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Wood and music Cold SW develops.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Making beautiful furniture is a lot like writing music.

They require passion, a steady hand and a natural artistic talent that comes from deep within.

Blenheim woman Anneka Thwaites encompasses all of these attributes which is why she is succeeding in both of her careers as a singer and songwriter and self employed furniture maker.

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Blenheim woman Anneka Thwaites is both a singer-songwriter and a furniture maker.

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Furniture maker and musician, Anneka is one talented lady Aged 33, Anneka works alongside her father Peter Thwaites in their workshop on Murphys Road, where they can be found doing everything from milling trees through to blacksmithing.

There they have a showroom with a collection of Anneka’s work, as well as some promotional material for her latest album ‘Pure and Simple’.

While working, Anneka can be found covered in wood filings, creating rustic wooden platters with wrought iron handles through to furniture pieces and clocks.

Once finished she picks up her guitar and starts working on her next song, or heads out fishing, hunting and tramping - a unique blend of qualities she is proud of.

“A lot of people are shocked when they find out everything I do. I guess getting messy in the workshop is different to the image of a songwriter,” she laughs.

Anneka’s first album titled ‘In the Pink’ was released in 2008.

It featured Cairo Knife Fight’s Nick Gaffaney on drums, Break’s Co-op’s Richie Pickard on bass, and Harry Harrison, the session musician to Bic Runga and Dave Dobbyn.

Her second album ‘Pure and Simple’, was released in May of this year after being recorded in an old wooden chapel at Old St Mary’s Convent on Rapaura Road.

It gained a lot of attention and support from the community which resulted in a sell-out crowd for the album’s release at the Boathouse Theatre.

“The support I had for my second album was incredible. On the night of the release we sold all of the 118 tickets and had to turn people away at the door,” she said.

Anneka’s style of music is described as a mix of folk, country and finger-style guitar and her career officially began in 2003 when performing with Steve Leslie.

Together with Pete Costello they formed Fresh Frequencies, a Marlborough songwriter showcase album and concert, before Anneka took a new direction and embarked on a solo career in 2006, when she studied Contemporary Music at Christchurch’s Jazz School.

After a stint in Christchurch Anneka returned home to pursue her love for woodwork which, in-turn, gives her the flexibility to spend time on her music.

With no current plans for her third album,

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Anneka is gearing up for a busy summer with several gigs booked.

‘Pure and Simple’ is available online on iTunes, Amazon, Amplifier and Spotify, or from www.annekamusic.com

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Ngaire Badman flanked by her daughter Shirley Robinson, left, and niece Judith Smith.

By Adam Poulopoulos A Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village resident celebrates a big milestone this weekend, surrounded by her family.

Ngaire Badman (nee Conway,) a lifelong Marlburian, turns 100 tomorrow, and family from around the world will be joining her for afternoon tea.

Relatives from England, Hong Kong, Western Australia and around New Zealand are jetting in for the event.

Overall Ngaire has four children, 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, with the majority making an appearance tomorrow.

It is the first time Ngaire will get to meet her youngest relative, who is three months old.

Born in Blenheim, Ngaire has

lived in Seddon, Grassmere or Ward throughout her life, and is the last remaining direct ancestor of the Conway family, who originally settled in Westport in the 1850s after moving from England.

She attended Marlborough College, catching the train to school every morning, and married Sandy Badman in 1936.

She said having been through all of life’s ups-and-downs, working hard was the secret to living long and staying happy.

It is not just her family who are recognising her birthday. Ngaire has received messages from the Queen, Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae, John Key, internal affairs minister Peter Dunne and local politician Colin King.

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McCallum’s thankful for community rally

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By Adam Poulopoulos The wife of a Blenheim pilot hurt in last month’s helicopter crash is grateful after Marlborough’s business community offered their services free of charge in the aftermath.

Sue McCallum said businesses K J Bennett and Sons, Morgan Plumbing and Wadsco Motor World have all pitched in as husband Grant continues his rehabilitation.

Grant and passenger Sam Kersten were both seriously injured when the helicopter they were in crashed at Grassmere on July 6.

Sue said Grant returned home from hospital on July 21, but not before K J Bennett and Morgan Plumbing made alterations to the house.

“Greg Bennett installed a

Marlburians have until August 15 to enter their voluntary groups in the running for the Trustpower Marlborough Community Awards.

The awards cover five categories, including heritage and environment, health and wellbeing and arts and culture.

T h e r e g i o n a l Tr u s t p owe r Marlborough Community Awards will be presented at the Civic Theatre on Tuesday October 29.

wheelchair ramp, and Morgan Plumbing put in a snake shower head to make it easier for Grant to shower.”

Soon after, Wadsco allowed the McCallum’s to trade in their manual car for an automatic, so Grant could drive.

Payment has been deferred to April next year.

“These three companies all came in and helped us try to move on,” Sue said.

“I just want to thank them.

I thought it was very good of them all.”

Sue also thanked Blenheim woman Di Morrissey, who set up Grant’s Givealittle fundraising webpage.

With Grant not working and with no income protection insurance, Sue said they had lessened the financial

pressure.

Even with the help, she said she had sold some assets, including a horse float bought for $30,000 three years ago.

Now, Grant is walking, assisted by a frame, but does not expect to be walking unaided until late this year.

He said the family were trying to source the money for a replacement helicopter six weeks out from grape frost protection season, but it was difficult.

“We’re trying to replace the machine, but I’m not working, and trying to make up the shortfall in the meantime.”

Grant is hoping to be back flying before his licence is voided in March next year.

Right: Sue McCallum on the new ramp.

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MARINE AREAS OPEN New protected areas to conserve Kaikoura’s marine life were opened on Wednesday.

Conservation minister Nick Smith opened the sanctuaries, which include the Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary, Ohau Point Fur Seal Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine Reserve.

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Strong response to college consultation

By Adam Poulopoulos T h e fa c i l it a t o r fo r t h e Marlborough colleges public consultation is surprised by both the quality and quantity of feedback she received.

The public placed around 620 submissions to Janet Kelly (pictured) before the window closed at the end of July.

The figure was up from around 350 during the first consultation round.

Ms Kelly said she had been expecting about 400 submissions.

“It is a fantastic response. The majority have put in some good comments about the option they favour, and other things they feel need consideration.”

Submitters included parents of students from preschool age through to current college pupils, while students past and present also had their say.

“It was especially good to get

the feedback from parents of the younger kids, because their kids will be using the facilities in the future,” Ms Kelly said.

The submitters’ overall preference was for two independentlyrun single-sex colleges on a new site, an option quoted at about $51.5 million.

“The submitters felt it was important to retain single-sex education, but they’d be close enough to share facilities, or have both types of classes,” Ms Kelly said.

