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New puppy gifted after tragic loss Story and photo by Kristy Martin Three weeks ago Adrianna Hamilton was left devastated after watching her beloved puppy get hit and killed by a car. Today that pain is a distant memory because the three-year-old Blenheim girl has a new pet to love, thanks to a kind-hearted stranger. Adrianna’s mum Christie-Lee Hamilton sent a text to the Sun saying she was trying to track down the driver who ran over the family’s Jack Russell Terrier, Mocha. The text prompted a kind-hearted Blenheim woman to give the Hamiltons a new Papillon cross puppy to help ease the pain of their loss. Continued page 2

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Real estate agent by day, firefighter by night By Kristy Martin It is like the plot of a superhero movie. A real estate agent who doubles as a volunteer firefighter found himself saving one of his former properties when a fire broke out. A few months ago, First National Real Estate salesman Michael Rea sold a house in Springlands to couple Jamie and Halie East. Last week, Mr Rea was called back to that same property with the Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade when a bathroom heater burst into flames. The heater, located above a bathroom doorway, was operating for about two hours while Jamie and Halie’s three children took turns showering, before it caught fire about 9.30pm last Thursday. Jamie attempted to smother the flames out with a towel while melting plastic from the heater dripped onto his head and bare arms. Halie called the Fire Service and when the crew arrived minutes later, it was Michael who was driving the truck. The firefighters climbed into the roof and used a thermal imaging camera to check the flames had not spread.

First National Real Estate salesperson and volunteer firefighter Michael Rea delivers a Home Safe Kit to Jamie East, whose bathroom heater (pictured) caught fire and melted.

“What a star,” Halie said of Michael and his efforts. The real estate agent-slash-firefighter returned yesterday to present the East family with a Home Safe Kit containing a fire extinguisher, smoke alarm

and fire blanket. “This is a reminder for people about the importance of having working smoke alarms,” Michael said. The East home is fitted with several of the devices, but Halie is determined

to install more. “Have an escape plan and meeting place with your family, and if in doubt about a potential fire call 111,” Michael said.

New puppy gifted after family’s tragic loss Continued from page 1 “Adrianna was really, really upset and I was hysterical,” Christie-Lee said of losing Mocha. “I’d never lost a pet before. “We are just so thankful for someone to have given us a new dog for free after everything that’s happened. “I just can’t believe the generosity of some people.” The Hamiltons only had Mocha for three weeks before she was run down

in a neighbour’s driveway. “She was still small enough to climb under the fence,” Christie-Lee said. “I heard a yelp and I ran outside and she was just lying there. “She had crushed legs and ribs and a crushed skull so she died instantly. “She didn’t suffer, but it was just a shame because Adrianna saw everything, so did the other (neighbourhood) kids.” According to neighbours, the fe-

male driver who hit the dog had tried to leave her details with ChristieLee, but the Blenheim mum was too shocked and distraught. It was only later on, after the dog had been buried, that Christie-Lee realised she wanted to speak with the driver about what had happened. “Losing a pet is a horrible thing, it’s like losing a child. “It must have been awful for her too, so I’d really like to talk to her about it.”

Meanwhile, she wants to say a huge thank you to the woman who gave her daughter the new dog, which had been at a pet shop for the past two weeks but went unsold. A delighted Adrianna has named her new pet ‘Lucy’. “You are a very kind and loving person, we can’t thank you enough,” Christie-Lee said to the woman, who didn’t want any publicity. “I’m just happy that my daughter is happy.”

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By Kristy Martin Only half of Marlborough’s population are expected to vote in the 2013 Local Body Elections. Voting for the Marlborough District Council and Nelson Marlborough District Health Board closes at noon on Saturday and so far only one third of the population has cast its vote. Offical figures yesterday

showed that 10,916, or 33.27 per cent, of a potential 32,810 votes had been registered. Marlborough electoral officer Dean Heiford said the figures were down on the 2010 numbers but on par with the 2007 Local Body Elections. “In 2007 we had 50.92 per cent of the population vote, so we still might break the 50 per cent mark,” he said.

