17 October Blenheim Sun 2014 Issue

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By Adam PoulopoulosSummer is coming, and the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club is

on the look out for new members ahead of the surf patrol season. The season begins on November 15 and runs until Easter, and

the club patrols the beach at Whites Bay every weekend during that period.

The club is having an open day on Sunday, November 9, between noon and 2pm at Whites Bay beach.

Continued page 2

Jana Sloot, Joe Lepper and Katherine Williams are all lifeguards with the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Employees who have wanted to

see their boss go over the edge of a building get their chance this weekend, and all for a good cause.

‘Drop your Boss’ is an abseiling fundraiser run for the Foundation for Youth Development Marlborough.

The event will see 25 Marlborough bosses or colleagues abseiling off the Alfred Street Carpark, with the money they have raised going to the Kiwi Can programme.

The event starts at 1pm on Sunday. Kiwi Can is a values and life

skills programme catering to four primary schools around the region – Kaikoura School, Picton School, Linkwater School and Havelock School.

Whitney Street School will join the programme next year.

SBS Bank Blenheim banking consultant Julie Dash is one of the bosses taking the plunge.

She said she was still relaxed lead-ing into Sunday.

“I’m pretty excited to raise money for a good cause.

“My boss isn’t available on the day so he said ‘someone else can do it.”

She said she had abseiled once before and done a controlled bungee off the Sky Tower, but was unsure how those experiences would help her.

“I think once I get up there it might be quite high.

“It’ll be stepping out that’s the most difficult thing.”

The event was held for the first time last year, with 17 bosses taking part.

FYD Marlborough business devel-opment manager Ryan Pigou said the idea of abseiling fitted in with Kiwi Can’s overall aim of getting people out of their comfort zone, and with FYD founder Graeme Dingle, who has a mountaineering background.

He said he was hoping for a good turnout.

“Hopefully all those taking part will have drawn their contacts, and we’ve given it a good promotional drive.

“The more the merrier.”

Bosses to get dropped

MCN owner Azher Mir and SBS Bank Blenheim’s Julie Dash are set to abseil off the Alfred Street carpark on Sunday.

A wreath laying ceremony will be held at Marl-borough’s memorial to the Boer War at Tua Marina cemetery at 10.00 am on Tuesday, 21 October to commemorate the departure of the first troops to South Africa and to remember the Marlborough casualties of that war.

Marlborough RSA president John Forrest will welcome people to the service and a short address will be given by Tua Marina School teacher Kerry Wilkin.

The first Marlborough soldiers arrived in South Africa less than three weeks after war was declared by Britain.

During the course of the conflict, the Marlborough Mounted Rifles sent 60 men with the various New Zealand contingents to South Africa.

Eleven casualties from Marlborough are recorded on the Roll of Honour at Tua Marina cemetery.

In the event of wet weather the service will be held at the RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough.

Boer War Memorial Service at Tua MarinaContinued from page 1

Children can get involved in junior life saving from the age of four, but only those over the age of 14 are eligible to patrol the beaches.

Lifeguard Joe Lepper, who has been involved with the club for four years, said it was the sporting and social aspects of being a lifeguard that had him hooked.

He said the opportunity to do your community service, and to travel around the country to compete if you were good enough, were also drawcards.

Rarangi SLSC chairman Neil Watts said there had only been two rescues at Whites Bay last season, but the lifeguard’s role was still crucial.

“They’re very important. It’s a pretty safe beach but people can

drown in three inches of water.” Neil said the lifeguards were all

first-aid trained, and were able to learn other skills like using a radio and driving the RV.

He said they also got the opportu-nity to learn about the community.

“We do events. Sometimes schools come out to the beach and we give them a talk, and that’s all voluntary.”

Neil said being a lifeguard required a commitment. Weekends were often taken up, and lifeguards must be retested every season to make sure their swim times and first aid knowledge are good enough.

“But you get to spend your whole weekend at the beach,” he said.

For more information visit the Ra-rangi Surf Life Saving Club website.

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SunThe 3Friday October 17, 2014

inbriefSTORMWATER UPGRADE

Mayor Alistair Sowman said he considered the forthcoming upgrade of Blenheim’s stormwater system as being “an essential activity.”

He said the $10 million project would be funded through rates, and would stretch out over a decade.

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SPATE OF ACCIDENTS St John staff were called to a

number of vehicle-related incidents in Marlborough on Wednesday.

The first, at about 6:20am, saw a car collide with a push bike, on the corner of Maxwell and Alabama Roads.

A male in his late 40s was taken to Wairau Hospital with minor injuries.

At 10:50am two trucks collided on State Highway 1 at Grassmere, with the drivers, two males in their late 40s and early 60s, taken to Wairau Hospital with minor head injuries.

About an hour later, a car and a ute collided on the corner of Alabama and Howick Roads.

A male in his early 80s was taken to hospital with minor head injuries.

Just before 4pm two cars collided on Dillon Street, and a man in his 30s was admitted to hospital with minor back and knee pain.

Marlborough patients and doctors will soon have access to world class ra-diology services, without having to leave Blenheim.

Pacific Radiology is in-stalling a new state of the art MRI scanner in the town which will be up and running by February next year.

A spokesperson for the company told the Sun the location for this facility is still to be finalised.

Pacific Radiology Group (PRG) Chief Executive, Dr Lance Lawler said patients in Marlborough currently have to travel to Nelson or Christchurch for scans.

“From next year, those scans can be completed here, which will save cost, hours of travel and also relieve some of the pres-sure on Nelson Hospital’s facilities.”

Blenheim Orthopaedic surgeon Rick Wilson says the facility is great news for doctors and patients.

“MRI scanning is a fundamental diagnostic tool and now people won’t need to leave town for the service.”

“We’re referring more and more patients out of town for scans and many find it hard to travel. All of that work will now be

done here.” “An MRI scan is a very

effective diagnostic tool, in some cases we’ll be able to use the MRI instead of CT scans and x-rays, it will be quicker and save patients a dose of radiation.”

Dr Lawler says aside from the more common imaging referrals for mus-culoskeletal and neurologi-cal problems, MRI scans are becoming an important tool in imaging other areas, particularly battling bowel, breast and prostate cancer.

Dr Lawler says the new facility will employ a ser-vice manager, two techni-cians and administrator.

New MRI scanner for Blenheim

The New Zealand Trans-port Agency invited the public to share its views on the proposed design for a roundabout at the junction of SH1 and SH62 yesterday, at the St Lukes Anglican Church Hall.But for those who did not

make it, more information and a feedback form can be found at the project website -www.nzta.govt.nz/spring-creekSome of the features this

project will offer include:• A roundabout, with

size yet to be determined but likely to have a diam-eter of 19m.• A layby for vehicles

waiting to turn into Ferry Road when a train is crossing.• Pedestrian refuge

points to allow people to wait safely on raised islands before fully cross-ing State Highway 1.• New pedestrian and

cycling facilities to make the intersection safer for active travellers.

