15 January Blenheim Sun

WednesdaySun The

Blenheim Marlborough

January 15, 2014

Sun Weather

Today 14-27

Thursday 12-28

Friday 7-20

Saturday 12-22

Outlook for Today Fine weather. Gusty northwesterlies developing.

½ price for locals with ID! 79 Aerodrome Road, Blenheim

www.omaka.org.nz

call us on: 5777 868

Duo set for stage Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk For one Blenheim family, this weekend’s Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards will be a special occasion.

Tracey Ruffell and her 18-year-old son Michael will be performing their first ever duet together on stage, joining over 200 other hopefuls all vying for top placings in the annual competition.

This year is the Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards 23rd show, and although it’s not Tracey’s first time entering it will be “one of few opportunities” to perform with her son before he leaves for university.

Both Michael and Tracey are no strangers to the stage.

Tracey was brought up with country music and began singing with her father Bruce Collins at age 14.

“Dad was heavily involved the local country music scene and was the convenor of the awards before he passed away in 1992.

Continued page 2 Michael Ruffell will be performing a duet with mother Tracey at this weekend’s Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards.

BUY ONE PAIR GET ONE PAIR...

!

E

F

E R

*conditions apply

Don’t miss it..

Thursday & Friday ONLY

83 Market Street Blenheim 03 5791571

2

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

How to reach us

Les Whiteside

Katrina Whiteside

Telephone

(03) 5777-868 E-mail

news@blenheimsun.co.nz sales@blenheimsun.co.nz ads@blenheimsun.co.nz

Address 72 High St, Blenheim P.O.Box 634 Blenheim

Fax (03) 5777-863 www.blenheimsun.co.nz

The Sun 18,701 copies.

The largest circulating newspaper in Marlborough.

TWICE WEEKLY

Omaka to host aviation competition Story and photo

by Celeste Lodewyk Aircraft such as the Zenith CH701, the Stinson 108 Classic Taildragger and the Russian built Wilga, along with their pilots, will be put through their paces in the 2014 Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs on February 1.

This event was launched by Marlborough Aero Club president Craig Anderson and is New Zealand’s only ‘Systems Technology and Precision Landing’ competition.

Last year it attracted 57 entries and a high number of spectators and visitors to the region, and is already looking to be a “whole lot bigger”, said the club’s chief flying instructor Travers Tennant.

“It was a huge success this year we have been overwhelmed with registrations from pilots across the country, including students through to commercial airline pilots.

The competition has three categories; Light, medium and heavy and involves pilots having to take off and land in the shortest distance possible.

Last year’s winners landed in 43m, and took off in just over 30m.

The club will be taking entries for the competition up until January 24 before the action kicks off on February 1.

Marlborough Aero Club chief flying instructor Travers Tennant said entries are still being taken for the up and coming 2014 Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs on February 1, hosted by Omaka.

The public is invited to attend and there will be a BBQ run by the club’s Young Eagles.

If wet weather causes a cancellation, it will be rescheduled to February 2.

For more information or to enter

the 2014 Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs, contact the club on 03 578 5073.

Mother and son take on country music awards Continued from page 1 “His passion for country music was a driving force for me so I entered the awards and was the first Blenheim person to win the overall competition in 1993,” Tracey said.

Today she sings with local group ‘Hummingbirds’, while encouraging and supporting her children as they discover their own passion for music.

“Music came naturally to Michael.

“He has done and achieved more than I did at his age and I think he’s pretty talented,” Tracey grinned.

Michael has performed in three school productions, choir and the Marlborough Boys’ College vocal group Fella Voce, which won the 2012 Marlborough Stars in Your Eyes show with their performance ‘Il Divo’.

This time around Michael will be singing and playing his guitar left to him by his grandfather in four categories including Senior Male Open, Country Rock, Senior Male Gospel and Duet.

“Because I’ll be leaving soon I thought why not try something dif-

ferent by entering the music awards?

“Plus singing with mum will be fun.

We get a lot of good comments from people who hear us sing together,” he said.

The Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards is being presented by the Blenheim Country Music Club and this year has been opened up to the public.

This has generated just under 100 additional entries, making for a “magic lineup of music artists”, said awards convenor John Galloway.

“A huge thank you to the committee involved in organising this year’s event, it’s really shaping up to be a great success,” he said.

Auditions will be held on Saturday 8am - 5pm and Sunday 8am - 4pm at the Floor Pride Civic Theatre and the public is welcome to attend. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $1 for children.

The music awards finals will be held Sunday evening from 6.45pm and tickets cost $23 per person.

Tickets can be purchased from the Floor Pride Civic Theatre TicketDirect.

Happy New Year!

It will be with one of these from Phil Brown Motors!

2012 Great Wall 4x4

2004 Toyota Corolla

2000 Ford Falcon S

$22,995

from $11,995

$6,995

Hatch. Choice of three!

156,000km.

PRE-PLAN YOUR FUNERAL TODAY Pre-planning your funeral needn’t be stressful.

Whether traditional or contemporary, a memorable funeral is affordable at Geoffrey T Sowman. They’re expert funeral planners who can guide you through the pre-planning stages taking care of all the small details so the service is everything you’d like it to be, taking the pressure off loved ones at a difficult time.

• FDANZ pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options • Marlborough’s only cremation facility • Onsite catering lounge • 150 seat chapel • Full monumental services available

24 HOUR, 7 DAY SERVICE - PH 578 4719

Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Streets. Blenheim 7201

www.sowmans.co.nz

2007 Mazda Axela

2011 Suzuki Swift

Nifty Nomad Camper

$14,995

$14,995

$3,995

5 Speed.

Choice of four!

Cooker, fridge, awning.

Phil Brown Motors 9 Main St, Blenheim • Ph 03 577 9959

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

A man with a locomotive

By Glenise Dreaver John Orchard, Senior Teacher, Heritage Education at Marlborough Museum, always wanted a locomotive of his own.

Two years ago he purchased a British built Ruston, a World War II diesel loco used on ammunition trains.

With the support of the Riverside Railway enthusiasts, he had it shipped down from Auckland.

John is even getting a new branch line to use it on, though planning on the Brayshaw Park extension to Omaka Aviation Centre was begun years before the purchase.

What he particularly likes is that following its war service, the diesel was used in an amusement park and had a fake body put on it.

That means it looks like a tank engine, a steam locomotive of the “Thomas” family.

“I want to keep that look,” said John. “It’s a fun thing for kids.”

However, the Thomas name requires a hefty licence fee so he has decided that a circular plate on the front, with a toothy beaver grin, will give his engine its own character related to Blenheim’s early name “The Beaver”.

It needs some sprucing up before it will be ready for children’s parties and special events, but in the meantime it will be a good workhorse for the 1km of track to Omaka to be laid ready for use in the 2014-15 holiday season.

John expects that the platform and station building to be sited between the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum and the Classic Car Museum on the other side of the road will be complete for the Classic Fighters Airshow in April 2015.

The team has had several years of work behind it, including preparing four separate resource consents under the leadership of retired engineer Russell Hopkins.

“He’s done massive work with resource

inbrief

The Sun

Moving?

If you’re moving to a new town, shifting your medical records from one general practice to another is now a lot easier.

Health Minister Tony Ryall says transferring medical records between GPs can be a lengthy process, but now all general practices can use a secure electronic system called GP2GP to make the process faster and easier.

“In the past when patients changed doctors, their medical records would have to be printed out or photocopied and mailed to the new practice,”Mr Ryall said.

“They then had to be re-entered into the new practices electronic patient management system.

“GP2GP allows different practice management systems to ‘talk’ to each other, meaning patient records can now be transferred securely at the touch of a button.”

Submissions open Fromt left, John Orchard, Mike Dolan and Chris Barton take The Beaver locomotive on the start of the new track to Omaka.

consents, engineering drawing and surveys,” said John.

The railway volunteers are also very busy.

There are 600 concrete sleepers to make, and over 4000 metal components to be refurbished for the track itself.

The support of local firms is crucial said John.

Simcox Construction, Davidson and Partners, Ayson and Partnershave all provided huge

amounts of free or heavily subsidised resource and labour.

The Marlborough District Council has also made a significant contribution of over $100,000 over a seven year period and the Canterbury Community Trust, Lions and Rotary Clubs have also been very supportive.

“What would have cost over $400,000 will be completed for about $150,000.”

Light fitting source of dairy fire Firefighters say an electrical issue was the cause of a fire that gutted a Blenheim dairy last week.

All stock at the On the Spot store on Budge Street at Riversdale was destroyed or damaged after a ceiling light caught fire about 5am last Wednesday.

Four fire crews attended the blaze and investigator Lewis Jones of Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade spent the following days trying to piece together the cause of the fire.

He said he had since traced it back to a light fitting in the ceiling in a rear store room.

“We’re calling it an electrical event because we traced it back to either the wiring to a fluorescent

3

light fitting, or the fitting itself,” Mr Jones said.

“The fire looks like it may have been developing for a while and once it progressed in the ceiling it dropped down and started a fire among other things.”

Mr Jones said it was not known whether the wiring was faulty, or whether age had played any part.

“There’s no way to tell,” he said.

Police and firefighters declared early on that there were no suspicious circumstances.

Store owners Ian and Pat Shepherd have owned the business for 15 years.

The building is owned by Foodstuffs.

Public submissions on changes to the freedom camping by-laws close on Saturday January 25 at 5 pm.

Those needing further information contact Rosie Bartlett at the council offices on 520 7400.

Applications to cart logs on Port Underwood, Tumbledown Bay and Waikawa roads have been made by NZ Forestlands.

Submissions on these close on Friday January 24 at 5pm. Further information is available from Mark Wheeler at MDC 520 7400 or NZ Forestlands, email amalcolm3@ yahoo.com

Seddon fire halts cars, trains

Police and firefighters at the scene of a fire that gutted the On the Spot dairy at Riversdale.

State Highway 1 at Seddon was closed for a short time yesterday after a fire on a bank near the railway line south of the Seddon overbridge.

Trains were also stopped because the fire was close to the tracks.

In the early stages, about 11am, road traffic was reported to have backed up for more than a kilometre.

The fire, of unknown origin, spread about seven metres up the bank, but firefighters soon had it under control and hosed water across the road to stop it from spreading.

Overlooking the stunning vista of Marlborough, Brancott Estate Heritage Centre is now open for

Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 11am bookings are advised.

Cellar Door open 10am to 4.30pm daily A la carte menu 11am to 3pm daily (bookings recommended) 180 Brancott Road, RD2, Blenheim Phone 03 5206975 www.brancottestate.com

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Momorangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sounds

Blenheim twins Karlos and Maia Gemmell.

Sunshine lost

By Adam Poulopoulos Despite 2013 being Blenheim’s second-hottest year on record, it has been confirmed our sunshine hour title drought will continue for another year at least. [subs: Jan 13].

NIWA’s annual report released on Monday showed Blenheim match its 2012 finish, level with Nelson in 5th spot on 2428 sunshine hours in 2013.

That is almost 400 hours behind the winner, Whakatane. Tauranga finshed second, with 2515, and Gisborne third, with 2483.

It has now been five years since Blenheim last won the title.

There was very little sunshine hour increase in 2012 despite the mean

2013 temperature, 13.86 degrees, was second only to the 1998 figure in 80 years of records.

The region’s higher temperatures reflected a nationwide trend, with New Zealand enjoyed its third-hottest year since records began 105 years ago, and the warmest winter.

The overall average temperature was 13.4 degrees, 0.8 degrees higher than normal.

Rainfall was slightly above-average for Marlborough during the same period.

Blenheim and New Zealand can look forward to warmer, more settled weather during the rest of the summer period.

$2.2m upgrade for Sounds campground Conservation Minister Nick Smith says a $2.2 million upgrade to the DOC campsite at Momorangi Bay in Queen Charlotte Sound demonstrates the govenrment’s commitment to “protecting the classic Kiwi camping experience”.

“These upgrades at Momorangi Bay mean the 23,500 people who stay at the campground each year can now look forward to an even better experience in this jewel of the Marlborough Sounds,” Dr Smith said.

