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By Kristy Martin Photo by Celeste Lodewyk More than 450 driving offences were detected over Labour Day weekend as police across the region hit the streets in a major road traffic crackdown.

But while it may sound like a lot, Acting Senior Sergeant Dan Mattison said any number of tickets was better than one single road death.

“At the end of the day we had no fatal crashes and no serious injuries,” he said.

“Of course, our ideal outcome would be for no fatalities, no crashes and no tickets.”

Continued page 3 Blenheim Police Constable Jonathan Rosene.

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Governor General presents award for Edwin Fox

By Kristy Martin The New Zealand Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, will present the Edwin Fox Society with the prestigious World Ship Trust Award this Friday.

The award, which honours those involved in the preservation of maritime history, will be handed over before 200 guests at an invite-only ceremony at the Edwin Fox Museum in Picton.

The World Ship Trust is based in London and over the years has presented about 30 awards to major maritime projects around the world, including The Mary Rose, Star of The New Zealand Governor General, India and SS Great Britain. Some are Sir Jerry Mateparae.

even awarded by Queen Elizabeth herself.

Edwin Fox Museum manager Karen McLeod said it was a huge honour for the Edwin Fox Society to be recognised in that same catergory.

“It is very exciting and a big honour,” she said.

“We’re actually very lucky.”

The ceremony will kick off a whole weekend of celebrations for the Edwin Fox, as 2013 also marks the 160th anniversary of the ship’s launch in India in 1853.

Ms McLeod said there would even be free entry to the museum up to midday on Sunday.

A tea party will be held from 11am3pm on Saturday featuring children’s entertainment, music, story tellers and prizes for bes Victorian-themed fancy dress.

A working Edwin Fox model, the only one of its kind, will be out on the pond and the HMS Otago is due to arrive in Picton on Thursday just in time for the celebrations.

On Sunday there will be a church service on board the ancient ship, the first one since the immigrant days of the late 1800s.

“We’re just trying to raise awareness of what a great thing we’ve got her in Picton,” Ms McLeod said.

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“There have been 18 crashes within 50 metres of this intersection over the past five years,” says Marlborough Highways manager Frank Porter.

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Speeding drivers put school children at risk A learner driver with a young child in the vehicle and a driver recklessly overtaking a school bus were two of the offences detected by police during a one-day road sting last week.

Police conducted the one-day intensive operation last Wednesday, where they targeted driver behaviour around schools in Blenheim.

Throughout the day, officers caught more than 450 drivers speeding and issued more than 120 infringement notices for a range of other offences.

The highest speed recorded by the camera van past a school was 72kmh.

Marlborough Area Commander Inspector Simon Feltham said while it was disappointing to detect so many people committing offences, it reinforced the need for Police to focus on driver behaviour.

He said the number of people exceeding the speed limit around schools was a concern.

“We all know that children going to and from school are extremely vulnerable on the roads and there is no margin for error.

“Speeding drivers in these areas are a disaster waiting to happen and we simply won’t tolerate that.”

Inspector Feltham said the results, which included 23 people found breaching their graduated driver licence conditions, also showed that many people had become complacent about their conditions.

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MBC 50th Jubilee Marlborough Boys’ College is holding its 50th jubilee this weekend. Celebrations begin on Friday with registrations followed with an informal dinner in the college hall on Saturday.

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Blenheim Police constables Joshua Reidie and Jonathan Rosene are concerned about the number of drivers speeding near schools.

on board,” he said.

“If your teenager is on a restricted licence you can’t send them off with younger siblings in the car.”

He said doing so could result in both the driver and the parents facing enforcement action and that police were particularly concerned to find a learner driver with a very

young child in the vehicle.

In addition Police utilised the Automatic Number Plate Recognition vehicle (ANPR) and a speed camera van.

The speed camera van was used in Nelson Street and High Street in Renwick, checking a total of 4367 vehicles and detecting 434 speeding drivers.

High visibility policing over long weekends Continued from page 1 A total of 452 Infringement Offence Notices were issued to Marlborough drivers between Friday afternoon and Tuesday morning. (These results do not include Havelock or Kaikoura.)

Police said 145 of those were for speeding and the highest speed recorded was 152 kmh.

That driver’s licence was suspended for 28 days and they will have to appear in court for the offence.

“It’s definitely disappointing that so many of those infringements were for speeding,” Snr Sgt Mattison said.

Added to the results were 56 breaches of graduated licence, 32 seatbelt offences and four drink drivers detected.

Two hundred and fifteen other offences detected were for things like registrations and WOF, cell phone use, failing to give way, failing to stop and not wearing a helmet.

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“This weekend drivers should keep left, maintain following distance, watch their speeds and focus on driving,” Snr Sgt Mattison said.

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By Glenise Dreaver Some fifty people assembled on the Picton Foreshore yesterday for the second of two Marlborough District Councilsponsored meetings about the future of the area.

Marlborough Sounds councillor David Oddie chaired the open-air meeting, supported by the other two Ward candidates Graeme Barsanti and Trevor Hook and council’s reserves and amenities officer Robert Hutchinson .