In 2010, 56.53 per cent of Marlborough’s eligible voting population cast their votes and in 2004 that figure reached 62.43 per cent. Mr Heiford said voting figures were down, on average, across the nation but also said there might have been other contributing factors as to why Marlburians were not enthused to vote. He said there were very few

issues raised during the election period that had roused community interest and this may have contributed to the numbers. Meanwhile, residents are being reminded to mail all postal votes before 4pm today. After this, ballot papers must be dropped directly to the Marlborough District Council offices in Blenheim.

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Employer crackdown Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has introduced a new Bill to Parliament that will crack down on employers who exploit migrant workers. Under the Immigration Amendment Bill such employers will face a jail sentence of up to seven years, a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both. Exploitative employers who hold residence visas will also be liable for deportation if the offence was committed within 10 years of gaining residence.

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Richard Feather. Inset: Jamie Arbuckle and Brian Dawson.

New powers for mayor and deputy Mayors nationwide will gain new powers once elected on Saturday. A mayor will be able to legally appoint their own deputy mayor, appoint all committee chairs and determine the structure of council committees, including which elected councillors are appointed on to those. The legal power to decide their own political teams, structures and processes means that mayors will gain a huge level of political control over councils that they currently do not legally have. Adding to this direct political control, mayors will also legally be personally responsible for driving the setting of council plans and budgets. This, alone, is a huge change from the past. With these changes The Sun asked our Mayoral candidates who would partner(deputy) them should they be elected.

When the Sun asked Alistair Sowman who his preferred deputy would be he told The Sun “It was too premature to discuss a deputy. We first need to get elected.” Mayor hopeful Jamie Arbuckle says if he is elected he will work with Jessica Bagge as his deputy. It is important to let the public know he says. The Sun asked Jessica why should Jamie Arbuckle be mayor. Bagge says the mayoral role is about being Chairman of the Board, a Team Leader - Jamie Arbuckle is definitely capable of delivering this. We want to break the cycle of tired old entrenched attitudes and I’m happy to work anywhere in that structure. We’re about transparency, consultation and involvement. That will apply to how we organise ourselves as well.

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Health board delivers savings Nelson Marlborough is among the district health boards from across New Zealand saving millions of dollars by working together to reduce back office costs, says Health Minister Tony Ryall. During a visit to the Golden Bay Integrated Family Health Centre, Mr Ryall said the Nelson Marlborough DHB had saved nearly $2 million in back office costs through regional procurement in the last financial year. These savings were reinvested back into frontline health services for the community. “By purchasing goods and services together, from medical gases to postagepaid envelopes, DHBs are able to harness the power of bulk purchasing and get the most out of every health dollar,” Mr Ryall said. “Last financial year, the five South Island DHBs made combined savings of nearly $15 million through the South Island Alliance regional procurement programme. “The Alliance has also introduced a South Island wide programme for young people with eating disorders. “Doctors in Nelson, Blenheim, Greymouth, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin and Invercargill are now able to provide effective therapy for young people and their families closer to home. “Along with Health Benefits Limited, the South Island Alliance is another good example of how patient care can be improved when DHBs work together,” said Mr Ryall.

The project to build a new $17.5 million theatre in Marlborough received a huge boost yesterday with a grant of $840,000 from The Canterbury Community Trust (TCCT). Community Trust Chair Tracey Chambers, who is touring the Marlborough region, said the new theatre was an important facility for the local community and the Trust was delighted to assist with the fundraising project. “Partnering with groups in the community and being a catalyst for initiatives at the grassroots level are key priorities for TCCT, and the new theatre is an example of how we can work with local groups for the benefit of their community,” Ms Chambers said. “The Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust (MCTT) has a strong history of working with the community to fund and manage theatre and the arts in the region. “The new theatre will provide tremendous facilities for future Marlborough generations.” Ms Chambers described the new theatre as a “hub” for the community. “It is more than just a building, it’s going to be the heart and soul of this community,” she said. Brian Moore, a trustee for the Marlborough Region on TCCT, says the new theatre will provide a state-of-the-art facility for the performing arts in Marlborough. “The theatre, with its large auditorium also complements the

