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Set for school

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Three lunchboxes, three drink bottles and three red uniforms are stacked up neatly as Blenheim triplets Tyler, Lucas, and Brooklyn Mulitalo count down to the start of the 2015 school year.

For Blenheim mother Jessica Maffey it’s extra busy in her household as she prepares her triplets for their second year at Redwoodtown School.

Continued page 2 Triplets Tyler, Lucas, and Brooklyn Mulitalo are ready for school.

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School preparations thrice the fun Continued from page 1 “I’m lucky to have the support of my family and of the boys’ father when it comes to school expenses. It would be a lot harder if I had to do it alone for three,” she says.

Brooklyn, Lucas and Tyler Mulitalo, 5, are eagerly awaiting school to start and are looking forward to being in the same class together again.

In their bedrooms are their school uniforms in a neat pile waiting to be worn, and their new backpacks with their stationery.

They are very excited, Jessica says.

“They love school and each

Brooklyn, Lucas and Tyler Mulitalo.

have their own strengths.

“Brooklyn is good with num-

bers, Lucas loves writing and Tyler does well with reading,”

Jessica says.

She went on to explain the importance of having a ‘strict routine’.

“You can imagine homework time can be stressful with three,” she laughs.

“But I have a very tight routine with the boys, it’s the only way to keep on top of things.”

The boys will be in a year 1/2 class this year and Jessica is looking forward to another good year.

“Redwoodtown has been wonderful to my boys and is quite cultural, which is good as the boys’ father is Samoan.”

New ferry for Bluebridge Bluebridge will have a new ferry for its Cook Strait run by July.

The Santa Regina will retire after 14 years carrying freight and passengers on Cook Strait to make way for Strait Shipping’s newest addition, the Stena Feronia.

The Stena Feronia is a 186 metre roll-on roll-off freight and passenger ferry that is currently sailing the Gothenburg (Sweden) to Kiel (Germany) route.

The ship is significantly larger than the Santa Regina, with the potential to carry around 60 trucks, 150 cars and more than 500 passengers.

The ship’s facilities include a movie lounge, cafeteria, café and bar; children’s play area, quiet lounge and separate driver’s cabins.

A mock up of the Bluebridge’s new ferry which will come into service later in the year.

The ship will dock in Europe in April where the passenger areas will be upgraded and she will

receive her new name and Strait Shipping and Bluebridge livery.

The yet to be renamed ship

is expected to join Cook Strait Service in July, at which time the Santa Regina will be retired.

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MRI delay explained

By Celeste Lodewyk Plans to have a new state-of-the-art MRI scanner installed in Blenheim by February have been extended by six weeks.

The scanner will be attached in its own building beside the radiology department at Wairau Hospital.

Pacific Radiology Group chief executive, Dr Lance Lawler says plans hadn’t changed other than being ‘confronted with some issues onsite’.

“We came across a few extra pipes in the ground which we had to shift away from, but other than that we are looking on track and keen to get moving with this.”

Lawler says the scanner will be housed by a prefabricated building that had been purpose built in Australia.

It is a ‘permanent temporary’ building that will be craned in and placed on concrete piles which have been designed specifically to attach to it.

“People won’t really be able to tell they are walking into a separate building. It will be like walking from one corridor to another,” Lawler says.

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Sounds Air to step-in Marlborough airline Sounds Air looks set to fly its nine seater aircraft between Westport and Wellington six days a week.

Air New Zealand is set to pull out of Westport in April with Sounds Air set to offer 40-minute flights on a nineseater Pilatus PC12 - a single-engine, turboprop plane.

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The building has an inbuilt shield system to protect outside devices from interference from the scanner.

Likewise, the system will also protect the radio-frequency inside from outside devices, he says.

“What you won’t see is that within the building’s structure is a copper cage. It’s necessary as there will be a lot of specialised technology within.”

Lawler says he expects the completion date will be early March.

Tired fire fighters get pat on the back

By Jacob Page Marlborough-Kaikoura principal rural fire officer Richard McNamara says the land scorched by a 53 hectare-fire at Dashwood Pass near Seddon has been handed back to the owner.

The blaze, which started on Monday and has proved difficult to extinguish since, has been given the all clear after infrared cameras located eight potential hot spots on Wednesday that were put out and then monitored by the two remaining fire crews.

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Richard McNamara.

A fire investigator has also concluded his work at the scene and is now compiling a report.

“We do know that the fire started close to the train tracks,” McNamara says.

He says it could have been a major fire.

He says the fire fighters of Marlborough are tired after two large fires in the past fortnight and the need to deal with other small fires and ensure they do not become big ones.

“The guys are tired but they’ve done an outstanding job.”

McNamara says some cooler nights had helped ease some

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He urged people to be careful when mowing in the heat of the day or doing other tasks which could spark a fire like welding and grinding.

McNamara said people who start fire can be held financially responsible for their actions.

The Blenheim Rotary Club seek nominations from groups or individuals for the their cup and scholarship award which is presented annually to talented musical Blenheim residents of 20 years or under.

Convenor of the awards committee, Marios Sophocleous says it is a great opportunity.