“Work has already been completed on the first $500,000 phase that has upgraded the café, toilets and water storage and treatment for the campsite.

It has also added a new singlelane road bridge to improve safety and access.”

A second phase of upgrades is planned for after the busy summer season, including installing new amenities such as showers and a swimming platform, while the camp roads will be tarsealed, the sea wall

upgraded and power for the site put underground.

This work is expected to be completed by March 2015 and will cost $1.7 million.

Kathmandu is also providing support to the Momorangi Bay Conservation Project through $75,000 in sponsorship that will be put towards enhancing the natural landscape values of the campsite and wider area, and enabling campers to enjoy conservation activities during their stay.

$1650 donation for fire service

By Adam Poulopoulos The Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade were the recipients of the 2013 annual donation from the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB).

The $1650 donation was made and presented to Chief Fire Officer Rob Dalton at a ceremony last month.

Marlborough RAOB Lodges chief officer Mike Pink said he could not think of a more worthy cause for the money.

“They risk their lives to save other

More than just a retirement community, it’s a close-knit family.

people.

“We know that they’re there for us if we need them.

“They’re a damn good bunch of people.”

Chief Fire Officer Rob Dalton said they were humbled by the donation.

“We were very surprised they considered us in the first place.

“It was very nice of them to do so.”

Mr Dalton said they were unsure how they were going to use the money.

Blenheim Country Music Club Inc. Presents the

Located close to Redwood shopping centre, local services and set amongst 1,500 roses in beautiful cottage gardens. Redwood offers independent living, rest home and age-related hospital care on site.

Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards in Association with

You’ll get a professionalism and level of service that gives you peace of mind and control of the day-to-day. It’s a warm, friendly and down-to-earth village where neighbours lookout for each other.

18-19 January 2014

When you’re ready, come in and have a chat – you’ll immediately see that we foster something a lot deeper than just a great community spirit.

@ Floor Pride Civic Theatre

Auditions Saturday 8am-5pm Sunday 8am-4pm

2-Bedroom Villas Fully refurbished villas with heat pumps, modern kitchens and garages.

Available from $290,000*

$5 per day adults $1 per day child under 12

Finals Concert

* Ongoing service fees apply

To arrange a visit or for more information, call Dale Matthews on (03) 578 7983, 027 6212 349 or email: dale.matthews@oceanialiving.co.nz The minimum age of entry for residents is 65 years. Redwood Village is part of the Oceania Group which owns and operates 58 villages and care homes across New Zealand.

REDWOOD LIFESTYLE CARE & VILLAGE 131 Cleghorn Street, Blenheim Retirement Village | Care Village | Hospital Care

Sunday 6:45pm

OG1770

4

$23 adults $20 senior citizens $12 under 16 Join us for an amazing weekend of country music with a host of artists from around New Zealand.

Will the next Taylor Swift be discovered here?

Proudly supported by

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Lions generosity overwhelms Story by Adam Poulopoulos Several Blenheim residents were left basking in the festive spirit before Christmas by the unexpected generosity of a few locals.

Members of the Blenheim Lions were asked to bring a gift to their Christmas dinner, which they would swap and give to a member of the public.

One gift recipient, who wished not to be named, was so struck by the gesture she sent the Blenheim Sun a letter last week.

She said the day she received the gift had been tough to begin with.

“I was feeling quite low. I’m a widow and it was the first Christmas I was spending on my own.

“I’d been to town shopping and I’d not spoken to anyone.

They were too intent on spending money on food, wine and presents.

“The whole idea of Christmas had gone.”

She said the gesture had turned her Christmas around.

5

Car of the Week

Save $3000ly

this week on

2012 Hyundai Elantra Great looking car with low kms and the balance of Hyundai’s new car warranty.1.8l with 6 airbags, Cruise control, ESP & Bluetooth.

Sally Mason and Don Kelly.

“I was walking home and a car pulled up, and I thought they were asking for directions.

“That action made Christmas for me. It was so unexpected.

“It [the letter] was my way of saying thank you.”

Lions members Don Kelly and wife Sally Mason came up with the idea after watching ‘the ripple effect,’ a short video about the effect of gift-giving.

Mrs Mason said the idea was

Value @ $22,995 aimed at “rejuvenating” the usual Christmas conventions.

“It was all about giving for the sake of giving.”

“There are things you feel you have to do at Christmas, like buying for certain people. This was different and spontaneous.”

Mr Kelly said those who had received the gifts included a stranger running on the Wither Hills, shop assistants and neighbours.

2005 Toyota Camry Sportivo Very tidy large car with Cruise control, Alloys, Body kit, Towbar, ABS and reversing sensors.

Value @ $12,990

2004 Mitsubishi Colt Sport Lovely looking car with Alloys, Air conditioning, Dual airbags, Boot spoiler and more.

Value @ $9,995

Another attack on “absurd” cod rules Christchurch angler Matthew Cox has been acquitted of transporting filleted cod back to Christchurch from the family’s holiday bach in the Marlborough Sounds.

This decision underlines the “absurd” regulations around recreational fishing in the Marlborough Sounds say anglers.

Ministry regulations require blue cod caught in the Sounds to be landed whole so fisheries officers can check the fish are within the 30-35cm “slot rule”.

They will not make an exception for people like Mr Cox who have filleted fish at their bach a day or two earlier and then carry it home through the Sounds.

Laurie Stevenson of Picton Sports, spokesman for the

Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association (MRFA), said rules such as transporting fish back to Picton and the slot rule were “ill-conceived and discriminatory in that they apply only to recreational fishing”.

He saw no point in regulations that had no meaning in terms of managing the fishery.

The association had tried to reason with a succession of fishery ministers with visits to Parliament and numerous meetings with Kaikoura MP Colin King.

“We got smiles but no assurances on the excuse that the minister was awaiting survey results and ministerial advice before making a decision and little progress to right an unfair situation,” said Mr Stevenson.

“That’s five long years of slogging away by MRFA. We, the recreational public, are now frustrated and impatient.”

Mr Stevenson said MRFA would in the longer term be seeking a “one rule for all” approach to fisheries management in the greater region covering the “Top of the South” and Wellington/ Cook Strait.

Apart from blue cod there was the vexed difference between recreational snapper bag limits where Marlborough Sounds had three fish and outside 10.

“There’s another absurd rule where one metre west of a line through French Pass the blue cod bag limit is three.

“One metre east to Marlborough it is two.”

2013 Hyundai i20 Very highly specified small car with great looks and drivability.

This is a pre-registerd car and gives savings of $4,800 on manufacturer’s list price.

Value @ $22,995

Save $4,800

2012 Hyundai Accent Stunning looker in this colour, this car is packed with Hyundai’s safety and comfort features.

Value @ $20,995

Jeanette Wilson competition Locals get the chance to communicate with the unseen when a well-known medium comes to town.

Jeanette Wilson, who starred in her own TV series Dare to Believe in 2006, will be in town for two shows at the end of the month.

The first, Listening to Heaven, is on Wednesday, January 29 and deals with messages from those who have passed on.

The second, Seeing is Believ-

ing, showcases spiritual healing and psychic surgery on the next night.

Jeanette says the show would broaden the audience’s horizons.

“It is an evening that will open both your heart and your mind...

The lovely thing is that anyone in the audience can benefit by simply allowing the sound vibration into them.”

Cameras are encouraged, as the spirits working with Jeanette can be seen through photos.

The Sun is giving away two tickets to Jeanette’s show, Listening to Heaven on January 29 and tickets to her show Seeing is Believing on January 30.

Both shows are being held at the Scenic Hotel Marlborough at 7.30pm.

The question is: What is the name of TV Medium Jeanette Wilson’s first book?

Email your name, contact details and answer to celeste@ blenheimsun.co.nz

Maurice Johnston Used Vehicle Sales Manager 0275 731 041

Greg Hine Nissan Sales 021 190 3774

sales@mayfieldmotors.co.nz | www.mayfieldmotors.co.nz

Mayfield Motors Ph: 577 5335

6 Hutchinson St

6

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Police suspect foul play in Leo disappearance Houses in Marlborough have this week been searched and computers seized in relation to the disappearance of a Nelson man who went missing four years ago.

As the fourth anniversary of the disappearance of Leo Lipp-Neighbours approaches, police say they are continuing to investigate information being received from the public.

Leo was last seen on January 24, 2010 and, after an extensive review of the investigation last year, police have come to the conclusion that his disappearance is the result of foul play.

In the last week police have executed two search warrants on addresses in Marlborough and have searched a third Marlborough address by consent of the occupants as a result of information received.

Those searches did not unearth anything to link the occupants to Leo,

however computers have been seized from one of the addresses for further examination.

Head of the investigation, Detective Sergeant Mark Kaveney, said since 2010 Police had received a wide range of information and had searched a number of properties and spoken with a lot of people.

“Last week’s searches were a continuation of the investigative work we have undertaken over the last four years and were similar to a number of other searches we have conducted.”

To date, no conclusive evidence has been found to indicate where Leo or his distinctive orange Toyota station wagon may be.

Detective Sergeant Kaveney said Police were not giving up hope of finding Leo. “We know that someone out there

Picton swimming warning Members of public were last week warned not to swim at Picton Foreshore due to high bacteria levels.

Council, in conjunction with the Public Health Service of Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, erected signage on Friday warning the public of contamination and advising against swimming at Picton Foreshore until further notice.

Routine water quality monitoring found that the water quality there had exceeded the guidelines for recreational bathing.

Council said this often happened after periods of rainfall such as those that has been experienced in Picton after Christmas.

Water quality was back to normal a few days later, and swimmmers can now enter the water again.

W h e n o n ly t h e b e s t W i l l d o !

Summer Comfort

®

Josef

THE EUROPEAN COMFORT SHOE

More fabulous new styles in store

9211 Red, Blue. $179.95

7021-9112 Red, Black, Brown. $159.95

knows something.

“I just hope their conscience gets the better of them sooner rather than later and they come forward with that information.”

Detective Sergeant Kaveney said police remained in contact with Leo’s parents and would dearly love to bring the investigation to a conclusion for their sake.

Anyone with information that may be relevant to Leo’s disappearance should contact Nelson Police on 03 546 3840., Information can also be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A $50,000 Crimestoppers reward remains active.

Nelson man Leo Lipp-Neighbours went missing in 2010, but Police have received new information that links the case to Marlborough.

Dob in cannabis growers, police urge Police are calling on people who have seen activity that could be related to cannabis growing to speak up.

The growing season is now well under way and Police say members of the public who have been tramping, camping or those who live in rural areas could easily come across plots or growers tending their crops.

Sergeant Rob Crawford said members of the public who see suspicious activity should contact their local police immediately.

He said rural people were particularly at risk if cannabis was being grown in their area and reassured the public that any information given to Police would be treated with strict confidentiality.

Police inbrief Thief found

On Friday evening a 15-year-old unemployed male was arrested for an historic theft complaint. It is alleged that the youth stole a push bike that was parked at the Blenheim Library. He appeared in the Blenheim Youth Court on Tuesday.

Too intoxicated

In the early hours of Saturday morning a 30-year-old vineyard worker was taken into custody due to his level of intoxication. He was unable to care for himself and was held until sober and released.

Urination

71 Market St BlenheiM

We want to hear what YOU have to say...

Text your thoughts to:

027 242 5266

txt talk

The Sun

A 26-year-old male was arrested in Scott St at 2.35am on Saturday morning for urinating in the door of a local business. He received a pre-charge warning and was released when sober.

Fight escalates

A fight between two males got out of hand and Police were called to a Simpson Street, Seddon address around 5.40pm on Saturday. A 41-yearold male was arrested and charged with assault with intent to injure and held in custody until he appeared in the Blenheim District Court on Monday.

“We generally see an increase in dishonesty offending which is associated with people growing drugs in an area.

“Electric fence units and tools from farm sheds are particularly vulnerable to theft and poaching of stock is a common problem.

“People going into the bush with gardening tools and water bottles is a bit of a give away.”

So far this season Police have received a lot of good information from the public about cannabis growing across

A 29-year-old male was also arrested and charged with assault and bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on January 27.