From the start, feelings were high about having another commercial operation, a proposed hydroslide, on the foreshore.

One angry participant called it a done deal, remonstrating with Cr Oddie’s comment that consent processes were necessary.

“I know it’s going ahead. I read about it in the paper,” he said.

The question “Do you want a hydroslide?” drew “No’s” from the crowd.

There was, however, agreement with later speakers who pointed to the need to increase the family-friendly nature of the area, pointing out that a hydroslide, perhaps at Shelley Beach, would be an asset.

Terry Brown, the slide’s proposer, voiced public disappointment that his efforts to create a community amenity had met with so much opposition “...when I’m prepared to spend my money to do this,” he said.

He was, however, positive about the Shelley Beach site.

Sheira Hudson was given a round of applause after telling the crowd that green spaces were growing ever more precious and describing the recent “vandalism” of a tree that was felled. “I felt so nauseous,” she said. “Our voices are just ignored.”

Carolyn Harvey was one of several speakers critical of the consultation process: “The system just doesn’t work,” she said.

Good mediators had been brought during

Picton residents yesterday afternoon met on the foreshore at the second of two meetings to discuss the future of the area, including hydroslide proponent Terry Brown (back left).

previous planning for Picton, she said.

“That was really good. On the surface.

Then they just buggered off and nothing happens.”

Cr Oddie admitted the process was imperfect, but several times repeated that the meeting was about improving process, as well as about consulting with the community on the best balance of commercial and recreational activity on the foreshore.

Another participant pointed out they had heard a lot about what people did not want.

“What would you like to see this area

used for?”

One voice invited the councillors to come up to Picton once a fortnight to have a look at the issues and a surprised Cr Oddie responded “I live here!”.

He added, however, that he and Mayor Alistair Sowman were planning monthly consultation meetings in the Picton Library.

Cr Hook said if people felt the amount of time allowed for submissions on the Foreshore Management Plan was insufficient, they should let he council know.

The closing date is November 15.

The Dead Parrots set to entertain fireworks crowd Story by Celeste Lodewyk Good food, good music and a sky lit with luminous fireworks, what more could you wish for?

The Whitney Street School’s annual fundraiser, Lights over Marlborough on November 16 will feature local bands Arm the Reckless and The Dead Parrots.

Popular Marlborough covers band, The Dead Parrots is, infact, made up of local wine makes, backed up by “regular fill-ins” who are also involved in the wine industry.

The Dead Parrots band members Ross Brown, Andrew Brown (no relation to Ross), James Bowskill, Dave Tyney, Roger Kerrison, Kyle Thompson, Stu Maclennan and Gus Altschwager will be playing an eclectic mix of rock covers from bands such as The Cure, Killers, Kings of Leon and Neil Young.

The band has already featured at a number of popular Marlborough festivals, winery functions, weddings and har-

Popular Marlborough covers band The Dead Parrots will be performing at Lights over Marlborough on November 16. Photo supplied.

vest parties and will for the second year in a row perform at the Lights over Marlborough show.

“We have now been together for about six years mostly playing at functions around

Blenheim, including Lights over Marlborough last year which was a great event,” Ross said.

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I haven’t been trick or treating yet, but I would love to go.

When I was little I was into it. Now I take my cousins, nieces and nephews trick or treating.

I don’t celebrate it because it is too American. Plus New Zealand people don’t give out enough lollies.

I would normally take my little brother trick or treating.

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Dear Ed, Further to the letter about the Fish and Game billboard at the swamp. I have passed this many times and didn’t know it was a fish. I thought it was a log! Bad design.

Who owns this very large monstrosity called the Para Swamp? It is an eyesore, an obscenity and has no place in Marlborough.

If it was a mere acre or two owned by the legendary Fred Bloggs something would have been done by now! Who do Fish & Game think they are? Cannot Council DO SOMETHING? If I was younger and stronger I would be out there taking out the willows and cutting them up for firewood. Surely there are unemployed a-plenty. Can’t we rally them? In the Depression I recall tales of out-of-work accountants, numerous office-workers etc who worked on roads gaining blisters galore at the unfamiliar work.

Come on! someone, somewhere DO SOMETHING! Is there any truth in the tale that a person saw Peter Jackson taking pictures of the place - well it looks like a film set, particularly with the recent floods.

What a challenge this is! Isn’t anyone going to answer it?

Frustrated Pensioner.

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Send or fax them to the address on page two, or e mail them to news@ blenheimsun.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

Motorcycles targets for revenue Dear Ed, I’m gobsmacked that motorcycles are being targeted once again.

In the article it states that $44.25 million dollars is used up of lost time off work and rehab for motorcycle crashes when it also states that many motorcycles have been on hold during the colder months, this being less time on the road.

It also states approx. 90 crashes a year involving motorcycles in Marlborough Nelson.

I wonder what are the statistics are for cars, trucks, mountain bikes and all other recreation vehicles on the road?

