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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk A service of remembrance on Sunday for the Battle of Britain will begin with a flyover of two Nanchang warbirds, piloted by Jay McIntyre and his wingman Mark O’Sullivan. The service begins at 11am at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower, marking the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, one of the most famous battles of World War Two. It is commemorated as the turning point of World War II when the pilots of the RAF staved off the Luftwaffe attack on southern England, despite being heavily outnumbered. Continued page 2. Jay McIntyre will be piloting this Chinese Nanchang CJ-6 in a flyover for Sunday’s Battle of Britain Service in Seymour Square.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk What do scones, clotted cream, a pot of tea and archery have in common? They are all part of a fundraising event being hosted by Dartington Barn owners Hamish and Angie Beard. The Grovetown couple, also trained chefs, has organised a very special event next month which not only showcases a traditional British tea, but will also be raising money for the Cancer Society Marlborough. “Cancer has affected our family. I had a brother who passed away from it and really, you don’t have to look far to see someone who has been affected by cancer,” Hamish said. Serving clotted cream with scones and British tea will hopefully be a hit with people, Hamish said. The event will be held on Sunday, October 12 from 2pm - 4:30pm at the Dartington Barn on Vickerman Street, Grovetown. The barn was originally built as a

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wedding venue but was converted into a home by Hamish and Angie. This will be the backdrop for the event, with tables set out on the front lawn. Archery stands will also be out and if people would like to have a go, it will cost $3 for five arrows which will also be donated to Cancer Society Marlborough. There are 100 tickets available for this event at a cost of $25 each which includes scones baked fresh by Hamish and Angie, strawberry jam fresh tea and clotted cream. These can be purchased from the Cancer Society Marlborough office at the Forum, Market Place. Darcy Accoustically will be performing on the day and an auction will be run. Right: Dartington Barn owner Hamish Beard and neighbour/ volunteer Lin Randle will be hosting a traditional British tea event fundraising for the Cancer Society Marlborough.

Service to commemorate famous battle Continued from page 1. The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign to be fought entirely in the skies. When the battle was over 544 RAF pilots and aircrew were dead, including 126 New Zealanders. This annual service marks the remarkable victory, and loss of life of RAF pilots and aircrew during the battle in 1940. It provides an occasion to recognise the service and sacrifice of those who took part in this critical phase of World War II. The service will be attended by RSA representatives and the laying the wreath at the service will be by Picton man and second world war fighter pilot veteran Laurence ‘Bunty’ Bunt.

Jay McIntyre will be one of two Nanchang warbirds doing a flyover during Sunday’s service.

Following the flyover Mayor Alistair Sowman will begin the service with a welcome followed by an address by RNZAF

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Last push for votes By Adam Poulopoulos Kaikoura’s electoral candidates are putting the final touches on their campaigns ahead of Election Day. The nine Kaikoura electoral candidates will be watching as results are tallied during the course of tomorrow night. National candidate Stuart Smith will be based at the Blenheim Masonic Centre on Charles Street, while Green representative Steffan Browning will be at 7 Fyffe Street, at the home of a party member. Stuart said he encouraged the public to get out to the voting booths. “It’s important people get out there and vote. Time is running out to exercise your democratic right.” He emphasised the significance of issues surrounding secondary school education and health, the Flaxbourne and Hurunui water projects, and growing the region’s tourism businesses. He said his two-month campaign, which began in Cheviot and finished last night in Havelock,

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had been “enlightening and enjoyable.” “I think the experience of being involved in community projects and the community for 20 years has given me a good understanding of the community, but since I became a candidate I have broadened my knowledge of the electorate immensely.” Steffan said his staff was continuing to work throughout the Kaikoura electorate, greeting the community. He said he was hoping to be around the Green Party’s pro-

jected national average of 15 per cent. “In Kaikoura we sit a few points above the national average, and we’re hoping to match it. “There’s quite a move to Green. People are quite frustrated with the major parties.” He said his focus had been on the electorate’s environmental issues, like fisheries management and forestry, and alleviating the gap between the rich and poor. Labour candidate Janette Walker was unavailable for comment.

ment are working closely to ensure services continue as smoothly as possible. Long-term parking is at a premium, so passengers are encouraged to take a taxi or get a lift to the airport rather than leave a vehicle in the long-stay parking area. There will be no parking available directly in front of the terminal building while the work is ongoing. Two extra staff have been recruited to help people navigate through the terminal and to ensure vehicles are directed to the temporary pick up and drop off area opposite the terminal entrance.

St John opens the doors to their new shop tomorrow morning. Mayor Alistair Sowman will cut the ribbon at the 11 Boyce Street store at 10am. A sausage sizzle will also be held, and the St John ambulances will be on display. The store, which will display donated goods of all kinds, will be open until 1pm, while the store’s weekday hours will be 10am-4:30pm. St John is grateful for the public’s generosity. If you would like to donate contact the store on 5781754.

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• Blenheim: Kaikoura Electorate HQ, corner Grove Road and Budge Street, 10am-6pm • Picton: i-SITE, 1 Auckland Street, 10am-4pm. • Booths around the region will be open from 9am-7pm tomorrow. For a full list of spots visit www.elections. org.nz.

Airport terminal entering next stage Expansion work at the Marlborough Airport terminal is entering the next stage, and travellers are warned to expect some construction activity within the terminal. Airport manager Dean Heiford said the terminal expansion project had not directly affected passengers so far, but the next stage of the project would put pressure on the travelling public. “We have appreciated the patience of the public to date and we are asking for that to continue as the next stage will significantly affect the baggage reclaim area.” He said airport manage-

The Marlborough Federation of Women’s Institutes’ One Day Festival will be held next Wednesday, September 24 at the Salvation Army Hall, in Blenheim. View a huge range of craft displays, all celebrating a Marlborough theme, and if you would like to stay for lunch, take a plate of food to share. Door entry is $5 and people can visit between 10:30am - 3pm.

Roundabouts progressing Progress on the Middle Renwick Road roundabouts is continuing, with the project about three quarters complete, according to Marlborough Roads manager Frank Porter. Work on the underground telecommunications equipment around the Murphys Road roundabout has now been completed. Kerbing and block paving work at the same roundabout is continuing, with landscaping work progressing at the Boyce Street roundabout. Towards the end of the month the contractor will begin the road paving, before signage and road marking begins. The project has a due finishing date of mid-October.

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CAFÉ CLOSING The Argosy Restaurant Bar and Cafe, on Middle Renwick Road, is closing this weekend. The café’s final day is Sunday, September 21.