Intent to injure

At 6:30pm on Saturday a 26-yearold factory hand was arrested and charged for intending to injure. He was held in custody and appear in the Blenheim District court on Monday. At the same incident a 51-year-old unemployed male was also arrested and charged with assault. He was later bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on February 3.

Released sober

Alcohol got the better of a 32-year-old vineyard worker who was arrested on Scott Street in the early hours of Sunday morning for disorderly behaviour. He received a pre-charge warning and was released when sober.

Fighting in public

Shortly after at 3.15am on Sunday a 24-year-old unemployed male was arrested on Scott Street for fighting.

He will appear in the Blenheim District court on January 21.

Alcohol breach

At 2.30pm on Sunday a 20-year-old unemployed male was arrested in Picton for breaching bail. He had been consuming alcohol which is a breach of his Court bail conditions. He was

the district.

While indoor growing is becoming a lot more prevalent, Sergeant Crawford said the whole of the Tasman Police District had a climate ideal for outdoor growing and it was still prevalent in rural areas.

Anyone with information about cannabis growing activity should contact their local Police Station.

Information can also be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

held in custody to appear before the Blenheim District Court on Monday.

Incidents and accidents Attempted break in

Last Tuesday around 1.50am a Scott St resident awoke when she heard someone walking on her front porch.

She heard a number of banging noises outside on the property.

The following day she found evidence that someone had tried to force entry to her house and garage but failed to do so.

As a result Police are reminding people to please contact them when they hear someone on their property and are trying to force entry.

“People should use the 111 system to alert Police”.

Vehicle scratched

A vehicle that had been parked outside the Eco Aquarium in Picton on Sunday was scratched with a sharp object.

Boat targeted

A boat on its trailer parked in a drive in Litchfield Street was targeted by thieves last Friday. Life jackets and fishing gear were taken from the boat. Police are asking boat owners to remove all valuable items from their boats when they are parked either at home addresses or in marinas, and not to leave them unattended when travelling.

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

DIY SUMMER OF

d e t r o S g n Painti

not included PropsProps not included

SAVE $29.23

RESENE PAINT

OFF

OFF

15%

now

16567

$

RESENE PAINT

15%

SAVE $19.87

SAVE $25.48

now

now

11263

$

RESENE 15% OFF DEAL

Resene Sonyx 101 Waterborne Semi Gloss

14442

$

Resene Quick Dry Waterborne Primer Undercoat

Resene Woodsman Waterborne Oil Stain

361203

361196

Interior/exterior use. Water clean up. 4 litre.

Protect and beautify bare timber. Water clean up. 10 litre.

For exterior/interior masonry surfaces and timber. Water clean up.

White base price. 10 litre.

361093

1148

$

Ados Roof & Gutter Silicone

GREAT VALUE

174

$

99

310ml.

now

now

1999

$

$

Lambswool Applicator

PAL Speedbrush Deck

Evenly spreads liquid finishes.

Contains speedbrush and 180mm paint tray. Ideal for paints and stains.

364930

SAVE $4.52

now

now

2999

361066

9

$ 99

PAL 230mm Roof Roller Kit

Wide range of colours.

10 litre.

2499

SAVE $17.22

$

Wattyl Solagard Roof

SAVE $11.06

218185

370670

FREE TINTING

SAVE $8.49

Buy Right Fence & Deck Paint Brush Combo 366175

Suitable for all acrylic roof paints.

366085

BONUS

CHEESE BOARD & KNIFE SET

139

GREAT VALUE

193

$

While stocks last

149

$

$

Wattyl Forestwood Deck Oil

Wattyl Forestwood Aquatech Oil Stain

360397

360481

Natural, pine or kwila.

Turps clean up. 10 litre.

Standard colours.

Water clean up. 10 litre.

FREE TINTING

Dulux Weathershield X10

Exterior. Low sheen, semi or gloss. 10 litre.

357280 base price.

White

1199

357280

$

BONUS

Wattyl Deck & Timber Prep

FREE PAINT TRAY KIT (174931)

Ideal for preparing timber.

Concentrate. 1 litre.

While stocks last

Marlborough 174 -186 Alabama Road, Blenheim

Phone: 520 6600

Promotion runs 16 December 2013 29 January 2014.

See in-store for full terms & conditions.

361076

Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 7.00am - 6.00pm Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 9.00am - 6.00pm

Available from Wednesday 15th - Tuesday 21st January 2014, while stocks last.

mitre10.co.nz

find us

7

8

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: Does Marlborough have enough summer events?

Ann Milner Christchurch

Courtney Bridgman Blenheim

Greg Hall Blenheim

Daniel Richards Blenheim

Katie Rasmussen Blenheim

Yes, there is enough going on to not be bored. We’ve just been to the races and there is the Wine and Food festival, plus all the beautiful wineries where you can do tastings or have lunch.

No, we need more concerts. There is a live music shortage in Blenheim.

No. Blenheim would be a great place for a big outdoor rock concert.

I also think we need a luge on the Wither Hills and a chairlift up to the lookouts.

No. I think we need a drifting track for the people into racing. There are plenty of people who want to get out and do it but have nowhere to go.

Yes. I think there is enough on, but the events need to be better advertised so people know about them.

•Fishing •Boating •Chandlery •Clothing •Pools •Spas & Saunas 38 GROVE ROAD P O BOX 1164 BLENHEIM • Ph (03) 578 9960 Fax (03) 578 0840 www.hendersons.co.nz

Whip that pool into shape now!

Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to

You live where?

Dear Ed, How many people know that when you ring some local papers, that to put your paper on hold you are talking to somebody in the Philippines?

They don’t know how to spell your street name.

To think a local paper isn’t printed here anymore after all those years of being local and now even the jobs are gone for locals in the office postponement or hold department.

No wonder people move overseas to get jobs, as they are not wanted here.

Keep up the good work Sun paper, as you will be the main paper soon.

Sun paper lover

abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication.

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.

Public caretakers Dear Ed, Over the festive season and in the course of conversation at gatherings, the talk drifted around to spending by the Marlborough District Council and authorities. Of course the theatre and associated parking building came up for criticism especially the latter. Then there was the “pocket park” in Queen Street, the $160,000 bus shelter, the $60,000 roundabout fiddling by council plus quite a few others.

Then talk got onto the weeks spent by contractors at Grovetown by Vickerman Street intersection with the highway filling in drains, piping them and seemingly not achieving

much. What was the bill for that purposeless job?

The same applied to the barriers erected on the highway near Picton.

Cost?

Comments were made about the IQ of council and staff, Marlborough Roads and a few others.

Pondering on the general feeling, it might be a good idea for councillors, policy/decision-making staff to make a New Year resolution to in their morning prayers remind themselves they are caretakers for public money and to be frugal and sensible in concentrating on only necessities, Don Coyote

Shoes & Accessories

www.tangosshoes.co.nz

This summers winning style

Now reduced!! $179 now $129

Be Quick - limited Sizes

L i k e u s o n FA C E B O O K

CQueen & Charles Streets. Phone 578 3139

Ban fireworks Dear Ed, Reading the Sun paper dated January 8, I agree with Bleary Bill in his letter regarding the length of time fireworks are allowed to be let off.

It affects not only pets but babies, school children and shift workers and I, like Bleary Bill, would like to see the council take charge of our district and put restrictions on the day they can be set off.

Raeden Kamira Blenheim No. It’s not just summer, it’s all year. We need an indoor skate park, or even some extra accessories for the skatepark like a mini ramp.

After all, Guy Fawkes Day is only one day, not weeks of it to annoy and disturb everybody.

So come on, new council, use your power and do something about it.

I put my cat (being a caring pet owner) in a cattery out of the built up area but only on November 5, so the cat is terrified when they are let off unexpectedly.

Pet lover

Parking limit a joke Dear Ed, I’d like to thank the wonderful staff at Beyond the Fringe in Scott Street for always running out to feed my parking meter when I have a head full of foils.

And they generously use money from their own tip jar, too.

Two hours is nowhere near long enough to be able to get your hair done, let alone do the shopping and go for a coffee in town.

Shame on council for letting the parking situation get so ridiculous.

No wonder visitors don’t stick around.

Saturday shopper

Tip Top frozen frenzy Blenheim is set to be hit by an icy blast next week as Tip Top’s new virtual reality truck rolls into town.

The truck carries ice cream and a game, the Frozen Frenzy, where participants jump and move in front of a virtual screen as part of the Tip Top production factory.

As if doing it once was not enough cameras and Ipads on the truck immortalise the moment, allowing photos to be taken and shared.

Participants are also ranked, giving the game a competitive edge.

The truck will be situated at the Blenheim City Centre Courtyard on Thursday January 23 between 10am and 3pm.

Tip Top marketing manager Minna Reinikkala said the Frozen Frenzy lent itself to New Zealand’s traditional summer values.

“Summer is all about celebrating the great outdoors - getting back to nature, enjoying the weather and of course eaitng Tip-Top ice creams!

“So we decided to take Tip Top on the road to give people the chance to enjoy a fun, interactive experience that they can then share and even get a little competitive with friends on who does the best job.”

The first 500 people to play will get to replenish their energy with a free ice-cream.

The truck has already visited Auckland, Whangamata, Taupo and Wellington, and Blenheim is its next destination.

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

THESE DEALS ARE BLOWING MY MIND

5

$

ENDS SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY

YOU’LL BE AMAZED WHAT YOU CAN GET

FOO3781c

paknsave.co.nz

9

10

Wednesday January 15, 2014

one on one with the Sun

The Sun

An opportunity to make a difference...

As Springlands schoolteacher Denis Tocker leaves for the North Island, he talks to Glenise Dreaver about the twists and turns of his life pathway.

Thousands of New Zealanders go to Then he made his first move into real estate university straight from school, “socialise” for eighteen months, but meeting Wellington freely, play sport and study little. hairdresser Donna Pope meant coming back Predictably they fail, usually everything to Donna’s home town of Blenheim in 1996. they sit, and decide tertiary education is not “We married here. It’s not a bad place to for them. Often they don’t talk about it. bring children up.”

In Denis Tocker’s case, it was over two He spent 15 years as a sales rep with a brief decades and several careers later before stint as a househusband when Donna set up he woke up to the opportunities education the hairdressing business DML Hair. offered.

But real estate became attractive again. It He decided to study as a primary school was “ flying” here, he said. “You could make teacher in his early forties, despite being a reasonable living.” a successful Blenheim He was supported by his real estate agent. children’s sport, including “It is important to coaching his son’s football Denis is frank that his graduation as a Bachlisten to different team. A chance remark from elor of Teaching and teacher Nicky Halligan who Learning, and then emwatched him work with the voices.” ployment as a primary children at Pollard Park teacher at Springlands changed his life, though it School has seen his income take a real hit. took several years.

But the opportunity to make a difference to “She said I should consider teaching. I children’s lives, “well, some children’s lives pondered over that from my mid-thirties.” at least”, is adding huge value to his own.

In his early forties he searched the net beIt isn’t what those who knew him would fore enrolling in a distance education course necessarily have predicted when he went on for primary teachers through Canterbury from uni to six months of training at Police University.

College.

“It did take a while to get my belief back There was a gap to fill before he was old in presenting writing after twenty five years. enough, so he took a clerical job for the But the tutors help you through.”

Apple and Pear Marketing Board.

And in your early forties, he says, you “Treading water until I was old enough.” have the focus and drive that you didn’t have He now realises how young a twenty-year- during early unsuccessful study. old policeman was.

In his fourth – and final - year of teaching He remembers fingerprinting a man who at Springlands, Denis began a post-graduate had just committed a murder on Mount diploma in educational leadership.

Victoria In Wellington. “Being that close to This term, he will move to Kapanui School someone who had just committed murder in Waikanae. was an odd feeling for a young guy.”

Former Springlands principal Des Hedley Two years as a policeman saw him make is principal there and though he left before a lot of contacts and learn a lot about life. Denis arrived, he feels there will be a “Rights and wrongs. It was a good chapter Springlands element. in my life.”