• Improved signage – both electronic and static• Rail crossing barrier

arms to protect highway users when trains ap-proachThe Transport Agency’s

Marlborough Roads man-ager Frank Porter said this project was much more than just a rounda-bout.“This is a complete

safety makeover that will positively transform this intersection while also supporting the local com-munity. “To make this intersec-

tion safer, we need to tackle the cause of crashes directly. Most crashes are caused by turning move-ments where cars come into conflict. “A roundabout will

eradicate most of these conflicts, and therefore provide a much needed solution to the unaccep-table danger of this busy intersection,” he said.

Spring Creek roundabout

Super Liquor wins national awardSuper Liquor on Grove Road is well known for its great service and great range, but now it has a New Zealand title to prove it.

Blenheim’s ‘bottlestore with some-thing more’ was awarded the Franchise of the Year award at the annual Super Liquor conference in September.

Owner Maurice McQuillan and staff member Paula Page were thrilled to accept the award on behalf of the Blenheim team.

“It was fantastic to receive the award, it really shows the hard work the team puts in everyday,” Paula says.

The judging process is based around annual audits, attendance at all the regional meetings, sale figures, the overall standard of the store and cus-

tomer service.Mystery shoppers also visit Super

Liquor stores three times a year.“We always have good reviews,” Paula

says.Winning this award is just another

exciting development for Super Liquor, since completing the rebranding of the outside of the store recently.

“We regularly receive good feedback on the store and our service, so it was really nice to be recognised for this.

“On behalf of our team thank you to the community and our loyal support-ers,” she says.

Super Liquor is Blenheim’s beer, wine, champagne and spirit specialist, and with plenty of free, off-street parking, it has never been easier to shop for all your party supplies.

19 Grove Road, BlenheimPhone: 577 8615www.superliquor.co.nz

Right: Martin Bremner, Superliquor CEO presents Maurice McQuillan and Paula Page with their plaque assisted by Mark O’Donnell, Superliquor Chairman.

The winning team: Graeme Wikaira, Jill O’Brien, Graham Rarity, Shelley Lindley, Maurice McQuillan, Paula Page, Stuart Petersen, Sherry Sukhbir.

By Adam PoulopoulosOne of Horton Park’s large

plane trees has been causing damage to the park’s facilities, and has been removed as a result.

The tree, which was adjacent to the park’s pavilion, was felled by David James Tree Services staff before 9am on Wednesday morning.

The Horton Park Pavilion Committee, Marlborough Cricket and Marlborough Net-ball had put in a request to have

it removed to the Marlborough District Council on September 2, and it was granted two weeks later.

The tree had caused the ground on the netball courts and cricket practice strips to lift, and leaf build-up had cor-roded the pavilion’s gutter and roof.

Pieces of the netball courts will be removed and re-laid before March, and the start of next season.

The cricket nets are already

being upgraded under the coun-cil’s Annual Plan.

Council reserves and ameni-ties officer Robert Hutchison said MDC had footed half the removal bill, with the Horton Park groups contributing the other half between them.

The tree will be milled to create benches for the park.

The tree was nearly 100 years old, was about 20 metres tall and had a canopy of roughly the same diameter.

Horton Park loses tree

Jason and Zeth Kingi from David James Tree Services.


BusinessinbriefBusiness

MAIN STREET PROPERTYA sales yard and workshop, formerly occu-

pied by Marlborough Auto Sales and Repairs, is up for lease.

The site, at 53 Main Street next to Hynds Blenheim, includes a workshop and separate office area.

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HERITAGEBAKERY

COMING SOON!Scotch co-owners Charlie Chilwell and Dan Gillett at the bar’s official relaunch last week. The pair began at the bar on August 1, but the opening was held to showcase

the bar’s new fit-out and furniture, and the new menu. Dan said the majority of the refit had been completed, with a few pieces of furniture still to arrive.

Versatile Homes and Buildings moved in to their new Springlands office earlier this week, and co-owner Cristina Hansen said she was delighted with the move.

“The business had outgrown its current site and the new premises on Boyce Street were exactly what they had been looking for.”

“It has a bigger display area to ac-commodate the growing and chang-ing needs of clients. Their standard buildings are still common, but Versatile’s new and exciting range of different claddings, expanded range of sizes and free custom designing are all really important changes they have embraced.

As Registered Master Builders, quality and local experience is what they pride themselves on. If you have any project big or small, come down and have a chat to David or Cristina and see what they can do for you.

Scotch relaunched

Versatile’s office open

Cristina Hansen outside the new office.

Just under one quarter of agriculture, forestry, and fishery workers had a work-related injury claim accepted by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in 2013, according to Statistics New Zealand.

Provisional figures for 2013 show agricul-ture, forestry, and fishery workers made 226 injury claims per 1000 full-time equivalent employees, and 2.6 percent of these workers experienced an injury that resulted in a week or more off work.

Other occupation groups with high rates of work-related injury claims were trades workers, elementary occupations and plant machine operators and assemblers.

The overall rate of injury claims in New Zealand was 92 claims for every 1000 full time equivalent employees in 2013, while ACC approved 182,900 claims for injuries incurred while working.

Men were more prone to workplace ac-cidents, with male workers generating 73 percent of all claims and 95 percent of all claims for fatal workplace claims.

Age is also a factor, with the highest rates of injury claims coming from workers aged between 15 and 24 and those over the age of 65.

The release also reveals that self-employed workers are almost twice as likely to experi-ence workplace injuries as employees.

ACC injuries

WORKSHOPS Marlborough is hosting two workshops on

helping farmers and wine growers maximise their profits this month.

The first seminar is being held at Villa Maria, starting at 9:30am on Thursday, October 23, while the second is being held at Doug Avery’s Bonavaree farm on Friday, October 24, begin-ning at 9am.

Both workshops are being hosted by agro-ecologist Nicole Masters.

For more information on enrolling visit the Integrity Soils website.

HAVELOCK EXPO The Havelock Expo, which showcases busi-

nesses in the area, is starting up later this month. The event goes from October 30-November 9

at the Havelock Town Hall. The expo is open to the public daily from

9am-4pm.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS The next Women in Business Evening is being

held at Pataka on Wednesday, October 22. The event begins at 5:30pm. For more information, contact the

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

From humble beginnings in 1994, White-haven Wine Company this year celebrated its “coming of age” with its 21st vintage, at the same time moving into new facilities at its Renwick winery.

