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78,000 reasons to celebrate If you build it they will come. That was definitely the case for South Otagos Cross Recreation Centre at Balclutha, which will celebrate its fifth birthday on Saturday. In five years, 78,000 people had walked through the door, and we still... Page 1

Milton school a revelation To some she was Miss Flett. To others Mrs Jack. To her parents she was Elizabeth. But she prefers plain Liz. Liz Jack will be amongst the many who will be celebrating 160 years of education in Milton during Labour Weekend. Its also the 50th... Page 1

Bunters 50 years of service Fraser Bunting is about to add another medal to his already crowded lapel. He will be awarded the prestigious double gold star for his 50 years of service to the Balclutha volunteer fire brigade at a special New Zealand Fire Service event on... Page 1

FROM THE NEWS DESK Elections are dominating the news at the moment - heavy stuff. But now for a little light relief, the Wonderful Wearable Art Awards. Air New Zealand kindly sponsored a few of us to see this amazing annual show in Wellington. I hadnt seenWOW since... Page 2

Push to fully legalise NZ ihemp Hemp could be the crop that not only regenerates rural economies but gives farmers another string to their bow, as world demand increases for alternative, hempmade products. Meetings on the topic were held during Hemp Awareness Week last week, at... Page 3

Kai skate park wins award The Kaitangata Skate Park Development Group won the supreme award in the 2016 Trustpower Clutha District Community Awards. Project coordinator Dallas Storer received the top honour at a function held at Rosebank Lodge, Balclutha on Monday night. He... Page 1

St Josephs upgrade opens It was a day to remember at St Josephs School at Balclutha last Friday. Catholic Bishop Colin Campbell of Dunedin was there, to bless and officially open the schools swish new administration block and classroom upgrades. Principal Annette OMahony... Page 1

Medal finds its way home Private Stanley Thomas Guest, from a prominent Balclutha family, who was killed in action in Northern France on September 15, 1916, never made it home. But his service medal will. His eldest surviving relative, Bill Guest of Wellington, is gifting his... Page 1

FROM THE NEWS DESK Its wonderful coming back to Clutha after aweeks absence, to see the soft tell-tale green on the willows and those pots of colour in gardens and paddocks that say its spring. And its great to be celebrating this on our publication day, September... Page 2

Building momentum for Daffodil Day Balclutha store Drifters Emporium has claimed first prize by a (dogs) whisker in the Cancer Society Daffodil Day window display competition this year. The Clyde St second-hand outlet captured judges attention and hearts last week with a fabulous... Page 3

Clinton pool re-roof begins Clinton people can expect to be having a dip in their revamped community swimming pool complex by November. Major work began last week on the $127,000 project, which has been undertaken by communitybased group Clinton Community Pools, to replace the... Page 1

Tapanui re-opens its doors to Petes.. Petes Dragon will once again live and breathe in Tapanui, with a double screening of the movie on Saturday. Tapanui resident and West Otago Community Board chair Barbara Hanna said she was looking forward to seeing the return of crew members, who... Page 1

Flying the Kiwi flag in Rio South Otago-based Roger and Megan Hayward are doing more than that when they head off to Rio de Janeiro this week. The proud parents are also going to see their Black Sticks womens hockey-playing daughter Pippa Hayward take on the world. Pippas... Page 1

Beehive buzz draws youth Look out beehive boys. The girls are coming through. Thats if Balcluthas StephanieAnne Ross has anything to do with it. Fresh from attending the biennial two-day Youth Parliament in Wellington last week, the 18-yearold Clutha-Southland electorate... Page 1

Stock car era remembered Former members of the Balclutha Stock Car Club and their families will be gathering this Saturday to celebrate life-long friendships and reminisce about the good old days of speed at the South Otago town. One of them will be reunion organiser Jacinta... Page 1

Upgrade done and dusted Clutha Healths $1.3 million hospital upgrade will be completed by the end of July. To mark the occasion, the Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman will officially open the new facility at a celebration to be held at Clutha Health First at Balclutha, on... Page 1

Answering the call of Kai Last Saturday, former Kaitangata man Dave Ferguson popped down from Timaru to watch his old home side, the Crescent Rugby Football team, play Heriot, and to gaze upon the section that will bring him back to his beloved Kai. He was amongst the first... Page 1

Balclutha features in video A South Otago student technology project about the making of Balcluthas new Elizabeth Street Plaza is the topic of a New Zealand Ministry of Education video. Year 8 students of the South Otago High School Junior Technology Centre at Balclutha made... Page 1

Chilli stuff on the hot menu Two Owaka men are aiming to be hot stuff at a chilli-lovers event in Auckland this weekend. Farmers Dennis Craigie and Stu Dreaver will be taking part in the inaugural New Zealand Hot Sauce Festival to be held at Sweat Shop Brew Bar, in Freemans Bay,... Page 1

Milton exhumation proposal A proposal to exhume bodies from unmarked graves in a disused Milton cemetery has gained momentum. It seems unlikely that the project will hit the same obstacles as a similar proposal a year ago, to excavate and dig up skeletons at neighbouring... Page 3