“They felt the schools would have a greater chance of retaining their identity, and it would allow for socialising with the opposite sex.”

The slightly more expensive option to have one purpose-built co-educational college was second, with the status quo, which requires $11 mil for maintenance to existing buildings, third.

Ms Kelly also said most submitters felt the quality of teaching was more important than the buildings it was given in.

Ms Kelly is now writing her draft report, for both boards of trustees to consider.

Wednesday, August 20 is the latest the Ministry of Education will receive the final report.

No date has been set for education minister Hekia Parata’s final decision.

A new fund aimed at supporting start-ups in the South Island has been founded.

Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu is the name of the new South Island Whanau Ora Commissioning agency.

Applications to the fund close on September 1.

A workshop is being held at the Ukaipo Rangitane Cultural Centre on Tuesday, August 19 to explain the application process.

FIGHT ANIMAL CRUELTY Fight animal cruelty by taking part in the Cupcake Day for the SPCA, set for August 25.

Organisers of this annual fundraising event encourage people to start thinking about their recipes and decorations, and to register themselves at http://www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz

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Business Business inbrief

New executive chef ready to make mark on Vintners

Business games Registrations are open for the 2014 New Zealand Business Games in Wellington later in the year.

The games will be held from October 4-19, and will feature a wide variety of sports.

For more information visit the New Zealand Business Games website.

Health/safety expo The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting their ‘Safe and Healthy Communities’ health and safety expo later this month.

The event is on Friday, August 15 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Geoff Wilson, the keynote speaker, will be talking about the safety scene in New Zealand, and how that links to safe communities.

For more information contact the chamber.

New motel app Marlborough travellers heading out of town now have help when looking for a new motel.

The Motel Association of New Zealand have launched a new NZ Motels app for iPhone and Android to make finding a motel easier.

The app uses GPS to determine the phone's current location, then shows the nearest motel along with other useful locations like toilets, petrol stations and supermarkets.

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David Haase has joined Heritage Boutique Marlborough Vintners Hotel as the new executive chef.

David trained in fine dining in his home country of Germany and has worked in two one star Michelin restaurants in his career to date.

One being the Hotel am Schlossgarten and the other hotel restaurant HirShen Stuttgart.

He came to New Zealand in 2007 to take up the position of sous chef at Herzog Estate Winery on a one year contract, but fell in love with New Zealand and stayed.

For the last three years he has been head chef at Wither Hills Winery and now takes up the

new role at Heritage Boutique Marlborough Vintners Hotel to run his own kitchen.

David is excited about his new challenge and is inspired by the hotel’s own vegetable garden, orchard and olive grove.

He is also passionate about

utilising local ingredients.

“Marlborough has fantastic local produce and the menus I create will be heavily influenced by seasonal, fresh produce,” he said.

“We are excited about this opportunity to have David join

our team to enhance our reputation as a truly gourmet boutique hotel,” says Tracy Purcell, general manager of Heritage Boutique Marlborough Vintners Hotel.

Heritage Boutique Marlborough Vintners Hotel Blenheim is set on Rapaura Road, and is surrounded by Marlborough’s major internationally acclaimed vineyards.

The hotel situated in the sauvignon blanc capital of New Zealand was designed by architect Anton Tritt who is well respected in the South Island.

Anton Tritt designed the sixacre property for maximum aesthetics and to fully embrace the stunning vineyard setting.

Note-able moment for Westpac’s ATM

By Adam Poulopoulos It is all change at Westpac’s Blenheim branch, as the bank prepares to welcome its newest staff member into the building.

Renovations are under way as they look to move their smart ATM, affectionately called ‘Charlie,’ from outside into a new 24-hour lobby.

Work began a week ago to install a new door, and

Charlie’s move-in date has been tentatively set for Monday, August 18.

Blenheim branch manager Mel Austin said the new arrangement would provide customers with more security, and a more comfortable option than depositing money in the rain.

“It’s not an ideal location currently, being on the corner next to an alleyway.

“If you want to deposit a bit of cash it’s quite nice to be able to do it inside.”

She said the 24-hour setup would appeal to those with unusual working hours.

Charlie will be joined by a change machine, which will deposit rolls of coins, at a later date.

Right: Branch manager Mel Austin.

BP Computers to give away laptops Brendon Price Computers is hoping to bring local groups into the future with their donation bundles.

The business will be giving away laptop packages to sports clubs or community groups in the region.

The packages include a refurbished laptop, with a new battery and upgraded components including Windows 7 Pro, Antivirus, Microsoft Office and online backup.

If the group wishes to retire their old Windows XP computer the package also includes free data transfer.

BP Computers manager Brad Clark said it was important clubs were up-todate.

“Technology is becoming a bigger and bigger part of their activities.

“A lot of these organisations have limited means so often their IT setup is under-funded, and often it requires group

members to use their own computers which can be a bit of a challenge.”

He said the response so far had been positive.

Submissions will be taken for the month of August, with the successful applicants to be chosen in the first week of September.

For more information contact BP Computers.

Free disclosure statements available.

Just email through a submission about your club/group and what the laptop will be used for.

Submissions must be made only in the month of August

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Marking 30 years of local scientific research

TrustPower Community Awards 2014

Marlborough’s research centre is celebrating 30 years, the only independent research facility in the country operating as a three-way partnership between the primary sector, the District Council and Crown-funded researchers.

The Council provides an annual grant to the centre to assist local research and Mayor Alistair Sowman describes the centre as the region’s own unique model for economic development.

Marking the MRC 30th celebrations, from left: former

For voluntary organisations TrustPower, in partnership with the Marlborough District Council, wishes to recognise voluntary organisations that dedicate hours of voluntary time and energy every year to making the Marlborough District community a better place to live.

The awards are intended to support and recognise the valuable contribution these organisations and groups make to the Marlborough District.

Nominations are now open under the following categories: • Heritage & Environment • Health & Wellbeing • Arts & Culture • Sport & Leisure • Educational & Child Youth Development Nomination forms, along with details of eligibility and criteria are available at Council offices, the library and on Council’s website www.marlborough. govt.nz under Our Community, Grants and Awards section.

For further information ask for Lyne Reeves Ph: 520 7400.

Closing date for nominations is 15 August 2014.

Creative Communities NZ Local Arts Funding Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Application forms, along with details of eligibility and criteria, are available at Council offices, the library and on Council’s website www.marlborough. govt.nz/Our-Community/Grants-andAwards.