The new company headquarters and barrel hall replaces the old buildings which have housed the wine company since its early days as one of Marlborough’s first family wineries.

“We have grown steadily over the 21 years but I hope these wonderful new facilities will be the ‘home of Whitehaven’ for many years to come,” said Whitehaven founding partner Sue White.

“They’re a big step up from the temporary facilities at the winery’s Paul’s Road site where the staff have been accommodated for the last 12 years in conditions best described as ‘rustic at best”.

Given the growth since Whitehaven’s first 50-tonne vintages to its current capacity to process up to 7500 tonnes, the time was right to expand tank capacity and build the new barrel hall in time for the 2014 vintage, Sue said.

The Renwick winery has expanded from its origins as a boutique winery producing 500 cases, moving out to the Paul’s Road site in 2001 where a 2500-tonne winery

was built in time for the 2002 harvest.It further expanded to 5000 tonne in time

for the 2007 vintage.“As a company we are confident of the

opportunities that are still out there for pre-mium quality wine and we are optimistic about the future long-term sustainability of the Marlborough wine industry.

“The hard work which so many compa-nies have done to achieve and maintain production of premium quality wine is key to Marlborough, and New Zealand, pre-serving its reputation in the marketplace. We are committed to continuing that focus on quality,” Sue said.

Whitehaven’s 21st vintage celebrations


Marlborough’s landscape has had rave reviews from the Hollywood film producer who has been shooting scenes there for an upcoming movie, “The Light Between Oceans”.Executive Producer Tom Karnowski hosted Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman and five councillors at the film’s base last week. Mr Sowman presented him with a bottle of Marlborough wine and a book about the region. “This location is the most spectacular I’ve ever filmed in - the isolated beauty is stunning,” said Tom Karnowski. The Council, through its Smart

Business Marlborough Unit, has assisted the film company, DreamWorks, with various issues relating to resource consents, building consents and sewage disposal and the Harbourmaster’s requirements.The Council is also seeking a closer relationship with Film Wellington, which is part of the Wellington region’s economic development agency. Film Wellington not only promotes the area it represents to film, commercial and video makers in New Zealand but is also proactive in promoting its region on the ground to the US film industry.

Notices Marlborough’s landscape gets rave reviews from Hollywood film producer

With the weather warming up, ants will be on the move – and no one wants them moving inside.White foot ants and black house ants are the most prevalent here but they’re really only a nuisance like flies and cockroaches. It is the more aggressive Argentine (pictured) and Darwin’s Ants that pose problems. Argentine and Darwin’s ants are reported to be spreading in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond and Brightwater, despite the concerted effort of many residents to control them. Both these species are also established in Blenheim, Picton and Rarangi with Darwin’s ants also in Havelock and Renwick so residents and businesses also face the challenge of getting

them under control. Argentine ants in particular are a fast-moving and aggressive ant, capable of forming large colonies covering thousands of square kilometres. These ants can decimate native snail, lizard and insect populations.The Council is continuing to look for control methods, having conducted

one large-scale control trial in the Main Street area last year and now working with DOC on the Rarangi Argentine ant infestation.“Unfortunately, suppression rather than eradication is the more realistic aim,” says Council Biosecurity staff member Jono Underwood.As the weather gets warmer, ants of all species will become more active and troublesome.Basic advice on how to control them may be sought from Biosecurity staff at the Marlborough District Council, while professional control services are available from most urban pest control operators in Marlborough.

Ants on the move in warmer weather

Council ServicesLabour WeekendCouncil officesMarlborough District Council’s Blenheim office and Picton Service Centre will be closed on Labour Day Monday 27 October 2014.

Rubbish bag and recycling crate collection and transfer station hoursThe Blenheim kerbside collection scheduled for Labour Day Monday 27 October will take place on Tuesday 28 October. Picton’s kerbside collection on Tuesday 28 October 2014 will not be affected.The following refuse transfer stations will be open on Labour Day Monday 27 October: Blenheim 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Picton 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Havelock 8.00 am to 2.00 pmRai Valley, Seddon and Wairau Valley closed Labour Day.The Resource Recovery Centre and Greenfingers composting will also be open between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm on Labour Day.Marlborough Regional Landfill will open on Labour Day Monday from 8.00 am-12.00 pm (noon).

Libraries - Blenheim and PictonOpen Saturday 25 October 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and Sunday 26 October 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

Closed Labour Day Monday 27 OctoberLibrary and transfer station hours over the holiday period are listed on Council’s website.

Sister City Exchange: July 2015Students aged between 13 and no older than 16 years of age in July 2015 are invited to apply to take part in the annual two week Student Exchange to Tendo and Otari in Japan.Any practising and registered pre-school, primary or secondary teacher is also invited to apply to accompany the students.Written applications must be received by Wednesday 5 November 2014 and state:• why you want to go on the exchange• what you would hope to gain from it • how you can best represent Marlborough Students do not have to be studying Japanese, but if selected, must be willing to learn some basic words and phrases.Applications are to be made in writing to:Mr Mike Porter Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240Some assistance with cost may be offered. Any queries should be directed to Mike Porter Ph: 03 520 7400.

Boaties are reminded that maritime law requires lifejackets of the right size to be carried for everyone on board. Our Harbour team will begin its summer patrols at Labour Weekend and boaties who are found to be flouting that law should expect enforcement action; our policy is one of zero tolerance.On vessels under 6m it’s strongly recommended that everyone wears a lifejacket at all times while at sea.Harbourmaster Captain Alex Van Wijngaarden says anyone taking a boat out, even in the calmest weather, should be thinking about safety. “It’s often the man with his family or friends who is not wearing a

lifejacket – yet men account for most drownings and 8 out of 10 of them are not wearing life jackets. The statistics speak for themselves and anyone with common sense would be wearing one.” In an accident it can be very difficult – sometimes impossible - for a wife or children to drag an adult male back on board a small boat.

Accidents also happen when people slip as they step down from a moored boat onto a dinghy – so make sure lifejackets are on before climbing down.For safe Sounds boating remember:• drinking and boating is not a

good mix• always keep a sharp look out• be aware of the weather• keep speed down to 5 knots or

less within 200 metres of shore.Each summer our Harbour team puts out a brochure with all the essential information for safe recreational boating in the Marlborough Sounds. Pick up a free copy at Labour Weekend; it’s distributed around the marinas, holiday parks and tourism businesses.