If a motor cycles crashes it involves the rider and pillion, there is only two claims and sometimes only a funeral cost.

Yet a serious two car head-on ends up with possibly eight claims.

The rego for a normal car is approx. $300 per year yet any motor cycle

over 600cc is $530 both including ACC levy’s.

In the article, Inspector Richardson suggests motorcycle riders that have had their bikes away for the winter should take a motorcycle riding training course before heading away in the summer sun.

Does the same go for the tutors that have been on hold over the winter and just come out to click the bus ticket?

How do these people know more than the rider that has been riding defensively for years?

Eighty per cent of riders in the big bike category have a lot of money invested in these bikes and have got road sense.

Unlike some car drivers.

I’m sure the police have far better things to do with their time.

The whole campaign has got revenue written all over it.

Steve Ball

Motorbikes targeted in road safety campaign

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Dear Ed, No wonder motorcyclists are to be targeted by Marlborough and Nelson Police districts if the photo (Friday and Wednesday Sun 18 and 23 October) is anything to go by.

In New Zealand who, in their right mind, would ride on the right hand

Reuben Skudder Blenheim Yeah, it’s a good excuse to dress up and have a party.

side of the road, let alone pass traffic on double yellow lines and around a bend? They definitely need to re-learn the road code.

Or is this perhaps a bad selection of library photographs???

Judy Shone

CBD parking Dear Ed, I read with growing amazement the article you published on the front page (continued on page 3) in your October 18 edition regarding Blenheim residents being up in arms about the strict enforcement of the parking laws.

While I completely disagree with the parking fees charged by the council, I fail to understand why residents feel they are above the law – and the law is what we are talking about.

Society can and should make changes to its laws as a developing and proactive people, but at any one time there is the law. Anyone who breaks the bounds of our society’s law is by definition a criminal.

While we may not always agree with the law, those who break the law, for whatever reason, should be accountable to the law and receive the full might of that law.

As for parking fees and the income it provides, this does not clearly show on the Council’s Financial Report. Therefore one assumes it is of minor significance and if we wish to encourage visitors to the CBD, unrestrict visitors to stay longer and inject more money to our local economy, the attractiveness to park for free within Blenheim is more than likely to offset the loss of the unreported parking fee income.

It would be interesting to carry out an analysis around any increase in revenue from CBD businesses due to the free parking provided on Thursdays in the Wynen Street car-park.

The Marlborough District Council appear very proactive around developing car-parks in Blenheim – but not in clearly reporting the financial benefits.

To quote Darwin “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change”.

We, in a local democracy, get what the majority vote for; did we make the change we need to develop in the right direction?

Paul Milnes

Thanks a million Dear Ed, On behalf of my wife Bev, I would like to say a big thankyou to John who helped Bev when her wheelchair tipped over at the roadside outside our residence on the 2nd of October.

Thankyou for your help at that time also a big thanks to St John staff and those at A&E and those who work at the inpatients’ ward at the hospital on the day and day’s following Bev’s mishap.

We are grateful for your help.

Mark Reid

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Shearing, engines and MARLBOROUGH fun for families ANNIVERSARY

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by Celeste Lodewyk Shearing, Thomas the Tank Engine rides and a parade of some grand old engines are just a few of the attractions set for this weekend’s Marlborough Vintage and Farm Machinery Society Open Day. Society president Bernad Mason said the purpose of the open day was to give members the opportunity to “get out and show the community what they do”.

“There’s a fair bit of work that goes on out here, especially restoration and we have a number of really interesting pieces of old machinery which we will be demonstrating how they work,” he said.

A highlight of the event will be the haymaking demonstration as well as the blade shearing of sheep.

MP Colin King will be rolling up his sleeves and getting in amongst the shearing action, while for the youngsters there will be a lamb petting and feeding pen.

“We also welcome any keen blade shearers to come along and give the public a demonstation,” Bernad said.

The day runs from 10am - 4pm and entry is by way of a gold coin donation.

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By Kristy Martin With singing, dancing, games and socialising, it is not surprising Mainly Music is popular with children and parents alike.

The community group, held at St Christopher’s Church hall in Redwoodtown on Tuesday mornings, manages to attract at least 35 families each week.

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Featuring books, clothing, crafts, cakes and preserves, the market morning is always hugely popular.

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A salute to “Boss George” Scandalous mistreatment of overseas workers in our vineyards have made recent headlines, but here retiring contractor George Te Kawa describes to Glenise Dreaver a very different way of working, in a business where workers are, or soon become, family.

“Boss George” Te Kawa is retiring from vineyard contracting. After twenty years in the business, which also includes picking onion seeds, he says the work provides only “a pittance” for the small contractor.

“I’ve just got by. It paid all the bills,” he says, but the expenses incurred – wages, ACC (“that’s killing me”) withholding tax and tax on vehicles, are all factors making life impossible for businesses like his.

Then there are slow-paying growers. “Not all of them, but some want the work done immediately, then when it comes to paying, that comes a lot later!”