Applications close 5.00 pm, 30 September 2014.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

County Council chairman Malcolm Dick and former administration officer of Marlborough United Council Dave Olliver, who with the late Bob de Castro lobbied every local body in the region to help get the Centre up and running in the early 1980s, Mayor Alistair Sowman and former County Manager and then MDC chief executive Bob Pennington who was a member of the steering committee which helped establish the Wine Research Centre under the MRC umbrella in 2003.

How your rates are calculated responsibilities.

General rates and charges apply to every property owner in Marlborough, irrespective of whether they use these services.

Separate targeted rates and charges (to pay for specific services or projects) are levied where the targeted ratepayer is considered to directly benefit. For example, targeted rates for water, sewerage, and rubbish collection are charged only to

Marlborough is divided into six geographic areas for rating.

General rates and charges are allocated so each geographic area meets its share of the net cost of Council’s operating expenses, capital expenditure and debt servicing costs.

General rates and charges help pay for roads and drainage, libraries, parks and other community facilities, and council’s regulatory functions and environmental management

properties where those services are able to be provided.

The rating effect is different on individual properties because • movements in general rates do not impact uniformly on each geographic rating area, and • movements in targeted rates affect only those properties able to receive these services.

Pollard Park a ‘hidden gem’ Everyone in Marlborough knows that Pollard Park is a lovely spot and now the word has spread even further afield with Blenheim’s premier park rated Number 13 in the top 25 parks in the South Pacific region.

The rating is amongst the results for 2014 on Trip Advisor, a website where members of the public can log reviews and advice on destinations and holiday services.

Pollard Park is in good company on a list headed by Perth’s Kings Park and Botanic Garden with Auckland’s Cornwall Park in fifth place. Pollard

Park, described as a hidden gem and a well-kept, peaceful spot with

something for everyone, is ranked immediately after Hagley Park in Christchurch.

Pollard Park is an easy stroll from the centre of town – a good lunchtime walk. The spring bulbs are already shooting away and the annual beds are coming into flower now.

Once part of the original Waterlea Farm and crossed by Fulton’s Creek, Pollard Park stretches over 24 hectares with a well-established camellia collection, rose beds and potager garden.

Rates rebate – For superannuitants and lower income home owners If you are a low-income earner or a superannuitant, now is the time to come in and claim a rebate on your rates.

You could be entitled to rates assistance, which comes in the form of a payment from Internal Affairs, of up to $605.

The level of rebate depends on the amount of your rates bill, your income and the number of dependents who live at the property.

Remember that a new application needs to be lodged each year. We have designated staff on hand at the Council

Positive ageing

income before tax for the year ended 31 March, 2014, including any interest earned or WINZ benefits. Where there is a partner, details of their income need to be included.

More information is available on the Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz in the section under Services, Rates, Rebates.

A rates rebate application form is also available from www.ratesrebates.govt.nz

– Walk for pleasure and fitness

Keeping active is key to keeping healthy for older people and walking is a simple and cheap form of exercise. Walk with a friend or as part of an organised walking group, depending on your level of fitness.

A walking circuit is getting underway on the second and fourth Thursday afternoon of the month, setting

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

to help but, with a steady stream of people coming in, there may be small queues.

You can help us speed up the process by bringing in your application form with as much of the detail filled out as you are able to do on your own. However, our staff are there to help if you are unsure, or if there are parts of the form you cannot fill out alone.

Along with the application form, applicants should bring in their 20142015 rates invoice, information about

out from St Christopher’s Hall in Redwoodtown, from 28 August. It will be linked to the falls prevention programme. For more information contact Wendy, Ph: 03 578 4446 and leave a message or email sceldercare@actrix.co.nz A group for active walkers who like to walk for a couple of hours gathers

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

at the Nativity Church car park at 9.45 am on Mondays. The group takes walking routes as far afield as Pelorus, Ward, Wairau Valley and the Sounds, usually pooling transport to the starting point for the walk. Take lunch. Contact Colin Geertson, Ph: 03 572 9423.

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bmarlborough.co.nz In reply to dog owners in paper 1st Aug. RE WINSTANLEY’S DOG PACK

Maybe we would like to have 6 kids but unless we could afford to feed and cloth our kids form our income we wouldn’t have them. If you cannot afford to feed and vet your dog’s don’t have them.

Take responsibility. I’m not gonna for your dogs. From 1 cat lover that does not complain.

The springlands couple that has 16 pooches and pay only 400 rego which is 25 per pooch how come I pay 86 dollars.

Brian Re Winstanley’s dog pack they do annoy people - the best part about leaving purkiss street was leaving behind that infernal racket made by too many handbag dogs in too small an area. And many people run their dogs well away from others - not relevant to dog rego costs. I object to a discount being given for having so many dogs when people like me who own 2 dogs that are desexed and microchipped should be entitled to a discount for being sensible!

SECOND HAND SUNDAY Great idea MDC. Curb side recycling is nothing new in Nz. Auckland District Council has been doing this for years.

All residents are encouraged to recycle goods on their curb side for two weeks in October. At the end of two weeks, Council rubbish trucks dispose of the left over goods. Non-for profit groups shouldn’t worry, there will be plenty to go round. Everyone gains something here. Great idea MDC. Looking forward to the clean out.

THANKS LOLLYPOP MAN Many thanks 2 the gr8 lollypop man workin at top of Redwood St this morning (Thurs 7th). Your friendly humor doing your job made my morning. Was a treat :)

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business hub Marlborough THANKS ST MARKS

Thank you to St Marks staff and clients for all the effort that was put into the catering Saturday 2/8 you all went the extra mile, bunch of special people who gave back.

PHILOSOPHY It was a great American Indian Chief who said something like ït would not be until the last fish had been caught and the last tree felled that man will realise that they could not eat or drink money”. Time now to heed words

To Mark the MDC lied as the depth was 18.5mls, the LOS is 10mls and their is photo proof. MDC Payment offer was considered corrupt as a secrecy agreement was attached and the Marl Express failed to print facts.

Joan Adams

GREAT COMPUTER SERVICE Ablaze computers, High Street, fantastic; found 52 viruses missed by others, with Nod anti virus. Thanks.

HAVE SOME SELF RESPECT

Ladies and gents you live in (or are visiting) blenheim in the South Island, not South Auckland your pajamas are proper attire to wear to the supermarket.

This is not only trashy and disrespectful but the epitome of laziness! Sprout some self respect and dress yourself.

Scotty.

RATES FOR GLASSES Marks comment. I know that lady this is about, the side walk was not up to standard I took photos of it, she had really bad facial damage, eye damage and glasses were smashed. Council has insurance for this purpose it would not come out of rates money. Its called public liability insurance. What she was trying to show was how the council would only pay half if she signed a secrecy clause.

MORTGAGE BROKER I recommend Paul Fuller at Prosper.

