scurr, 74. Wednesday Men 4 July (Stableford) Div1: 1 Rus-sell Lovelock, Tarras, 43, 2 Bob McRae, 37, 3 Michael Squires, 37. Div2: 1 Trevor Savage, 48, 2 Graeme Begg, 41, 3 Marc Rich-ards, 39. Thursday 9 Hole Ladies 5 July. Frost delay, competition cancelled. Saturday Ladies 7 July Medal 1 Carolyn Wallace, 68, 2 Anne Moffatt, 71, 3 Chris Willson, 72. Putting Chris Willson, 29. Sat-urday Men 7 July (Medal) Div1: 1 Mitch Bosley, 68, 2 Dylan Stock, 71, 3 Murray Studholme, 71. Div2: 1 Bob McRae, 70, 2 Glenn Tattersall, 70, 3 Hugh Fraser, 70. Div3: 1 Peter Rodden, Waimate, 67, 2 Chris Macfie, 68, 3 Terry Wilson, 68. Div4: 1 Brett Gilbert, 55, 2 Richard Powell, Tokarahi, 64, 3 Alistair Hose, 69.

tarras golf results: Men’s Stableford-Richard Pullar 44, Holger Reinecke 43, Richard Timpany 39, Jonny Trevathan 38, Robert Gibson 36Women’s Stableford-Margaret Sell 42, Annabel Spiers 40, Avril Templeton 38, Ann Saunders 37, Kate Norman 35.

Wanaka BoWls results Week ending 7:07:12: Monday

Trophy 1 H Thayer, M Ives, N Dippie, 2 J Barton, M Roberts, M Baker, 3 D Martin, M Barnett, A Turnbull. Tuesday Pairs 1 G Russell & B Russell, 2 J Millar & R Mathewson, 3 H Badger & B Hamilton. Wednesday Triples 1 D Ollerenshaw, D Barnes, R Templeton, 2 A Gledhill, J Smith, F Anderson, 3 G Godby, L Pannett, J Bryant. Thursday Pairs 1 H Thayer & R Mathew-son, 2 G Russell & T Tovey, 3 D Ollerenshaw & J Millar. Friday Progressive Skips 1 W Hodge, 2 T Tovey, 3 J Gale. Leads 1 M Fir-man, 2 F Anderson, 3 M Roberts. Saturday Studholme Memo-rial Round Nine Scurr Heights, Pembroke, Ripponlea, Hawea 4pts, Round Ten Meadowstone, Ripponlea 5pts, Bremner Park, Beacon Point 4pts. Standings after Ten Rounds Mt Albert 32, Meadowstone 31, Scurr Heights 30,Bremner Park 29, Pembroke 25, Beacon Point, Ripponlea 23, Hawea 15. Business House Com-petition Tuesday 1 Bowl ‘m Over, J Parrant, A Wavish, J Limmer, 2 Placemakers, M Prince, M Gould, M Hyndman, 3 4M’s, J Mayen, T Mackay, B Morgan. Wednesday 1 Shot Bowls 29, 2 Brumbies 27, 3 Young Guns 19. Thursday 1 W Sutton, C Kane, T Scurr, 2 RMD, 3 C Dowdall, N Walker, A Haig.

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Up to ten aspiring New Zealand winter Olympians could be eligible for “substantial” funding following the announcement of a scholarship from the International Olympic Committee. Snowsports New Zealand closes applications for the scholarships on July 25, before passing them on with their own recommendations, director of coach and sport development, Adam Dooney said. The details of the exact amount for the scholarships are still to be confirmed but Adam said they could be in the region of $30,000 each. The money is to be used for training and competition costs leading up to the 2014 Sochi Olympics and all Winter Olympic sport athletes are eligible to apply.

Olympic fundingJup jogs Japan

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Max InHerePlaying the music you love to hear till late.

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Wednesday 11th July

Ben WoodallPlaying his own style of Ass kicking rock and blues to rock your night.

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Quiz Night with Danny and JRQuiz starts at 8pm then Danny and JR tear it up just for you.

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Friday 13th July

Super 15 Rugby & Hair of the DogRugby kicks off at 7:30pm then the Irish lads show you how to party.

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Saturday 14th July

Super 15 Rugby & Matt NeillRugby kicks off at 7:30pm with Matt rocking out after. Get down.

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Sunday 15th July

Open Mic and Jam sessionCome in and get down with other local musos. Hosted by Ben and all are welcome.

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As a novice curler with only three games under his belt, Wanaka’s Chris Riley (pictured) was surprised to be called in at the last minute to play at the national bonspiel at Idaburn Dam last weekend. Chris had his first game on “real” ice the week before, and was invited to play in the Omakau based Dunstan Creek club team thanks to a connection with an old school friend who was a regular. “They must have been pretty desperate. We started before dawn and finished after dark so had two days on the ice,” he said.

After a journey of 4259 km on foot, including several d a y s o f w a l k i n g b e c a u s e o f a compressed disc, Wanaka plumber J u p B r o w n h a s completed his length of Japan run raising funds and awareness f o r t s u n a m i

affected areas. A f t e r c r o s s i n g the finish line in Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture last Friday, Jup wrote on his blog, “we had really done it and no real problems or hiccups to stop us. That is the biggest t h i n g a n d o n l y

thing I hoped for. The plan is always the hardest thing to make and to be able to keep it over a 97 day adventure was huge.” Using h i s r u n t o r a i s e awareness and funds for tsunami affected areas, Jup has raised $25,000.

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