BUSINESS TRAINING A workshop teaching companies how to do business with China is coming to Blenheim. The event is being held over two days, on Monday and Tuesday, at NMIT. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise are running the event. For more information, visit their website.

POSSIBLE MERGER Ashwood Park Retirement Village is one of 19 villages around the country looking at merging into one publicly-listed company. The new entity, provisionally named ‘Hercules,’ would comprise of villages between Auckland and Christchurch. Shareholders in the villages are due to meet next month to discuss the proposal.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Handing over the reigns to the business you started sounds daunting, but Kelly Packham-Kay sees it as a natural progression. The Blenheim-born owner of Marlborough Day Spa, in Renwick, is stepping down into a smaller role, specialising in deep-tissue massage. The business has been bought by Devon Ryburn, an entrepreneur from Christchurch who managed Marlborough Day Spa for three months earlier this year. She starts at the clinic on Monday. Kelly said she founded the business in a three-room studio 11 years ago, and 18 months later it had quadrupled in size. “People said they liked the ambience and I set it up to give an experience I would really like.

“I don’t know if it was pure luck but people liked it.” She said she was excited for the business’s future. “I’ve built it up over 11 years but the new owner will take it to the next level. “She’s going to make it such a beautiful haven for Marlborough.” The change of ownership has happened quickly – it has only been three weeks since Devon made her successful offer. Kelly said she would miss working as closely with “her amazing clients and staff.” Her new role will allow her to spend more time with her other business, Marlborough Fitness. She hopes to complete more training to start PureStretch, classes which Kelly Packham-Kay will be staying with Marlborough combine yoga and pilates. Day Spa, but in a different capacity.

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A Marlborough business has changed its name ahead of the 2014 tourist season. ‘Marlborough Travel’ has become ‘Marlborough Tour Company,’ part of a major rebranding as the company prepares for what general manager Scott McKenzie says will be a busy season. “This season will see 34 cruise ships visiting Picton, Cricket World Cup games in New Zealand, and a fantastic line up of major local events.”

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Different sectors of society have influenced earrings over the centuries. Sailors and pirates by custom wore gold and silver earrings for both superstitious and functional reasons, often to celebrate significant voyages such as circumnavigating the globe or a successful voyage of a treacherous nature. Many adhered to the conviction that earrings would protect them, or that the pierced earlobe would prevent seasickness. There was also a hopeful belief that if a sailor drowned a gold earring may pay for a Christian burial wherever his body was washed ashore. (I can’t help thinking that plan had the odd flaw!) ‘Slave’ earrings In ancient Rome earrings were worn to convey a person’s status. While upper-class women wore elaborately designed, jewelled earrings - frequently in the style of a beautifully crafted hoop - their slaves were easily identified by plain hoop earrings which were soldered on so that they could not be removed. Simple hoops in varying sizes and metals remain consistently popular however I doubt many of us ever give thought to their dark and callous origins. Fashion Historically in Europe earrings were popular with men, especially at a time when women’s hair styles and high collared gowns concealed earrings making them unnecessary. Simpler hairstyles in the 16th and 17th centuries saw the upper classes show off their wealth with ornate jewellery designs. Again in the 18th century earrings became redundant with the appearance of close-fitting bonnets only re emerged with the relatively simple clothing and hairstyles of the 1920s. Today earrings are more popular than ever and there is always room for one more pair to brighten your day. You have the style – we have the earrings to match!

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Mr McKenzie said the decision to change the company name also came about because they were often confused for a bus company, a travel agent and even an I-site. “It is a major exercise to change name, but we want to be known for what we actually do – and that is run tours in Marlborough.” The company has also launched a new website www. marlboroughtourcompany. co.nz.

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Public Notice of Marlborough District Council Valuation Rolls

The Valuation Rolls for Marlborough District Council have been revised by Quotable Value Limited (as the Council’s valuation service provider). The revised Rating Values are effective as at 1 July 2014 and the new notices of valuation will be posted to owners and ratepayers from 24 September 2014. The District Valuation Rolls will be open for public inspection, free of charge, during regular office hours, at the offices of: Marlborough District Council 15 Seymour Street Blenheim 7201 The revised values can be viewed from 25 September until 31 October 2014. Objections to the revised valuation must be lodged, in writing or on-line at www.qv.co.nz, no later than 31 October 2014. Objection forms are available from Marlborough District Council or Quotable Value Limited and should be posted to: Quotable Value Limited - Business Support Wellington Mail Centre Lower Hutt 5045 More information about “Understanding your Rating Value” can be found at www.qv.co.nz Dated at Blenheim this 18 September 2014 ANDREW BESLEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Temporary Road Closure Sunday 21 September 2014 Battle of Britain/Air Force Day Commemoration Service

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street will be closed to all vehicles between the hours of 10.30 am and 12.15 pm on Sunday, 21 September 2014, for the purpose of the Marlborough Branch RNZAF Association (Inc) – Battle of Britain/Air Force Day Commemoration Service. Also please note that there will be no parking in Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street from 8.00 am to 12.15 pm. Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330. ALISTAIR SOWMAN MAYOR Blenheim Children’s Library Schedule for October school holidays Stories and craft sessions listed below are open to all ages - no need to register: • Monday 29 September 10.30 am • Tuesday 30 September 10.30 am Grandparent Day • Thursday 2 October 10.30 am • Monday 6 October 10.30 am • Tuesday 7 October 10.30 am • Thursday 9 October 10.30 am The library will also be running the following age restricted sessions: • Tween stories and craft (ages 8 and upwards) Wednesday 1 October and Thursday 2 October 2.00 pm • Teen craft (ages 12 and upwards) Wednesday 8 October 2.00 pm • Kids e-Book training session Thursday 9 October 2.00 pm. Numbers limited – please register to attend!