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OBESITY IS NOT A DISABILITY! It is a mental health issue.. no medical condition causes obese ness... to say it is, is a disgrace to those that are. Management of obese eating is available.... help to cope is available for TRUELY disabled people.

BUILD THE BYPASS What is it going to take for people to realise we need to do something about our infrastructure? Hopefully no more people getting hit by trains. The situation is mad – why is there still a railway track running through one of our busiest roundabouts? There’s a solution to all this. Build the bypass and move everything over!

CONGRATULATIONS CAROL

CLASSIC Blenheim is: Last tuesday morning, 11.30, young chap riding his bike, no hands or helmet chatting on a cell phone.

Classic-perhaps; gutsy-for sure, as it was right past the doors of the main police station!

IGNORANT DOG OWNERS The amount of dog poo down the Taylor River is gross! I don’t like taking my children there to run around with our dog incase they stand in it. But I’ve been thinking that maybe the PD workers should be made to pick it up, because there are always going to be ignorant dog owners around who won’t, unfortunately.

KC

NO FLOWERS PLEASE

Congratulations to Carol Taylor for her hard effort organising Bride of the Year.

I entered it 12 years ago and remember how special it was to wear my dress again. Great effort.

Please please do not put flowers in the middle of the new roundabouts, as you can’t see any on coming traffic until its too late....Bang

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A big thanks to the young guy that delivers the daily paper, always great service:)

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Surprising to see so many older people walking in Alfred Street, must be experts in dodging speeding cars......

A big thank u 2 Malcolm at RUSSELLS PNT & PNL. 4 quick service last week.

John

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MESSED UP WORLD

We really do live in a very messed up world, planes being shot down, schools being bombed, innocent people (which is murder) police planting evidence, corrupt government, who continuously lie to us. yet they are never held accountable for their actions. Because you people don’t stand up, more people will die, the poor will suffer. you will continue to be slaves of your government. imagine if the schools here stared being bombed, and your kids were killed, would you stand up then shame on governments, military etc, and the people who don’t seem to care!!!!!

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Catch them Dear Ed, I think it would be interesting if a Sun reporter sat outside their office and took photos of all the drivers on their cellphones.

I see at least two a day when walking through the CBD, perhaps being shamed in the local newspaper would make them stop?

Or perhaps the Police could sit an unmarked patrol on High Street and catch them in the act.

The worst offender I have seen was a mother smoking a cigarette with kids in the backseat and her cellphone in the other hand steering the car with her knees.

Unbelievable!

Mary

Mouldy supermarket food Dear Ed, I have visited three supermarkets in the past two weeks and from each one I purchased food that I didn’t realise was mouldy until I got home.

One packet of meat was green and smelly, one pack of grapes had mould on the bottom half I couldn’t see and a spongecake had green mould spots on it.

I am not the first person to find this.

I hear from friends who have the same thing.

For some of my friends, it’s a bother to have to return to the supermarket in question.

I took it all back but at the same time I really wish that our supermarkets would take better care of their produce and not try and flog it off as ‘specials’.

Shopper

Farmers – fence your properties!

Dear Ed, Across the river, opposite the NMIT, a field of hungry sheep are jostling close to the riverbank, trying to get grass.

This is seen clearly from the Opawa River Reserve, where I walk dogs daily.

Last year, I saw two bloated ewes that drowned after falling into the river, while trying to feed.

Their rotting bodies were in the river for many days.

Last night, I heard the bleating of a distressed ewe and this morning I spotted her; standing knee deep in the river, with no chance of escaping up the steep bank.

Thanks to the SPCA this unfortunate animal has been rescued.

And SPCA had other sheep rescues today.

I hope the irresponsible farmers are charged for the rescue efforts.

Why are farmers not fencing their river boundaries?

This paddock is a flood plane, and the amount of pollution a field of sheep produces is significant.

Cleaner waterways, and animal safety require sturdy fencing.

Perhaps the MDC will comment.

Rose Francis

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Call for artists to enter competition Artists from Marlborough and the Top of the South are invited to enter a unique competition that has been designed to celebrate the beauty of this wine region.

Titled ‘World of Wine’, the competition calls for artists to create an artistic representation of the Marlborough wine region with the current 40 cellar doors painted or drawn.

All entries must be submitted by September 14, 2014 via post or drop-off to Escape to Picton Boutique Hotel in Picton.

The top 20 artworks will be selected and displayed at Escape to Picton prior to final judging, and the top three prize winners will be revealed at a special function.

The first place winner will receive $2000, the second place winner will receive an accommodation and dinner package to the value of $700 at Escape to Picton, and third place will receive a $250 day spa voucher and $100 dinner voucher.

The winners’ art will also be replicated into limited edition pieces and small and large prints.

This will allow anyone who has travelled to Marlborough and toured the region’s wine cellars to take home a souvenir and remember their wonderful trip.

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Council open to Wither Hills discussion

By Adam Poulopoulos The Marlborough District Council is open to suggestions regarding future potential use within the Wither Hills Farm Park.

Council reserves and amenities officer Robin Dunn submitted a report on the matter at a recent assets and service committee meeting.

The report was presented in response to an enquiry about gravity-based commercial opportunities within the park, like zorbing or luging.

Mr Dunn said there were provisions within the management plan for appropriate development, but the ideas needed to be compatible with the objectives and current activities in the park.

The key objectives of the park are soil conservation and recreation.

Another factor that needs to be considered is the park status as a working farm.

Council is open to considering commercial opportunities that come along, but it is a balance.

“In the future, potential may exist for a mountain bike hire and café at or near the Rifle Range Car Park, for example,” Mr Dunn said.

“Everything’s got to fit in with the current activities, the farming operations and the animals too.”

About 120,000 users traverse the 65 kilometres of walking and biking trails each year.

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5 minutes with: Pauline Friend New home consultant for Stonewood Homes Marlborough Ltd.

Q A Q A Q A

What is your favourite food?

Chicken, mashed potatoes with egg on top. Very good comfort food.

What makes you smile?

Very cliché, but a happy family always.

What’s your pet hate?

Rude people, ignorant drivers and nose pickers.

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Your favoured holiday destination?

Spain, and a little place called Batsi.

What’s your favourite music?

Fleetwood Mac, James Morrison, Bruce Springstein and Neil Diamond (my daughters will be cringing now).

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I love watching Formula 1 racing and Football (with the round ball.)

Local resuscitation team win cup Four Wairau Hospital resuscitation team instructors have won the national Duncan Galletly Cup. Michelle Udy, Dr Andrew Morgan, Dr Stuart Watchman and Mike McNabb were part of the 10-strong Nelson Marlborough team who won the cup.