Patrolling the Sounds this summer

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Phone: 03 520 7400Fax: 03 520 7496Email: [email protected]

COUNCIL NEWS

Positive ageing - Marlborough Seniors Spring DanceMarlborough Seniors Good Old Country Ho Down Spring Dance will be held at the Clubs of Marlborough on Sunday 19 October 2014, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm – Door open at 1.30 pm.Tickets are $5.00 and entry is by ticket only. No door sales.Tickets are available from:• Combined Clubs• Grey Power• Age Concern Marlborough

Live entertainment from Janet’s Old Time Band and others.Afternoon tea and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. The bar will be available.Spot prizes, best country outfit, and leading lady and leading man of the dance floor.Lots of fun and frivolity

More information about Council servicesSometimes you may need to contact Council outside normal working hours. The Council phone number – 03 520 7400 – is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or visit Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz

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newAn exciting Asian flavour adventure

This is an exciting new addi-tion to the restaurant’s existing menu that is available for lunch, din-ner and takeaway.This menu has been de-signed to take the diner on a journey through Asia, exploring the tradi-tional flavours and style of cooking.One dish that restaurant owners Bu-nga and Nuttavut are particularly proud of is the ‘Wrap your own Spanish cone’. It consists of a selection of raw ingredients such as chopped ginger, lemon, nuts, toasted coconut, lemongrass, chilli and red onion.You simply select a fresh herb leaf, wrap into a cone shape, add an amount of each in-gredient and top with a sticky sweet sauce.In one bite you are hit with a melody of fla-

vours that not only excite the palate, but are very healthy for you too, says Bu-nga.Also on the Chef’s Special menu is a range of appetizers, mains and

a dessert.Begin your

evening sampling the crunchy soft shell crab served with Somtum, a Thai salad.Then go on to try the crunchy chick-en with creamy co-conut curry sauce served on a bed of egg noodles, a dish created specially by Bamboo Garden chefs.If you fancy something a little unique, try the sizzling duck with ginger and chilli, before finishing

the meal off with a mango and coconut cream dessert with caramel topping.This menu represents Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisines and will be available for three months.

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Local man Richard Westenra wanted to be noticed, and his new ride seems to be achieving that.

Richard’s bright-yellow mobility scooter was provided to him by AvantiPlus Blenheim, and is one of a handful of scooters that are not coloured the usual red.

“I wanted a yellow one so people could see me!” Richard said.

Not-so-mellow yellow turning heads

By Adam Poulopoulos Some motorists’ heads were turned this week

as a man carrying a large cross walked into Marlborough.

Ryan Craig is walking the length of the country with the cross and its trolley, which weighs about 90 kilograms overall.

He reached Marlborough at the end of last week, and reached Blenheim on Tuesday.

On the way he spoke to children at Ward School. Ryan, a beekeeper based in Twizel, has attached

the New Zealand and Maori flags to the cross as a message of forgiveness and unity.

He is also doing the walk to mark 200 years since Samuel Marsden preached the first sermon by a mis-sionary in New Zealand at Oihi Bay, in Northland.

His walk began on Stewart Island on September 4, and he hopes to conclude at Oihi Bay on Christmas Day, 200 years to the day after the sermon was delivered.

On both Tuesday and Wednesday night he stayed with Blenheim-based man Andrew Campbell, who was told he was coming to town by friends from Waipara.

Andrew hosted a dinner on Tuesday night, which Ryan said had been one of the highlights of his time in Marlborough.

Ryan had a rest day on Wednesday before starting his walk to Nelson yesterday.

After reaching Nelson, he plans to visit Picton before starting his North Island journey.

You can follow Ryan’s progress at his Facebook page ‘Ryan Craig’s walks and continuing adven-tures.’

Crossing the country

By Adam Poulopoulos Blousey, Tallulah, Fat Sam, Dandy Dan

and everyone in between ensured a good night’s entertainment on opening night of the combined colleges’ junior production of Bugsy Malone.

The musical, which takes us on a humourous journey among the gang-sters, escapades and excesses of 1920s Chicago, is based on the 1976 movie of the same name.

It features some of the best young actors in the region. Fat Sam, played by Bryce Blackmore, steals the show with an engaging and humourous performance. His incompetent henchmen, led by his assistant Knuckles, are not far behind.

The singing and dance numbers, and the replacement of bullets with aerosol string, make sure the mood never gets

too heavy, while it is clear a lot of effort has gone into the costuming.

Tickets are still available for the rest of the season, which is being held at the

Boathouse Theatre.The remaining performances are

tonight, tomorrow afternoon at 2pm, and tomorrow night.

Colleges caper entertains crowd

Tallulah, played by Ellie Spurlock. Photo: Ricky Wilson/RL Wilson Photography.


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NOISE CONTROLTo “keep it down” and “loud choppers”.

MDC have done this for 10 years, fobbed rate payers off. If they don’t like you they make your life hell. Do what I did. GO TO THE OMBUDSMAN of MDC and complain they do nothing to stop it. Like the helicopters/frost machines.

TELE MARKETERSTo Annoying CallsWe got a lot of the Microsoft Windows

something wrong with your computer calls asking to talk to the Business Mngr.Pretended to be a Brothel. They hung up. Haven’t had a call since lol!

CAMPERSTo Diversion Campers. Your comments

most interesting. Are you sitting monitor-ing their before daybreak habits? What are you? Some kind of weirdo who has nothing better to do@ after all these are public toilets.

WELL CARED FORRe What a MessWarwick st. I have lived in Warwick st for

years, in that time have only seen improve-ment in the homes there. Young couples, families, etc. Buying former rentals and making outstanding improvements to there properties. It is a wonderful street to live in, everyone knows their neighbours, the children play safely on the street. I do agree with one aspect, that is the tired old timber yard which most of us would love to see GO!

DON’T ASSUME RIGHT OF WAYRaised, paved strips across the road is

NOT pedestrian crossings! MDC, pls paint “look B4 U CROSS” on Pavements....like they do overseas. Y

DIVERSIONRe Doc and WhitbaitersMaybe they should walk along the river

rather than drive, have one come along from each end would make more sense. Time they got pinged for their illegal baiting and does anyone check the nets and spotters come out at the end of the day. I bet they don’t

KEEP IT DOWNWe agree with ‘Keep it down’. Feel

sorry 4 neighbours in Henderson St, over 100 calls in 2 yrs to noise control and still problem not fixed. Noise control needs to start doing what they’re contracted to do. Stop Boom Boom music day and night. Don’t drive pass with head out of the window then write no noise detected as was witnessed MDC maybe change contractor who will do something about this. More irate rate payers.

ITS LOCALS TOONot only Wairau Diversion Whitebaiters

rule breakers... Popped into old butter fac-tory corner for a whitebait. Couple young school boys on holiday net off 1 wharf, then rowed across river 2 another big net then walked 30 metres downstream and pulled another net in!! Then popped ova bank home. Perhaps DOC could visit here after diversion.