BoardArt2014 BoardArt2014 is a ‘Top of the South’, youth art exhibition, taking place at the Millennium Art Gallery from Saturday 20 September through to Sunday 19 October. It’s been initiated by the Marlborough Youth Council to promote Marlborough youth. Participants initially designed a skateboard graphic on a paper template, which was then judged by a youth and artist panel. The selected designs were then replicated onto an actual ply skateboard deck for the

exhibition. This is a free exhibition, so why not

visit the Millennium art gallery and check out the amazing talent of our young people in the Top of the South? There will also be a free launch event on Sunday 21 September from 1.00 pm at the Millennium Art Gallery, where will be a street skateboard demo and music – all welcome For further information contact Katie Speakman on Ph: 03 520 7400 extn 5491 or 021 113 5140

Entries open for Environment Awards Council Environment Committee councillors David Oddie, Peter Jerram and Cynthia Brooks at the launch of the 2015 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards, a biennial event showcasing business or community projects which are good for the environment. MC for the launch, Environment Committee chairman Peter Jerram, urged companies, community

groups and individuals to enter the Awards to spread the word about the work being done to look after our environment. The Marlborough District Council, along with Cawthron and DOC, and a group of local sponsors support the awards. Entries close on 14 November – more information at www. marlborough.govt.nz

Maintaining the centrepiece of Market Square One of the oldest structures left in Blenheim’s CBD is shortly to get a facelift - the 111-year-old Rotunda in Market Square. Planned as a band rotunda in an era when a performance by the local brass band was the popular town entertainment, councillors of the day were reported to be ‘glum’ because it was expected to cost up to £50 to build. The death of Dr George Cleghorn, who had been Blenheim’s highly respected surgeon, famous for performing the country’s first successful appendectomy, prompted townspeople to raise funds to complete the ornate structure. Today Council takes care of

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A big earthquake can be very frightening, especially if you’re not physically able to react quickly. In a big shake: • If you’re in a wheelchair, stay in it and get to a doorway. Put the brakes on and cover your head and neck with your hands • If you’re in bed or out of your wheelchair, don’t try and move too far but cover your head • Be prepared for aftershocks • Listen to your transistor radio for civil defence instructions. Have some kind of personal support network with family or neighbours so that someone will check on you as soon as possible. Your friend or family member should: • Have a spare key • Know where your emergency supplies are kept

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its maintenance – regularly removing bird nests and litter. But recently, deterioration around the lead-headed nails in the roof have caused leaks and rust so some repairs are to be done to the roof and also to broken latticework. Spouting and downpipes will be upgraded, the floor will be taken back to its original concrete base and the whole structure given a fresh coat of paint – in keeping with its era. The rotunda is under the protection of the Historic Places Trust and Council is working with Brayshaw Park historian John Orchard to ensure all work is in keeping with its heritage status.

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Just would like to say a HUGE thank you to the team at Wairau Hospital who looked after me when I had my arm smashed by a horse recently. From the A & E reception who rushed us through for urgent attention, right down to the in patient ward staff who kept me comfortable after a day stay surgery turned into being discharged two days later. I appreciate everyone is busy in this profession and are not compensated very well, but your professionalism and attitude toward the job you do is amazing. I have been a patient at many hospitals in this country, but thumbs up to Wairau for an excellent service provided.

MORE RUBBISH BINS I can see why people don’t pick up after their dogs when waking along Taylor river... not enough rubbish bins to put it in. who wants to cart it all the way from one end to the other with nowhere to put it. Yes I pick up after my dog but i don’t like having to carry it for an hour round trip because I don’t pass a rubbish bin... I’m tempted not to pick it up! Forget bags, provide more bins MDC!!!

DISRESPECTFUL I find it embarrassing as an ex firefighter to be informed about the drunken behaviour of some current Blenheim Volunteer Firefighters. After attending an honours night in full formal uniform, you should be donning civilian wear before hitting the pubs and causing mayhem and in once case being taken away by police. Not only are you disrespecting the service but also others serving before you as well as other local brigades. Shame on you! On a positive note, congratulations to Flynny from Renwick and CFO Hebberd from Seddon for completing 25 years service... great work!

SUCH A SHAME! Very very sad to see the argosy closing! Such a shame! They have done such a wonderful job over the past 5 years, absolutely superb meals and was never disappointed and all at the real affordable price, the best roast in town!! and brilliant staff and cooks!! Don’t think I or a lot of people we know will support the new operator either!! I was very sorry to hear that the argosy restaurant is closing. Since moving to Blenheim 3 years ago we have enjoyed many meals there with our family and grandchildren. The staff have always been great, and made time for the children. We will miss them all. Thanks for all those great meals. Linda Coeradi.

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They are just doing a social service by redeeming vouchers on MDC’s behalf. Collected mine from Council Office where they scanned barcode presumably to cross reference with property rating number. Texters problem appears to be one of theft from their mail box/ not an administration error. The only viable solution to it at present would be to insist on copy of rates account at time of voucher redemption. Not possible at present for these in rental accommodation or business premises.

The cutting off of your beloved dreadlocks for Canteen and the Terri Stunell Memorial Scholarship - what an awesome friend you are! The Sun mentions you are doing this on 20 sept at the Forum - What time? so we can support you and make a donation. Go girl! (great article) This will be held tomorrow at Midday.

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Bride show money recipients Money raised from this year’s Beavertown Blenheim Bride of the Year show was presented by Carol Taylor to local charities recently. The show was hugely supported by the community through donations and ticket sales and the committee was pleased to present around $8000 to Blenheim@Heart, Cancer Society Marlborough, Hospice and Hope House. Local woman Michelle Cheney also received a donation to help support her family when they travel to Auckland for their daughter Molly’s heart operation. The Beavertown Blenheim Brooke Blissett (4) with her exhibit on coloured ice.

Kids love science

Children, Staff and whanau of Redwoodtown Kindergarten have been focusing on experimental science this term, working on individual projects and experiements. Projects included flight, chemical reactions, dinosaurs, spiders, bubbles, space, making lava lamps, mixing liquids and colours, growing crystals and bottle rockets. Special guest Prof. Dennis Robinson visited the kindergarten to view the children’s display boards and choose some to be part of the Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair which finished Wednesday. Certificates were presented to all the children who had participated in the Science Fair.

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Theft of serious mag-nitude

Overnight on Tuesday a vehicle parked in Girling Avenue had its mag wheels taken. The vehicle was left sitting on the ground.

Visit: www.superliquor.co.nz or call 0800 SUPERL (0800 787 375) for your local store. Over 140 stores nationwide, 100% locally owned and operated. Offer ends close of trade 28th September 2014, while stocks last. Limits may apply at participating outlets. Trade not supplied. Terms and conditions may apply. Available 15th – 28th September 2014 inclusive. Please see www.superliquor.co.nz for details.

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World Alzheimers Day 21 September 2014 Vision: Towards a world without Dementia Proud to suPPort Alzheimers AwAreness in the mArlborough community 44 Main St, Blenheim • Phone 578 8176 anytime

Supporting World Alzheimers Day in Marlborough.

(03) 578 2200

26 Main Street, Blenheim Proud to be locally owned & operated

Proud to support World Alzheimers Day 128 - 130 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim. Ph 03 577 9990 Supporting Alzheimer’s awareness in our community • Providing business administration • Improving business systems • Assisting with business management

Phone: 577 9971

E: pauline@bizcare.co.nz

Proud to support World Alzheimer’s Day in the Marlborough Community.