“This is the third year we have sought to recognise excellence in our young musicians. It’s very much appreciated and has become a guiding benchmark for others to follow” The Blenheim Rotary Cup and Scholarship, worth $200 will be presented at a Tempo concert in the near future.

Nomination forms are available from Ken Hams Music Shop

Marlborough stays water safe Marlborough was one of only two regions in the country that did not have a drowning death in 2014.

Provisional statistics released by Water Safety New Zealand earlier this week suggested Marlborough did not contribute to the 90 deaths recorded nationally.

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Business Business inbrief WINE CUTBACK Air New Zealand has cut back their number of wine suppliers to one – Villa Maria.

Villa Maria will be the only supplier for both economy and premium economy passengers, and the Koru Lounge.

The decision comes about a week after Moa was removed as a supplier.

FLYING DAY The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre hosts their Flying Day this weekend, the last aerial display before the Easter Airshow.

The event is tomorrow, starting at 10am.

Several private planes are being brought in for the event.

MUSSEL FESTIVAL Marlborough 4 Fun Chief Executive Katrina Lange says ticket sales for March’s Havelock Mussel Festival are on par with last year at the same time.

She says she has noticed more visitors buying tickets than in previous years.

This year’s festival features the return of chef Chelsea Winter, with Benny Tipene providing the headline entertainment act.

This year’s event is on March 14.

Teenager starts fitness studio

By Adam Poulopoulos A local 18-year-old has returned to Blenheim following his studies, and has taken a big step by starting his own fitness studio.

Isaac Godsiff has founded NZ Fitness, and is operating out of his Dillon Street home.

The Marlborough Boys’ College old boy has come back after spending three months studying with MAX Fitness College in Albany.

He completed a diploma in fitness and business, graduating in the top one percent.

His first day was on Monday.

Isaac’s studio focuses on functional weight loss training, which will include nutritional advice as well as the exercise.

Isaac says he worked in forestry after leaving Marlborough Boys to save money for his move.

“I was working in forestry but I wanted to do something more.

“I knew what I wanted to do, but it was a matter of getting around to doing it and making it work.”

He says he has spent most of his first week marketing the business, and was hoping has passion and enthusiasm would rub off on potential clients.

Car crash prompts life change

By Adam Poulopoulos A car accident which left her with several broken bones spurred new café owner Glenda Francis-Kundycki to buy her own business.

Glenda took over at Smoove, in the Forum building, on Monday.

She saw the opportunity to buy in November, and says the collision with a log truck nine months ago, which she is still undergoing physical rehabilitation for, gave her a new outlook on life.

“When you text the hubby at 1:18pm to say you’re leaving and you don’t arrive until a week later by plane, it’s pretty scary.

“I always wanted to make

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coffee again and this opportunity came up. I thought ACC was only going so far, and if there was no job at the end it would be a case of ‘see you later.”

Glenda says she looked at other café options, but felt “really good” about Smoove’s potential.

She plans to keep much of the business the same, apart from adding a few more gluten-free options and extending the range of summer products.

Glenda has worked at BP, the old Supervalue and New World since moving to Blenheim from Nelson nearly 10 years ago.

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pcMedia has head in the Cloud Local business pcMedia’s Cloud products are going from strength-to-strength.

After starting them in 2011 the company was awarded the Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year award the next year.

Now, the business holds training sessions on Microsoft’s behalf, showing IT companies how to make best use of the cloud.

The company’s managing director Lee Harper says the system is showing businesses a more efficient way to work.

He says the process is similar to baking a cake, mixing the ingredients together to find the right balance for each specific business.

“A lot of businesses get stuck in the ‘this is how we do it’ mindset, but we ask them ‘how do you want it to work?”

Currently pcMedia is working with Marlborough Boys’ College to replace their server with a free Cloud service.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Request for Quotation Shelley Beach Amenity Block Construction

Marlborough District Council invites quotations for the above contract.

The contract involves the demolition of an existing amenity block and construction of a standard timber-framed amenity block and associated masonry wall.

Tenders close at 4.00 pm on Monday 16 February 2015.

Tender documents can be obtained from the Marlborough District Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Tenders All enquiries should be directed to: Clare Carmody Smart Alliances Limited PO Box 546 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 579 6211 Fax: 03 579 6233 Email: clare@smartalliances.co.nz

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.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Our-Community/ Grants-and-Awards.

Applications close 5.00 pm, Friday 27 February 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Funding is available to rural sport clubs and rural school teams with young people aged 5 to 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport costs to regular local sporting competitions in the Marlborough area.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards.

Applications close 5.00 pm, Friday 27 February 2015.

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

Community News Marlborough Family Budgeting Service

Marlborough Family Budgeting Service offers free, confidential help to individuals and families to learn to manage their personal household accounts.

Speakers are also available to organisations and school groups on household budgets, financial pitfalls of flatting etc.

Ph: 03 578 2006.