This cup is awarded to the best Certificate of Resuscitation and Emergency Care team of New Zealand resuscitation council instructors, based on candidate results and course evaluation forms.

The cup was presented at the NZ Resuscitation Council conference in Queenstown last week.

Ms Udy said the group delivered four courses a year based on resuscitation and trauma skills.

She said cardiac arrest was the most stressful situation in medicine, and simulation training certainly

helped to ease that stress.

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board chief executive Chris Fleming said the trophy reflected the team’s dedication.

“I would like to acknowledge the effort the team have put in and the dedication to this training that they have shown.

The feedback from their peers reinforces the quality of the training which aligns to our focus on continuously wanting to improve patient care.”

The training is carried out in hospitals where it is a requirement for doctors and nurses to refresh their advanced resuscitation qualifications.

This is the second time the Nelson and Wairau Hospital team have won the cup. The first time was in 2004.

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What’s next on your wish list?

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A saying you like to live by?

Treat people as you would like to be treated yourself.

Bluegrass loses licence Blenheim-based pokie operators Bluegrass Holdings has been found guilty of obtaining their gambling licence deceptively.

The Gambling Commission published their decision earlier this week, stating Bluegrass supplied misleading financial information.

Bluegrass’s licence was cancelled in July 2012 amid concerns they had supplied false information about their startup funding to the Department of Internal Affairs.

Bluegrass primarily provided grant money to the racing sector, with Blenheim man Mike O’Brien heavily involved.

Mike is the son of Patrick O’Brien, the former Bluegrass and Harness Racing New Zealand chairman.

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Rhubarb & berry crumble Ingredients: • 850g rhubarb cut into 2.5cm lengths • 150g blackberries • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest • 1 cup caster sugar • 1 cup plain flour • 1 cup ground almonds • ½ teaspoon ground ginger • 150g chilled butter, cubed

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Lightly grease with butter a deep ovenproof dish. Cook rhubarb in boiling water until tender. Drain and combine with berries, orange zest and 1/3c of sugar. Taste and add a little more if desired. Spoon mixture into greased dish.

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Students have been involved in adding a splash of colour to Mayfield School's hall.

A new mural, painted by Pictonbased artist Alysha Heyrick,

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The mural has been painted to reflect the school's values.

Ms Heyrick took ideas from

10 different senior students to design the mural, with the entire process taking about 100 hours to complete.

Dry, cold in July It was not just those abstaining from alcohol that stayed dry in July, in fact, the whole town was looking parched.

Data collected at the Blenheim Meteorological Station showed 9.9 millimetres of rain fell in July, making it the driest July since records began in 1930.

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Lifesaving device donated to college

By Celeste Lodewyk Members of the Rotary Club of Blenheim paid a visit to the Marlborough Girls’ College on Wednesday bearing a special gift.

The club has provided the funds for an AED iPad defibrillator worth $2800, which members Alastair Hebberd, Andy Rowe and Steve Metzger presented to MGC principal Karen Stewart.

The donation came after MGC teacher Robyn An-

derson, who herself is a member of the Rotary Club of Blenheim, put in an application for funds for the defibrillator.

“As one of Blenheim’s largest worksites this is a vital piece of lifesaving equipment that could be needed at any time, so we are very grateful to the club for their kind donation,” Karen said.

Right: Alastair Hebberd, Robyn Anderson, Karen Stewart, Andy Rowe and Steve Metzger.

Steering in the right direction The Blenheim Menz Shed is helping wheel lost and abandoned push bikes back into the community.

Blenheim Police is giving the Menz Shed the bikes they find, hoping they can be fixed.

After the Menz Shed finishes with them the bikes are given the once-over by Bikefit Marlborough, before being distributed to charities in the area.

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- weekend event guide Friday 8 August 2014 The Queen Charlotte College Showcase is on Friday 8th August. Doors open 6pm, show starts 6.30pm. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students from Take Note Picton or the School Office. See our talented students perform on stage. Special guest NZ’s Got Talent Winner Renee Maurice. Ph Claire 0274 658 262.

Basic Buddhist Teaching 7pm – 8.30pm. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. By koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly welcome. Ph Jan 578 2737 or Maree 572 2774.

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. $2.00 per session. Ph Sue: 578 0469.

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

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

Summit Batty Rainbow Club Champs 9:00am - 4:00pm. Rainbow Ski Area. The Rainbow Ski Area Summit Batty Club Champs are open to all.

Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group Saturday Meditation Class 10am – 11.30 (followed by shared lunch) Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. By koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly welcome Ph Jan 578 2737 or Maree 572 2774.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph John 578 3918.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild first Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 578 2471 Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835 Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am.

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

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Liz 027 748 6666.

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

Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

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

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

Saturday 9 August 2014 Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival Gala Concert 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Marlborough Boys College. It will be a wonderful concert which showcases pieces from all the schools who participate in this years event.

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

Wedding Open Day 10:00am - 4:00pm. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park. Come and see the pavilion all dressed up for your wedding! Alysha Hutchison will be there to guide you though the wedding planning process and show you this amazing new facility we have in Picton!

Marlborough Mountain Bike Club 9.15am. Meet at the Valiant vineyard, Marmara Rd. Sign posted from Seddon. Ph Peter Webster 021 030 6577.

Old Wine and Vinyls in the Vines 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Marlborough Vintners Hotel. Enjoy wines from Libraries of one of our participating wineries and a selection of tunes from generation past presented by local radio DJ Peter Jameson and saviour a selection of Tapas dishes presented by the chef.

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

Free admission.

Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Prk, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2.

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Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am y 9 August 10am – 11.30 Saturda Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850. ch)

(followed by shared lun nheim Marlborough Farmers’ Market imers Rooms, 8 Wither Road, Ble Alzhe 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds.

Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer. ha/donation at the door, By ko everyone warmly welcome St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian 8 2737 or Maree 572 2774 57 Jan to ies uir inq All worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 578 5050.

Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Sun 10 August 2014

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

Marlborough Fun Duathlon Series Based at the Wither Hills Farm Park , Blenheim.

Suitable for all levels. Enter for Fun, Fitness or Competition. Course is 2.3km run / 15km cycle / 2.3km run. You just need running shoes and a bike that will travel 15km with you on it:) Ph Mark Grammer 021 533 635.

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

Marlborough Kennel Assn Ribbon Parade,Clubgrounds Omaka. Entries 10.15 Judging 11am. Held wet or fine, spectators welcome.

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

Marlborough Silver Secateurs Pruning Competition 11:00am - 2:30pm. Yealands Estate Vineyard.

Come along and watch our talented local pruners take part in a number of events.