Blenheim Support, information and Support, information and education for all people infor Marlborough education all peoplewho are affected by dementia. in Marlborough who are NEED SOME HELP? affected by dementia.

WE ARE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY

NEED SOME HELP? Phone: (03) 577-6172 WE ARE JUST A PHONE 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201 Email: alzheimersmarlb@xtra.co.nz CALL AWAY.

World Alzheimer’s Day falls this Sunday, Septem- of dementia. It is a neurological brain disorder ber 21 and is a day where awareness is raised named after a German physician, Alois Alzheiabout Alzheimers and dementia. mer, who first described it in 1906. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form

Making life better for all people affected by dementia Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Unfortunately for many families in Marlborough, dementia has had an impact on their lives. Supporting these families is Alzheimers Marlborough, an organisation formed to assist and support carers and families dealing with the disease. Providing the backbone to this organisation is a team of dedicated and willing volunteers who offer up their time to help. Heading this team is volunteer coordinator Rona Kennington who has been a long time supporter of Alzheimers Marlborough. She said in the past 12 months, the majority of new volunteers have come from word of mouth. "We are very fortunate to have people spreading the word about the work we

do here, which encourages others to come forward and offer help," she said. This was the case for incoming volunteer Elsie Tarrant. Elsie had heard about Alzheimers Marlborough at a social group and decided to offer her time. "My heart goes out to people affected with Alzheimers and I believe it is a worthy cause," she said. For volunteer and committee member Maureen Powell, it was simply "giving back what I received" . "I am returning the time given to me during my husband's journey with dementia. "Without the support of Alzheimers Marlborough it would have been very stressful, so I feel now I can give something back," she said. Alzheimers Marlborough has a variety of ways that people can volunteer

Alzheimers Marlborough volunteer co-ordinator Rona Kennington and committee member Maureen Powell.

to help. Positions include: Van driver, casual gardener, fundraising volunteer. "We offer our volunteers training and education to support them in their roles, plus we like to treat them to get-togethers which is lots of fun," Rona said. For more information about volunteering, contact Rona at Alzheimers Marlborough.

A family perspective By Jac Lockington Way before any diagnosis was given, my Poppa started acting strangely. We couldn’t put our finger on it! Just little things at first, like forgetting where he had put something. Or putting things in weird places, like the milk in the oven and the weetbix in the fridge. When I baked my very first sponge cake, I proudly took it to show him. As a 12 year old, I wasn’t prepared for what came next! He looked at it, then proceeded to plonk his thumb right into the middle of it saying; “You’ll never forget me now, will you?” After the diagnosis, we were unsure of what to expect, and all I can say is thank goodness we didn’t have the internet back then. Sometimes ignorance is indeed bliss! We had to keep an eye on everything he did and took turns watching or sitting with him. Normally a quiet man who never used swear words, they were slipping out of his mouth regularly, much to my Grandmother’s horror. Years later and in care, he had declined to the point of not recognising who we were. Hard as it was, we coped by laughing

Up and coming events the community can support Alzheimers Marlborough Garden Walk

Saturday, October 25 from 10:30am - 3:30pm Enjoy a garden walk through Tony and Margaret Morrison's garden at 354 New Renwick Road, Blenheim. Entry costs $10 per person and is payable at the gate. Tea and coffee will be available. Nelmac Garden Marlborough 'Wairau Tour'

Alfred Guyner. Photo provided.

often while trying to remember the strong hardworking man he once was. Patience is the skill most tested when loving someone with Alzheimers, while humour is the most useful. I’ve never baked another sponge cake, and he was right you know…. I’ll never forget him.”

Phone: (03) 577-6172

November 6, 7 and 8. Gaye and Alistair Elliott's garden is one of the gardens on this tour, and they will be donating part of the entry fee and proceeds from plants sold and refreshments to Alzheimers Marlborough.

Let’s get our heads around dementia

8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201 Email: alzheimersmarlb@xtra.co.nz Dementia came as a

shock to John’s mother.

aboutdementia.org.nz

After all, he was only 50.

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Friday September 19, 2014

The three senior classes (year 6/7/8) at Redwoodtown School have been studying ‘Your Choice, Your voice, Have your say’.

QPUT KIDS AHEAD OF A & PAY RISE? A

A unit on systems of government, electoral processes, rights and responsibilities and decision making.

WHY HAVE PRIMARY They discussed topics that affected TEACHERS them and their communities and asked questions of our local Kaikoura candidates. Bright Asiamah asks ...

Anna Doyle asks ...

Lots of people in Blenheim don’t have jobs that give them enough income to live sustainably. What will you do to change that?

Kids living in poverty find it hard to concentrate at school and learn. What ways can you stop this happening?

Shannon Kerewaro asks ...

Teacher aides help us heaps at school. Are you going to put more money into putting more teacher aides into schools?

We will invest $1 billionoverwhelmingly dollars reducing We will Weteachers will create more and jobs by making our Primary principals have voted todouble the number of children

child poverty. who receive the Ongoing Resource Scheme economy more dynamic and innovative The School Hubs programme will bring by providing an additional $95 milby investing $1 billion new research and reject the Government’s $359 million plan to create a few(ORS) new together families, ensuring that children thrive lion a year in funding. development funding. the learning environment. We will also increase funding for the Early Innovation lies at the heart of a smart, green highlyeconomy. paid management and inleadership roles in schools. Extend free ECE to 2 year olds helping Intervention service by $15 million each reading and literacy later. GP visits free until year so pre-school children are identified The Green Party will lift low wages by Rathermoving than money into their the age ofown 18. Free pockets, lunch program as above. and given the support they need. the minimum wagegoing to $18 an hour Steffan Browning by 2017.

teachers want to put kids’ needs first. Thanks Bright. The other parties will tell you they are going to put up the minimum wage - that’s good right ?? Well kind of. Money doesn’t grow on trees. NEW ZEALAND FIRST will increase the minimum wage by reducing company tax so that employers can afford to pay higher wages. IT’S COMMON SENSE !!

Anna, firstly, a responsible government wouldn’t let kids live in poverty would they !! A good start to this is ensuring mums and dads can afford to feed their children. I mentioned earlier that NEW ZEALAND FIRST WILL remove the GST from food making it cheaper for mums and dads to feed their kids and send them to school ready to learn.

The NEW ZEALAND FIRST education policy is probably one of the most forward thinking and proactive of all the political parties - money spent on education is to be treated as an investment, not as expenditure. Based on this policy, yes, absolutely NEW ZEALAND FIRST is going to put more money towards teacher aides - it’s an investment into the future of young New Zealanders.