ANZAC 1915 - 2015 A parade at the Blenheim Cenotaph on Thursday 15 January 2015 marked the occasion of the first of one hundred days on which the last post will be sounded at 1800 hours (6:00 PM) and the names of six Marlborough men and women, who made the ultimate sacrifice as the result of wars or conflicts since the Boer war in 1899, will be read out from the Marlborough Roll of Honour.

Poppies were laid for each name read out. This ceremony will continue every evening until ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015. The New Zealand and Australian ensigns will also be flown at the Blenheim Memorial for the 100

days from 15 January.

The public are invited to participate each evening.

Marlborough youth groups and schools may wish to support this activity by reading out the Roll of Honour names and laying poppies for them on a rotational basis.

Any youth group, school or relative of those listed on the Roll of Honour who is interested in participating is encouraged to contact the MRSA Coordinator, email mrsa@clubsofmarlborough.co.nz or Mrs Christine Bamber Ph: 021 370 440.

Payment of rates, penalty charges and postal delays Council sends out rate invoices about five weeks before the payment due date to give ratepayers plenty of time to post their cheque payment, if that is their preferred method of payment.

If posting your payment locally we recommend that you post your payment at least one week ahead of the rates due date, and allow longer if you are posting from out of town.

Council must receive payment by the due date, otherwise penalty charges will be added.

To avoid the possibility of penalty charges due to the late payment of your rates you may want to consider

changing your payment method to direct debit.

Direct debit is the quickest and easiest way to pay your rates account. You can choose to pay weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or annually. A fixed amount will come out of your account on the day you have specified. A direct debit application form can be downloaded from council website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/ Rates/Payments; pick up from Council offices; or you can request one by phoning Customer Service, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Once your direct debit payments

have been set up you do not have to remember payment dates, removing the possibility of late payments and penalty fees.

Spreading the payments over the course of the year means you will not receive large bills at the end of each quarter.

Rates payments due dates for the next twelve months are: • March 10 2015 • June 10 2015 • September 10 2015 • December 10 2015

A helping hand for young street trees During prolonged hot dry weather, young street trees can have a tough time.

During hot summer months, new street trees that have been in for less than three years receive a weekly watering from Nelmac Marlborough, Council’s tree contractor.

However during hot, dry

periods, extra watering can be very helpful for a tree’s health - so if the tree outside your place is looking dry then please feel free to give it a drink.

This is best done by watering with a gentle hand-held hose or watering can - ensuring the water soaks in.

Bark or chip mulch has

Positive ageing -

been used around many trees and this also helps to hold moisture around the tree.

You can help keep your street a little greener but please use water wisely.

• For more information contact the Reserves Section at Council, Ph: 03 520 7400.

ask questions before choosing a rest home

It is sometimes difficult to know what questions to ask when looking for a rest home for an elderly relative. The choice may depend on the level of care required and the availability of a bed or a room. But Consumer NZ says certification audits show that rest homes do not always meet all the required criteria.

Consumer has a rest home checklist setting out the sort of questions you should ask, covering such things as staff levels, facilities and extras, and hidden costs.

Consumer also compiles a list of rest homes which have had complaints investigated by the Health and Disability Commissioner, Ministry of Health, a district health board or coroner. The information is available, free, on the Consumer website.

• www.consumer.org.nz/articles/rest-home-investigations

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Alzheimers New Zealand also has a checklist about the particular requirements for patients needing special care.

• www.alzheimers.org.nz/files/Resources/Info There is a list of ‘certified providers’ of rest home services on the Ministry of Health website.

• www.moh.govt.nz The Ministry of Health also publishes key findings from rest-home audits.

Before signing any admission agreement make sure you are clear about what is being agreed with the rest home. The admission agreement should make clear exactly what service and level of care the rest home occupant should receive.

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

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Smoking strawberries Farmers market strawberry stand, 4 smokers selling spray free strawberries! Lost my business.

txt talk of the week Taylor River disgrace I agree with letter to Ed, our river is awful, nothing appealing about it a tho some try say otherwise. Just looks dirty to me.

Merge like a zip Country music

What a debacle. The designers, architects surely did their homework on such EMFs for such a building and if the council experts did not spot the faults then what are they qualified for. It is the good folk who put up with this medical scientific data design muck up!.

More money wasted on council consent and new designs. Look after those who pay and desperately need the facility here.

WINZ FAIRNESS I am on a benefit and would like to work but unable at present, I went to winz cos I have to find a lot of $ in the next 2 weeks to get school uniforms and books, plus my car fixed for warrant & the dentist, but got declined for any of it, I left there really upset and depressed. I have no idea how I am going to find the $. I don’t drink or smoke and have no luxuries. so why do you hear of people getting help from winz with lots of things? doesn’t seem fair. I would like to know how people survive and get bills paid on the benefit.

Nice 2 see pics as well as a report of the country music awards in the Wednesday Sun paper.

At least they bothered 2 go an take pics. Cant recall seeing any in any other paper.

Tourist drivers Re Wed Sun 21 Jan, Richard Gatchell, agree with tourists having to know basic road laws. We have to hold a drivers license, why can’t tourist drivers have equivalent of a NZ learners license?