Canterbury Community Trust chair Tracey Chambers and Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust vice chair Peter Mark at the old theatre.

adjoining Marlborough Convention Centre, providing flexibility and additional facilities to attract conferences and events to the region.” MCTT vice chair Peter Mark said The Canterbury Community Trust played a key role in helping get the theatre project off the ground, as well as providing ongoing support. He said they were helping to

build the community, not just bricks and mortar. “The Trust was one of our early supporters, which helped give the new theatre plans credibility in the community. “This contribution comes on top funding to help with additional earthquake strengthening and will add momentum to the drive to complete what will be a new civic centre for Marlborough.”

The Canterbury Community Trust distributes funds for charitable, cultural, economic development, philanthropic and recreational benefits in four regions – Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough/Kaikoura and the Chatham Islands. It has provided a total of $1.24 million toward the new Marlborough theatre.

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‘Travelling Tastebud’ makes its debut Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk It’s blue, smells heavenly and makes people smile. The ‘Travelling Tastebud’ food caravan made its debut on Sunday during a private event held at Forrest Wines. The Sun Newspaper was invited along to experience the first of the ‘long lunches’, an Italian four course menu matched with Forrest Wines. Owned a nd operated by Blenheim woman and chef Jacqueline Lammas (pictured), the food caravan will be hosting a series of lunches throughout the summer months at Forrest Wines. This has been a combined initiative between Jacqueline, John and Brigid Forrest. Each month there will be a different theme reflecting the traditional flavours from around the world served in a ‘long lunch’ style setting. “It’s about fresh, bold flavours that excite the palate, matched

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Auckland to Queenstown in three days with just $10 in their pockets. They competed for points throughout the event by participating in a series of Amazing Race-style challenges. Blenheim woman Kerry Neal, whose daughter Ashleigh suffers a rare congenital condition called Lymphangioma, was a contestant in the challenge as one half of the Pirates of the CUREibbean team. Stopping briefly amid the hustle and bustle to pose for a photo-

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Story and photo supplied. One of Marlborough’s long serving family doctors has retired after nearly 40 years of treating patients in Blenheim. Dr Keith Davidson (pictured), who was born in Bristol, England, trained and worked at St Mary’s Hospital in London before he immigrated to New Zealand in 1966, and met his wife Liz at Wellington Hospital. Dr Davidson moved with his family to Blenheim in 1975. He set up his practice in one end of his family home on Scott Street. Many of his patients enjoyed Dr Davidson’s old school style of practice and long running associations with their families.

He has been family doctor to some families over several generations and twice had five generations of one family on his books.

Dr Davidson adopted technologies, such as his iPhone, in his personal life, but preferred to stay with handwritten notes in his practice. He said he has enjoyed the continuous learning that takes place through the life of a working doctor. K i m i H a u o r a Wa i r a u Marlborough Primary Health will host a retirement function for Dr Davidson tomorrow from 3pm to 4.30pm. Former patients are invited to attend the function, at the PHO building (take Emergency Entrance to Wairau Hospital, and then take the first road to the right, just before the After Hours Clinic).

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Thief makes away with donation box Story by Celeste Lodewyk A thief has been caught on video surveillance stealing a donation box from the counter at Blenheim’s United Video store. The donation box was part of the fundraiser ‘Fund For a Friend’, organised by Blenheim man Gary Newell who is raising money for his friend who has terminal brain cancer, so he can have a holiday in New Zealand before he becomes too ill. It is estimated to have had around $250 of donations in it. Gary said the theft occured on September 9 at 5:37pm but he was unaware of it until recently when he visited the store to collect the donation box. “I went to collect the box and it wasn’t there, the staff thought it had already been collected. When we looked back over United Video’s video surveillance we could see the guy hanging around before walking up to the counter and taking the box,” he said. Gary has filed a report with the Police but he also wants to publically “shame” the thief. “It’s a pretty low thing what he has done. This money was donations from the community and it’s shocking to know there are low-lives who would do this,” he said. Gary has since finished fundraising but wants to see the thief brought to justice. If anyone has information on