WE HAVE A BETTER PLAN TO MAKE

A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR KIDS

Steve Campbell

Smaller Improving classtargeted sizes education through all

Resourcing and encouraging more tradespeople to take on apprentices and provide government funded trade programs. We need more tradespeople in this country and we are committed to proper regard to apprenticeships and necessary incentives to meet the shortages currently present and provide many young New Zealanders with lucrative employment opportunities into the future;

schools (particularly rural), other training institutions and on-the-job training to encourage people into the primary sector and a better match between academic qualifications and primary sector needs; Investigating targeted student loan assistance for vocations where we have shortages.

National will invest up to $18 million a year over four years to give 800,000 more teacher aide hours to support children who have conditions that affect their learning such as dyslexia, ADHD, and Asperger’s syndrome. Boosting teacher aide hours will better support about 4000 students and our teachers.

100% qualified teachers in early childhood education Howard Hudson

Better funding for children with special needs National’s plan will keep growing the economy, create more jobs, and provide more support to families. We’ll extend paid parental leave by four weeks; increase the parental tax credit to $220 a week, and extend it to ten weeks; and provide free doctors’ visits and prescriptions to children under 13.

National is focussed on supporting children and families, especially our most vulnerable. On top of free breakfasts to all schools that want it, social workers in all decile 1-3 schools and warming up nearly 300,000 homes, Budget 2014 invests $500 million over four years in services and support for families.

Under National, food costs have been kept to record lows, only rising 1.2 per cent annually on average, compared to the 11 per cent rise in Labour’s last year in office. National’s responsible financial management and focus on building a more productive and competitive economy is keeping inflation down and costs low.

Fund support staff properly so teachers can focus on teaching and learning

Stuart Smith

A BETTER PLAN

Support initiatives that make a real There are 32,000 more people unemployed– Every week 40,000 New Zealand kids turn Labour will develop a centrally-funded for Ma and Pasifika students thandifference 6 years ago and another 100,000 who ori up to school without breakfast or without lunch system for the salaries of school support have jobs but can’t get as many hours as they would like. Wages are falling behind for many working families so we will raise the minimum wage to $16.25. The lift in the minimum wage will mean another $4000.00 a year for people working 40 hours a week. Secondary tax will be abolished.

and are fed by charities. The last nationwide survey of children’s nutrition undertaken by the Ministry of Health found 83,000 children aged 5 to 14, sometimes or often went to school without breakfast. Labour will partner with community and voluntary organisations, to provide free food in every decile 1-3 primary, intermediate school that needs and wants it.

staff. We will work towards the implementation of a Living Wage for all school support staff. Many children have some problems with reading, and the funding for Reading Recovery programmes is not enough. We want to lift the number of 6-year olds receiving Reading Recovery.

STAND UP FOR A BETTER PLAN FOR OUR KIDS Janette Walker THINK ABOUT KIDS WHEN YOU VOTE THIS ELECTION standupforkids.org.nz Authorised by Paul Goulter, 178 Willis Street, Wellington

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Friday September 19, 2014

WHY HAVE PRIMARY TEACHERS

PUT KIDS AHEAD OF A

PAY RISE? Primary teachers and principals have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Government’s $359 million plan to create a few new highly paid management and leadership roles in schools. Rather than money going into their own pockets, teachers want to put kids’ needs first.

WE HAVE A BETTER PLAN TO MAKE

A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR KIDS Smaller class sizes

100% qualified teachers in early childhood education Better funding for children with special needs Fund support staff properly so teachers can focus on teaching and learning

A BETTER PLAN

Support initiatives that make a real –ori and Pasifika students difference for Ma

STAND UP FOR A BETTER PLAN FOR OUR KIDS THINK ABOUT KIDS WHEN YOU VOTE THIS ELECTION standupforkids.org.nz Authorised by Paul Goulter, 178 Willis Street, Wellington

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what’s on

Friday September 19, 2014

in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 19 September 2014 Otagolands acoustic folk-jazz music, The Dharma Shed, Church Lane, Wairau Valley, 8pm - 10.30pm. 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, 10am Ph 578 5395. Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm - 5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am - 3pm, Ph Prue 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Ph Liz 027 748 6666. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety. com.

Saturday 20 September 2014 Marlborough Dog Trial Club are hosting the Tux Yarding Challenge, 20th and 21st September. Held at S & S Pilcher’s property ‘The Guardian “ 889 Avondale Road Waihopai Valley, 7.30am - 6pm, Morning Tea and Lunch available. Everyone welcome to come along and watch some of NZ’s top heading dogs in action . The Renwick Cricket club is holding a player muster for the upcoming season on Saturday 20th September. This will run from 10am - 12pm at the Renwick sports centre. There will be games & drills & a representative from the Marlborough cricket assoc will be there to answer any queries. Contact Andrew Marshall 021 115 6317.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Marlborough Beekeepers Association Saturday 20th September, Free workshop: ‘Alternative Hive Products’. Come along and find out from award-winning producers at ‘The Honey Collection’ what can be done with hive products other than honey - face creams, skin products and balms, furniture polish, lozenges etc. Venue: The Honey Collection, 74 Grove Road, 10am – 12md. Numbers are limited so please pre-register by Thursday 18th September with MBA member Silke Powell: pestpowell@farmside.co.nz or 021 268 4149

Top of the South Island Golden Oldies rugby festival on Saturday, September 20 from 11am at Lansdowne Park.

Kitchen Capers 20th Sept, 12pm - 3pm, Spring Creek Hall, Ferry Road. Kitchen Equipment, Cupcake & Fudge Stall, Produce Stall and Homemade Afternoon Tea’s. Sue Boyd Ph: 0274 122 392

Sunday 21 September 2014

Queen Charlotte Relay 11am - 5pm, Picton to Havelock Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild 1st 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 - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835. Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am - 10.15am, For information, Ph Huia 021 072 4107. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am. Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357. Picton Men’s Shed every Saturday 10am - 1pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Plants and Garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am - 1pm. Kapahaka for Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm, All welcome. Accessman Official Opening Accessman welcomes the public to go along to their grand opening Saturday, September 20 from 9am - 2pm at Sutherland Terrace. Take a tour of the new premises and enjoy a sausage sizzle. Marlborough Softball’s muster day this Saturday at A&P Park from 10am.