See MP Stuart Smith defending tourist drivers, its our citizens dying on the roads as tourists don’t know what they’re doing.

V. Annoyed driver.

Danger zone My partner was coming home from work 6pmish, coming down Old Renwick Road at about 80kmph when bang a guy in his rental ford doesn’t stop at the STOP sign on Jackson’s Road smacked straight into him. Lucky my brother in-law was still here, our car was a write off, what is up with people not stopping at the STOP sign.

How many people have to be hurt and killed before someone cuts that hedge down?

Great staff I go to Benge & Co not cos they have the best quality fruit & veg but because they have the best staff, kind, friendly, smiley & respectful every time.

Wax Removal Thanks Sun and House of Hearing. Had wax removed.. best $15 I’ve spent.

Report this plant now!

Marlborough District Council Biosecurity staff are asking for reports of the invasive vine known as Moth Plant (Arauja sericifera). Moth Plant is a vigorous evergreen climber that will grow up to 6 metres high and originates from tropical South America. It spreads by wind-borne seeds that are released from pods as they dry out and split during autumn and winter. Moth Plant will smother native species and is a problem in gardens where it can become the dominant species. The plant is poisonous and its sap has an irritant effect on contact with the skin.

Moth Plant is recognised as a weed in California, South Africa and in Australia. Moth Plant infestations exist throughout the northern half of the North Island and localised infestations exist in the southern North Island and in Marlborough. There are a number of small isolated infestations of Moth Plant in Marlborough.

Moth Plant is categorised by council in its Regional Pest Management Strategy as a ‘total control plant pest’, this means that the council takes responsibility for the control of this plant. Every summer during February and March while the plant is flowering council staff inspect and destroy all plants on 259 properties where Moth Plant has historically been found.

As seed from moth plants is wind-borne it is capable of dispersal over long distances, this means that the council needs assistance from the community in reporting any sightings of Moth Plant.

Stolen phones

Water vs wine

Watch out for stolen phones being sold thru stores, buyers beware of any 2nd hand offers, yes this happened to my partner a couple mths back, 300 bucks for 2nd hand iphone 5, next day it was black listed and blocked.

Re “water use frustration” are lawns really responsible for low rivers these days?? What about all the wineries (esp during vintage) & vineyards & farms & boat cleaning’s etc??

Are big companies watching their overall consumption??

Country music awards at the weekend would have been enjoyable if it wasn’t so loud.

Couch theft

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2 the person who took the couches from blue door tonight 19th, go pay 4 them, we have your car number plate and will hand it to blue door, it happened between 9.15 - 9.30pm.

Pack watchers Kaikoura Pack watchers. A new crime venture in the town, 4 young europeans just 1 day off the plane for 3 months in our fine country and sights. Some low life took one backpack as she waited leaving her standing in only shorts & t shirt. Do the decent thing and return to I site police, her clothes are too small for you anyway!

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Local just like you Learn to swim?

Is it true primary schools don’t teach our children to swim? When I was at primary school mid 70’s early 80’s learning to swim was just as important as a education. No wonder our young ones are drowning at a young age.

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Public vigilance is the council’s best tool in discovering new infestations of Moth Plant in Marlborough, in fact, the Regional Pest Management Strategy requires land occupiers to notify the council of the presence of Moth Plant on their property.

For identification refer to the photos here, some distinctive features of this vine are white to pink flowers 15 to 30mm wide with 5 petals, tough elongated heart shaped leaves with wavey margins and fist sized green pods. If in doubt snap a leaf off, Moth Plant will exude a white milky sap from the break.

Merge like a zip from Budge St. Yeah right. Who pays when you get rear ended by nose to tail tourists strait off the ferry?

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Geoff Dunn set to unleash stable stars

By Jacob Page A pair of Geoff Dunn-trained runners are likely to cause the most stir prior to the running of the Pelorus Classic for the fouryear-olds at Blenheim’s Waterlea Racecourse today.

Tiger Tara will have his first start since November’s New Zealand Cup where she finished sixth behind all-conquering mare Adore Me. Dunn says Tiger Tara will have no trouble adjusting back to race mode after a long layoff.

“He’s had three trials and has been really impressive so we are very happy.

“He’s had three trials… and while we would have liked to have started him before this (race) but we had a wee hiccup but he should be very good.”

The horse is part-owned in Marlborough by John Gould.

Stable mate Venus Serena looks to be a major player in the $40,000 race as she backs up from a North Island victory in her last start.

The Pelorus Classic winner will also receive automatic entry into the A$200,000 Chariots of Fire to be held in Sydney on March 1.

Though there are only six horses in the first for the feature race on day one of the two-day Marlborough

Insight into the afterlife

By Celeste Lodewyk.

Are you curious about the afterlife and want to know more about spiritual phenomena?

Jeanette Wilson, medium and healer from TV3's 'Dare to Believe' will be visiting Blenheim on Monday, January 26 to host an 'extra-ordinary psychic evening' at the Scenic Circle Hotel.

What Jeanette loves most about coming to Blenheim, she says, is the positive feedback and energy from the audience.