It’s a fun day out for the entire family. The prize-giving will take place at 5.30pm at the Rangitane Cultural Centre.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Summit Ba 9:00am - tty Rainbow Clu 4:00pm. R b ainbow S Champs ki Area.

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

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

Wedding Open Day rt Marlborough 10:00am - 4:00pm. Po Pavilion, Endeavour Park.

If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868

FLOORPRIDE CIVIC THEATRE

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Tues 5th – Sat 9th August @ 7.30pm Sat 9th August @ 2.00pm Adult 32.00 Conc (65+) $29.00 Child (u19) $22.00

JOSH 2 JUILLIARD Saturday 16th August 2014 @ 3.00pm & 7.00pm Adult $22.00 Child (up to year 13) $17.00

nd Amazing shows all year rou

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Some Fees May Apply

OKLAHOMA Sunday 24th August @ 8.00pm Premium $101.90 A Reserve $87.00 B Reserve $81.90 Child (U16) $67.00

MARLBOROUGH’S TOP TALENT Saturday 30th August 2014 @ 7.30pm ADULT $25.00 CONC (65+) $20.00 CHILD (U16) $20.00

TAKE ME HOME MUSIC & LIFE OF JOHN DENVER

Friday 5th September 2014 @ 8pm Adult $71.90 Conc(65+) $66.90 Student/Child $66.90

NZSO - IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING Saturday 22 November 2014 @ 7.30pm Adult $52.00 Conc(65+) $47.00 Child (U19) $17.00 Pre Show talk 6.45pm

RUSSIAN NATIONAL DANCE SHOW – KOSTROMA Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00 Child (u16) $67.00 Group (6+) $77.00

THE GREAT GATSBY CHRISTMAS REVUE Friday 28th November @ 8.00pm Adult $65.00 Group (6+) $59.90pp

MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE

THE IRISH ROVERS – FAREWELL TO ROVIN’ TOUR Friday 10th October 2014 @ 7.30pm Admit One: 77.00

VARIOUS VENUES

PRE CHRISTMAS PEEK Sunday 7th December from 10am Admit One $55.00

THE BOATHOUSE THEATRE

THE MOTOR CAMP Wed 17 September – Sat 27 September @ 7.30pm Sun 21 September @ 4.00pm NO show Mon 22 September Adult $29.50 Conc (65+) $26.50 Student (u19) $22.50 Group (10+) $26.50pp

www.mctt.co.nz • book@mctt.co.nz • (03) 520 8560

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Friday August 8, 2014

Marlborough

Wedding open day in Picton Planning for your wedding?

There will be an open day this Sunday at the Port Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour Park in Picton, organised by Marlborough Weddings and Events owner Alysha Hutchison.

The open day will provide the chance for

people to see this fantastic venue set up for a wedding, with numerous tables all decorated in a variety of themes.

In addition, Alysha will be displaying a variety of gorgeous wedding decorations for hire, and for those who already have their own, she welcomes people to bring

Port Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour Park

them along and try them out on the tables.

"It will give you an idea of how this venue will look with your decorations, themes and ideas so bring it all along or you can look at what I have to hire," she said.

For those attending the Open Day there will be two special offers.

1 - Go in the draw to win $500 off your decorations hired from Marlborough Weddings and Events (this can be used at any venue.)

2 - Any booking made on the day to hold your wedding at Port Marlborough Pavilion will include no corkage on the wine which you supply.

Alysha will be on hand to help you go through the many options you have to make your wedding day the day you dream of.

Weddings & Events • Event Organiser / Venue Management (Any venue) • Linen Hire • Chair Covers • Sashes and Runners • New Decorative Items Arriving all the time • Licensed / Experienced Bar Staff Available

Enter the draw to WIN $500 off event decorations / linen

Open Day

Por t Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour Park Picton 10am to 3pm, Sunday 10 August Alysha Hutchison – 0277589799 www.marlboroughweddings.net.nz • www.facebook.com/marlboroughwedding

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Bringing you 5 star Dining without the 5 star price, Local Cuisine at affordable prices.

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Bookings Essential from 6pm for Dining 03-5780064 or quench@chateaumarlborough.co.nz

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W TRY OUR DELICIOUS NE TAPIOCA DESSERT pork, beef, lamb, chicken, lamb shanks, crispy golden roast veges available all day from 11am

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Up to 18 choices!

Available daily from 11:45 - 2:30 LUNCH 4:30 - 8:30 DINNER

Fresh daily food made on-site muffins - bagels - paninis - salads - soup Homemade cookies - cupcakes Freshly squeezed juices - Supreme coffee thedepotcafe2013@gmail.com 11 Charles Street. 03-579 1739

Kebabs from $9 - Iskender from $10 - Salads from $9 - Fries - Coffee 10b George Street, Blenheim. Ph 03 578 7577 41b Bridge Street, Nelson. Ph 03 539 4567

HOMEMADE SOUP • CHEESE ROLLS COFFEES • CAKES • BAGELS GREAT TOASTIES • AND MORE

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Treat yourself to a lunch out in Picton.

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NOW FULLY LICENCED & BYO WINE NZ & TURKISH COFFEE

NO CORKAGE FEE FOR JUNE!

AUTHENTIC TURKISH CUISINE OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 10.30AM 2 MAXWELL ROAD BLENHEIM

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Pruning Industry

Woodbourne Adventure Sports Club Presents

Fruitfed/Bahco

Silver Secateurs Competition

public notice

The 32nd Woodbourne

Half Marathon Including 5k & 10k Fun Runs Sunday 17 August 2014 • 1/2 Marathon Walk & Hybrid Start 9.00am - Entry Fee $20 • 1/2 Marathon Run Start 10.00am - Entry Fee $20

10th August 2014

Yealands Grovetown Vineyard SH1

• 5/10km Fun Run/Walk Start 10.15am - Entry Fee $5

LOTS OF SPOT PRIZES INCLUDING RETURN TICKETS ON SOUNDS AIR

Enter online at www.woodbourne.co.nz or pick up an entry form from Avantiplus or Mitchell Sports

Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.

CAsh paid FREE pick up

Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105 wanted to buy FROST POTS Wanted 20 or more required in good used condition pls ph 027 2225767

to let 2 BEDROOM HOUSE with garage 10mins from town $280 per week long term Ph 5783887 FU RNIS HE D Fully self-contained sleepout with own bathroom and laundry Central $180 pwk Ph 021396991

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Beavertown Blenheim Lions

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STOP WORRYING ABOUT HEARING AID COSTS... ... High prices of $3,500 - $4,500 per Aid then follow up appointment costs. We can provide excellent Hearing Aids from one of the worlds largest manufacturers for much less.