He hasn’t employed any RSE workers, relying mainly on family, friends and neighbours. There’s also word of mouth in backpackers, especially when he needs 30-40 working on the onions. “I employ mainly Germans. When they go, they tell their friends, and recommend us on Facebook.”

A former Picton freezing worker (before that a forestry and farm worker) George got bored there.

“I never got the boss’s job, though I could do it.” So he started in the vineyards.

“I learnt about grape varieties, how to prune, grape tying (though that’s a ladies’ job”).

Everything.”

Learning to manage people came later.

“After I started abusing them. I went to Vineyard Contractors’ Association seminars and thought ‘Ooops! I shouldn’t have said that!”

Clear instructions are vital and when workers talk instead of work, he takes his van down the rows and turns up the stereo so they can’t hear each other.“ Reggae is good.

People from all different countries are singing as they work.”

His first venture into contracting was a partnership with Dixie Walker who later left and handed the reins to George. “I wasn’t called Boss George yet though. I was just George. There were half a dozen of us and we all worked together.” The Boss George busi-

ness began in 1994-95 after a two-year stint as GG, which was a father-daughter business.

There is work that can only be done well by small contractors without heavy machinery, he says. “Many smaller vineyards like the work done manually, he says. “And where machines have been used, they pull the vines from the wires and make a mess.

Small contractors can fix that up and fix the wires too.”

Boss George prefers to work in the paddocks, so right hand “man”, niece Rachel Pihama, does the paperwork and deals with problems.

Not that there are many. Workers are family and when work is slow, he takes them to Hamner Springs, or on other days out. “Not much drinking though.”

“Some stay in my house. Part of the family.”

The work has the odd hazard and Boss George had five weeks off three years ago.

It should have been five months – he broke his back and shoulder coming off his motorbike. “I did a wheelie at the end of a row and turned too fast ....”

He has other health problems, caused by undiagnosed diabetes developed at nineteen. “I got abscesses under my arm that kept coming back but I just treated them myself”.

Ten years later it was serious.

“Now my kidneys aren’t working.”

While he’s avoided dialysis, he does have ongoing issues.

No one else in the family had diabetes, but some younger ones now have it. “I was the first. I just tell them ‘Sort it out!’.”

Health is, therefore, part of his decision to go into semi-retirement.

Rachel will start her own business, continuing Boss George’s good work. He will however, be seen from time to time in the vineyards with her.

“I never got the boss’s job, though I could do it”

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Garry Boyd 15 Bomford St, Blenheim How many years have you been in business?

Norm Fowke Glass has been in business for over 35 years in Marlborough.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

The variety, the businesses and trades people in Blenheim.

Most importantly, the customers.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Too many to note. Every job is memorable.

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What is it about this region that has kept you here?

Small Town Syndrome.

How has your business changed over time?

With the advent of compulsory double glazing the retrofit market has blossomed. Glass showers are more common and glass balustrades.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Customer service and communication is most important albeit not always achievable.

How many years have you been in business?

10 years.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

Dealing with all our lovely clients, and keeping them happy.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

The day we won Best Cafe in Marlborough. All our customers knew before we did. I was speechless.

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21 years in the tyre industry and 15 of those with TyreLAND Blenheim What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

There’s nothing like selling a customer a quality brand after they have been running something “cheap ‘n’ nasty”, they come back amazed. That’s satisfying.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

The first sale we made. I still remember the tyre size, brand and ute we put them on.

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What is it about this region that has kept you here?

The weather, the people, and family.

How has your business changed over time?

We’ve had huge growth, and these days people are very specific about about how they like to have their coffee. There seems to be so many ways to drink coffee now.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Look after your customers, they are number one. Give them great service. That’s what it’s all about.

Carl Gratton 10 Grove Road, Blenheim What is it about this region that has kept you here?

Everything is on our doorstep. What a great place to bring up my 3 kids!

How has your business changed over time?

When we opened in 1998 we had about 6 tyre sizes that covered 90% of our retail sales, now there are probably 15 sizes that cover 90%.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Keep your head up, don’t look back, don’t focus on the negatives, provide the best customer service you can and you won’t even notice the “economic climate”

27 Main St Blenheim Ph: 577 5622

How many years have you been in business?

I started the business in October 1995. I restructured in 2005, splitting the building into two businesses.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

Designing and manufacturing a full size bake oven to mould boat windscreens and seeing the boats I have made and fitted screens to buzzing around the Sounds.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Seeing the smile on the faces of my customers and many retailers after I have fixed their broken windows at 3am in the morning.

What is it about this region that has kept you here?

The friendly people, great weather, fishing, hunting, diving and family.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Put away for a rainy day and give the best service at a reasonable price. Also, treat people the way you would like to be treated yourself.

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Free camping holiday for volunteers The Department of Conservation is offering the chance to stay for free at three picturesque Marlborough Sounds beachside campsites this summer in return for looking after the sites and other campers.

DOC has put out a call for volunteer camp hosts at its Camp Bay, Cowshed Bay and Kenepuru Head campsites.