"Personally I love coming to Blenheim, the energy is very grounded and practical and the results of the healings I do are remarkable," she says.

One of the most signficant for Jeanette was where the healing energy was photographed throughout the whole evening, showing spiritual phenomena.

"I take photographs now at all of my shows but the ones from Blenheim really stand out.

"I have a whole sequence of photos that are extraordinary. One lady felt her head being pushed back, she was then moved out of the chair and made by the spirit doctor to bend forward - her body was completely in the control of the spirit doctors.

"The movements enabled her to release painful energy that was trapped in her back," she says.

Through her live shows, Jeanette says she shares an insight into the afterlife, while passing on meaningful messages from loved ones with details that only their nearest and dearest could know.

"The intent is to bring comfort, closure and resolution," she says.

The Blenheim show starts at 7:30pm and tickets cost $45 each.

To book a ticket phone 0800 453 2638 or visit her website www.jeanettewilson.com.

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harness racing carnival, there is plenty of quality.

The Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen-trained Isaiah will carry a great deal of respect from New Zealand’s top stable.

He has won his last three starts and was a strong performer at New Zealand Cup Week.

Dunn says up-and-comer Te Kawau prepared by Stephen Doody was a threat to watch out for.

Today’s racing will also see the running of the Peter Yealands Wines Cup Prelude which is a dress rehearsal for the Marlborough Cup on Sunday.

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Friday January 23, 2015

Don’t buy it,

HIRE IT!

Nick the Digger

Be safe and prepared with Scaffolding • Installed to fit your requirements • Aluminium mobile scaffolding available • Trade qualified • Member of Scaffold and rigging NZ

Call Rob or Lyndon

Phone: 03 579 1372 Mobile: 021 390 039

Email: lyndon@scaffoldmarlborough.co.nz

When it comes to civil engineering and construction work, Nick James Excavations makes quick work out of the biggest jobs.

Owned and operated by Nick James (Nick the Digger) the business was founded on his 40 years of experience in the engineering and agriculture industries in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

No job is too big or small and range from demolition and site clearance right through to earth-moving, irrigation work and on-site top soil and gravel screening.

New to the business are two pieces of important machinery being imported by Nick, a five foot long hydraulic hedge cutting attachment for the mini digger, and a rotary powered soil screening bucket for the larger digger.

“The hedge cutter includes an adjustable swivel bracket which allows the operator to cut hedges behind fences, and the screening

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bucket is so versatile and is ideal for demolition, top soil, waste, compost and recycling applications,” Nick says.

Scaffold for hire Scaffold Marlborough is a Blenheim based scaffolding company headed by Lyndon Robinson, consisting of a small team of qualified scaffolders and using the Layher scaffolding system.

Determined that no half measures would be taken, Lyndon has invested in the highest quality training and equipment to deliver a product and service that can fulfil a wide range of building requirements.

This ranges from aluminium mobile towers to custom erected scaffolding.

It can be used as interior platforms for things such as painting ceilings, to scaffolding around the exterior of houses for builders, roofers, plumbers and painters.

Fencing and propping systems are also available to hire, and are erected and dismantled by the qualified Scaffold Marlborough staff.

These are used for anything from the day to day fencing of building sites for safety and compliance, festivals and events such and even creating a safe compound for a kids party.

If you need a cherrypicker, scissorlift or knuckleboom, give Colin or Jenny Francis a call at Accessman Blenheim.

They hire out the latest models available for both commercial and home use.

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The new equipment is due to arrive this month so to find out more contact Nick James Excavations today.

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Friday January 23, 2015

Don’t buy it,

HIRE IT! Entertain the kids with a bouncy castle When you think ‘birthday party’ do you groan at the thought of having to entertain a crowd of children for hours?

As fun as party games are, there’s one thing that all children, and adults, love at birthday parties - bouncy castles!

Bounce With Us is a Marlborough owned and operated inflatable castle hire business, and judging by the great feedback from past clients, it’s long been a popular option for parties and events.

Not only are there options for children, but adults can get in on the fun too with large bouncy castles and the highly popular jousting arena.

Their service is simple and easy.

Contact Julie McKay and Billy Hebberd at Bounce With Us, choose an inflatable and they will take care of the set up.

Inflatables can be set up on grass and concrete, indoors and outdoors, and with a range of themed options including Disney, jungle, clowns, and princesses, there’s something for everybody.

There’s also the huge Titanic inflatable slide, which at 10 metres long and 6.5m high, is great for not only parties, but community and fundraising events too.

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Party the night away When it comes to weddings, birthdays and special events there’s always the entertainment to consider.

Do you play music from an iPod, bring in a professional DJ or hire a jukebox?

Each have their benefits, but if you were to look at the jukebox option, what benefits would you gain?

A2B Jukeboxes owner Ron Davis says ‘control’ over the playlist is one of the biggest benefits.

“They can be pre-programmed and

you can delete songs from a list.”

Another benefit when hiring from Blenheim company A2B Jukeboxes, is that you have access to custom designed machines with some very special features.

Some jukeboxes come with a disco ball supplied, so all you have to do is turn out the lights and dance away.