Donna is also fulfilling a promise that once But Denis’s real focus was serious rugby their children, Grace and Theo, were grown and he became a Wellington provincial up, they would return to the Wellington area. representative between the ages of 21-24.

“We’ve been here 17 and a bit years and He worked for his rugby coach, Zuk it’s a really neat place, a good place to bring Marinkovich at Marist St Pats, one of two up kids.“ or three keen footballers who enjoyed the But especially in teaching, he says it is “low stress” living, with its regular hours at important to listen to different voices and O’Reilly’s Wines and Spirits. work with different leaders.

Wool Sale

35% off selected knitting yarns Phone: 578 7801 • info@thesewingstore.co.nz • www.thesewingstore.co.nz

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Sweet Juicy Cherriess 400g

Walsh’s Corned Silverside

5

5

$ 00

$ 00

5 for

5 for

pack

4

$

00

New Season Sweetcorn

3

$ 99 each

Persil Laundry Powder 500g/Comfort Fabric Conditioner 400ml

8

$

49

kg

Fresh Brinks NZ Skinless Chicken Thigh Cutlets

2

$ 00 each

Arnott’s Malt-O-Milk/Marie/ Nice/Ginger Nut 250g

Save at Christmas Christmas Saver Plan 2014 with a 5% discount!

10 chances of bonus $100 Christmas Club Vouchers.

kg

5

3

$ 00

$ 00

each

Wattie’s Baked Beans/ Spaghetti Regular 420g

4

$

Molenberg Bread 700g

9

00

$

each

Just Juice Fruit Juice 2.4-2.8L

JOIN NOW and be in to

WIN

Prices apply from Wednesday 15th January to Sunday 19th January 2014, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specified apply per

customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Product range may vary from store to store. Proprietary brands not for resale.

99 each

Mainland Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg

Visit www.freshchoice.co.nz for your nearest supermarket.

Ask at customer services for a brochure. Terms and conditions apply. Details instore. Promotion ends 2nd February 2014.

FCBS1501

11

FreshChoice Picton

Mariners Mall Picton. Phone 304 7237.

Open 7am-9pm, 7 days.

12

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

>>>Back to School >>> Blenheim School –Te Kura o te Waiharakeke Learning for life

Learning to Think, Learning to Do, Learning to Be, and Learning to Live Together.

Blenheim School is looking forward to 2014 Blenheim School Board of Trustees and Staff welcome current students and new enrolments back to school for 2014.

School commences on Monday 3rd February at 9.00am.

Office open for enquiries and new enrolments from Monday 20th - Friday 24th January.

Enquiries please phone 03 577 5542 Or email principal@blenheim.school.nz

Tips for tertiary education Are you interested in weaving?

Certificate in Māori Visual Arts (Raranga) - Level 4 Duration: 36 weeks

Date: March 2014

Fees: No fees

This programme is a great place to begin your path into tertiary study and will prepare you for a higher level qualification in the Māori arts.

Toi Paematua - Diploma in Māori Art (Raranga) - Level 5 Duration: 36 weeks

Date: March 2014

Fees: Fees apply

Toi Paematua provides an opportunity for you to build on the skills and knowledge you gained in Kāwai Raupapa (or a similar programme) and prepares you for further study in the arts, including the Maunga Kura Toi degree.

Tertiary education is a huge step forward in your life. Leaving your comfort zone brings a series of challenges as you try and adapt to your new surroundings. Here are five tips to help you get started.

Introduce Yourself: It may seem intimidating, especially if you know nobody in your hall, but often they are all in the same position. Start by saying hi to people on your floor and joining some clubs and go from there.

Apply for your loan: Get your loan and housing applications

done before you leave home, preferably several weeks in advance.

If your application stalls, there is every chance the university will impose bans on internet access or even remove you from your course until fees are paid.

Budget: Moving to a new town can be hugely expensive. Creating a rough weekly budget allows you to control finances. You never know when you might need a little extra.

Explore: Buy a map and have a look around. Often there are

several businesses that offer student deals. Ask your RAs and others who have been there for longer where to go.

Stay Fit/Join a Club: A change in routine often means leisure activities fall by the wayside. By all means work hard, but find time to keep active and pursue your interests. Staying fit especially has the added benefit of helping you study and concentrate better.

All of these things help you to network and get to know more people too.

Start date for 2014 29th of January

TTT_RAR12/01

Enquire Now Spaces Are Limited Call (03) 579-2543 All programmes and enrolments are subject to class numbers and programme confirmation and approval.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the content of this advert is correct at the time of print.

Full Primary An open, welcoming family environment in a country atmosphere close to town.

Check the website for dates and stationery lists.

A quality learning environment that is...

• Learner centred • Supportive • Exciting

• Welcoming • Challenging • Rewarding

Enquiries to Helen Williams, Principal

Starting date: Monday 3rd February at 8.45am 349 Hammerichs Road, Blenheim • Phone 570 5752 Fax 570 5248 • email: helen@rapaura.school.nz

Gain Forestry Skills in 2014 Certificate in Foundational Forest Harvesting - Level 3

Queen Charlotte College

2014 School Year

www.rvs.school.nz Commencement Date: Monday 3rd February 2014.

Learn skills to be a safe operator in the bush! This 36 week programme will give you the qualifications to get you started in a career in Cable logging or Ground based logging.

The 2014 school year commences for all students on Thursday 30th January – 8.45am

Skirt collections from BIS office: 29th, 30th and 31st January 2014 between 12pm-3pm.

New enrolments and school visits welcome.

You will train alongside a logging crew to achieve the vital experience needed to be a competent and safe operator in the bush.

All students are to be in full uniform for a full days programme.

Office open from 13th January 2014.

Duration: 36 weeks

Date: March 2014

Fees: Fees apply

Health & Safety and quality training will ensure that you have the best possible start in this industry.

TTT_FOR12/01

Enquire Now Spaces Are Limited Simply Text Your Name to

(027) 605 0051

All programmes and enrolments are subject to class numbers and programme confirmation and approval.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the content of this advert is correct at the time of print.

The school will be open for enrolments and the discussion of course changes for returning students from Wednesday, January 22 to Monday, January 27 9am-12.30pm For more information, please phone 573 6558 or email principal@qcc.school.nz

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

13

>>>Back to School >>>

Starting primary school Starting in primary school is a big step for a child, and here are some things you as a parent can do to make the transition smoother for both of you.

Make plenty of time to talk with your child, and be enthusiastic. Your work schedule may be long, but letting your child talk to you about what’s bothering them will help them adjust.

Communicating with your child’s teacher is very important. If there is something you feel the teacher needs to know about your child, or you have any concerns or suspicions, tell them. After all, they will play an integral role in the next year of your child’s life, so anything that helps them do a better job is important for them to know.

Getting involved in the school community will help you meet parents in a similar position, or staff who have seen every problem under the sun pop up before. Socialising and exchanging ideas with them gives you a better idea of how to make your child’s transition easier.

“A Community of lifelong learners who make a difference”

School commences at 9.00am on Tuesday 4th February New enrolments welcome Enquiries - please phone 578 6250 or email: principal@grovetown.school.nz

Mayfield School School will commence Monday 3rd February 8:55am The office is open for enrolments, stationery and uniform purchases Wednesday 29th January, Thursday 30th January and Friday 31st January 10am - 3pm.

We will open again for instruction on 3rd February 2014.

We are accepting new enrolments Physical Address: 1 Otago Street, Picton 7220 Contact: James McMullan (Principal) email: stjopicton@xtra.co.nz phone: 03 573 6895 web: www.stjosephsschool.co.nz

For all enquiries please phone 578 3028

Fairhall Pride St Mary’s School Blenheim I n C hr I S t ’ S LI g h t: Ca rI n g, C o n fId e n t L e ar n e r S

Year 0-8. enrolments welcome 27–31 January 10am to 2pm

CERTIFICATE + DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

0800 800 411 | www.tpp.ac.nz

2014 Term one start date: Monday 3rd February at 9am The school office will be open for new enrolments on Friday 31 January, 10am - 2pm 79 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim 7201, Marlborough, NZ Phone: 03 578 9040 Cellphone : 021 029 45650 Email: admin@mayfield.school.co.nz Principal: David Nott Email: principal@mayfield.school.nz

Happy New Year to the families and friends of Fairhall School.

Our recommencement date will be Monday 3rd February 2014.

CULINARY ARTS

START DATE: 10 February 2014

Your Primary School - In your Community Educating your Children

Pathway to Excellence

Uniform enquiries - 28 January 10am - 2pm Starting date - Monday 3 february, 8.45am enquiries alister Bridgman, Principal office@stmarys-blenheim.school.nz Phone 578 9494

LOCATION: Greymouth Campus

Successful Learning for all – for life

St Joseph’s School Picton

The office will re-open from Friday 31st January.

Fairhall School New Renwick Road, Blenheim Phone 577 8939 admin@fairhall.school.nz www.fairhall.school.nz

Korero Te Reo in 2014 - No fees

Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori - Level 2 Duration: 36 weeks

Date: March 2014

Fees: No fees

Take your use of the Māori language beyond ‘Kia ora!’ Learn to speak basic, conversational reo Māori confidently, and learn about Māori customs and protocols in traditional and modern contexts.

Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori - Level 4 Duration: 36 weeks

Date: March 2014

Fees: No fees

Develop your conversational Māori language skills at an intermediate level and increase your knowledge of tikanga Māori in traditional and modern contexts.

TTT_TAR12/01

Enquire Now Spaces Are Limited Call (03)

578 4094

All programmes and enrolments are subject to class numbers and programme confirmation and approval.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the content of this advert is correct at the time of print.

14

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Adventure over for Harry the cat

By Kristy Martin If only Harry the cat could talk.

Harry, who went missing on Grove Road before Christmas, has been found after apparently being accidentally locked inside a Blenheim business for four weeks over the holiday period.

Harry’s owner, Adrian Withers, said his cat was one kilogram lighter and slightly dehydrated when he was found, but has since regained full health.

“I don’t know what he ate the whole time, but when the business owners came back they found a big mess.

“I’d say they won’t have a mouse problem for a while.

“He’s making up for it now though (with food), and just acting nothing happened.”

Harry went missing when Adrian was taking his boat trailer to get a warrant of fitness.

He hadn’t realised the sneaky cat had hitched a ride, until it was too late.

On Grove Road, Adrian stopped for a pedestrian and it was only once he arrived at the testing station that another car pulled up and its occupants said they had witnessed a black cat leap from the boat when the vehicle stopped.

What followed was a frantic search for Harry, and Adrian admits the outlook wasn’t good.

“I thought we wouldn’t see him again.

“We had all these people calling up saying they’d seen a black cat and people helping us look.

“But we were always one step behind.”

Adrian and his wife Sally were thrilled when Harry was finally found, and would now like to thank everyone involved, particularly their niece Lara and a kind local woman named Bev Thomson.

“My wife and I appreciate it all.

“Harry’s had quite a Christmas adventure.”

Allan Butland (front left) and Sam Ehrlich lead the cast of the Havelock Theatre Company in singing the Havelock Anthem. Photo provided.

From Havelock to Mars or somewhere closer to home Story by Glenise Dreaver Wally Gitt and the Havelock Mission to Mars, a two-act play written by Havelock artist and playwright Rick Edmonds, has its gala opening on Thursday January 16.

The story tells of Havelock’s failed attempt to join the space race by propelling a manned rocket towards Mars,

with the possibility of hitting America instead.

The gala opening is a fundraiser for three students going to Japan on this year’s Queen Charlotte College trip.

The families of Rosanna and Lachie Buchanan-Brown, and Selena Stuart, will provide the refreshments.

The production will start in the Havelock Town Hall at

8pm on Thursday.

There will be evening performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with a 2pm matinee on Sunday as well.

Then it moves to evening performances on the following Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Tickets for adults are $18, students and seniors $15 and children under 14 $10.

The world’s most advanced fitness trainer

lOsing weight easy as Fitness

Meal plan

curves.co.nz /Curves AU NZ Open yOur Own Club

buycurves.com

COaChing

OR

Fitness & COaChing

30 Minutes is all it takes

578 2300 43 High Street

Blenheim

* Offer valid until 28 February 2014 at participating clubs only. Applicable for minimum commitment of 12 months. Packages start as low as $18.24 a week. For full terms and conditions of this offer, ask in club or see curves.co.nz/offer. © 2014 Curves International, Inc. Weight Loss programs take time and personal commitment to be effective and require professional advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.