MRI WAITTo the person waiting for a MRI. Re 10

October. I waited 4 a year be4 i was sent to ChCh 4 MRI After accident. Was called to the office and was told go back to work. Which resulted in me having surgery. Turns out I was not surpossed to be sent back to work. The person either couldn’t read MRI or didn’t want to know. I can never work again and lost my life.

ON THE SPOTDoes anybody know whats happening

riversdale on spot been sooooo long on action.

CLEAN GIVINGWhen people give stuff 2 second hand

shop please make sure they clean. My friend got a deep fryer and it was so dirty and fatty she had 2 soak n hot water 4 hours still not clean.

WARWICK STJst driving down Warwick st and was

wondering where the mess was no over grown lawns the only eyesore was the old timber yard

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LIST MPOnly the labour party could select a none

elected list MP for party leader possible PM next time should be at least an elected member.

ROAD USERSI can’t believe the number of Marlb

drivers who hog the road at 75kph then do 120 on passing lanes, back to 75 after. Also those that overtake on dbl yellow between Blen & Picton. See that every day. Getn me a dashcam.

ROUNDABOUTSWe are thrilled with the new springlands

roundabouts. They make for greatly im-proved traffic flow and the planting is most attractive. Thank you MDC. Lorraine.

FOOD DELIVERERMr Pizza man slow down. Speeding

down Redwood St at 2.45pm Thur. If u had a sudden stop at the speed u were going u be wearing the pizza. Ur co workers will then be calling u Pizza Face.

GO ELSEWHERETo driving past horses, they should not be

on the road in the first place, if you can’t control it get it off.

RUBBISH & RUGBYRugby was great at weekend shame about

all the bottles, cans and rubbish left in our gutters around the park! Maybe the council could arrange for the street sweeper to do a whip around:)

GOLF CROQUETNoticed Sun weekend events guide had

Golf Croquet open day. Went along. What skilful fantastic sport, like pool on a big scale. Friendly fun people. Well done Brooklyn Croquet Club. I am hooked just wish I had found this sport years ago.

1080 DROPJust watched Friday morning 10/10/14

the animal health board flying 1080 across Wairau river and onto raglan range how could this be legal! pellets are known 2 drop from the hoppers and could end up anywhere down stream

DEBTMarlborough Lines Debt. After a huge

profit sale. I do not think any bank will like another loan not being repaid David! This time we, the customers pay for the interest, at a time when things are tough for some. This is logic not director bonus time!

SCHOOL GALASpringlands school gala. I don’t think its

fair u open early 9.30am 4 10 dollars and other people wait till 10am these early people go 2 garage sale early and r very rude, buy stuff and sell it, not on. People like me can’t afford 10 dollar. I hear of this be4. U going 2 get people who going 2 say something.

DEAD TREESLooking for something to do on Sun-day? Take a drive around de casto sub-division and see all the half dead trees. Thanks council for neglecting them its starting to look like third world old campers, vans, cars parked on foot path nice subdivision gone to pot. Aussie.

DANGEROUS DRIVINGTo the person in the small car at 8.15am,

Wednesday morning, driving towards Blenheim just after the elevation: as you reached down towards your glovebox, you swerved entirely onto the other side of the road forcing me to suddenly pull off to avoid a head-on collision at 100km an hour. Did you even realise this? My focus on driving potentially saved your life, my life and the life of my baby in the back seat. Pay attention!

VEHICLE ENTRANCEAgree bout clubs of marl entrance.

Nearly hit twice turning left with cars speeding over bridge. If u r on foot u r expected 2 use crossin 2 criterion

SPEED LIMITPlease look! Could the woman in the

brand new black Mitzy 4WD dawdling @ 35kph from Wither Rd, down redwood St @ 11 AM Mon please use your mirrors ‘n’see the 7 cars behind you!

THANKSThank u main st fish an chip shop for

being open monday nite. 1 of the few. An what a lovely meal and service. Will be back. Well done.

SLOW DOWNI totally agree with Driving past horses

last week! As a horse owner/rider I am amazed how many drivers don’t slow down! Do they realise the huge risk they are putting themselves in along with everyone else in the vicinity. Please SLOW DOWN!

RE DRIVING PAST HORSESIf the road is so dangerous and life

threatening then why don’t you ride your horse down the river, I understand that there is no people at the river to pat your massive ego but it does seem a lot more practical to ride your horse at the river, that way you are not creating a hazard on the road or being an inconvenience to road users, also a lot safer:)

BLOCKINGRe Diversion WhitebaitersDoc should be checking what time the

nets go in too. An thought not allowed to block across the river? Poles and stuff across bank. Used to launch rubber dinghy but no room anywhere there for weeks, blocking up recreation areas.

FACILITIESRe Diversion campers - they don’t always

use the toilet either. Have seen them going into bushes. What for? The mind boggles! And they talk about dog poo!

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THAT SORTED ‘EM

Tagging graffiti, yeah right vandal-ism is what it is. A mate and I caught a offender defacing my garage door in ChCh a few years ago and we sorted him out how he explained to his par-ents as to how he got paint in his ears hair and up his nostrils I don’t know.

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- weekend event guide - Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!Friday 17 October 2014

Youth Skateboard Art ExhibitionMillennium Art Gallery, Free entry.

Basic Buddhist Teaching,7pm – 8.30pm, Alzheimer’s Rooms, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim, by koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly welcome, All enquiries to Maree 572 2774.

Sit and Be Fit with JeanetteFree exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street, 10am Ph 578 5395.

QuestIntermediate age youth group, 3.30pm - 5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am - 3pm, Ph Prue 578 8888.

Tai ChiToday and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Ph Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

Saturday 18 October 2014

Springlands School Gala10am-2pm Amazing items in the silent & live auctions, chance to win a tablet, chocolate wheel, archery, slingshots, jousting, bouncy castles, pony rides, face painting & crazy hair, massage therapists, chocolate wheel, white elephant including books & clothing ($10 early bird tickets available from school office), cupcake decorating, mystery bottles, sandpit dig, balloon figures, BLTs, oliebollen (Dutch doughnuts), hot lamb sandwiches, Monster Raffle and much more. No rain date. Many thanks, Sal Ph 5780770

Marina 2 MarinaThe walk or run part event – the snout will challenge fitness enthusiasts (14km), Marina 2 Marina can be achieved by all ages (8km) and we have a kids dash (2 km) for 5 – 8 year olds. Competitors start and finish at London Quay. Visit www.marina2marina.co.nz for more information or registrations.

Marlborough Artisan Market 9.00am - 1pm, Wynen Street Carpark.

Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group, Satur-day Meditation Class, 10am – 11.30, (followed by shared lunch) Alzheimer’s Rooms, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim, by koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly welcome, All enquiries to Maree 572 2774.