Others are designed to be portable with lights and speakers and can be taken down the Sounds areas.

For weddings, A2B Jukeboxes also

have a machine with a built in sound system.

Owner Ron Davis says he has hired out his jukeboxes for a wide variety of functions and events, including children’s parties.

“The songs are updated every month so the kids love having the latest songs playing.

“These jukeboxes are custom designed, not what you would normally see,” he says

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Accessman is now situated at 7 Sutherland Terrace and has an easy access drive-through as well as a larger truck for transporting the bigger machines.

Accessman services from Kaikoura through to Rai Valley and offers a free, no obligation site inspection to ensure the right machinery for the job.

For more information call in and visit Colin and Jenny and the team, or go to their website http://www.accessman.co.nz to find out more about the fleet.

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This has been just one of many exciting new developments for the locally owned business which is owned by Colin and Jenny Francis.

The bulk of Accessman’s hire has been within the commercial sector, but in recent times there has been an increase in casual hire.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 23 January

Saturday 24 January

Sunday 25 January

Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. We have oil, water and acrylic paintings, pounamu, bone carving, fabric art, sculpture, ceramics, photography, superb woodwork - and objects that defy description - come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

Omaka Flying Day With the popular Sausage Sizzle alongside Nana’s Cream Freeze and our famous Comet Cafe, it’ll be a stunning day to bring along the kids! Entry is $10 an adult, kids under 14 are free. With each flying day ticket, entry to the museum is 50% off. Come along, talk to the experts, get up close and personal with these awesome flying machines and have a great day out in the Marlborough sun.

Riverside Railway From Brayshaw Park Station, Blenheim, 1.45pm & 3pm, $5 Child & $10 Adult (cash only). This 2 foot gauge Railway takes you on a scenic ride in open air, canopy coverd carriages along the Taylor Riverside, a return journey takes just under one hour.

The Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre Open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship, great photo opportunities. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 5736868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

Eastern States Speedway Picton ITM NZ Saloon Champs Finals, Foxes Island Rd, Renwick, racing from 6pm. The wide wheel boys are in town, don’t miss them. We are holding the New Zealand SALOON Championships a fantastic national event where the top three will change their racing numbers to 1NZ, 2NZ and 3NZ for the remainder of the 2014/2015 season.

Matt Heagney Memorial Men’s La-Z-Boy Gallery Duathlon, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred St, 5pm, $25 entry.

Run / Walk 200m, Cycle 5.5kms, Run / Walk 5kms, Cycle 5.5kms, Run 200m Challenge yourself or your mates. Dress up optional with great spot prizes.

Marlborough Harness Racing Club Summer twilight meeting, Waterlea Raceway, Main entrance McLauchlan Street, 2pm – 7.45pm.

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.

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

Eastern States Speedway Picton ITM NZ Saloon Champs Finals, Foxes Island Rd, Renwick, racing from 6pm. The wide wheel boys are in town, don’t miss them. Tonight we have the Kidszone from 5pm - 9pm, free bouncy castle.

Tom Rodwell & Coco Davis Telecaster Tour After blowing the roof off the Nelson Jazz Festival, blues musicians Tom Rodwell and Coco Davis - also known as the front-persons of Auckland band Storehouse - return to the upper South Island, Dharma Bums Club, 65 Church Lane, Wairau Valley, 9pm.

Awatere Rugby Club Golf Tournament The 4th Annual Awatere Rugby Club 2 Team Amborse Golf Tournament and Auction.

Fantastic prizes to be won or bid on at the auction including Clarence River Rafting Trip, Half Wine Barrels full of excellent wine, lamb, venison, crayfish and lots lots more.

Organise your team of 2 and register today, $50 per team. Ph 575 7321, Awatere Golf Club, 5090 State Highway 1, Seddon, 10am.

Interislander Summer Festival–Harness Racing Enjoy a summer’s evening with family and friends. Pack a picnic, nab your spot and get set to sit back, relax and study the raceform. at the Waterlea Race Course 2pm, $10.

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.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Beneful® Bark In the Park® Be sure to head down with your fur buddy and take part in some of the action featuring: The Beneful Play Truck, tennis balls, bottom sniffing, Play-gility course, doggie dress ups, more tennis balls, prizes, giveaways and......even more tennis balls! Head down to Taylor River Reserve (Monro St entrance) in Blenheim for a morning full of fun in the sun! 9am - 12pm Kaipupu Point Guided Tour Take a boat cruise to Kaipupu Point Mainland Island, with a guided walk there and a cruise around the inner Queen Charlotte Sound. Meet 11.30 am Picton Wharf, return 4 pm. Bring your own food and drink. Cost: Kaipupu Friends/Members: $20 per adult, $10 child. Non Members: $30 per adult, $15 per child. Bookings required, phone Carol 520 3002.