“It’s a great opportunity for a cheap holiday and a chance to make the most of the beauti-

ful Marlborough Sounds,” said DOC ranger Wendy Sullivan.

“There are a number of opportunities depending on what suits.

“People fancying a short break could camp at the aptly named Camp Bay. “Hosts are needed for two weeks at a time at Camp Bay.” Ms Sullivan said volunteers should be fit and healthy, good communicators and preferably

first aid certified.

“Volunteer hosts should have their own camping gear and be comfortable meeting and talking to visitors, collecting fees, keeping the campsite clean and keeping the toilets and cooking shelter in order.

“DOC will provide transport from Picton to Camp Bay which is only accessible by boat.”

Those with a campervan or caravan could be hosts at Cowshed Bay or Kenepuru Head.

“These two larger campsites have road access and we are ideally looking for people who are willing to stay for one to two months.”

As well as getting free camping, volunteers camp hosts will be offered $50 a week towards groceries by DOC. Anyone interested in being a camp host at these campsites should email soundsvolunteers@doc.govt.nz or phone the DOC Picton office on 03 520 3002.

Boot Blenheim Toyota market celebrates 1000th The Blenheim Rotary Club is celebrating a milestone this weekend, as it hosts its 1000th car boot sale.

The club has operated its Boot Sale on all but a few Saturday mornings since 1993.

Up until 2000, the event was held beside the old railway Grain Store leased by Blenheim Rotary Club member Brian Simpson, but the relocation of the railway line and historic station building saw the Boot Sale shift to the present site in the Marlborough District Council railway station car park.

In the early days of the boot sale, a site was leased for $2.

Many stallholders are regulars and the Saturday morning sale has become somewhat of social event.

The Rotary Club rosters three members each Saturday, but at morning tea up to 8 or 9 members turn up for a morning coffee and a chat.

Club president Murray Brown says that the success of the boot sale is all about the supporters who turn up early each Saturday morning to sell their stuff.

“These boot-sellers willingly give $5 each week which allows the Rotary Club to make charitable donations back to support our local community, as well as other Rotary International charities,” he said.

“Over the 1000 Boot Sales the Club has contributed over $270,000 back to local community groups since 1995.”

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Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra. Hospice Shop - Spring has sprung’ and we have a great variety of Spring and Summer Clothing for you, come and see us here at the Hospice Shop, Redwoodtown.

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O’SULLIVAN, Dawn Doreen (formerly Lowe): On Tuesday October 22 2013, peacefully, as Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 86 years. Cherished and much loved mother, mother-in-law, Nana, great Grandmother, great great Grandmother and sister.

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HARRIS, Francis Norman (Frank): Passed away peacefully on 24 October 2013 at Hospice Marlborough, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Margaret. Loved father and fatherin-law of Phillip and Michelle; and Jane. Loved Grandad of Jaxon and Gianna. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jim and Rona (and the late Ann); Michael and Jeanette; and Sue Blackmore (Auckland). Special thanks to the Hospice staff for their care and support of Frank during his illness.

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The Bearing & Accessory Centre in Nelson Street will change hands as at 1 November 2013.

Garry and Yvonne would like to take this opportunity to extend their thanks to their customers of the past 14 years. Without your loyalty the business would not be the success it is today.

Garry and Yvonne wish the new owners, Greg Simpson and Liz McKay every success in their new venture and hope they enjoy the experience as much as they have.

Nigel and George will still be on hand to extend the excellent service they always have.

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PANELBEATER REQUIRED We are looking for a qualified tradesman panel beater who is capable and confident in all aspects of panel beating, particularly smash work on late model vehicles.

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Colin King MP FOR K AIKOUR A Thursday October 24: In Parliament, Primary Production Select Committee meeting.

Friday October 25: Lotto Volunteer Awards Breakfast in Blenheim. Meetings with constituents by arrangement.

Monday October 28: Labour Weekend, please drive safely.

Tuesday October 29: Recess week. In Blenheim, meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Wednesday October 30: U3A Education Seminars in Palmerston North – “New Zealand education, where to now?”

Thursday October 31: In North Canterbury Friday November 1: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement. Edwin Fox Society, presentation of World Ship Trust Award in Picton. Celebration of 50 years of Robinson Construction in Marlborough.

Saturday November 2: Amberley A&P Show, see you there!

Monday November 4: Marlborough Anniversary Day. Tuesday November 5: In Parliament.

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Nelson Marlborough District Health Board was established on 1 January 2001 following the passing of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000.

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Applications Invited The term of the current community representatives expires on 31 December 2013 and so the Board is calling for applications from people interested in taking on this role for the next three years.

Current members may reapply.

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FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER The above full time position has become available for a person to join our dedicated, compassionate and friendly team at Geoffrey T Sowman in Blenheim.

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Kaipupu Point needs volunteers Help keep common predators at bay Kaipupu Point is asking members of the local community to volunteer their time to help keep the bird sanctuary near Picton predator free.

A predator proof fence, jetty and track have been completed, but it is believed it will take another year of dedicated efforts to achieve official ‘sanctuary’ status.