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Hitchhiker pickup leads to crash Police, Fire and Ambulance staff attended a two car collision on State Highway One at Tua Marina on Monday. A vehicle had stopped to pick up a hitchhiker and the vehicle was hit by another travelling in the same direction. The children in one of the vehicles were taken to hospital

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Seafest arrests Kaikoura Sea Fest was held over the weekend. Over the course of the weekend 25 people were arrested for a variety of offences, including: 9 x Disorderly Behaviour 2 x Offensive Behaviour 1 x Obscene Language 3 x Breach of the Liquor Ban 7 x Fight in a Public Place 1 x Excess Breath Alcohol, Driving Whilst Disqualified and Failed to Remain stopped 1 x Assault with Intent to Injure

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Blenheim burglary A Maxwell Road address was broken into on Sunday, October 6, and two Play Station 3s and an Xbox 360 were taken from the address. A number of games were also taken. Police said the offender gained entry through a bathroom window.

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Roguery Dear Ed, Regarding asset sales, namely Power Stations. Government officials did not personally pay for these assets but the citizens of New Zeland did so, by way of Inland Revenue taxes, GST and on their power bills. The Government have confiscated our assets, and selling them back to the citizens who have money! This has to be the height of roguery and discrimination! K O Lawrence

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Dear Ed, What another flip flop John Key has done on the America’s Cup. From being opposed to government contributing now he wants to give $36 million. All to woo popularity and voters. They say Winston Peters is a populist. John Key has Winston beaten hands down on that score. He should be nicknamed "Jandal", the biggest flip-flop of all! But why give any money? The America’s Cup is a billionaire's yacht race. Listening to the Arthritis Foundation talking of the need to raise $5 million, I wondered where is John Key and government's priorities? We have public collection for arthritis and other foundations, we have hospices, yet government cannot fund it. How about that $36 million going to health needs like cancer? Don Coyote

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Team NZ experience brought to local yachting Scott Fyfe, coach of the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, talks to Glenise Dreaver about his first-hand experience supporting Emirates Team New Zealand in San Francisco The new coach of QCYC, Scott Fyfe of Blenheim, has brought back some lessons from first-hand experience of the Emirates Team New Zealand America’s Cup challenge. He’s sure they will help in his new job. Working in such a big team meant you had to get along with many different personalities, he said. “And I was at the bottom of the team and just had to take instruction. Now I’ll be on the other side.” The keen yachtsman hadn’t intended to be part of the team when he left his job as a painter in Blenheim earlier this year, though he certainly planned to be there watching. After doing a Nelson course on crewing a superyacht last year, he sent his CV to a friend in the crew of “Imagine”, a NZ-built 145-foot-long superyacht often berthed in Auckland. It’s Italian owner, one of the Team NZ sponsors, wanted the yacht taken to San Francisco where he planned to join it. Scott got the call to sail to Tahiti in two weeks. From there, they went to Hawaii, then San Francisco. He and other crew then spent a fortnight changing the boat from sailing mode to its role as a luxury mansion on the water. They were one of three superyachts owned by Team NZ sponsors all anchored in the team’s compound. “And Team NZ needed someone to clean their boats. “ He became one of the team, eating and socialising with the rest of the crew and after a fortnight, he was asked to drive a chaser boat. His was one of the two which took VIPs, sponsors or media out on the water to watch the racing and take photographs. On the day things went wrong with a rushed tack, and the Team NZ Boat