Marlborough Motorcycle Club hosts “Kawasaki Good Times Scramble”. Brownlee’s property Havelock. Sign in 8am - 9am. All riders of all abilities welcome. Free sausage sizzle. Youth Skateboard Art Exhibition Millennium Art Gallery, Free entry. Mikeys Bar Picton are holding another Flea Market in support of Picton Emergency Centre Trust, 9am - 12pm. Ph 5735164. Ulysses Ride Ride to Waihopai Power Station Lake, bring afternoon tea. Meet at the railway stn at 12.45pm ride departs at 1.00pm. Marlborough Kennel Assn Ribbon Parade Clubgrounds Omaka, Entries 10.15 judging 11am. Ph Sharon 5785311. Kapahaka every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick, Morning worship 9.30am, Rev Steve Allcutt Ph 572 8850.

Tramping Club Mary Ph 5728762. Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, Ph 573 5379. Blenheim Bonsai 2pm - 4pm, 7 Hale Street, Dave Ph 577 8679. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm Ph 578 8809. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission. Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2. Battle of Britain Service in Seymour Square. A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower at 11am on Sunday, 21 September, to mark Battle of Britain Day. St Mary’s Preschool presents the old Saint Mary’s Convent - this Sunday from 11am - 2pm at 776 Rapaura Road. There will be food, sausage sizzle, drinks as well as an opportunity to have a tour of the convent and grounds. Gate sales cost only $5 .

Up and Coming Events Hospice Marlborough Enjoy a glass of wine, nibbles and spring fashion at Ballentynes Fashion Central, Tuesday 16 September. Benefiting Hospice Marlborough, Fashion displayed will be for sale during the evening. Tickets on sale at Ballentynes Fashion Central, September 16 Cost: $25

Marlborough Farmers’ Market 9.00am - 12pm, A&P Showgrounds, Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer. St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek, Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Rev Derek Ph 5785050. Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd, 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month, Grant Ph 578 2100 Michelle Ph 572 8984. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Yohanna’s Close Shave shaving off her Yohanna Davidson will be September 20 ay, urd Sat on dreadlocks n and the Terri Tee to raise money for Can ip. rsh ola Sch rial Stunell Memo oon. Donations The event kicks off at 12n will be gratefully accepted.

the greAt gAtsby christMAs revue

MarlBorough Boys’ college

MArlborough District brAss bAnD WinDoWs of the WorlD

Friday 14th November @ 7.30pm Adult $42.90 Conc (65+) $38.90 Group (8+) $36.90 Student (with ID) $38.90

Friday 28th November @ 8.00pm Adult $65.00 Group (6+) $59.90pp

the irish rovers – fAreWell to rovin’ tour

Saturday 20th September 2014 @ 7.30pm Sunday 21st September 2014 @ 2.00pm Adult $25.00 Conc (65+) $20.00 Child (u18) $8.00 Family (2a,2c) $60.00

the Boathouse theatre

Friday 10th October 2014 @ 7.30pm Admit One: 77.00

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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

Marlborough Dog Trial Club are hosting the Tux Yarding Challenge 20th and 21st September, Held at S & S Pilcher’s property ‘The Gardian “ 889 Avondale Road Waihopai Valley, 7.30am - 3pm, Morning Tea and Lunch available, Everyone welcome to come along and watch some of NZ’s top heading dogs in action.

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

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Floorpride civic theatre

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Yohanna’s Close Shave Yohanna Davidson will be shaving off her dreadlocks on Saturday, September 20 to raise money for CanTeen and the Terri Stunell Memorial Scholarship. The event kicks off at 12noon. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

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

Thur 16th Oct – Sat 19th Oct @ 7.30pm Sunday 19th Oct @ 2.00pm Tues 21st Oct – Sat 25th Oct @ 7.30pm Adult $51.90 Conc (65+) $46.00 Students (15-18yrs) $44.00 Child (up to year 14) $30.00 Group (6+) $46.90 SPECIAL 15% off - Thur 16th & Fri 17th Oct (first 200 tickets only)

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

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

Friday 31st October 2014 @ 7.30pm A Reserve $91.90 B Reserve $81.90

bugsy MAlone

various venues

Wed 15th – Sat 18th October 2014 @ 7.30pm Sat 18th October 2014 @ 2.00pm Adult $25.00 Students (up to year 13 still at school) $17.00

the originAl elvis tcb bAnD in concert With John roWles

pre christMAs peek Sunday 7th December from 10am Admit One $55.00

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

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Classifieds advertising PH 03 577 7868

public notice

SUM MER Leagues starting 29th September. Phone 578 4851 or www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz to enter

FREE!! 3 bed house for removal. Good condition, needs TLC. Tel 0226931209.

Spring Fresh Strawberries!

public notice

& Rea Icecr l Fruit eam!

blenheim indoor sports

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre

9am to noon or 9am to 4pm $25 full day $10 half Drink bottle, food and soft shoes required Book online or phone 578 4851 www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Rd Email: blenheimindoor@xtra.co.nz

Notice of Annual General Meeting

OPEN: Mon - Sat 8.30am - 5pm, Sun - 10am-4pm

Agenda: 1. Apologies 2. Minutes from Previous AGM 3. Chairperson’s Report 4. Area Manager’s Report 5. Family Whanau Report 6. Guest Speaker- Camilla Nilsson – Service Manager, Idea Services – ‘Life in Sweden’. 7. Volunteer Co-ordinator’s Report 8. Self Advocacy Report 9. People First Report 10. Annual Financial Report 11. Election of Association Committee Members (nomination forms are Included with the newsletter or from Branch Office, 19 Henry Street, Blenheim) 12. General Business Please Note: Nominations Forms to be sent to: Returning Officer, IDEA Services Limited, PO Box 428, Blenheim 7240 or handed into the office at 19 Henry Street, Blenheim No Later than October 10th, 2014.

We’re friendly, local and experienced Books Graphic Design Business Cards Rack Cards Flyers Brochures Newsletters

Websites Letterhead Programmes Tickets Artist Cards Calendars DVD duplication

John & Maree Penney

Cnr Rene St & Old Renwick Rd | Ph 5785268 www.hedgerows.co.nz

info@prismaprint.co.nz

199 Batty’s Road

New season asparagus Now selling at 199 Batty’s Rd and the Saturday Redwoodtown Market

Restaurants sales contact

Ph: 578 4644

www.prismaprint.co.nz

wanted to buy

CTM HS-2850 Mobility Power Chair, never used $1500.00. Ph: 577 8672

WEANER Pigs 2 - 4 wanted. Contact Mark 027 221 4936

situation vacant

Part Time Typist/ Administration Person WANTED 10-15 Hours per week Flexible working hours Good microsoft word skills preferred

Ring 0274 305 355

QUALITY MARLBOROUGH RIESLING

FOR SALE

15-20 tonnes of Riesling available. 2015 vintage, on well managed and sustainably certified vineyard.