Individual Results may vary.

Imagine having the world’s most advanced fitness trainer at your disposal. This trainer customises workouts based on your body structure and endurance and adjusts each exercise machine’s intensity based on your recent progression. It monitors your energy level and range of motion continuously to ensure you are achieving your personal potential. Then the trainer automatically computes your workout data to produce a progress report, including the number of calories you burned and 3-D anatomical diagrams to show which muscles you’ve worked and how successfully.

This is exactly the role of the CurvesSmart™ personal training system, a new technology pioneered

by Curves that offers a custom, individually tailored workout, moment-by-moment feedback and progress reports to keep members motivated while they work out. Curves of Blenheim is pleased to offer its members this revolutionary equipment upgrade.

After a member’s personalised profile is determined by a Curves staff member, the member is issued a CurvesSmart ID Tag. The tag is electronically recognised by the monitor at each station, automatically retrieving the member’s profile to determine the specifications for her workout.

The monitor indicates: whether her heart rate is in the target range; whether the member is achieving her target intensity level; the range of motion for each repetition; and the number of repetitions. If the woman is exercising correctly, all indicators on the monitor will be green. Members are enthusiastically encouraged to "Go for Green!" Following the workout, the system produces a progress report that allows the member to see, instantly and in quantifiable terms, her strengths and weaknesses.

"The CurvesSmart technology offers women the benefits of a highly skilled personal trainer with-

out the expense," said Karen Jennison, owner of Curves of Blenheim, located at 43 High Street. "It’s the world’s most advanced fitness training system.

We expect our members to be thrilled with how this amazing workout will help them achieve their goals even faster."

Curves of Blenheim also offers Curves Complete, the only scientifically proven fitness, meal plan and one-on-one coaching program, offered all in one place.

This Saturday 18 January, Curves is having an “Open House.”

Local women are invited to visit Curves to pick up free health information, get a free fitness assessment, ask questions, and take advantage of our first 30 days for free offer.

“Everyone at Curves is looking forward to introducing community members to our club and providing information on the Curves Smart personal training system and how Curves Complete can help you lose weight and keep it off,” said Karen.

“We look forward to meeting visitors and to making our resources for living a healthy, active lifestyle available to even more women in our community.”

Curves clubs provide support, camaraderie, a complete weight loss and fitness solution and a sense of common purpose that grows from an informed concern for women’s health.

“The aim is to celebrate the Curves’ mission of strengthening women; honor its members and others who have already taken responsibility for their health; and provide opportunities for those who haven’t yet but would like to do so.”

The first 30 days free with joining offer is available only to new members who visit the club during normal operating hours, during the months of January and February. For more information about Curves, and terms & conditions related to this offer please visit www.curves.co.nz or call 578 2300.

Open day

8am-2pm, Saturday 18th January

Come in and be in the draw to win a $25 gift voucher!

43 High Street, Blenheim • 578 2300

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

your local weekly

local

$1499

Fresh NZ Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets

2 FOR

Pams Fries or Wedges 1kg

kg

$499

Sweet Corn Product Of New Zealand

Central Otago Peaches Product of New Zealand

$179

Bluebird Original Cut Chips 150g

ea

89c ea

$499 kg

$229

Keri Juice Co Juice Kitchen 1 Litre

Tegel Chicken Nuggets, Bites or Steaks 800g-1kg

Continental Pasta & Sauce 85-110g

Steinlager Classic 12 Pack 330ml Bottles

$1099 ea

$199 ea

Cold Power Laundry Powder 1kg

$1899 pk

Riverstone 750ml

ea

$799 ea

$399 ea

2 FOR

Pams 3 Ply Supreme Toilet Tissue 4 Pack

Specials available South Island only from Monday 13th January until Sunday 19th January 2014 or while stocks last. Wine and beer available at stores with an off licence. Wine and beer purchases restricted to persons aged 18 years old and over.

$359

15

16

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Proud sponsors of

The Sun

w e e k ly

babies Page proudly sponsored by...

40 years of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Marlborough

Air Conditioning Maintenance

AHO: Sione and Kolianita are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first baby boy, Joshua Vuna Ilijiah Aho (9lb 12oz) born January 6, 2014 at 4:52am at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Lavinia. Special thanks to midwives Nicky and Angela and all the staff at Ward One. Both are well.

Kersten: Sam, Sarah & Eliza are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy Peter Howie Kersten weighing 7lb 4oz at Wairau Hospital on Sunday the 5th of January. Special thanks to Shona Wills, Nicky Taylor and all the staff in the Maternity Ward for the excellent care. Photo supplied.

FIELDSEND: Fiona (nee Rigby) and Andrew are pleased to announce the arrival of Soren Jonathon (6lb) born December 29, 2013 at Wellington Hospital. A brother for Hugo. All Well. Photo supplied.

HAM: James and Jean are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Alexander Allan Ham on December 13, 2013 at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for Felix. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff at Ward One.

“Engage the Experts for Air Conditioning solutions to keep your bundle of joy Some of the benefits of having a regular filter service are: snug & warm all year round” • Efficient, economical running and performance,

WHY SHOULDYOU REGULARLY CLEAN YOUR FILTERS?

with potential power savings.

• Reducing the likelihood of faults, as poor maintenance of filters can contribute to minor yet costly repairs.

On our initial visit we will determine how often your unit requires maintenance, and offer future scheduled service for peace of mind. An estimated price for servicing a single unit in the Blenheim district is $70.00 including GST. Grey power discounts apply.

COME AND VISIT US AT OUR SHOWROOM 11Freswick St, Blenheim Blenheim Freswick St, Phone 5780030 0030 Phone (03) (03) 578 paul@a.martella.co.nz

Wedding

Great Atmosphere Qualified Teachers Well Resourced Community Owned We ar our bee proud to a autifu n Flexible Hours l baby nounce the ,t s hanks

a for all fe arrivale o the su pport f .

www.blenheimearlychildhood.co.nz

Had a baby?

Tell the rest of Blenheim

FOR FREE Just email your message to babies@blenheimsun.co.nz.

NOBLE: Mark and Joanne, along with big brothers Lachlan and Ethan are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Azaria Grace (8lb 13oz) on December 9, 2013 at Wairau Hospital. Thanks to Gwen, Gary and all the staff at Ward One. Photo supplied.

PLEASE NOTE Wairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm

Jamie Wolfe and Scott Illingsworth from New York City were recently married at Pollard Park by celebrant Carol Taylor.

Don Kelly Photography

DaD OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Sam Kersten this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim.

Our winner is invited to bring their ID in to claim his prize when he next visits New World Blenheim.

“Proudly 100% locally owned and operated” Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz

Just married ?

Send us your wedding photo and announcement and we will publish it for free. Just email to babies@blenheimsun.co.nz

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

MAKING WAVES Johnson's Barge Service For p r op e r t y ow ne r s i n t h e Marlborough Sounds, septic tank cleaning is an essential part of maintaining septic systems and soak pits.

It's something the Marlborough District Council is encouraging Sounds property owners to do more regularly, and by doing so it helps to protect the area's water quality, said Johnson's Barge Service Ltd director Jennie Johnson.

Jennie who operates the business with husband Peter and a team of skilled and experienced skippers and drivers, offers a hassle-free septic tank cleaning service.

"We arrange to transport local company, Marlborough Septic Services by barge and help with bringing hoses ashore.

"We can also dig the lid of the tank up if needed, pump it out and take it away.

To help keep costs down we try and visit a number of neighbouring properties in the same bay," Jennie said.

Johnson's Barge Service Ltd also maintains swing moorings for Bach owners.

"With over 900 moorings in the Sounds, we are very experienced and can help with new installations, maintaining moorings and resource consents."

According to Jennie a number of Sounds property owners will soon be required to apply for new coastal permits for their moorings as they will be due to expire, something she said the business can help with.

"Owners will need to go through paperwork with the council to renew their permits which is a service we offer so our clients don’t need to stress about it." she said.

Johnson's Barge Service Ltd also offers a wide range of services including general freighting work involving the moving of building materials, gravel, Johnson’s Barge Service Ltd also offers a wide machinery and vehicles. range of services including general freighting work.

Left: The Parsun Outboard factory in Shanghai, China covers 25 acres.

Right: Blenheim’s Powerboat Centre has been stocking Parsun Outboard motors for five months.

Parsun Outboards proving hot in value Five months ago Powerboat Centre owner Richard Gilbert began stocking Parsun Outboard motors, and says the brand’s popularity is growing amongst boaties looking for value for money.

“Our biggest frustration was people coming in looking for second hand motors which weren’t in big supply.

“Then I found Parsun Outboards which cost the same brand new as a second hand model would, and also come with a three year warranty.

“They have great performance, are available from 2.6 to 90 horsepower and start from $699.

“They are great value,” he said.

Since Parsun Outboards began selling in New Zealand six years ago, sales figures have doubled, Richard said.

“People are looking for value for money and reliable performance and Parsun Outboards deliver,” he said.

Parsun Outboards are manufactured in a huge 25 acre sized Shanghai factory, the largest

Now stockiNg outBoards

Buy brand new at second-hand prices!

Ph: 578 0569 72 Grove Road Blenheim

outboard factory in China which Richard plans to visit some time this year.

Servicing: The Powerboat Centre is encouraging boat owners to get their servicing done before they store their boats away for winter.

“If there are any issues we can get them sorted before it ends up costing owners a lot of money down the track,” Richard said.

For all boat services and mobile servicing enquiries contact Powerboat Centre today.

Your Expert Marine Engineers General Marine Servicing - Inboards - Sterndrives Sales & Servicing Agency - Hidea outboard sales - Inboard diesels & sterndrives - Exide batteries including marine - Hyundai Seasall inboards & sterndrives - Lombardini diesels Agents for Racor fuel filters Stockist for oil filters Agents for Total Oils

Stern Drive & Inboard Engine Specialists, Alloy, Stainless Steel, Welding, Fabrication & Machining

Seafarer Marine Engineering Ltd 11 Market Street, Picton Tel: (03) 573 8911 • Email: seafarer@xtra.co.nz

We carry building materials, furniture, bulk gravel, vehicles, heavy machinery, logs, farm stock, bulk goods & complete houses.

We specialise in salvage, dredging, jetty piling, installing, maintaining moorings & SEPTIC TANK cleaning arranged.

17 Rangitane Drive, South End of the Marina, Havelock, Marlborough Postal 18 Old Coach Road, Havelock, Marlborough Phone: (03) 574 2434 Fax: (03) 574 1456 info@johnsonsbargeservice.co.nz

17

18

The Sun

out & about

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Marlborough Harness Races

About 3500 people attended the Interislander Summer Festival Marlborough Harness Races last week. Blenheim’s Waterlea Racecourse was buzzing with excitement as locals and holidaymakers enjoyed two fun days at the races on Friday and Sunday.

 Carolyn Thornley, Yvo nne Pycroft and Trevor Grant enjoyed the atmosphere.  Springlands School teachers Jodie Lang, Inga Parsons, Elin Tomos and Alesha Sims enjoy their summer break.

 Hayley McManus and Davinia Harrison enjoyed a picnic at the races.

, 5, rdy, pictured with Kaitlin  Miranda and Adrian Ha s. w from the stand and Liam, 3, take in the vie

 Brothers Max and Hunter Ruffell from Blenheim pose for the camera after having their faces painted.

la 4, Mya Wiapo, 9, and Ay with sisters Jaye Wiapo,  Lloyd and Jan Gallop racing action.

Wiapo, 2, check out the

ien, Annette Kawharu and  Event staff Kelsie Kawharu, Shar O’Br ‘jills of all trades’. as es selv them d Vanessa Jones describe

 Alison and Peter Pearce were look ing to back a winner.