tipped sideways, Scott said his heart dropped. “And the boat went totally silent. Everyone just watched.” The yacht was saved said Scott, because of the hard work of the grinders. “They just kept hanging on and they stopped it. In the nick of time.” Fortunately, the grinder’ stations are sited sideways, so they were able to hold on during the manoeuvre. The modifications to the Oracle boat, which altered the way they foiled, were what made the difference to the final result he said. “They made the system they had work. Ours was maxed out.” As well as having qualified as a coach, Scott, who has always sailed out of the Queen Charlotte Club, is well known as a top sailor in Splash class. He has had a first and a third place in the nationals and internationally recorded a fifth and two fourths. Now, with the purchase of a keeler just before he left for overseas, Scott’s moving up to a different level of sailing. The 7.7m Honkin’ Jack takes five crew and on its first race this season, it dead heated across the line in first place, though handicapping will probably make that a different matter. While he says he is keeping his options open, there’s no hiding the fact that his eye is on selection for the next Team NZ America’s Cup challenge. “We’ll have to see. It’s about who you know as well as your experience.”

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Wig stands crafted for cancer patients By Kristy Martin Nineteen wig stands crafted by the Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers have been presented to the Cancer Society for patients receiving chemotherapy. “The woodworkers’ guild has been doing this for us for several years and it means we can give them to anybody who needs a wig due to their treatment, predominantly chemotherapy,” said Margot Wilson,

centre manager for the Cancer Society Marlborough. Vince Smith, vice president of the Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers, said each wig stand was unique. They have been crafted from various types of wood including walnut, elm, red beech, oak and pine. The initiative was the guild’s own individual way of supporting the Cancer

endar was sponsored by a local business and this has covered the cost of printing. Printing has been done by Blenheim Print, another local sponsor. The Cancer Society relies solely on donations and fundraising to provide vital services to people with cancer and their families. The Milestones calendar will be

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MAKING WAVES The only good life jacket is the one that is worn Katie McNabb, director and tutor for Coastguard Boating Education, and Maritime New Zealand Safe Boating advisor talks to the Sun about boating safety and the importance of wearing a life jacket. While we have had a great improvement in the carriage of life jackets and in wearing of the last few years, like seat belts, life jackets are only going to save your life if you have them on. With the arrival of the light weight inflatable jackets, the wearability is no longer an issue nor fitting for different sizes and shapes. Children’s padded life jackets can be bought for as little as $30 which makes them very affordable. Stud-

Katie McNabb. ies in the U.S., U.K. and Australia show that the primary decision that

saves lives on water is putting on a jacket. The same goes here for us. Our waters and opportunities to boat recreationally are second to none, so in order to get the best from your boating, education in on and around the water is the way to go. Learning about the weather and making good decisions about when and where to go boating is the starting point. Good preparation makes for a relaxing and enjoyable

day for all the family. The Marlborough Sounds, in common with all of New Zealand, are subject to strong winds and changeable conditions. Doing a boating course such as the Coastguard Boating Education Day Skipper course gives the knowledge and confidence required. If you are unable to attend class there are home study options available. www.boatingeducation.org.nz/ courses/dayskipper for details

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Boats uniquely designed and built Growing up in a boating family has led to a career for boat builder and engineer Greg Surgenor. Rimu Engineering first began with the manufacturing of portable saw mills which were sold on the local and export markets. In recent years Greg’s focus has shifted more towards his Sea Surge Marine Boats which he custom designs and manufactures from his Riverlands Estate workshop. Having been a boat builder

for 25 years, Greg’s expertise include not only the design manufacture of boats, but also in refitting, alterations and even diesel engine work. What makes Sea Surge Marine boats unique is that they are designed to withstand the constant wave pounding experienced by commercial users. The Sea Surge’s D-shaped aluminium pontoon boats taper towards the front to cut smoothly through big waves and choppy water. These are ideal for paua di-

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built for viewing and for sale so to find out more about Sea Surge Marine boats and what Greg can design for you, call into the Rimu Engineering workshop at 25 Bristol Street in Riverlands Industrial Estate. “People can come to me with an idea of what they want and I can custom design a boat for them. Also because the boats are factory direct there is no middle man, making Sea Surge Marine boats extremely affordable.”