Food for Change Gibb’s Restaurant (36 Godfrey Rd) with support from Greywacke Wines, Fromm Winery, Dog Point Vineyard, Folium Wines, Cloudy Bay Clams, Renaissance Brewing Company and Bounce with us Bouncy Castles, to raise money for John’s Kitchen, Blenheim. Adults: $39. Includes live music by Mitch Alderlieste and ‘street food stamps’ Kids (10 years and under): $15. Ticket holders to bring a nonperishable food item. Raffles, silent auction, pinata smash, dunk the clown and other gold coin donation activities. 3pm - 7pm Farmers Market Summer Season, Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer. Abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much more ..

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

Up and Coming Drama Craft Workshop 10am to 1pm, Mon 26th, Tues 27th, Thurs 29th and Fri 30th, January, $2 entry per day, bring your own lunch for children 6-12 years, or younger with parents. Riversdale Community House. 131 Budge Street.

26th January An Extraordinary Evening with Extraordinary Psychic Jeanette Wilson at The Scenic Hotel Marlborough,7.30pm Tickets from 0800 4532638 ( 0800 4 JEANET) & on the door.

Summon the Heroes National Youth Band NZ, Summon the Heroes is the theme of the 2015 Tour, marking the forthcoming 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, and featuring a range of music both evocative and modern that will appeal to all ages. The concert will also showcase the talents of some of the outstanding soloists within the band. Tickets from Floor Pride Civic Theatre.

rk® Beneful® Bark In the Pa h your fur wit wn do Be sure to head some of the buddy and take part in action.

Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim, 9am – 1pm. Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls, salmon, cheese, strawberries, tomatoes, veggies, blueberries, cherries, bread, ibiccis, your jam and preserves.

Garage Sale Picton RSA fundraising, 9am - 2pm, Wellington Street, Picton

Garage Sale Picton RSA fundraising, Saturday 9am - 2pm, Wellington Street, Picton

Awatere Rugby Club Golf Tournament The 4th Annual Awatere Rugby Club 2 Team Amborse Golf Tournament and Auction.

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Summon the Heroes 31st January 2015 @ 5.00pm Adult $27.00 Conc (65+) $22.00 Child (u16) $12.00 Family (2a,2c) $68.00

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BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Saturday 14th March 2015 @ 8.00pm A Reserve $85.00 B Reserve $79.90 Child (u18) $57.00

WIND IN THE WILLOWS Tue 7th April 10.30am, 1.30pm Wed 8th April 10.30am, 1.30pm, 6.30pm Thur 9th April 10.30am, 1.30pm Admit One $13.50 Family 4x tickets $45.00

QUEEN IT’S A KINDA MAGIC Sunday 3rd May 2015 @ 7.00pm Adult $61.00 Child (u13) $32.00 Groups (6+) $56.00pp

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK

FOSTER & ALLEN Tuesday 2nd June 2015 @ 7.00pm Admit One $71.90

Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Admit One: $85.00

MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE SLEEPING BEAUTY Tuesday 19th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Wednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $82.00 Child (u16) $72.00 Group (6+) $82.00pp

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

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If you are buying your tickets online, you can now choose your own seats.

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Friday January 23, 2015

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5 MINUTES WITH: Rob Duff

My last meal on Earth would be...

Breads, olive oil and Dukkah, then venison steak with salad or veges. Then it would be cheesecake with the best german ice cream, then extra ice cream.

Q A Q A Q A

Little White Dog creative director

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One of my best holidays was...

In Fiji with my son. It was just us and very relaxing and I would go there again.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

I like watching any nature TV series by National Geographic, but really like any of the old ones like MASH, Hill Street Blues, High Chaparral...

What would you spend your last $100 on?

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I’m inspired by...

People that do good or great things and dont take any credit for it. Also those that get on and try new things just because it’s there.

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

Thats funny, I’m ditching some old stuff now. But I have some things from my grandfather I will never throw away.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Wow that’s tough. But really not anyone famous - probably just old friends I haven’t seen for years would be my pick.

Well if it was my last day I wouldn’t spend it, I would give it to someone who needed it more than me.

What’s next on your wish list?

Oh, that’s a secret.

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

I’m licensed to fly a helicopter, rated to fly a Robinson R22.

I feel safer flying these days than driving on the road.

Raft race fast approaching The More FM Raft Race is just over a week away, so if you want to be involved, now is the time to start working on your creation.

The event in on Sunday, February 1, departing from the Beaver Road Bridge on the Taylor River at 2pm, and finishing at the Amphitheatre.

Registrations for the race will be taken between 12:30 and 1:45 on the day.

All rafts must be homemade, with no motor.

Prizes will be given on the day.

Left: Natasha Knox and Glenn Kirby from More FM work on their raft.

Jayden Boal, 6, slides down the bank behind Blenheim School on a cardboard box as part of the Bread of Life OSCAR holiday programme on Wednesday.

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CHEF Wanted. Noodle canteen in Blenheim is looking for a full time, experienced and qualified chef to cook our Asian/Chinese cuisine.

Able to work as a team, call 021-730-068.

BT BUILDING, builders labourer wanted, part time/casual basis, for house build. Ph Dave 027-4250-516.

for sale 2 013 S herco SE300IR 4 stroke, electric start, fuel injected, top-end overhaul, 168hrs on the clock, ready to ride $9,700 ph Brendan 0272 303 151.