 People came from We llington and Christchurch to attend the event, includ ing Garry, Hayley, Alison and Charlotte McManus.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

Save 6¢ per litre

*

automatically with your SmartFuel Card at Caltex Main Street!

Free cards available instore *$40 minimum fuel purchase required

Phone: (03) 578 2200 • 26 Main Street, Blenheim • Proud to be locally owned and operated

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014 JENNY ANDREWS

community notices The Community Noticeboard is for nonprofit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sport-

ing notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Bereavement Support

Bingo/Housie - Thursday Hospice Shop in Redwood7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 3 supers 1 of $1000, raffles and meals from 5.30pm.

Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra.

town Happy new year to all. Half price Book Sale, Great summer reading to be had here at the Hospice Shop in Redwoodtown.

Sheets'n'Things - Good Family/Whanau - or in- used linen for sale! Open Monday formation/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.

to Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577-5423.

The Blue Door - Open

Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm.

Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surMental Health Con- plus to your requirements we would sumer - Advocacy Service. gladly accept. We can deliver.

Our Advocates will take up your Phone 579 4353. cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns Wally Gitt and the Haveand support you in the actions you lock Mission to Mars on stage want to take to gain resolution. Ph: Havelock Town Hall 16 - 25 January 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere 8pm. Matinee 19th 2pm. Tickets on sale Ph 5741256 House, 54 Scott St.

• 150 Seat Mayfield Chapel • Sowman Catering Lounge • Free bereavement care • Grey Power discount • FDANZ Pre-pay and pre-planning funeral options

24 HOUR SERVICE PHONE 578 4719 Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts www.sowmans.co.nz

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services:

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577

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.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Ph Margaret 021 0260 7468 or Cilla 570 5335.

6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm 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 520 9980.

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.

death notices BEECH, Avis: Aged 84. Passed away on Friday 10 January 2014 at Hospice Marlborough. Beloved wife of Dave (deceased), and friend of Charlie (deceased). Avis’s wish is for a private cremation with no service. Throughout her life Avis dealt with many health issues. We would like to thank the support crew of Hospice Marlborough, Wairau Hospital, Picton doctors, Meals on Wheels, showering ladies, Terry Beech, Moreland families and all the other kind people who have lent a hand or been there as a friend. Messages to 79 Broadway, Picton 7220. Marie, Janet & Scott.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz JAMIE, Edwin Charles (Ed): Died, peacefully, at Aberleigh Rest Home on Sunday January 12 2014. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy (Dot), father of Alan, Trevor, and Kevin.

Grandad of Kyra, Shari, and Zair; Michael, and Andrew; Elliott, Marriah, and Callum. Brother of Georgina (Ena). Messages to 6A Havelock Street, Renwick 7204. A service for Ed will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 2.30pm Friday January 17, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

SIMPSON, Muriel: In her 95th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late D’Arcy, loved mother and mother-in-law of Annette (deceased) and Malcolm Gibson, and Judyne and Ray Voigt. Nana of Adam and Jude, Sarah and Ben, David; Cheryl and Phillip and Robert. Great Nana to Otis, Ari; Stephanie, Courtney, Christopher and Ethan. Loved sister of Eileen Thompson. Messages to PO Box 56, Silverdale, Auckland 0944. Muriel’s funeral service will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, corner Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 11am Friday January 17, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

CROSSWORD

SMITH, Flora: On Friday January 10 2014, peacefully, at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, dearly loved mother and motherin-law of Rex and Sue, Christine and the late Malcolm Hunter; loved Granny and Great Granny. Much loved daughter of the late Flora and Steve Sharman. Loved sister of Brian, Margaret, David and Graham. Messages to 6 Douslin Place, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to the lovely carers at Redwood Lifestyle for all their love and support. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made sent to c/- 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Flora was held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday January 14 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

acknowledgement The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit 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.

In Memoriam

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline will be on Monday 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words and photo optional. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

By Russell McQuarters ACROSS 1. Enlisted personal (4,3,4) 7. Hard to endure (7) 11. Sea-shore (5) 12. Stain (7) 13. Criminal organization(Ital) (5) 14. Restore to life (9) 15. Watchful (9) 16. Important person(sl) (6) 18. Mislead (7) 21. Inactive (4) 23. Tint (3) 25. Cosmetic; ... liner (3) 27. Vow (4) 28. Dais (7) 30. Pass(of time) (6) 32. Isle Of ...(Brit) (3) 33. Japanese sash (3) 34. Kidnap (6) 35. Personal belongings(sl) (7) 36. Monetary unit of Italy (4) 37. AUST/NZ intergovernment pact (intls) (3) 39. Fabled bird (3) 41. Musical instrument (4) 43. Witchcraft (7) 45. Magician (6) 48. Lacking (9) 49. Designer (9)

Call us!

19

51. Real name,Archibald Leach; actor Cary ... (5) 52. Pacify (7) 53. Fool (5) 54. Irregularity (7) 55. Gothic church, ... Abbey (11) DOWN 1. Happen again (5) 2. Myopic (4-7) 3. Small planet (8) 4. Smeared (6) 5. Dormant (5) 6. Typical example (7) 7. Sticky (8) 8. Reserved (6) 9. Curt (7) 10. Slope (5) 16. Floatable (7) 17. Revolves (7) 19. Glorify (5) 20. Facial feature (7) 22. Precious stone (7) 24. Era (3) 26. Samuel’s teacher(O.T.) (3) 29. Dark brown pigment (5) 31. Stamp collector (11) 32. English cricket club(intls) (3) 33. Over(poetic) (3) BK’S FLAMING

VALU E

GREAT

Sun BBQ RODEO

VALUE

ide The Sun

174 -186 Alabama Road, Blenheim 7240

READ www.blenONLINE NOW heimsun. co.nz

Blenheim

March 9, 2012

Monday

Marlborough 11-21

Sun Weather

Saturday

Sunday 15-22

14-24

Parking revenue

Parking is down. wardens’ revenue

Page

phone : 5777 M10 64531

Today Outlook for winds.

Fine with light

If it’s news, we want to hear from you!

Not Guilty Contact the news room on 03 577 7868 Today 9-16

3

Sun The

FLAMING

GREAT

The Ins

MEGA lugs

Blenheim 50x55.indd

868 1

Blenheim Marlboroug h

PM 8/03/12 1:08

Meet Geof from Wair f au

Rubin “Hurricane”

In many always rural towns there a well known is local.

Page

Carter will be

speaking.

10

SKILLE in theirD field

David Bain

will be speaking.

The Sun looks at local business our skilled people.

Pages

12 &13

Sun Weat her

Ben Breeze will be speaking. his family. 4 years and Lindy Chamberlain Katrina Dad Kent, mum and sister 14 months Isabella old.

Today

8-22 Thursda y 10-24

Jaden Knight’s

parents Peter

and Neroli

Edwards.Friday Saturda y

Outlook for Today Fine. Northweste picking rlies up.

Everyon e gets

Total market

coverage

10-20 7-22

The Sun

in Marlborough

and

tion!

ct Combina

Wednes March day 14, PH 5777 2012 868

Kiwi kid’s shaky start

eight years It has been man Jaden since Blenheim wrongly jailed Knight was arson of a for the 2003 but for his Foxton Hotel, and Peter parents Neroli fight against Edwards, their be ongoing. injustice will More page 2.

Emerge Black, Red

Ben BreezeBy Annabell grass betweennow knowse Latz that sausage his toes, the sensation and of The four rolls were just used to think hilarious. year ago year-old arrived with his in Blenheim their home mum, a city 60km dad and sister, in ruins after from 2011. after the earthquak Tokyo was e on March left His parents 12, in the South Katrina and taken them Island, but Kent were born Kent’s work in Singaporeto Japan, although Ben was had and moved afterward to Japan born His 14 s. shortly in Japan.month-old sister Isabella They joined was born their grandmot Milmine mother here in Blenheim her Lorraine who lives nese. in Christchu, and Kent’s rch is JapaThe Breeze family had the top floor of kyo’s Internatio a 16-storeyan apartment nal Airport building at on Kent was Today their involved in the in Narita, where hotel business, Ben was lives changed. the was playinghaving an afternoon with Isabella, nap, come upstairs and Kent Katrina for an afternoon “It was had just earthquaknever unusual coffee.

Japanese e, we just got for there to be people don’t used to them, an so common, most even blink CONTIN ” said Kent. they are UED PAGE 3.

Sun The

Blenheim Marlborough

38.

40.

42.

44.

46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

Herb (8) Non military person (8) Bison (7) Dupe (4-3) Canadian province; Nova ... (6) Yell (6) Principle (5) Accumulate (5) Instruct (5)

SOLUTION Last weeks answers For June April 9, 2, 2003 2004

20

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Trades and Services CARPET CLEANING

CLEANING CLEANING

ELECTRICAL

GARAGE DOORS

GATES

CLEANING SPECIALIST

For all your electrical needs

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

Classic Gates

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

For all your...

Window Cleaning House Cleaning Office Cleaning Builders’ Cleans Move In / Out Cleans Shower Cubicles

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Stains and spot treatment Professionally cleaning Marlboroughs carpet for 5 + years Call today for a FREE quote.

Simon Simon 027299 299 9022 9022 027

Lee 022 140 2057

0800 200 678

Family owned & operated

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

PhiliP Gibbison

Jewellers Your Watch & Clock professional.

By your customers. the sun reaches more people than any other local community paper.

Quality repairs to all brands.

cALL us toDAy oN:

5777 868

Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

LIFESTYLE SETTING LIFESTYLE SETTING

LANDSCAPE SUPLIES LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Now Renting • 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels

One & Two bedroom units with carports, some unfurnished.

Ph 578 8251 Joinery JOINERY

nz

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

KITCHENS

Pets may started on 05/12/2012 10:48:38

be considered.

References required.

From one month to one year.

Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate Blenheim

Ph 027 503 2523

Ph 578 9590

TILING TILING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE

Got Dirty Grout?

...Forget Pointlessoff Scrubbing ...Forget Pointless Scrubbing GroutPro ers:

Mastercraft Kitchens by Cantwell Joinery 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

03 578 3375

Come and see us for a free consultation, great advice, and award winning design.

For all painting and decorating needs

We Clean, Clean, Seal Seal &&Re-colour Re-colour We Tile Professional Grout Tile and Grout Tile &&Cleaning Grout

Grout restoration Re-Colouring (New & Old) will Our unique unique process Our restoration process will and Grout Sealing and Repairs makeTile your dirty old grout look. old grout look. Glassdirty Restoration

BRAND NEW again...GUARANTEED!!! again...GUARANTEED!!! Silicone Replacement Tile Anti-Slip (highly recommended Tile Re-Grouting Re-Grouting Silicone Replacement Repair Tile Silicone Replacement &&Repair in wet &areas) Cleaning &Sealing Sealing Colour ColourSeal SealOld OldGrout Grout Grout Cleaning NewGrout Grout Glass Restoration ClearShower Seal New

FREE QUOTE QUOTE

Outdoor patio and pathway cleaning and sealing

04424 4248498 8498 024 426 333 oror 04 Concrete & Path Cleaning Phone: 0800 66 77 86 email: cecilia.n@groutpro.co.nz www.groutpro.co.nz

Interiors, exteriors, residential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, black new homes, repaints - we do it all All Workmanship Guaranteed

TREE CARE TREE CARE

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

PH 578 5720 6 Dodson St, Blenheim

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

TV SERVICES SERVICES TV

Servicing Roadbikes servicing roadbikes

WINDOW WINDOW TINTING TINTING

Contact Rod Thompson Ph. 578 8410 or 027 201 6447

6 OPAWA ST marlbtvservices@xtra.co.nz

pebble gardens, paths, driveways.

Phone Thomson 575 6885

Nectarines Real fruit Ice cream

PARKERS TREE SERVICES Local & reliable specialist

 Tree removal  Trees pruned,shaped & reduced  Hedge trimming

 Line clearance

 Fully insured

PH (03) 572 7321 MOB 021 242 0353

For road bike service and repairs of ALL American, European & Japanese makes and models

53 Grove Rd, Blenheim 03 579 2500 www.trialsnz.com

Phone 577 7868 to place your ad here

Ph Greg 027 9556 285 or Maureen 578 6434

Trust Deed Review

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219 Mobile 0272 472 784

Service agents for all the major brands.