Youth Skateboard Art Exhibition, Millennium Art Gallery, Free entry.

Marlborough Motorcycle ClubFlat Track Champs, South of Havelock, Sign in 7.30am, Daniel Woolley 027 318 2050.

DJ Tweek Playing at the Picton RSA from 7pm.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild1st Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St, Ph Roz 578 2471.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Pregnancy Yoga9.15am - 10.15am, for information, Ph Huia 021 072 4107.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.

Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed every Saturday 10am - 1pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Plants and Garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am - 1pm.

Kapahaka for Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm, All welcome.

Sunday 19 October 2014

Marlborough Seniors “Good Old Country Ho Down” Spring Dance, 1.30pm - 5pm, Clubs of Marlborough. $5 Tickets from Combined Clubs, Grey Power, Age Concern Marlborough. Afternoon tea provided, Lead-ing lady and leading man of the dance floor.

Farmers MarketA & P Showground’s, 9am - 12pm, Buy Local - Cook Local.

Marlborough Motorcycle ClubFlat Track Champs, South of Havelock, Sign in 7.30am, Daniel Woolley 027 318 2050.

Ulysses Ride Head south as far as you want to go, possibly Kekerengu or Kaikoura. Meet at the railway station at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm.

Riverside Railway, Brayshaw Park Station, 1.45pm - 3pm, 50 minute ride, $5 Child & $10 Adult (cash only).

Youth Skateboard Art ExhibitionMillennium Art Gallery, Free entry.

Marlborough Kids DuathlonBrancott Vineyard. First race starts 9.30am.

Mikeys Bar PictonFlea Market in support of Picton Emergency Centre Trust, 9am - 12pm. Ph 573 5164.

Kapahaka every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

Renwick Anglican Community Church54 High St Renwick, Morning worship 9.30am, Rev Steve Allcutt Ph 572 8850.

St Luke’s Anglican ChurchFerry Road, Spring Creek, Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Rev Derek Ph 578 5050.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Petanque 10am, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping ClubMary Ph 572 8762.

Buddhism for Modern Life10am, Ph 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai2pm - 4pm, 7 Hale Street, Dave Ph 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of WoodworkersBrayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm Ph 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club, Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

Associated Modellers SocietyMiniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.

Up and Coming

Linkwater School Fun DayAlways a fun day out for the whole family, come and enjoy the great music and fun activi-ties. 26 October, 10am - 2pm

Farmers MarketA & P Showground’s, 9am - 12pm, Buy

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Dear Marlborough Historical Society Members

The final 2014 Sunday Series event was scheduled as a trip to Kaikoura this Sunday, 19th October.

Due to circumstances beyond our control the publicity for the event has not occurred, resulting in very few of you being aware of it.As a result, it is cancelled with regret.

MHS Committee

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Saturday 22 November 2014 @ 7.30pmAdult $52.00 Conc(65+) $47.00

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Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pmAdult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00

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When it comes to home and building renovations, Smith & Sons has a proud history as one of New Zealand’s leading companies.

Local builder Daniel Francis has recently been appointed to represent Smith & Sons in the Marlborough region.

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Daniel and his team spe-cialises in renovations and extensions on both residential and commercial properties, both large and smaller scale.

“We also focus on providing a full service from concept through to completion on all types of building projects,” Daniel says.

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Smith & Sons was founded by two qualified builders, an accountant and a marketing consult-ant from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. They saw a distinct lack of professionalism and complete customer service in the home renovation industry. Believing that people deserved a better experi-ence when renovating, they decided to create a specialised home renovation company that gave clients a complete professional renovation solu-tion – from concept to completion coupled with exceptional service at all levels.The first office was opened in March 2008, and within six years, Smith & Sons grew ex-ponentially and had over 80 offices open across Australia and New Zealand. The Smith & Sons teams quickly became known for their professional approach to renovating –tak-ing the client from concept to completion, and becoming good friends along the way.

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“It’s our first time using Smith & Sons to do renovation works for our new home but we would highly recommend Smith & Sons to relatives/friends look-ing at doing renovations.Excellent customer service and prompt response. Staff were easily contactable when we had any queries at each stage of the renovation from start to finish. Smith & Sons worked with our ideas, budget and needs for our bathroom renovation.Its been an easy process working with Smith & Sons and most importantly the honesty and great customer service.”Regards,John and Jasmine

“We were unsure and skeptical be-fore using Smith & Sons to renovate our kitchen, laundry and dining areas but we were encouraged by their professionalism.What specifically helped us make the decision to use Smith & Sons was their friendly attitude and honesty, and their ability to source an engineer and tradesmenWe would certainly recommend Smith & Sons to our family and friends due to their good nature and perfectionism which make it very easy to recommend.”Regards,Craig and Nicky

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The Trillo family has been turning scrap metal into cash for over 50 years.Head Office is based in the Cloudy Bay Business Park near Riverlands, owned and operated by Craig Trillo and his partner Tuini.Craig is proud to say Trillo Metals is 100 percent family owned and locally operated, and represents three genera-tions in the industry.“My father Graeme Trillo started in the scrap industry in Christchurch in 1963 and I joined him in 1990. I established Trillo Metals in

Christchurch in 1998 where two of my sons now work, expanding into Blenheim in November 2000, which is now our operational base,” he says.Trillo Metals accepts a huge variety of metals from drink cans and corrugated iron, right through to steel farm-ing implements and stainless steel from the wine industry.The metal is sorted and pressed before being ex-ported to countries such as China and Indonesia.Craig and his team will collect scrap metal from

commercial companies in Marlborough, while the public can drop off to their yard.“We weigh the metal and pay the person for it, so it’s a win win for all of us. We sort the metal and they walk out with cash in their pocket,” Craig says.

Blenheim UpholsterySuresh Prasad has always

enjoyed working with his hands and brings a wealth of experi-ence to Blenheim Upholstery which he took over two months ago.

His experience includes 10 years operating a business in Fiji where he was the preferred furniture supplier to Courts Fiji Ltd.

His plan was always to start his own business in New Zealand and when his family moved here six years ago he joined Ian Kerry’s team at Marlborough Motor Trimmers.

There he was kept busy with

vehicle upholstery and trim-ming, making boat squabs, fur-niture repair, and even antique furniture restoration.

During this time Suresh also worked part-time for Julian Campbell Upholstery.

“Julian helped me a lot and really gave me the boost I needed to start this business, so I am very grateful to him, and also Ian Kerry and David Brooks from Marlborough Mo-tor Trimmers”, Suresh says.”

Blenheim Upholstery offers a full restoration and repair service, and is happy to make house calls to assess and quote.

Suresh also builds new furniture, taking his cli-ent’s idea and taking it from planning through to completion.