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Cost of our Hearing Aids from $1500 after discount

NEVER pay for follow up appointments NEVER pay for Hearing Aid adjustments HOUSEBOUND? we can come to you FREE appointments FREE hearing tests Colin Calcott - Hearing Aid consultant can discuss the best Hearing Aid options for you and will be visiting at:

Unichem Mortimers & Frasers Pharmacy 101A Market Street, Blenheim Thursday 14th August, 2014 For a no obligation appointment call 578 5228

$500 DiScOUNt on eACH HeAring Aid for gold CArd And Community ServiCeS CArd HolderS.

VIEW & ORDER PHOTOS FROM THE ‘BRIDE OF THE YEAR’ SHOW AT THE SUN OFFICE

72 High Street Blenheim 577 7868

WORD

Puzzles

21 words - BEFORE, Bee, beef, beer, bore, bro, ere, fee, fob, foe, for, fore, free, fro, orb, ore, reef, ref, rob, robe, roe.

CLUBS OF MARLBOROUGH Outdoor Bowls Section

AGM

Sunday 17th August 11.00am at the Club Marlborough Caravan Club AGM Wed 20 August 7.00pm Salvation Army Rooms Good Speaker All members and intending members welcome.

ANSWERS - aUGUST 8 Issue Across: 1 Stage, 4 In a little while, 11 Expel, 14 Snail, 15 Dismantling, 16 Vendetta, 19 Lengthy, 20 Vague, 21 Efficient, 24 Addiction, 26 Select, 27 Reward, 31 Brick, 32 Proclaim, 34 Immaterial, 38 Quarrel, 39 Senior, 40 Trough, 41 Harm, 42 Gasmask, 45 Archbishop, 50 Evident, 54 Adds, 55 Circus, 56 Arrest, 57 Baffled, 60 Sweatshops, 61 Downturn, 62 Coped, 65 Caller, 66 Gather, 67 Stability, 72 Startling, 73 Flair, 74 Unhappy, 79 Horrific, 80 Typewriters, 81 Pilot, 82 Dense, 83 Get out of the way, 84 Lever.

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Classifieds advertising PH 03 577 7868 public notice

situation vacant

Blenheim Country Music Club Inc.

PICTON DELIVERERS

Machinery Operator

Presents a fundraising social for the

2015 Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards Saturday 9th August 2014 7.30pm - 11.30pm at the Combined Clubs of Marlborough, Main Hall.

Nibbles, Tea & coffee provided

Tickets $15.00 per person.

Tickets on sale at Ken Hams Music Works and Combined Clubs of Marlborough Also door sales Full bar facility’s available.

situation vacant

Deliverers for permanent/relief runs required.

Our paper is delivered twice a week on Wednesdays & Fridays.

Must be reliable and honest.

Please phone 573 6196

Permanent Full Time

JTC Viticulture and Vintage Harvesters are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Machinery Operator to join our Marlborough based vineyard management and contracting operation.

This position requires a high degree of competency with regard to machinery operating. Previous experience of dayto-day viticultural activities would be desirable including harvester operating experience. A Growsafe Certificate would be desirable, but not essential but a clean drivers licence is.

A willingness to undertake extended hours when necessary will be required, including longer hours over the vintage period. You will be part of a progressive and dynamic work place and as such you should be able to work well within a team environment.

Please email your details to jason@jtcviticulture.co.nz or phone Jason on 03 578 5300 and leave a message. www.jtcviticulture.co.nz www.vintageharvesters.co.nz

GARAGE

For Further information & tickets Phone Ross Akerblom 578 3922

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

situations wanted

WORK WANTED

Phone 5777 868

Painter & Decorator

lost

John Mills Ph 021-469-873

MISSING

Marlborough Auctions Saturday 9th August –10am Laptops, archer 110v water blaster, belt sander, mig welder, air compressor, rotary hoe, stihl petrol weed eater, Ryobi drill press, electric boat winch, box of very old sockets, panel beaters anvils, large range of gold and silver rings (sapphires,rubys,diamonds) some from the police and lots lots more…

Viewing 8th August 9am – 5pm……..

42 Arthur St, Blenheim www.marlboroughauctions.co.nz Email: auction@xtra.co.nz For enquires

Phone 578 3663

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situation vacant

We have a vacancy for a

Garage Door Fabricator/ Installer.

Experience not necessary.

Driver’s licence required. apply:

41 Grove Road ph 578 8251 email: sales@domblen.co.nz

C.A.R.E. Marlborough Consumers Assisting Recovery Everyday

C.A.R.E. MARLBOROUGH ACTIVITY OFFICER C.A.R.E Marlborough is looking for a motivated, active person to join our activities program to further assist our Members with their mental health recovery journey.

This person will work closely with the Support Manager.

Activities will include but not be limited to walking, biking, swimming, pool & table tennis competitions and various outings.

Must be flexible, willing to attend training and have full licence.

10 hours per week.

Please drop off your letter of interest or CV to 26 Percy Street and include the qualities that you can bring to this position. All enquiries to Katrina.

Phone / fax: 03 5780302 Email: caremarlb@xtra.co.nz

Closing date: Monday 11th August 3pm

New Entrant Teacher

QUALITY WORK GUARANTEED Professional Painter/Decorator All residential interior & exterior 40 years experience

AL ANDERSON Ph 021-733-706 A/h 03-570-5024 FREE QUOTES AND APPRAISALS

from Budge St - NMIT area, since Tuesday.

If you've seen Lucious or know his whearabouts please contact us

0273095897

TERM 4 (FIXED TERM 2014) We seek an enthusiastic and capable junior school teacher to start a new class of new entrants in term 4. Strengths in literacy and numeracy, a positive and active team player, and a confidence to contribute in other areas of the school are necessary attributes.

Applications containing CV and references close 4pm, 21 August to the Principal, Upper Weld St, Blenheim; email office@witherlea.school.nz

Test of time Expression of Interest in Summer Holiday Employment

Showcasing iconic Marlborough businesses who have stood the Test of Time.

If you are in this successful category, make sure our readers know about it.

Book your space in the

Test of Time feature Publishing August 13th

Call 577 7868 to reserve your spot.

The Marlborough District Council is calling for expressions of interest from tertiary students who are interested in working over the summer period – November 2014 to February 2015.

Consideration for placement will be given to students who: • are available throughout the summer period • have completed at least one year of tertiary study • are studying for a qualification relevant to Council such as planning, engineering, IT, libraries and reserves • are from Marlborough.

An expression of interest consists of a covering letter detailing the area of study being undertaken, a current curriculum vitae and completion of Council’s Application for Employment Form which can be obtained from our website http://www.marlborough.govt. nz/Your-Council/Careers/How-to-Apply.aspx.