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Push for compulsory wear of lifejackets Ma r itime New Z ea la nd (MNZ) supports a move to make the wearing of lifejackets compulsory for people under 15, and continues to encourage everyone on the water to wear lifejackets at all times. The move to make lifejackets compulsory for young people is the subject of a private member’s bill from National MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. Current MNZ-commissioned Research New Zealand data on boating activity in New Zealand indicates a high rate of carriage of lifejackets (between 88–95

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Eye health is the key message this year World Sight Day (October 10, 2013) is a global initiative of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) with the aim to raise global attention to the current reality of 300 million people living with blindness and vision impairments worldwide.

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Garden a “hidden treasure” Story and photos by Celeste Lodewyk Follow your feet through the many secret pathways past a babbling brook, through a blaze of colour and beautiful scents and allow yourself to be entertained by the chattering Tui birds high above in the trees. Where can you find this hidden treasure? At Burnlea Gardens on O’Dwyers Road, Blenheim. This beautiful two acre garden which is on the verge of bursting into summer bloom quite literally takes ones breath away. Weaving in amongst the 100 year old trees, carefully plotted plants and shrubs, are a number of secret pathways which take visitors on a scented journey throughout

the garden. Burnlea Gardens is part of a larger seven acre property owned by Viv and Mike Beavon and has recently opened to the public for tours and weddings. Rich in history and boasting of endless opportunities the gardens have been carefully preened ahead of the up and coming wedding season. Viv and Mike have created a dedicated wedding area with a purpose built pergola which can be dressed with beautiful white netting and ribbon. Couples can then add their own colours and decorations to the decor. To the right of the ceremony area is a large, beautiful Ginkgo tree which Viv will

hang lanterns from, and beneath it is a table for signing the wedding register. All seating is provided and up to 100 guests can be catered for. Opportunities for wedding photos are endless with plenty of speciality feature areas scattered throughout the garden, including a little wooden boat resting on the bank beside a Weeping Willow tree. With a mix of colour, natural foliage and a touch of rustic and modern, Burnlea is the perfect location for wedding ceremonies and photographs. Already Viv has taken bookings for wedding ceremonies to be held and she welcomes anyone to make contact.

Garden open Thur / Sun 12 noon - 4pm Burnlea Gardens truly is an amazing, beautiful and peaceful garden. The wedding area is set in front of a garden that has lovely white roses, stunning camellias both white and pale pink, plus many white and pink Helleborus. We also stock garden supplies including pots, statues, potted baskets, pea straw and much more. We also sell spray free fruit and nuts grown on the property.

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Explore stunning country gardens A dozen gorgeous country gardens will be on show to the public next weekend, October 19 and 20. The 22nd annual Wairau Valley Anglican Parish Tour of Country Gardens is a flexible, self-drive tour featuring stunning gardens from across the region. For $20 you can grab a programme which includes a map of all the open properties. Donna Anderson’s lovely Brancott Valley property is one of the selected gardens on display, which include a range of flower gardens, large park-like properties and native plant gardens. “It gets people out and about and gives them a chance to share the beauty of God’s creation,” said Nicky Stace, event coordinator. The gardens will be open from 9am-5pm on the Saturday and 11am-5pm on the Sunday and can be visited more than once. Programmes are on sale at Springlands Garden Centre and Café, Selmes Garden Trust Nursery, Devon Nursery, Islington Gardens and Renwick Dairy.

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Italian Long Lunch Forrest Wines hosted an invitational ‘Long Italian Lunch’ on Sunday, with chef Jacqueline Lammas and her ‘Travelling Tastebud’ food caravan. This is the first of their monthly lunches which will feature different cuisines from all around the world. Photos by Celeste Lodewyk.

 Cathy Lowe and Robyn Schwass.

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 Isla Read (6) and Beth Forrest.

 Patricia Miranda-Taylor and Daniel Taylor.

Lammas and  Linda Revell, Chris Revell, Jeanette . Chris Lammas  Liana Welsh and Jacqueline Lammas.