Repairers & Installers of TV’s, Home Theatres, DVD’s, Stereos and small appliances.

Suppliers & Installers for Freeview, Motorhome portable dish kits, Sky Commercial Qualified Technicians

public notice

Evening Holiday Programme Wednesday -15th, 22nd and 29th Friday - 17th and 24th 5-7 years – 4.30 - 5.30pm 8-10years – 5.30 - 6.30pm 11-16 years – 6.30 - 7.30pm Cost $8.00 per session Non members welcome.

“I LOVE my new Mastercraft Kitchen”

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Vortex Marine

2 B dr m town house with garage close to CBD, sunny ,private, delightful .Suit older mature couple $260 /wk plus bond . no dogs Ph 5738058 or 0272416915. no txt.

BLENHEIM GYMNASTICS CLUB

For outboard servicing and repairs of ALL BRANDS

magenta yellow

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS

to let

PAINTER Painter

cyan

FOUND HEARING AID Fairhall cemetrey Ph 5798415

www.mastercraft.co.nz/ideas for ideas and inspiration

OUTBOARD REPAIRS REPAIRS OUTBOARD

Vortex Marine

FOX Y LADY CRUISES Havelock Marlborough 60ft of FUN. Work Xmas Parties, Overnight Cruise, Kayak Cruise, Fishing Trips, BBQ Cruise Catered or Self Catered, BYO. Phone Susanne 0274 389866 www.foxyladycruises.co.nz

Shop open 7 days from 9am 291 Rapaura Road

Simply Joinery

From $125 to $220 per week plus power.

EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

ervices ical sealer in New , oils and ur grout 10 years. es after n with quipment ifferent

me and reas a like ryl and chens s and the ncrease the elp you

Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences

• Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM

• Solid timber doors & windows • Stairs • Custom made kitchens • Bathrooms • Wardrobes • Marine & motorhome fit outs Ph 021 126 2514 or 579 3147

Sandblasting

• Gate Systems

www.cmelectrical.co.nz

rty tiles and grout with no success?

s applied, nes look pels dirt ing!!!” If ome with the grout s high

• Commercial Doors

See the experts for:

simplyjoinery@rocketmail.com

es & Grout?

ards for us t a huge n make to eas in a

• Tilt Doors

found

Ideal for

• Roller Doors

Ph: 579 4445

jeweller

BE N E E S

• Sectional Doors

public notice

AUTOMOTIVE & RESIDENTIAL WINDOW TINTING

Controlling: • Heat • Glare • Fade • Privacy • Security Free Measure & Quote Locally owned & operated

Lloyd Yorke

0274 327 949 A/Hrs 578 7889

The Trustees of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust propose to make amendments to the Deed document to add clarity regarding the director and trustee roles and responsibilities, to improve the logical flow of the document, to correct some errors, to provide express authority for the trustees to effect liability insurance and to improve the way the Trust can assist the Company.

In addition, the changes propose to replace the current five-yearly ownership review requirement with such a review being undertaken upon receipt of a written demand from at least 10% of the Consumers or otherwise at the discretion of the Trustees.

The proposed changes to the Trust Deed may be inspected at the offices of the Trust Secretary at Blenheim Accounting, 36 Maxwell Road, Blenheim and from reception at the offices of Marlborough Lines Ltd, 1 Alfred Street, Blenheim, during normal office hours.

Submissions close at 4pm on Friday the 31st January 2014. Submissions must be in writing and should include advice whether the submitter wishes to be heard in respect of their submission.

garage

SALES Book your space now in our Friday Sun (by 3pm Thursday) Garage Sale Column!

Phone 5777 868

The Sun public notice

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868 situation vacant

CC Express (formerly Hebberds)

• Removals • Storage • Marlborough-wide freight FREE packaging with house moves

Phone

577 2080 or 027 510 6770

PAINTING & DECORATING Need paintingwallpapering-spraying or just some water blasting to tidy things up, call Merv Scott for your free quote.

Merv Scott Decorating Ltd Ph: 0800 DO IT UP

(0800364887)

situation vacant

situation vacant

Chef wanted

Paper Deliverer Required Renwick

Tractor and Harvester drivers for 2014 Grape Harvest

Permanent Part Time Health Care Assistant and Laundry Person Required

We require an Experienced Chef with the ability to be adaptable, flexible and able to work extra hours when required.

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant and an experienced Laundry person to join our team.

If you have a genuine passion for working in the Aged Care Industry then call Naomi,

A quick learner and able to cook Asian and Thai cuisine.

Honest, responsible and hard working.

Send Covering letter and CV Contact Udomsak Juchange at nzpolarisgroup@gmail.com Or Tel 03-5779918, 021-1408249

Truck Driver 2014 Grape Harvest

Marketing Manager Evolve is a successful New Zealand jewellery brand, based in Blenheim, with 95+ stockists across New Zealand & a rapidly expanding international following.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Marketing Manager to join us – one who will drive us to the next level and thrive on our established and fast growing brand. Due to the role’s importance, you will work directly with the company owners.

talk

027 242 5266

Suit school aged children aged 8 and over.

Must be able to honest and reliable.

www.vintageharvesters.co.nz

We have a vacancy available for an experienced truck driver for the 2014 Grape Harvest.

The position will start mid-late March for the duration of the harvest. This start date can be flexible for the right candidate.

You must have a class 5 licence. Trailer experience is essential, and you must be able to back a 4-axle trailer.

Please call our office on (03) 578 5300 or Jason Tripe on 027 434 2712, or email admin@jtcviticulture.co.nz.

txt Text your thoughts to:

Angelsea Inkerman Street area.

Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.

We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving.

We anticipate work will commence approx. mid-March and finish mid-April. Drivers must be available for extended hours and weekends.

Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on 021 848 470 or email admin@jtcviticulture.co.nz

Call 577 7868

Mob: Merv 021 669 666

The Sun

21

situation vacant

for Noodle Corner restaurant

Village Manager on 577 5208 or 021 136 6504.

Wednesday January 15, 2014

www.jtcviticulture.co.nz

We are looking for someone who can: • Develop & implement our company marketing strategy • Manage & motivate a small marketing/sales team • Develop & project manage product launches • Offer proven experience in creating & delivering successful campaigns • Grow our online presence, sales & social media engagement • Drive expansion into new market segments & sales channels • Provide effective marketing/sales management reports & recommendations

public notice

For more information about Evolve visit www.evolve-jewellery.co.nz If you think that you have what it takes, please email your covering letter & CV to Andrea Molloy at andrea@linkwholesale.co.nz.

Reminder – The Region is in a Restricted Fire Season There is a restricted fire season now in place for all of the Marlborough Kaikoura District except the Kaikoura Flats area between the Kowahi and Hapuku Rivers. The MKRFA will not be issuing any permits for fires on the ground in the Marlborough District Council zone due to the elevated fire risk in this area – Check the MKRFA website for more details – www.mkrfa.com.

Fire permits are required for all fires in the Open Air during a Restricted Fire Season except for the following: Gas fired barbecues provided they are positioned at least 2 metres from any dry materials which could catch on fire.

Approved incinerators incorporating a chimney and spark arrestor to stop sparks from escaping from the incinerator.

Any fire with a fully enclosed firebox such as outside burners, pizza ovens, solid fuel fired hot tubs etc.

Braziers with a tray to catch falling embers.

If applying for a permit in the Kaikoura area, applicants need to be aware of open air burning rules imposed by Environment Canterbury.

Applicants need to check with Ecan before lighting any fire in this area, irrespective of whether or not a rural fire authority fire permit is issued.

PROVIDED THAT NO SUCH FIRES SHALL BE LIT OR REMAIN ALIGHT DURING HIGH OR GUSTY WINDS OR WHEN HIGH OR GUSTY WINDS ARE FORECAST. A total ban on all fires on any day or days of extreme fire hazard as broadcast under Section 20 of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 takes precedence over this notice.

In all cases a person lighting a fire within these provisions shall remain in attendance at the fire until it is fully extinguished.

It shall not be a legal defence against claims for damage caused by any fire lit during a restricted fire season or an open fire season with or without a fire permit.

To apply for a fire permit contact the Dept of Conservation, Marlborough or Kaikoura District Councils or apply for a fire permit online at www.mkrfa.com. Please be aware it could take up to five working days to have a Fire Permit issued in some circumstances.

REMEMBER – FIRE IN OUR LANDSCAPE IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Applications close 5pm Monday, 20th January 2014.

Heating Expert Sales Team Member Permanent Full Time - Sunday to Thursday Mitre10 MEGA is looking for its next retail superstar!

We need a self motivated person to join our Seasonal Department Sales Team at our locally owned and operated store.

Our vacancy is Sunday to Thursday in our Seasonal Department.

The successful applicant will have knowledge of fires, heating appliances, and related products, be physically fit, with good computing skills.

Reliability is a must, and you must be available to work weekends - flexibility to work additional hours is needed too.

You will also know the importance of quality customer service and strive to deliver it every time.

So, if you think you have what it takes to be our new Heating Expert Sales Team Member - then please send your application along to HR Administration at hr.marlborough@mitre10.co.nz Applications close 29th January 2014.

Applicants for this position will need to have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Permit.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment vetting (Criminal Records check).

Please quote SEAS18 on your application.

HR Administration Mitre10 MEGA PO Box 67 Blenheim 7240

DOMINION SALT LTD PROCESS OPERATOR

Dominion Salt is New Zealand’s largest producer and refiner of processed salt products. It supplies major industry (dairy, pulp and paper, tanning, food etc) and specialist markets (pharmaceutical, animal health) with 25kg and 1.2tonne packs. This site runs 24 hours, Seven days.

Applications are invited for this position responsible for operating the solar salt refinery and packaging plant at Lake Grassmere.

The position involves 8 and 12 hour day and night shifts on a set roster Key attributes you will possess are:

• A high degree of motivation

• The ability to work with limited supervision

• Forklift operating experience

• Mechanical experience and aptitude

• Logical thinking with problem solving ability

• Product testing and record keeping Training will be provided to augment your skills and provide knowledge required for salt processing.

A competitive remuneration package including allowances is offered as well as subsidised superannuation and medical schemes after a qualifying period.

Dominion Salt operate to a drug and alcohol policy.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will apply.

Applications and CVs should be sent to: The Refinery Manager Dominion Salt Limited, PO Box 81, Seddon Applications close Friday 24th January

22

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

A widower’s heartbreak

By Kristy Martin Peter Hack met his wife, Heather, when he was 17 and married her at 21.

Heather was the love of his life and the couple were together 60 years, right up until the day she passed away.

Suffering primary progressive bulbar palsy, a motor neurone disease, Heather’s body began to shut down.

It was a testing time for Peter, who, instead of placing her in the care of a rest home, decided to look after his beloved partner at home for the 10 years she was ill.

Watching her drip-fed broke his heart, but he refused to get cross, even when he couldn’t understand the things she was saying.

Heather passed away in hospital on October 27, 2012 with her doting husband by her side.

“It was 4.45pm on a Saturday afternoon and I was with her.

“She went into hospital and she had a chest infection.

“The doctor said ‘She can’t see you, but she can hear you’.”

Peter recalls telling his wife the story of their lives, how they met at a flower market in Christchurch at 17.

He’d winked at her and she pretended not to notice.

He later offered to help the junior florist carry her flower baskets and it was then that he worked up the courage to ask her to the movies.

She said yes.

Mr Hack went on to tell his wife about how they’d grown up together, been inseparable, and about the lives of their children.

“When I finished, I realised she wasn’t

breathing anymore.

“The first thing I thought was thank god she’s not in pain anymore.”

Without Heather, Peter suddenly found himself with no reason to live and turned to alcohol to numb the pain.

“It (alcohol) makes you morose and it’s a recipe for disaster.

“Sometimes I didn’t even know what day it was.

“I grew up in a time when if you showed tears it was a sign of weakness.

“I found the first year so-so, but I’ve probably shed more tears in the past two months.”