Gerald Harper, James Wilson and Amiria Perry have been instrumental in organising and recruiting volunteers to form a team to keep Kaipupu predator free.

Over 70 volunteers are now trained and on the job, but another 70 are needed; those who are prepared to commit to spending two or three hours a month in its majestic forest atmosphere.

Kaipupu has been divided up into easy, medium and hard sections which volunteers “own”, and many volunteers use their time on the sanctuary to have their daily exercise, while they check their monitoring stations.

A fully documented grid of around 200 monitoring stations and 400 bait stations have been established over

7km of tracks, but each volunteer only does a tiny proportion of that.

They come to know their patch well and take great pride in it.

Monitoring tunnels record tracks of any pests and other creatures such as weka and geckos.

Volunteers also regularly replace bait and baited plastic tags which record teeth marks.

New bait stations and traps are set up wherever pest activity is recorded.

The aim on Kaipupu is to eradicate completely all resident possums, stoats, rats, cats and mice.

Tuis, bellbirds and fantails are increasing and robins may well colonise of their own accord.

Siobahn Browning from DOC collates all the information on a data base which will detail any increase in population of bird species and the decrease to virtual zero of pests.

If this can be maintained for one year, Kaipupu will be declared an official ‘sanctuary’ and approved to accept the introduction of endangered species by spring 2014.

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Right: Volunteer organisers and recruiters Sue Paterson, Owen Perry and Amiria Perry have been instrumental in their work with the sanctuary. Photos supplied.

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Winds a challenge but marathon enjoyed by all

Annabelle Latz wins the Womens PAK’nSAVE Marathon for the second consecutive year. File photo.

Story by Celeste Lodewyk The winds might have been strong but the air was filled with enjoyment and comradeship as around 800 people runners and walkers participated in the PaknSave Marlborough Marathon on Sunday.

Spokesperson Pete Halligan said the event ran well despite numbers being down in local entries.

“We have recognised that Labour weekend saw a lot of locals head away for the weekend, so we will be addressing which weekend to hold the marathon next year. I doubt it will be the same again.

“The full marathon doesn’t normally get a lot of runners as it’s so time consuming to train for. We had 100 or so, 20 pulled out due to injury and illness,” Pete said.

Feedback received by Pete has highlighted the success of it being based at Villa Maria Estate.

“The venue was definitely one out of the bag. A classic Marlborough viticultural estate which is well looked after, the grounds are well presented and those particularly from out of town gave fantastic feedback.

“One runner from Christchurch thought it was so interesting and unique, and commented that this venue was in Christchurch it would be unbelievably good,” he said.

There were a number of overseas entries, including some from Perth in Scotland.

“That caused us some confusion, Pete laughed. We thought they meant Perth Australia, so we apologise to those we got wrong,” he said.

Winner of the men’s full marathon was Nelson runner Graeme Taylor with a time

of 2:36:54, and winner of the women’s full marathon was Renwick runner Annabelle Latz with a time of 3:18:11.

Graeme has only recently recovered from a leg injury and has been kept out of running for a year, while Annabelle suffered some niggling knee and muscle pain in the second half of the course.

“Usually legs don’t start to seize till the last 10km but they were on and off for the last 21km. Strength and stamina is what marathon running is about, it’s as much a mind game as anything so I just put my head down and pushed on,” Annabelle said.

Thank you from the organisers: “Thank you to the volunteer groups which have come out year after year, and thank you to the local Marlborough Scout group volunteers who got on board with this year’s event.

“Also a big thank you to Pak’nSave for their support and participation. The culture they are showing by sponsoring 30 of their own employees to do the marathon shows they value their staff and help get people thinking about being fit and healthy,Top placings from Saturday’s PaknSave Marlborough Marathon.” said Pete Halligan.

Marathon Results.(42.2km) Male 1 Graeme Taylor Nelson 2:36:54; 2 Simon Leaning Nelson 2:45:41; 3 Ben Twyman Christchurch 2:53:48 Female 1 Annabelle Latz Renwick 3:18:11; 2 Paula Olliver Blenheim 3:29:59; 3 Katt George Christchurch.

Half marathon (21.1km) Male 1 Jeremy McKenzie Blenheim 1:16:06; 2 Kerry Faass Southbridge 1:16:18; 3 Robbie Barnes Seddon

Makos win ITM Cup in spectacular finish

Morrison’s pigeons fastest Last Saturday’s race from Oamaru a distance of 473 km proved to be a very testing day indeed.

At 24 minutes past 2 two birds winged their way into Donald Morrison’s loft at Spring Creek together, recording a velocity of 1064.31 and 1064.19 meters per minute to give Donald first and second.

Joan Webb from central Blenheim then had her Red Chequer 105 arrive to its loft recording the third place time of 1055.82 which considering the conditions was not far off the winning pair of Donald’s.

Ever consistent Carl Kirkwood, also a Spring Creek resident, emulated the first two winning birds by also getting two arrivals close together giving him 4th and 5th positions with times of 1033.35 and 1028.32 again a good effort in trying conditions.