Picton Toy Library’s Spring Festival The Picton Toy Library’s annual spring festival attracted many eager locals into the sunshine and their ambitious fund-raising target was exceeded said spokesperson Haylee Milham.

 Jarrah Timms brought her ukulele and guitar to entertain the crowds.

 Val Wilson and Eileen Auld were in spring mode.

 Connie Smith with Mia and Alisa Hawthorne with Georgia.

 Five-year-old Maz Inw ood enjoyed the dolphin while his mothe r signed him up for Kiwi Conservation Kids.

 Nozz Fletcher and Max Beer from the Picton Men’s Community Shed were selling plants as fast as they could replenish them.

 Taking entries for the Marina2Marina race on Sunday: Taryn Beattie, Tan ia Wayman and Susan Park.

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The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

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

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

Hospice Shop In Redwoodtown we have an great array of Clothing, Bric Brac, Linen, Jewellery, Furniture and much more. Something for everyone, come and see for yourself.

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

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

The Blue Door Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

Acknowledgements

The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement s e r v i c e t o i t s r e a d e r s . Yo u c a n s u b m i t acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to sales@ blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

FLEMING, Barbara (Barb): On October 6, 2013 peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough surrounded by her family. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother and motherin-law of Jim and Chris (Rockhampton, Queensland), Steve and Liz (Dunedin), Ian and Rebecca, Beverley and Craig Heidenreich (Adelaide, South Australia) and Tim and Bronwyn (Auckland). Loved Gran of Jeffrey and Tracy; Lisa and Ben, Hamish, and Steffan; Emma, Ebony and Lauren; and great Grandma to Harriett, and Hugo. Special thanks to the highly skilled and caring staff of Hospice Marlborough and Waterlea Rest Home Blenheim. Messages to the Fleming Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Barb will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1.30pm Friday October 11, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz MOORHOUSE, Robert (Bob) Wilson: Passed away on Tuesday October 8, 2013. Aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Zillah Moorhouse, loved father of Paul and Michelle and a cherished grandfather. Messages may be sent to the Moorhouse Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 12 Garden Terrace Picton, 2pm, Friday October 11. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Colin King MP FOR K AIKOUR A Thursday October 10: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement. Attend the Omaka Knights of the Sky Book Launch at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Blenheim. Friday October 11: In Seddon and Ward areas meeting with locals. Saturday October 12: Pelorus Area Health Trust meeting in Havelock. Monday October 14: In North Canterbury meeting with constituents and community groups by prior arrangement. Tuesday October 15-17: In Parliament, Primary Production and Science and Education Select Committee meetings. Friday October 18: Attending a forum with Katrina Shanks MP in Wellington. Monday October 21: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by prior arrangement. Visiting Spring Creek School. Tuesday October 22-24: In Parliament, Primary Production and Science and Education Select Committee meetings. Meeting Cheviot Area School students at Parliament.

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Local rider takes second place Blenheim’s Emma Pilcher took out second place in the Young Rider category at the Marlborough Area One Star Jumping and Show Hunter competition on the weekend. Pilcher was one of several Marlborough riders competing for titles at the two-day event at Waterlea Racecourse in Blenheim. For the 18-year-old college student, the event marked the start of an exciting season with her palomino gelding Snazzy As. Coming off the back of three days of intensive training with Irish international showjumper Sean Cubitt, Pilcher lined up in the Big Bale Contractors Telford Young Rider Series class, which was the highlight of Saturday’s competition. She faced tough competition against seasoned campaigners Charlotte Bellew (Christchurch) and Rose Alfeld (Weedons) who won the title. While local riders failed to nab any of the series classes, organisers felt they would be better for the experience with the season only Blenheim's Emma Pilcher riding Snazzy As. starting to wind up. Photo by Manu Hume.