Your application can be emailed to: vacancy@marlborough.govt.nz or posted to: Annie Percy - HR Manager Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

Students will be notified by email before 19 September 2014 on whether they have been successful in being placed.

Expressions of interest close on 22 August 2014.

COMMAND AND RECRUIT TRAINING SQUADRON COORDINATOR AND ADMINISTRATOR A permanent position has arisen for a civilian Coordinator and Administrator within the Command and Recruit Training Squadron (CRTS) of Ground Training Wing, RNZAF Base Woodbourne, Blenheim.

The purpose of the position is to co-ordinate the induction into service of the Air Force Recruits and the NZDF Officer Cadet trainees on the Joint Officer Induction Training and the leadership development trainees and students attending training at CRTS. The position directly liaises with NZ Defence College, RNZN, NZ ARMY and other training institutions as required on all relevant trainee matters and provides full office and administrative support for the Directing Staff.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have: • Previous knowledge and experience in coordinating and providing administration and resource support in a large multi role organisation, • Level 2 NCEA (or Sixth Form Certificate) or equivalent working experience , • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills, • Receptionist knowledge, skills and experience, • Intermediate level experience and knowledge of the MS Office suite of products and other office and business computing systems.

Please quote NZDF-1408008 in all correspondence.

To view the Position Description and to ‘Apply Online’, please visit the NZDF website, www.defencecareers.mil.nz. For further information, contact Heather Dickson on (03) 577 1141, quoting NZDF-1408008.

Applications close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, August 20 2014.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows: Low level Security Clearance • most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR • is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

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Puzzles

WORD WordBuilder 6

Friday FACT

In no hurry

WRITING SPACE

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TODAY Good 11 Very Good 15 Excellent 19 Solution 316: dip, dips, dust, ids, its, pit, pits, psi, pud, puds, pus, put, puts, sip, sit, spit, spud, stud, STUPID, suit, sup, tip, tips, tup, tups, ups.

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Death Notices

McLEOD, Scarlet April (5lb 9oz) July 22, 2014

CORMACK, Annette Marie: July 31, 2014

PATCHETT, Rosie Anne (7lb 11oz) July 22, 2014

McCABE, Beresford: August 2, 2014 POPENHAGEN, Joan Catherine: July 26, 2014 TESTER, Eunice Patricia: July 30, 2014 WALTERS, Elizabeth Ida (Liz) (nee Carter): July 31, 2014

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Sport

Friday August 8, 2014

Just do it

inbrief Football

Marlborough schoolteachers came out this week saying students were getting enough exercise in their daily schedules, but are they just in denial?

Our Commonwealth Games results tend to indicate there’s not a problem at the top end, but it’s at the levels below the elite where the problem lies.

It is clear student participation in sport has fallen in recent years.

There are a number of explanations for this. The era of technology has driven kids to distraction, and seen them take up a more sedentary lifestyle.

The era of junk food has made kids lazy and led to higher levels of obesity.

Nelson and Marlborough’s bid for a full ASB Premiership football side has been turned down by New Zealand Football.

NZF decided not to expand the league on this occasion.

Top of the South Football had placed the bid, in the hope of adding to the NZ King Salmon Nelson Marlborough Falcons, who play in the national under-20 competition.

Winter explorers Entries are still open for Marlborough’s Winter Explorer competition.

The competition challenges individuals or groups to visit sites around the region, answer questions about each site and take a photo to prove they were there.

About 500 people have already competed.

For more information visit the Sport Tasman website.

Both those factors affect sleeping patterns, and then there’s that old explanation they get from their parents.

‘It’s generation Y’s fault. This would have never happened in my day.”

Maybe instead of playing the blame game, we need to do something about it.

We need to get creative, and show we’re invested in fixing the situation.

Maybe a short attention span should be seen as a willingness to embrace new things, rather than reluctance to stick to task.

Hockey Marlborough recently launched a new initiative, Renegade Hockey, which aims to

entice new players.

Played on a smaller field with a softer ball, it is hoped that will drum up some interest. Maybe other sports can take a similar approach. Having smaller teams, but more of them, makes training and organising matches easier.

Then there’s the social aspect.

Sports like Ultimate Frisbee have grown because the competitive element is removed. Not everyone wants to be the next Usain Bolt, but everyone needs to be healthy.

Rather than tell students to go for a run, we need to do things to help make it more attractive for them.

Family sports teams?

Ironically I’m just saying, not doing, but you get my point.

The Tasman Makos squad named for the upcoming ITM Cup features five spare Marlborough-based players.

Brothers Quentin and Jesse MacDonald will share the hooking jersey, while props Tim Perry and Ross Geldenhuys, and loose forward Vernon Fredericks, have also been selected.

Tasman open their season at Lansdowne Park against Hawke’s Bay on August 17.

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim-based rower has had a disrupted preparation as he gears up to represent New Zealand.

Marlborough Boys’ College old boy Harry Somerville, 19, will compete at the Under-21 Trans-Tasman Rowing Challenge at Lake Karapiro from August 28 to 30.

Somerville, who rows for the Central Region High Performance Centre, suffered whiplash after a recent car crash, but said he had recovered and was looking forward to competing.

“It was mostly shock I think. It was my first accident of that sort

Loop-The-Lake run Entries are open for the Loop-TheLake pack run at Lake Rotoiti.

The event begins at 10am and finishes at 2pm on Saturday, August 30.

To enter contact Allister Leach on akleach@clear.net.nz

Harry Somerville is off on Friday to compete at Lake Karapiro

of capacity.

“I only missed one practice because of it. I bounced back pretty well.”

Somerville, a cellar hand at Giesen Estate Wines, will be competing in the lightweight double, heavyweight quad and heavyweight eight at the event.

The event is the return leg of the series. Somerville and fellow Marlborough-based rowers Corey McCaffrey and James McAnallen competed in Sydney in July.

He said after “less than satisfactory” results in that meet the focus had been on improving.

“This time I want to win. The

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last time it was a bit of a wakeup-call.

“For a lot of us it was our first time racing internationally.

“We took it to heart and everyone needed to do a bit more high-intensity preparation.”

He said he was proud to be representing New Zealand.

“You grow up around the All Blacks, and as you get older you see other athletes doing their stuff.

“It all seems to revolve around that silver fern.”

Harry leaves next Friday for 10 days of preparation with the team before the meet.

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Tokomaru Netball Club scored big this week after receiving a $1000 ANZ netball grant.

The grant, which includes uniforms, bibs, balls and a gear bag, will be the first set of gear for the club’s new junior team.

Coach Bindy Taylor said the grant was a real boost to the club.

“We’ve never had juniors before and now we have two, so we needed smaller uniforms and extra gear.

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