We are seeking a carpet and/or vinyl layer for immediate start. Speaking to employer directly, contact David on 027-243-6278 Your call will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Coaching Vacancies Marlborough Softball Association has vacancies for Coaches and Managers for representative teams in the 2014/2015 Season.

Email interest to marlbwine@hotmail.co.nz

Jamie Arbuckle

Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

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

lawnmowing

For quality section care, general section tidy ups and shrub trimming.

17 years experience. Pensioner discounts. For a free quote call Ross or Janet on 03 570 5557 or 021 252 6981

lifestyle lawns

U13, U15, U17, U19

Boys & Girls, Men & Women

Pest Control Operation Tennyson Inlet – Mt Stanley As part of the Battle for Our Birds campaign to control rats and protect native wildlife, the Department of Conservation intends to apply cereal baits containing sodium fluoroacetate (1080) by helicopter over the following area of public conservation land. Bait distribution should take one day to complete and the toxic phase is planned to commence on or after 13 October 2014. Non-toxic pre-feed cereal baits will be distributed in a similar manner a week or two prior to the toxic phase.

Please forward a letter of application stating previous experience and qualifications to MSA by Friday 10 October 2014 PO Box 5101, Springlands, Blenheim 7241 or email to marlboroughsoftball @ gmail.com

Mussel Procurement Supervisor

Description of the area

Talleys source mussels from across the top of the South Island to supply its processing facilities in Motueka and Blenheim. We have a fantastic marine career opportunity for a motivated and team oriented person to join our Mussel Procurement Manager as he checks mussel growth, plans harvesting schedules and liaises with mussel farmers and processing facilities.

Approximately 4,000 hectares of public conservation land centred on Mt Stanley in the Tennyson Inlet Scenic Reserve; Nydia Bay Scenic Reserve; and the Chance, Penguin & Fairy Bays Scenic Reserve in the Marlborough Sounds. Some private land within Penguin Bay will also be treated by agreement with the owners along with legal ‘paper’ roads administered by Marlborough District Council. The Nydia track within the treatment area will be closed to the public for approximately 4 hours on the morning of the operation.

While mussel procurement experience would be an advantage, full training will be given to the right applicant.

Method of control

DUN CAN Drill 18 Run 701 good order. Ph: 575 7254 *Within 6km radius of Blenheim CBD

Cereal baits containing the pesticide will be distributed by helicopter over the above areas. The baits are cylindrical pellets approximately 16 mm in diameter, dyed green and using a cinnamon lure. 1080 is poisonous to humans and domestic animals. Always remember:

• • • •

COLIN KING

Key attributes to your success will be: • medically fit and able to perform heavy duties • able to live away from home for up to 2 days per week as required • excellent communication skills (both written and oral) when dealing with our mussel growers and staff • ability to work under pressure and unsupervised.

DO NOT touch bait WATCH CHILDREN at all times DO NOT EAT animals from this area DO NOT ALLOW dogs access to animal carcasses

KAIKOURA ELECTORATE

Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access points into the above area.

Colin thanks everyone in the Kaikoura Electorate for their support and encouragement during his nine years as their Member of Parliament and wishes them the best of luck for the future.

A detailed map of the treatment area may be viewed at Sounds Area Office or visit the DOC website: www.doc.govt.nz/battleforourbirds-tennyson

Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Colin King MP, Forum Building, Market Street, Blenheim

You will ideally hold a Skipper Restricted Limits certificate (SRL) or the equivalent ILM certificate, but we will put the right person through the course to gain their certification.

For further information, contact Frank Rosie at Waitohi/ Picton Office, (03) 520-3002 or visit Waitohi/Picton Office, 14 Auckland Street, Picton during normal working hours (8 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday).

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

machinery

for sale

Wine bottle labels Product Packaging Conference Material Greeting Cards Membership Cards Wedding Stationery Not listed? Ask us!

Phone 579 4709

The Annual General Meeting of the Marlborough Association of IHC New Zealand Incorporated will be held at The Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, Blenheim, Thursday, October 16th, 2014. Finger foods from 5pm with Meeting to follow at 5.45pm

Friday September 19, 2014

Remuneration according to skills and experience, with accommodation while away and a cell phone provided. Please apply with a cover letter and CV to recruitment@talleys.co.nz with subject line ‘Mussel Procurement Supervisor’ or by post to Recruitment (Mussel Procurement Supervisor) Talley's Group Management Limited, PO Box 5, Motueka.

www.national.org.nz

www.talleys.co.nz

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Friday September 19, 2014

WordBuilder 6

Friday Dare to prove it FACT wrong!

Puzzles

WOR D WRITING SPACE

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Beetles taste like apples, wasps like pine nuts, and worms like fried bacon... Yummy

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the six letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There's at least one six-letter word. TODAY Good 25 Very Good 29 Excellent 33 Solution 322: Hot, how, hoy, rho, rot, row, throw, thy, tor, tow, toy, trow, troy, try, two, tyro, who, why, wort, worth, WORTHY, wot, wroth, wry.

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Death Notices

MARSDEN: Olivia Rose (9lb 4oz) September 7, 2014

DAVIES, Arthur Frank (Paddy): September 8, 2014

MOORE: Oliver (8lb 13oz) September 11, 2014

HILL, John Frederick Coleman, September 13, 2014

HODREN: Grace Heeni (6lb 8oz) September 7, 2014

LANE, Herbert (Bert), September 14, 2014

PRESCOTT: Archie John Prescott (8lb 5oz) September 10, 2014

McKEAN, Joan, nee Hebel, September 12, 2014

NEAL, Ellen Theresa (Nell): September 14, 2014

Births This Week

MURRAY, Molly Elizabeth, nee Tomlinson: September 2, 2014

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MOORE, Patricia Campbell (Pat) nee Niblock: September 10, 2014

The regular hours for the St John Community Shop are: Monday - Friday 10.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.30pm Saturday 10.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.00pm For more information, please phone 578 1754.

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Come along to the first day of the new St John Community Shop! Saturday 20 September 2014 Doors open at 10.00am. 11 Boyce Street, Springlands. Parking on site St John is thrilled to be opening its new Community Shop in Blenheim. The Community Shop sells high-quality second hand goods at reasonable prices. It also has information on St John services in Marlborough. Join us this Saturday 20 September for the official opening. Special guests include His Worship The Mayor Alistair Sowman.

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STANTON, Reginald Frank (Reg) (Reg. No.L77681 (Sgt) Thailand, RNZAF, Snr Driver), September 12, 2014 VAUGHAN-JONES, Brian, September 14, 2014 WILSON, Margaret Jean, nee Bromley: September 13, 2014

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SPORT

Sport

Friday September 19, 2014

Ouch!