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Simply Joinery owner Glen Godsiff has been operating his business for 18 months, offering the people of Marlborough high quality custom built joinery.Originally from Marlborough Glen completed his apprentice-ship in joinery before spending 11 years working for reputable companies and alongside award winning architects producing traditionally made solid timber joinery.After returning home to Marl-borough an opportunity arose to start his own business, one he jumped at.Simply Joinery has since been

gaining momentum while Glen develops relationships within the industry.An area Glen specialises in is Bespoke kitchens and cabinetry.“I produce one off custom designed kitchens and to make the process easy for the client, using high resolution 3D imag-es that takes the client through from concept to manufacture,” he says.Simply Joinery also specialises in solid timber exterior joinery (doors and windows), using traditional methods of con-struction and incorporate them with modern technology and

design.“This results in joinery that looks great, functions well and stands up to the demands of everyday liv-ing,” he says.Glen services the whole of Marlborough, including the Marlborough Sounds areas and is happy to dis-cuss any job, big and small.

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CORGI, Red & White, 5yr old girl, spayed, chipped, registered, looking for good home $100, Ph 578 7867 eve-nings.

CASUAL Labouring job for local property main-tenance company. Applicant must be fit and have chainsaw and hedge cutting experience. Full drivers licence, HT if possible. Immediate start. Phone 021 025 17563

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DRILLERS Assistant Required. Interest in Engi-neering, some heavy lifting required. Hard working, honest, reliable, someone who can think on their feet! Ph 578 8270 A/H

Basic Buddhist Teaching

Friday 17 October 7pm – 8.30

Saturday Meditation ClassSaturday 18 October 10am – 11.30

(followed by shared lunch)Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim

By koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly welcome

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Healthcare Rehabilitation is looking for a female support worker to assist our spinal injured client in his own home in Blenheim.

This position is permanent part time working Tue/Wed/Thu from 8.30am to 1pm, plus some relief work as and when required. Duties may include personal cares, home help, meal prep and community outings.

You will have clear communication skills and common sense, a full drivers licence and NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

What we offer:We offer full induction and training, a friendly supportive environment plus a competitive hourly rate.

For more info contact:Geraldine Chartres0800 621 222 extn 356www.healthcarerehab.co.nz

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18th and 19th October$20 Programmes $20

On sale from Islington Gardens, Renwick Dairy, Roselands Pets and Plants,

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Story and photo by Celeste LodewykShe is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s squash player.Helping her toward this dream

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Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the upgrade of the Seddon-Awatere water supply will be among the key council priorities for the next couple of years.

Mr Sowman said councillors believed the time was right to revisit Seddon’s water supply, and council would be put-ting costings in front of the Seddon-Awatere community in the coming weeks.

Council is drafting a fresh application to the govern-ment’s Drinking Water Sub-sidy Scheme, in the hope the government would look favourably on a small com-munity which had been under considerable stress for the last couple of years.

“I doubt there’s a little community more deserving than Seddon given what it’s been through since the earth-quakes,” Mr Sowman said.

He said it would be a $7 million project, and although more than half the cost could be met from Council’s reserve

funds, there would still be a rating component as well as an on-going cost to households for the improved water supply, paid through rates.

“Unlike the last time this proposal was put to the Sed-don-Awatere community, we are talking about a system that would upgrade drinking water only, not the general water supply, so the costs will be relatively less and it may be more attractive to the rural property owners who rejected the water upgrade proposal put forward in 2008.”

Other projects considered high-priority include the re-newal of parts of Blenheim’s urban stormwater system, the Blenheim CBD upgrade and the future of the Picton Library/service centre.

Mr Sowman added council needed to keep a tight focus on important projects, with their reserves already tapped for flood repairs and earthquake strengthening.

Seddon water supply to be addressed again

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The 23rd Annual Country Garden Tour organised by the Wairau Valley Anglican Parish, is set for this weekend (October 18, 19).

Co-ordinating this event is Viv Grigg and Nicky Stace who are thrilled with this year's garden line-up.

"We have some new gardens and a number of gardens who have taken part in previous years, so it's going to be inter-esting to see how their gardens have developed in that time.

"We also have one brand new garden which when you see it,

you will be amazed with how beautifully landscaped it is," Nicky said.

The gardens on the tour are in the Omaka, Hawkesbury and Fairhall areas, and will be open on the Saturday, October 18 from 9am - 5pm, and on Sunday, October 19 from 11am - 5pm.

Purchase a programme for $20 per person which provides a map on where the gardens are.

See the advertisement on this page for more details.

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GARAGE SALE

This property on Hawkesbury Road is part of this weekend’s Annual Country Garden Tour.

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In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline will be on Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email [email protected] or phone 577 7868.

McLAREN: Mya Rose (5lb 6oz) October 6, 2014

MAXWELL: Paisley Kempalee (7lb 4oz) September 24, 2014

OLD: Emily Rose (7lb 11oz) October 6, 2014

SWAFFORD: Jacob (10lb) October 7, 2014

SWALES: Eli Taitoa George (7lb 9oz) October 1, 2014

FridayFACT

The horses were stabled on the ground floor and figured out how to walk up straight staircases.The spiral staircases, however, slowed down the firemen when they all tried to head to the truck at once. The solution was to install a pole from the upper level to the ground floor.

The reason firehouses had circular stairways is from the days of yore when the engines were pulled by horses.

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JONES, Woodward Al fred (Woody): Passed away, peacefully, on Thursday October 9 2014 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Adored, inspirational and dearly loved husband of Lynn. Messages to c/- 28 Moana View Road Picton 7220. Lynn would like to thank Dr Smithers and all the caring staff at Ashwood Park who have looked after Woody for over six years, particularly the Oaks staff. A huge thank you to Faye, Gail and Bill , Vonnie and Richard, Marie and Marg, Heather and Chris, Minnie and Don and my ITM family at Picton for “being there”. A private cremation has taken place. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

BUTCHER, Stuart Bruce: On Monday October 13 2014, at his home in Picton. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Heather, much loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Janet, Mark and Carolyn, and Sally. A loved grandfather of his nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mes-sages to 71A Devon Street, Picton 7220. By request, a private cremation has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

STEAD, Michelle: 17-10-2005. Another year has slipped quietly by. But love and memories never die. We hold them forever oh so tight. We think of you Michelle each day and night. No longer in our lives to share. In our hearts though you are always there, loved and missed everyday. Mum & Dad.