Hosts win two bowls titles South Otago rolled out the green carpet, and helped reel in two titles at the South Island Indoor Bowls Championships held at Balclutha during Queens Birthday Weekend. South Otago Indoor Bowls member Marilyn Paterson featured in the fours and Stephen... Page 1

Clutha boy excels at Mandarin In a sea of faces at the national Chinese Bridge Speech Competition in Auckland on Saturday, a small face managed to stand out. Balclutha schoolboy Caleb Luke was the youngest nonChinese competitor at the competition and won a merit award. The... Page 1

Firefighters take on challenge Its suffocatingly hot, even more uncomfortable than a real fire. You feel exhausted at the end of it, but also exhilarated. We do it because its a challenge, Clutha Valley Fire Brigade member Richard Hunter says of the arduous Sky Tower Stair... Page 1

Minimising stress on your stock whil.. Gypsy day can be a stressful event for all involved. At Clutha Vets we realize there is a lot to do when shifting house, machinery and stock and when things go wrong, it can really put the pressure on. In order to minimize stress, it is important to... Page 11

SOUTH OTAGO FUNDING SEMINARS 19 MAY .. Balclutha at 12.00pm - Cross Recreation Centre (lunch provided) Page 6

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Duck hunting danger time for sheep f.. Its that time of the year when sheep farmers on-farm control of sheep measles gets tested says Dan Lynch Project Manager of Ovis Management Ltd the meat industry group tasked with education and awareness around sheep measles. Each May across... Page 12

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The winter chill is about to set in Its been a typically unpredictable summer, although most of us will have managed to get down to the beach or up to the Lakes for a bit of sun and fun at some point. However, thereve been more than a few hints of autumn and the ensuing winter chill... Page 12

Bulls R Us delivers top quality Bulls R Us & Machinery Ltd are proud to offer you not only top quality bulls, but top notch machinery with a no bull attitude to match. Owners Ross and Rachel Clark have been bull farming since 2006, and have built up a substantial client base... Page 11

Car painters celebrating success Balclutha automotive refinisher Kolor Ka is celebrating its ongoing success with a new spray booth and adjoining workshop. Kolor Ka Painters has been servicing the South Otago area for the past 25 years. Managing directors Nyall and Maureen Brookland... Page 11

Get your motors running ... Originally conceived as a constructive outlet for young petrolheads in the area, the Lawrence quarter-mile drags are in their 24th year in 2016, and continue to go from strength to strength. Organising committee spokesman, Bill Bazley, has been there... Page 12

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Cotton on to some easy heat options .. We are all catching onto the idea that double glazing, insulation, heaters, heat pumps and fireplaces make us toasty and warm. However, did you ever think of those smaller things you can do to keep yourself warm during the winter months. These are... Page 10

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Keep independent for longer A St John Medical Alarm is one of many things to keep you safer in your Page 9

Athletes prepare for classic Clutha .. The Ken Milne Classic is gearing up again this year with athletes from around the country ready to take up the Clutha marathon challenge on February 13. The popular triathlon, duathlon and recreational running and walking event has taken place over... Page 6

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Healthy lunch for the kids A quiche is a cost-effective, easy and healthy lunch option for the kids. During the Christmas holidays it can be easy to fall into the habit of cooking lunches, taking advantage of being close to appliances such as the toaster and the oven. But when... Page 9

Why choose Foleys. Foleys offers their customers the best possible solution at the best possible price. Being a big firm does not mean charging more, in fact being the largest plumbing firm in the South Island gives Foleys both the unrivaled buying power and... Page 17

Always take care with food safety There are a number of factors that increase the risk of foodborne illness at Christmas time. People tend to buy large quantities of food in advance of the holidays in preparation for the celebrations and people tend to cook larger quantities of foods... Page 12

Family violence is not okay this Chr.. It is not a private matter, victims in violent relationships often cannot help themselves. They need your help. Family violence increases over the Christmas and holiday time in New Zealand. The latest New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey showed that... Page 19

Secretarys message Hello my name is Paula McLeod. Half way through this year I took over as Secretary/Treasurer for the Tokomairiro A&P Society. I have always had a great interest in A&P shows having attended them with my family growing up so when I saw this position... Page 14

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Plan your driving this summer season Plan ahead Whether you are hitting the road for an extended road trip or are just heading away somewhere new, it pays to plan your journey ahead of time to save time and frustration. If youre heading away for an extended trip, make sure youve... Page 12

A big thank you to our 2015 sponsors Johnstone Electrical, House of Travel - Show Queens, PGG Wrightson (Pet Tent). Shand Thomson Accountants, Hewitts Tractors, Peter Grellet Livestock (Young Stock Handlers), Ravensdown Fertiliser (Supreme Animal), Rabobank (Cattle Section), BNZ,... Page 17

No show without sponsors The West Otago A & P Show Committee are pleased to be able to thank the many sponsors who, year after year, dedicate time, money and items to the annual show. Without fail, there are still many local businesses all too willing to do their part to... Page 10

Musical nun comedy returns to the st.. Returning to the South Otago stage for an eight performance season beginning November 19, is the record breaking musical Nunsense, by Dan Goggin. South Otago Theatrical Society staged this hugely successful production 20 years ago, says Society... Page 12