Through out the rest of the afternoon birds were arriving home for a well earned feed and drink and that little bit of special attention for a job well done.

Two weeks ago the liberation point was Timaru and the birds were off at 7am into beautiful clear skies and no wind meaning that as the temperature increased as the morning progressed some fatigue was bound to set in and it would be birds with a certain amount of “ grit “ and determination over the 380km course that would emerge as the victors.

At 12.35pm a little blue pigeon just known as number 12 alighted on the Two Fishers syndicate loft in Dillons Point to record the winning velocity of 1134.64 meters per minute which was 5 minutes 15 seconds ahead of Donald Morrison’s bird 11262 which recorded a very good velocity of 1117.41 mpm, meaning that Donald has once again put up a very creditable performance in quite a demanding race.

Third position went to Alister Cooper of Renwick with a velocity of 1074.95.

Blenheim racing pigeon club also held a nominated bird Ladies Race in this event which is where the lady of the house has to in effect time the bird, young James McIlroy’s bird 2875 after flying for 5 hours 40 minutes entered to record a most impressive winning velocity 1107.92

1:21:35. Female 1 Sally Bamber Blenheim 1:36:05; 2 Meg Maher Blenheim 1:36:08; 3 Robyn Dean Nelson 1:38:40.

Half marathon walk Male 1 Peter Hague Nelson 2:23:37; 2 John Baxter Renwick 2:40:45; 3 Jonathan Martin Blenheim 2:50:39.

Female 1 Kiri Hohepa Christchurch 2:40:20; 2 Tamsen Arndt Christchurch 2:40:20; 3 Judith Hyndman Blenheim 2:41:47.

10km Run Male 1 Andrew Black Christchurch 43:51; 2 Hideki Tadamasa Kaikoura 44:21; 3 Andrew Calverley Christchurch 44:27.

Female 1 Lindsay Barwick Wellington 46:00; 2 Fiona Bennett Sydney 49:09; 3 Karen Eden Nelson 50:03.

10km Wheelchairs Male 1 Blake Nicholson Blenheim 1:39:26; 2 Nigel Wates Blenheim 1:47:50. Female 1 Lynn Nicholl Blenheim 1:36:18 10km Walk Male 1 Barry Allred Nelson 1:18:05; 2 David Humfrey Kapiti Coast 1:19:08; 3 Greg Cox Nelson 1:22:26. Female 1 Andrea Campbell Nelson 1:08:36; 2 Yvonne Watson Blenheim 1:10:57; 3 Karen Timbs Nelson 1:18:07.

5km Run Male 1 Corban Straker Christchurch 24:59; 2 Jackson Bagge Blenheim 25:32; 3 Anthony Walkenhorst Blenheim 25:34.

Female 1 Georgina Davison Blenheim 26:46; 2 Hannah Mckenzie Wellington 27:01; 3 Georgia Bagge Blenheim 27:55.

5km Walk Male 1 Nick Best Blenheim 46:28; 2 Denis Parsons Blenheim 48:01; 3 Donald Greig Blenheim 53:29. Female 1 Heather McNabb Nelson 43:40; 2 Chu Suen Ng Blenheim 48:51; 3 Paula Peixoto Blenheim 48:53.

Kids Mini Marathon (2km) Male 1 Jonathan Sceats Upper Hutt 5:57; 2 Mitchell Kane Christchurch 6:29; 3 Alexander Roberts Kaikoura 7:02. Female 1 Katelyn Sceats Upper Hutt 6:46; 2 Hannah Elkington Blenheim 7:05; 3 Cleo Aickin Sumner 7:26.

For the first time in the team’s history, the Tasman Makos have managed to secure the ITM Cup rugby championship title following a sensational one point win over Hawke’s Bay in Nelson on the weekend.

At 26-25, the Makos almost lost the victory but for a last-minute try by Hawkes Bay that wasn’t converted with just seconds left on the clock.

It was a history making game for the Tasman side at Trafalgar Park on Friday night in front of nearly 6000 of their fans.

T he team, which includes several Marlborough players, will now be promoted to the premiership division for the 2014 season.

It was a deserved win for the Makos following a successful season which saw them win 10 of their 12 games.

Marlborough players Joe Wheeler, Quentin Marlborough Boys College Old Boy, Quentin MacDonald who had another rousing MacDonald and Vernon Fredericks all had strong performances on the field. game for the Tasman Makos in Friday night’s final.

Beach Volleyball season commences Last Thursday, on a gusty evening, saw the first round of Marlborough Volleyball’s Beach League being played at Fairweathers’ Beach Courts at Lansdowne Park.

Fourteen teams registered to play competing in a four-aside competition contesting two sections and although it is very early days it is shaping up to be a great competition if the results from some very close games being played are any indication.

A lot of fun was had at the sand courts and all the games were

played in good spirits despite a few drops of rain and some gusty northwesterlies making play just a little more difficult.