ANNAN, Panapa Allan Jack: October 8, 2014

BATCHELOR, Maureen Shirley: October 12, 2014

CAMPBELL, Donald James: October 13, 2014

CRISPIN, Edith Frances (nee Harnett): October 11, 2014

GAMMIE, Fergus (Ferg): October 10, 2014

HIGGINS, Daphne May (nee Lawrence): October 13, 2014

MARFELL, Ivan Cameron: October 9, 2014

MURRAY, Garry John: October 11, 2014

NEWPORT, Raymond Joseph (Ray) Reg No W72401, RNZAF, Sergeant: October 10, 2014

JANE, Kenneth Albert William (Ken/Jano), Patron, LRFC: October 9, 2014

van de WATER, Margaret Patricia (Pat) (nee Dignan): October 12, 2014

15SunThe Friday October 17, 2014 SPORT

ATHLETICS Next week’s Marlborough Harri-

ers senior athletics day will be held at Athletic Park on Tuesday, October 21, beginning at 5:30pm.

Programme A comprises of the 100 metres, 400 metres, 1500 metres, long jump and shot put.

Everyone over 15 is welcome to participate, and children's club members are also welcome.

DUATHLON Late entries are being taken at

AvantiPlus Blenheim for this week-end’s Marlborough Kids Duathlon.

The event is on Sunday at the Brancott Estate Vineyard, at Fair-hall.

The first race of two starts at 9:30am.

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RUNNING The annual Marina 2 Marina run

in Picton takes place tomorrow. The event begins at London Quay,

with the first race briefing at 8:50. There are four races on show – the

13 kilometre run, 9km run or walk and the 2km kids’ dash.

Drink and refreshment stations will be provided along the way and the event ends in the festival atmosphere of London Quay.

FOOTBALLThe Nelson Marlborough Falcons

made it two wins from two in the ASB Youth League last weekend, beating Canterbury United 1-0.

Their next game is against Auck-land United in Nelson at 2pm on Sunday.

Chasing the dreamSPORTS TALK

What do Benji Marshall, Mat Rogers, and Sonny Bill Wil-liams have in common? They’re code-swappers. What isn’t as set in stone is the amount success they’ve had. So when Parramatta fullback Jarryd Hayne announced he was leaving rugby league this week, it should have been a shock, but not earth-shattering. The fact he’s going to American Football, however – that’s got people talking.

We’re used to seeing league play-ers head off to union or vice-versa, and maybe swapping countries, but this is something completely new.

Hayne, at 26, is in the prime of his career. He’s just enjoyed his

best season after a couple where he didn’t quite hit the heights of 2009, when he announced himself.

He has left behind a contract said to be worth over $1million a year to head to the US as an NFL rookie, where, at least in the short term, he’ll earn significantly less, if anything at all.

He claims he has been consider-ing the decision for two years, and is following a boyhood ambition.

It’s nice to see someone doing something different, rather than code-hopping because they felt like it.

It’s not positive for the league ‘s image that they have lost Hayne, SBW and Sam Burgess in the

one off-season, and one person on Twitter compared it to football losing Ronaldo, Messi and Suarez to golf.

Where will Hayne fit in the NFL world? He says he wants to be a punt returner, which is probably his best bet because it’s a position where he can make best use of his pace, without being hamstrung by a lack of size or tackling ability.

One thing’s for sure though – Hayne celebrated tries in the NRL with arms outstretched (hence the nickname ‘Hayne Plane.’) But that’s probably not going to fly in America – some of their touch-down celebrations are downright ridiculous.

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By Adam PoulopoulosA Blenheim man hampered by the effects of

a rodeo accident four years ago has restored a rare Honda motorcycle.

Terry Reed has restored a 1969 Honda CB 750 KO back to its original condition, with all the original parts.

The model was Honda’s first attempt at a large-capacity bike. Honda produced the bike at low volume, but it sold better than expected.

As a result new models with new parts were designed, and the old bikes and parts became harder to find.

The newly-restored bike is one of only four in New Zealand, and 7414 worldwide.

The bike is on display at StihlShop for another three weeks before it is returned to owner John Boote in Christchurch.

Terry said he was thankful for the help he had received with the heavy lifting, after the accident in 2010 left him without the use of his bicep and deltoid on his left side.

“It’s made it really tough to do anything, and really slow.

“If it wasn’t for the help of others I couldn’t have done it.”

The project was set in motion when John saw a bike of the same make Terry had restored on display at The Car Centre in Springlands.

Starting with a bare frame, much of Terry’s time was spent scouring for parts.

He ended up sourcing many in America and Australia, but said the extra effort was worth it.

“Every nut, bolt, washer…everything on this bike is how it would have been in 1969.”

He estimates about $20,000 was spent restor-ing it, but the bike’s value would be upwards of $100,000.

Having restored many bikes, he said this one represented a highlight.

“If you ever pick out a model that stands out through time, this was the bike that started it all.

“To me, this is probably the crème de la crème of all the bikes I’ve restored.

“For little Blenheim, this is a big thing.”Terry’s next project is to restore John’s other

bike of the same make.

Rare bike restored to past glory

Terry Reed with the bike.

Learning experienceBlenheim-based Muay Thai kickboxers Joe Boobyer (pictured) and Amir Gani both ended on the losing side of their bouts at the Knees of Fury 48 meet in Hamilton over the weekend.

Boobyer was beaten by New Zealand number one Israel Adesanya in the main fight, while Gani lost in a co-main event.

Boobyer is looking for his next fight, while Gani will fight again in Nelson next month.

Both fighters work and train at local gym Kustom Kombat.

File photo.

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Alzheimers marlborough Day Care supervisor

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The people I work with. I’ve learnt life is to short, live it while you can.

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A A The love of my family and friends.

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AA In June this year, I spent six wonderful days with my mum.

Dalai Lama and Billy Con-nelly together would make for interesting conversation, both are such down to earth people.

Surviving my OE, it’s starting in 2015. Exciting.

Q I’m inspired by... Q What’s next on your wish list? Q What is the one thing Sun

readers would be surprised to know about you?

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The playground in the Plunket area of Redwood-town’s Oliver Park is set for a makeover.

The playground equipment and fencing in this section of the park dates back to the 1980s, and is now showing its age.

Plunket has lobbied for improvements and council staff agree the playground is unsatisfactory.

Councillors on council’s Assets and Ser-vices Committee have agreed spending of $51,000 should be brought forward from next year’s budgets, so the work can be done sooner than had been scheduled.

Work on the project will commence in the next few months.

The money will be spent improving the safety of some equipment, and replacing other items with money earmarked for the tower, slide and swings.

The safety surfacing, which was in poor condi-tion, will get a $16,000 upgrade, with $18,000 allocated for safety fencing.

Councillor Laressa Shenfield says the community had been waiting for four years for this area to be upgraded and she is sure the improvements will substantially increase the use of the park.

Playground to get upgrade

17 October Blenheim Sun 2014 Issue

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