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Sometimes it’s the time off the field that is the most dangerous… Earlier this week Australian golfer Greg Norman, aka The Shark, nearly cut off his left hand with a chainsaw while cutting back a tree at his Florida property. He tweeted a picture of himself recovering in hospital with the message “Working with a chainsaw ALWAYS be respectful of the unexpected.” While Norman would much rather have a green jacket sleeve than what can be best described as a magenta guard around his arm, he is not the first sportsperson to come a cropper on his time off. The injury curse can strike even

NETBALL SMOG has ret a i ne d t hei r Marlborough premier grade netball title, beating Harlequins 6451 in Saturday night’s final at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Harlequins beat Tokomaru 29-28 in the grade one final.

VOLLEYBALL Magnum will play Uso 4 Life in the final of the Marlborough Volleyball’s FairWeathers’ Senior Winter League. The final will take place on September 25, while the final roundrobin games took place last night.

before you’re awake. Former Major League baseball player Glenallen Hill was having a bad nightmare about spiders when he fell out of bed and onto a glass table. The incident earned him the unfortunate nickname ‘Spiderman.’ You might just make it out of bed unscathed and head to the kitchen, but you’re not out of the woods yet. Kevin Mitchell got an infection when he chipped his tooth on a frozen doughnut, while Kirk Broadfoot literally got egg on his face when his concoction exploded. Those chores are a bit dodgy too. Just ask Brandon Inge, who strained an oblique while fluffing

his daughter’s pillow. You might have an important celebration to go to - beware. Grand slam tennis champion Kim Clijsters twisted her ankle while cutting some shapes at her nephew’s nuptials. Finally, this isn’t strictly an off-pitch injury, but it just about qualifies, and it is legendary. You might have been staying late for those extra weights sessions, finetuning your body, but sometimes you miss a spot. Alex Stepney, Manchester United’s goalkeeper during the 1970s, once dislocated his own jaw after shouting angrily at his defence. It’s a jungle out there. Take care.

SPORTS TALK With ... Adam Poulopoulos

On a marching mission By Adam Poulopoulos Being the only under-12 team in Blenheim has not dampened Shontae Allstars’s enthusiasm. The team is due to march all over the South Island this summer in search of some competition. The team, which includes 10 girls, two coaches and two chaperones, will attend the South Island championships in Dunedin in December and nationals in Christchurch in March. On top of that the team is marching in eight other meets, split between Blenheim, Nelson and Christchurch. With Cordeaux Renwick moving into the under-16 division this season, Shontae Allstars is the last local under-12 team standing. Coach Natasha McCracken said they wanted to make the most of the final year before they also graduate. Shontae Allstars won the under-12 display division at last year’s national champs, and McCracken has targeted a repeat win, and victory in the technical

Renwick football tournament By Adam Poulopoulos Some of Marlborough’s best young footballers will be on show at a South Island tournament next month. The Renwick Domain will play host to the Gavin Roberts South Island Football Tournament, for 12th grade players, from October 9-11. The nine-a-side tournament will feature boys’ and girls’ teams from around the South Island, and Marlborough is fielding a team in both divisions. Boys’ team coach Fred Roubos said the tournament was a good yardstick for the players involved. “For boys it’s good experience playing against

Megan McCracken and Alyssa Barr, two members of the Shontae Allstars marching team.

competition to go with it. The team has a fundraising disco tomorrow night in the nurses’ hall at Wairau Hospital.

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their peers, and to see where they’re at. “For some kids football is everything, and for some they play a lot of other sports too.” Girls’ coach Roslyn Jones was excited her team would have other all-girls teams to play against. “It helps develop girls as players and hopefully keep them in football. “They play against the boys a lot, which is good, but it can be a bit intimidating. If they’re playing against girls new players may be more attracted to play.” Above Back: Coaches Roslyn Jones and Fred Roubos and front: Hayley McLeod, Abby Owen, Bright Asiamah and Jonty Pinkerton.

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Across: 1 Twirl, 4 Four-leaf clover, 11 Check, 14 Fiend, 15 Poltergeist, 16 Capacity, 19 Hemlock, 20 Marry, 21 Pirouette, 24 Commander, 26 Squash, 27 Furore, 31 Hasty, 32 Broccoli, 34 Gregarious, 38 Foresee, 39 Unsung, 40 Onions, 41 Sill, 42 Unclear, 45 Nasturtium, 50 Awaited, 54 Gale, 55 Surges, 56 Gratis, 57 Decided, 60 Sentiments, 61 Utensils, 62 Hinge, 65 Fleece, 66 Varied, 67 Advisable, 72 Willpower, 73 Regal, 74 Missing, 79 Protocol, 80 Handwriting, 81 Began, 82 Rules, 83 Street musician, 84 Close. Down: 2 Writer, 3 Renal, 5 Oboe, 6 Retrace, 7 Errors, 8 Flew, 9 Luscious, 10 Reaped, 11 Coastguard, 12 Evil, 13 Keyhole, 17 Scamp, 18 Consortium, 22 Snarl, 23 Motorist, 25 Oatmeal, 26 Snigger, 28 Maroon, 29 Robust, 30 Uganda, 33 Conga, 35 Salad, 36 Beta, 37 Yogi, 42 Urges, 43 Cylinder, 44 Roused, 45 Negotiator, 46 So-so, 47 Unglued, 48 Thawed, 49 Units, 51 Weep, 52 Initial, 53 Emerge, 58 Circuitous, 59 Claim, 63 Literate, 64 Cabin, 65 Flipper, 68 Drastic, 69 Blooms, 70 Debris, 71 Kneads, 75 Steal, 76 Coal, 77 Adam, 78 Anna.

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5 MINUTES WITH: Laurie Stevenson Owner - Picton Sports and Outdoors

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My last meal on Earth would be... Roast Lamb and vegetables with peas, lashings of mint sauce and gravy followed by pavlova, strawberries and ice cream. One of my best holidays was... It would have been a family holiday when we used to rent a bach in Elaine Bay for a couple of weeks to fish and unwind. My guilty TV pleasure is...

Not really a guilty pleasure, but I love watching the Super Rugby ITM and All Black games. I’m inspired by...

Men like Billy Graham and Bill Subritzky.

What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

The love I have for my wife Lizzie.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

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Jesus and a lot of the old mates I used to knock around with.

It would depend on what I am doing at the time.

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What’s next on your wish list?

What would you spend your last $100 on?

My next fishing trip.

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What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? That owning a sports store doesn’t mean you go fishing or hunting very often.

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