Mr Hack says while it was tough, he made the decision to keep going.

“I’m a pretty strong person and you’ve got to get through certain things.”

When he started to feel sad, he’d get up and start cooking. Even at 1am.

Anything to keep his mind distracted.

“You’ve got to keep busy,” he insists.

“I’ve just started running again.

“I’ve made myself go out.

“You’ve got to handle it.

“You have your bad days, but try and keep busy until you get really tired.

“It’s better to get up and read, or watch TV, than stay in bed.”

In November, Mr Hack had a skin cancer growth removed from his head and was then told he had a 7mm lesion on his right lung.

Just to add to the trauma, his silky terrier, Cuddles, also recently passed away.

“I thought ‘this is the last living thing connected with Heather’ and then thought she was up there with Heather, so it was all right.”

Mr Hack hopes others will read his story and realise that life doesn’t have to end with the death of a partner, that there is always a reason to go on.

It might be the joy of running, the pleasure of gardening, or the simple act of picking up the phone and calling a friend.

“It could be years and years before you get over losing someone, but you’ve got to get on,” he says.

“You just have to.”

Peter Hack uses gardening as one way to keep active following the passing of his wife, Heather (in framed photo).

Video calls help hospice patients

Styela clava on boat hull. Photo provided.

Sea squirt invasion under control A third dive survey in Picton Marina in midDecember found only three of the invasive sea squirt pests styela clava.

These were wrapped and carefully removed says Jono Underwood, ‎biosecurity coordinator at Marlborough District Council.

A survey in late June had found 100 specimens in some areas of the marina basin, with one immature individual outside the coat hanger bridge.

The latest survey was done under the direction of Marlborough District Council with support from the Ministry for Primary Industries, Port Marlborough, Marine Farming Association and NZ King Salmon.

Mr Underwood said this week the parties were close to formalising a plan which lays out a longer term approach to managing the risk of the pest establishing, or moving out of the marina confines.

By Kristy Martin Hospice Marlborough patients are now using FaceTime technology to keep in touch with specialist nurses around the clock, thanks to a generous Christmas donation of three iPad minis.

The unexpected gift came from Phil and Chris Rose, owners of Wairau River Wines and Lindsay Parkinson, general manager, who purchased the iPads and delivered them to the hospice on Christmas Eve. “I don’t think many of them knew they were getting them, so it was quite a nice surprise for them,” Mr Parkinson said.

“At our company, we strongly support the local community and it was quite important for us to do this for hospice, particularly so close to Christmas.”

With the technology, patients’ carers

can make video calls to nurses at the touch of a button, particularly if their patient has a turn in the middle of the night.

“We’ve got some patients right out

Stena Alegra sailings Aratere’s interim replacement ship, Stena Alegra, entered service on Monday January 13 with its first passenger sailing to Picton leaving Wellington at 5pm.

This followed berthing trials in both Picton and Wellington, with the ship empty, then laden.

Before that, staff worked on loading and unloading equipment, familiarisa-

tion with the ship’s machinery, equipment and procedures said Interislander General Manager Thomas Davis.

There will be two passenger sailings per day, leaving Picton at 9am and Wellington at 5pm. Two crossings will be freightonly and two will be a mix of freight and vehicle passengers.

in the Sounds and also out in the Wairau Valley that we need to get to, so this would have saved quite a few trips,” said Hospice Marlborough chief executive Jude Dellebeke.

“With FaceTime, the nurses can see the patients and can tell if they are deteriorating on the screen.”

The iPads are powered by sim cards paid for by hospice, meaning they don’t rely on Wi-Fi connections, which can be unreliable in outlying areas.

Ms Dellebeke said the gift was very helpful, and very generous, and that hospice was extremely grateful.

“It’s a new way of using technology that has real benefits for the patients and it will grow, as we get more iPads,” she said.

“Anything we can do to help the carer… especially when something goes wrong at night.”

Cruise ship season in full swing It’s a busy week in Picton, with five cruise ships in the area and two at once on Tuesday.

On Monday, the Seven Seas Voyager was in port, with its 700 passenger capacity.

On Tuesday the Seabourn Odyssey (422 passengers) and the

Dawn Princess (2000 passenger capacity) both docked.

Today, Wednesday, the 100-capacity Orion will be cruising in the Ship Cove area, with the Oceanic Discoverer (70 passengers) berthing in Picton on Saturday.

Sun sport

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Sport

Empowering scouts to achieve their goals

By Adam Poulopoulos Eager Marlborough scouts enjoyed a new year with a difference at the 20th New Zealand Scout Jamboree.

3200 scouts and 1100 leaders from around the world participated in the event, held in Feilding from December 28 to January 6.

The Marlborough contingent of 45 included 28 local students, eight scouts from Australia and nine leaders.

From there, the scouts were separated into smaller groups of six, which were sent on activity rotation.

Marlborough Girls College pupil Sophie Wilson, 14, said she enjoyed the experience.

“I learnt a lot about being in a patrol and in a group. There were a lot of new experiences.”

“You just meet heaps of people. It was really cool.”

Sophie said she had maintained contact with others she met on the camp.

During the camp each group participated in events like target shooting, abseiling and scuba diving.

Each group was also required to cook the contingent’s meals on one day, while a campwide party was held to bring in 2014.

Sophie said ThrashM, an activity where scouts were separated into teams either side of a steep ditch and asked to steal the opposition’s crown jewels, was one of the most memorable.

“There was just so much mud.”

Contingent leader Dean Marshall said the activity highlighted the enthusiasm the scouts

inbrief harriers

Blenheim residents are encouraged to hit the road in the latest run in the Marlborough Harriers summer series this week.

The two-person turnaround relay begins at the Civil Defence Rooms on the Wither Road extension tomorrow at 6pm.

Everybody is welcome to participate in the event, and points and prizes are awarded to the fastest runners.

The Marlborough Harriers host public running events once a week. It costs $2 for one run or $20 for the season. Families can purchase a $25 season pass.

For more information visit www. harriers.net.nz

Beach volleyball

Marlborough scouts, from left, Jayden Matthews, Max-Brooke Taylor, Jordan Silcock (leader), Leta Jarret, Molly Leitch and Kimberly Price participating in the WaterM raft design activity.

brought to the camp.

“We had 50 per cent girls, and they were just as keen on the mud as the boys.”

Mr Marshall said the suffix ‘M’ was added to each activities’ name to reflect the camp’s

overall message.

“It was to empower the scouts to achieve their goals.”

The next New Zealand Jamboree will be held in three years time.

Rarangi set for Summer Spectacular

By Adam Poulopoulos Players and staff alike are looking to hit a hole-in-one as they prepare for the Summer Spectacular golf tournament.

The Rarangi Golf Club will host their 32nd consecutive annual tournament this weekend.

Competition convenor Martyn Birch said preparations for the event were in full swing.

“The course is looking the best it’s ever looked in the 10 years I’ve been playing out there.

“The rain over Christmas might not have been great for the holidaymakers but it’s done wonders for the golf course.

The Rarangi golf course.

“It’s a great tournament with a great format.

Men’s and women’s pairs can enter the event, and as of Tuesday about 115 teams had signed on, already higher than the 105 present last year.

Mr Birch said they were aiming for 120 teams altogether.

With entrants entitled to a meal on Saturday night, where a Calcutta draw will take place, Mr Birch said there was more to the event than shooting the best score.

“It’s as much about the social interaction as it is the golf.”

There are about $15000 worth of prizes up for grabs on the course,

and about $1000 worth at the dinner.

“It’s definitely the highest prizemoney of any tournament in Marlborough,” Mr Birch said.

As always, the weather has the ability to spoil the party, but Mr Birch said the long-range forecast was looking pretty good.

“I’ve had a word to the big man upstairs and I know it’s going to be sunny!”

Entries closed last night, but those still wishing to enter can do so with the condition they take the tee-off time they are given.

Teams can enter at www.rarangigolfclub.co.nz.

Running Series has begun

By Adam Poulopoulos Preparations for the Vineyard Half Marathon began in earnest last night with Avantiplus’s Summer Running Series getting under way.

Now in its third year, the series involves a five kilometre run or walk every Tuesday evening from now until the start of April, and the first run was held last night.

Participants start at the Taylor River Fountain, head up a concrete path and back down again.

Walkers begin at 5.30pm while runners are asked to report at 5.45pm.

The Vineyard Half-Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 10, and Avantiplus’s Lynne Haines said getting into shape for such a race took a long-term commitment, but the benefits were clear.

“If you want to do a half-marathon you should really start training at least three

23

Lynne Haines.

months before.

“They’re not only quicker but their confidence is going up, and the plus of exercising is they’re a lot trimmer.”

Ms Haines said 78 people turned up to the biggest run last year, with people

coming from as far away as Seddon, Havelock and Picton to participate.

She said the fastest time for a single run last year was just under 18 minutes.

On arrival each week participants receive a race bib, which they are encouraged to redeem at Fairweathers Pub after the run.

They can receive a free drink and 10 per cent off all meals, while spot prizes, including Saint Clair wine, are available each week.

Ms Haines said the run’s social aspect is just as important as getting fit.

“It’s great for new people in town meeting people. It’s a family concept. You can bring your kids, mums, dads, dogs.

“Everyone is welcome to go back after their run, have a drink, chat and relax.”

Prices are $5 for adults and a gold coin donation for kids. `

The beach volleyball season continues tomorrow with the social 6s at the Fairweathers’ Beach Courts.

Anybody is encouraged to turn up, and teams are put together on the day.

Play begins at 5.20pm and the cost is $2, with play cancelled in extreme weather.

For more information, call competition co-ordiator Nicky Bain on 572-9488 or 022 1200573 The league continues every Thursday until February 13.

Indoor volleyball For young indoor volleyballers heading into college Volleyfest is returning!

After the success of last year’s event Stadium 2000 will host a repeat on Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24.

The sessions will last from 9am to 3pm on both days, and are aimed at helping year 8 and 9 students prepare for high school volleyball.

All registrations are due by Friday, January 17.

For more information contact Nicky Bain on 572-9488 and 022 1200573.

FREE

CONSULTATION Be inspired with Mitre 10 Mega Simone Hill, Interior Design Consultant will be instore Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January between 9am and 1pm.

Booking a time with our paint team can help ensure you don’t miss out!

Marlborough: 174-186 Alabama Road, Blenheim Phone: 520 6600

24

The Sun

Wednesday January 15, 2014

Ph: 0800 500 123

EN0pm OPn 3.3 Su

EN 0pm OPn 12.3 Su

www.mikepero.com/MPRE25472

www.mikepero.com/MPRE25328

129B Scott Street, Redwoodtown OWNER PREPARED FOR HUGE LOSS

Enquiry welcome from $229,000

1/208 High Street, Central

Enquiry welcome from $259,000

FAR SUPERIOR THAN IT LOOKS!

N

EN5pm OPn 1.1 Su

E pm OPun 2 S

www.mikepero.com/MPRE25193

www.mikepero.com/MPRE24822

34 Hillcrest Avenue, Witherlea UNDENIABLY UNIQUE IN DESIGN

Enquiry welcome from $495,000

15 Blairich View, Witherlea

Enquiry welcome from $399,000

IRREPLACEABLE AT THIS AMAZING PRICE!

EN 0am OPn 11.3 Su

N

E pm OPt 2.15 Sa

www.mikepero.com/MPRE24297

www.mikepero.com/MPRE25471

25D Ward Street, Springlands VERY MODERN, SAFE, SECURE, EASY CARE

Enquiry welcome from $295,000

51 Kowhai Drive, Renwick

160m2 RESIDENCE WITH SUPERB OUTLOOK

Enquiry welcome from $299,000

EN 0am OPt 11.3 Sa www.mikepero.com/MPRE24793

www.mikepero.com/MPRE25334

Burleigh THE KIWI DREAM ON ALMOST ¼ ACRE

Debbie Webster

03 578 3760 • 021 797 454 debbie.webster@mikepero.com

Enquiry welcome from $249,000

64 York Street, Picton HUGE POTENTIAL FOR HOME & INCOME

Enquiry welcome from $359,000

www.mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)