Endangered bird finds new home in Sounds In a bid to save the endangered native bird the mohua, a number of the species have been relocated to an island in the Marlborough Sounds. After several postponements because of weather, the catch, capture and transfer of the möhua to Blumine Island took place over the weekend. Eighteen mohua were caught and transferred and another 13 made their way to the Sounds by small plane. South Island company Blacks Fasteners is working with the Department of Conservation by supporting the relocation (by small plane) of the endangered New Zealand bird onto the unique predator-free sanctuary of Blumine Island. The birds were caught in the Blue The endangered möhua. Mountains in Otago by six “catching teams” and were then transported by pleased it will enable people to enjoy helicopter to Gore Airfield at around seeing this eye-catching yellow-headed and breasted bird in the Marlborough midday. They were transferred to a small plane Sounds. “We hope that as in years past, möhua and then flown to Picton where a boat was waiting to take the birds directly to will be spotted flocking and feeding with tïeke/saddleback, orange-fronted the island. DOC Services Manager, Roy Grose käkäriki and rifleman also on Blumine.” The move will enable people for the thanked Blacks Fasteners for its very valuable support in moving möhua to first time to see the small songbird on the Blumine Island sanctuary where a Marlborough Sounds island reserve. It also brings the möhua close to where it was hoped the birds would establish and thrive as a new population for the it was first painted by Captain Cook’s naturalist George Forster in 1774 at species. “The move is important for the endan- Wharehunga Bay which is just a fivegered möhua species but we are also minute boat trip away.

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Speedway season begins this month The Eastern States Speedway race calendar has now been set. So for all the speedway fans out there, keep this as a guide to all the up and coming events beginning with the season’s opening night later this month. Saturday 26 October Opening Night BNT Pete Dixon Memorial Stockcar Soccer Saturday 9 November Eve of Destruction

Stockcar Teams racing Saturday 23 November Marlborough Saloon Championship Friday 29 November WOW Sprintcar Series Friday 6 December DHL Saloon Speedweek presented by Cardwell Racing Supplies Saturday 21 December meeting Saturday 18 January meeting

Saturday 8 February meeting Friday 21 February Elf Super Cup Super Saloon Series Saturday 8 March meeting Saturday 22 March meeting Saturday 5 April meeting Saturday 19 April & Sunday 20 April Easter Extravaganza

Raffle for national tournament Young Hadley Boyce (pictured left) was the lucky winner of the Boomtown Brawlettes Roller Derby league’s latest fundraising endeavour. Money raised is going towards sending Blenheim skaters to the “Derby Royale”, the national roller derby tournament in Palmerston North, where they will be playing alongside the “Bay City Rollers”, a Hawkes Bay team. The MGP Pro scooter, donated by BikeFit Blenheim, is “awesome” said Hadley. Boomtown Brawlettes skater and chairperson, Jenner Halcrow is both excited and nervous about the upcoming nation-wide tournament which will see Blenheim skaters up against derby heavy weights, Wellington’s “Richter City” and Auckland’s league, “ARDL”. The tournament is on Labour Weekend, the 28th of October.

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Scooter winner Hadley Boyce, with his brother and sister and Boomtown Brawlettes skater Jenner “Krowbar” Halcrow.

Pigeon racing results After a foggy start from Christchurch on Saturday (5th), the pigeons from the Blenheim racing pigeon club and birds from several lower North Island clubs competing in the Central Combine, made fairly good speed considering that there was no wind assistance over the 240 km course. A flying time of 3 hours 54 minutes, two birds arrived together at the lofts of Donald and Shirley Morrison of Spring Creek and it was only an extra

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circle before landing on the loft that decided the winner. The electronic timing system revealed that Donald’s bird entered it’s loft just 17 seconds before Shirley’s bird arrived at her loft. Great competition to say the least and the pigeons achieved velocities of 1040.51 and 1039.24 meters per minute respectfully. A very good 3rd position with a velocity of 1025.24 went to another Spring Creek loft of club President, Carl Kirkwood who

continues with good form in his racing team. Individual pigeons had to be nominated in this race which is the first leg of our Triple Crown, an event where the nominated birds for each member must also complete races from Oamaru and Invercargill in which the best average velocity over the three races decides the winner whom receives the much sort after trophy and a certain amount of “ mana “ for a job well done.

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