Action from section one being a college team make-up saw The Armadillos displaying some good skills against their opponents The 6 Pack with a very close first set going point for point right to the wire and into extra points. Armadillos finally edged ahead 23-21.

With momentum swinging their way, the Armadillos didn’t look back forging ahead to take the next

two sets 21-15 and 15-11.

The Boom and Sets in the City had a lot of fun in their game. The Boom making the most of the sand and diving lots to win all three sets.

The girls from Sets in the City were encouraged throughout to throw caution to the wind and starting diving a lot more in their last set which seemed to improve their game and added to the fun.

In section two The Avengers won their game against the Sandy Cracks in a tight game with both the first two sets having a score

of 22-20.

Treefellas won all three sets against the new team Queen Charlotte.

Queen Charlotte are new to the game and haven’t even played indoor Volleyball, but did superbly against the experienced Treefellas team with set scores of 21-18, 21-19 and 11-2.

Next week will see the sections altered a little to allow Queen Charlotte to play in section one with the other secondary school teams.

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Wednesday October 30, 2013

Peter Ray take gold...

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ocal home builders are helping to put Blenheim on the real estate map, taking out prestigious gold awards in the Registered Master Builders 2013 House of the Year competition.

Rowan and Donna Lee from Peter Ray Homes took gold in the New Homes $250k-300k category for a unique property they built for local couple Tim and Anna Gifford. The Lees proved they are a force to be reckoned with by also securing a bronze award for New Homes between $350k-400k.

Rowan Lee said Marlborough builders had done extremely well in the nation’s top building competition, considering the high calibre of entries.

Donna Lee with Tim & Anna Gifford.

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Tracy Taylor & Peter Sutherland

lenheim couple Tracy Taylor and Peter Sutherland had a firm idea of how they wanted their home built, so they were pleased when Peter Ray Homes worked closely with them to deliver what they wanted.

“This was the first time Peter and I had built together so we had a big list of ‘must haves’ and wanted to be involved in every stage of the build.

“Rowan met with us regularly, sometimes in the evenings and went over everything in detail. He took us through showhomes to see how our ideas would look and when our build started he encouraged us to visit the site.

“When we did the tradesmen would put down their tools to show us around and

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Allan & Judith Hutton.

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outhlanders Judy and Trevor Grey moved to Blenheim early 2012 to be close to family.

Judy says moving to Blenheim and building their first home was beyond their wildest dream for these retirees.

“We looked at showhomes in Invercargill, but didn’t see the right plan for us.

So Trevor decided to draw our own plans.

“We contacted Rowan at Peter Ray Homes.

He drew the plans to the right specs, and presto we had our plans back in three days and made the decision to go with it.

“The reason other plans didn’t feel right was because of the unusual shape of our section in Blenheim.

“Now house and section complement each other.

Judy says the entire process was easy.

Judy has previously worked for a kitchen consultant, so

etirees Judith and Allan Hutton weren’t considering building a new home, until they looked at an established Peter Ray Home built some years ago.

They liked the home, says Judith, especially the living areas, but it was a bedroom short.

So they decided to phone Peter Ray Homes. They spoke with Donna Lee. Donna owns Peter Ray Homes with her husband Rowan.

Right from their very first meeting with Donna everything went smoothly.

The thought of building was easy because her husband Allan was a builder, although “he was going to watch every nail,” she joked.

There was no need to worry. Donna and Rowan had

she was particular about the kitchen.

But there were no hassles.

“The subbies that worked on our house were excellent and we had no problems.

We visited most days while they built our home and we felt welcomed.

Both Judy and Trevor agree building a new house with Peter Ray Homes is excellent value for money.

They built a 4 bedroom home 235sq and they are very happy with the finished product.

“It’s easy” says Judy.

They also installed solar power water heating.

Trevor cannot understand why more homes in Blenheim haven’t considered this option when building, with the amount of sunshine hours we have here. It is so very cost effective when building and saves on the power bill.

talk us through everything, so throughout there were no surprises, everything was done to how we wanted it to be,” Tracy said.

Rowan told Tracy and Peter the build would take approximately five months, and it did!

“Rowan and his team worked day,night and even weekends to have our home built on time. Everyone who was involved was clearly dedicated to their craft,” Peter said.

“People ask us what would we change... to which we reply - nothing!

“The trust for Rowan and Peter Ray Homes was there from the start and the whole experience was stressfree and fun,” Tracy said.

everything under control.

Allan says today Peter Ray Homes have the buying power and it is so cost effective to build, without compromising on quality.

Donna said it would take 16 weeks to build, and that’s exactly how long it took.

A plus building with Peter Ray was the helpful advice received from interior designer Simone Hill. “She was extremly efficient and matched our furniture with the new house colours.”

Allan commented they had very good builders and being a builder he knows.

“The end result, we were totally satisfied Peter Ray did an excellent build for us.

We have already recommended Peter Ray homes to friends. We were very pleased.”

Judy & Trevor Grey.

Phone: 579 2368 Mobile: 027 675 6727 Donna Lee & Rowan Lee www.peterrayhomes.co.nz