2 014 S H E R C O SE3 0 0 2 T electric start, 55hrs on the clock, ready to ride $10,500 ph Brendan 0272 303 151.

CAN AM Outlander 500 FANTASTIC DEAL $13,490 incl GST plus H A LF PR I C E Far m Pack $ 845 LIMITED STOCK. BE QUICK! ph Brendan 0272 303 151.

Truck Driver Required for Grape Harvest • Class 4 Licence • Experience Preferred • Great Rates

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Wool

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Valentine Crafts

Buttons DMC Threads & craft Items

Just ask we may be able to source items for you. twizelnz@ihug.co.nz 022 1995 100 1 Whitney Street Open Tues - Thurs 10am - 2pm

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim PIANO & Keyboard Lesson’s, experienced, mature teacher, limited positions available, one on one lessons, “Always wanted to learn, why not have a go? ” All ages catered for, very reasonable rates.

Ph Marita 578-4088 or 027-619-5820.

Knitting & crochet classes available

lost & found

Missing Again Missing from Lewis Street since Saturday afternoon.

At times gets into strangers’ garages and specially cars which have windows open, so he could be anywhere.

If found please phone 578 1434

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ADVERTISE A GARAGE SALE TODAY & TURN TRASH INTO CASH Ph 5777 868

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Would you like to support a family organisation that empowers adults and children to work, play, learn and grow together?

If your answer is Yes!, then we may have a part time ( 7 hours per week) position for you, working to support our Playcentres in the Marlborough Association area.

To apply for the position or to find out more please contact Marlborough.assn@playcentre.org.nz or Marlborough Playcentre Association, P O Box 807, Blenheim

Tractor Drivers Harvest 2015 We are looking for hardworking, motivated people to join our team for the upcoming harvest (late March to late April).

Practical common sense and an ability to work as part of a team are essential. You must be available to work up to 7 days per week, 12 hour shifts (day or night positions available). Work hours may be variable.

Previous gondola driving experience is preferred but not essential.

Training is available to the right candidates. Must have a clean full drivers licence.

For further information on this role please call Brodie on 027 706 8638 Please send applications to either: brodie@witherhills.co.nz; or to Brodie Kerr, Wither Hills, 211 New Renwick Road, RD2, Blenheim th Applications close 8 February 2015

Applications close on Monday 9 February.

Marlborough Playcentre Association

Co-ordinator • Would you like to support a family organisation that empowers adults and children to work, play, learn and grow together?

• Experience with MYOB, Basic accounting and Microsoft office preferable.

• 20 hours per week • The successful applicant needs to have excellent communication skills, work as part of a team and independently.

• Having a knowledge of Playcentre philosophy is an advantage.

To apply for the position or to find out more please contact Marlborough.assn@playcentre.org.nz or Marlborough Playcentre Association, P O Box 807, Blenheim Applications close on Monday 9 February.

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CLUBS OF MARLBOROUGH INDOOR BOWLS SECTION. A.G.M. Monday 2nd Feb 2015. Clubs Main Hall 7pm. New and Present Members Welcome.

Garden Plants, Produce and Craft.

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proudly supports Hospice Marlborough.

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Ph 021 236 9061 for further info

SLEEPOUTS, cabins, studios, holiday homes, saunas, decking. European solid timber kit sets. Ph 022 1600 342 www.eurowood.co.nz

Redwood Market

2015 Salt & Grape Harvest’s Class 4 & 5 drivers required

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As a market leader Mag & Turbo Warehouse is a 100% NZ owned and operated Mag Wheel and Tyre specialist providing a range of top quality products and services from the world’s leading brands.

Do you want to work with: • An extensive Quality product range • Powerful, market proven brands • A strong support team • A company with excellent culture • A growing company with exciting roles Mag & Turbo Warehouse is an established and strongly respected automotive service & retail chain. We have a unique opportunity available for a Wheel Alignment & Tyre Technician to join our new Blenheim Franchise.

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual with a positive attitude, who can offer specialist tyre fitting experience and wheel alignment knowledge. If you take pride in exceeding customer expectations, have a passion for the automotive industry and are keen to achieve we’d love to have you on our team.

To ensure your success in this role you will: • Have previous retail experience in the Automotive industry • A passion for excellence in customer service and sales • Be a reliable and motivated team player • Exceptional communications and relationship building skills • Hold a current clean drivers license Mag & Turbo Warehouse is a responsible employer and offers excellent remuneration and opportunities for advancement.

You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role. Apply in writing to: Mag & Turbo Blenheim P O Box 790, Blenheim 7240 or forward via email to darrell.bate@magandturbo.com

Marlborough District Council

SECRETARY (FULL TIME) We are looking for a highly-efficient and organised person to provide administrative and secretarial services to the Marlborough District Council, the unitary authority looking after the diverse environment that is only Marlborough.

Only Marlborough combines an abundant environment, some of the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, and the space to create, grow and innovate for a better life.

If you are adaptable, self-motivated, computer savvy, and a team player, we’d like you to join our professional team.

You will have the following skills: • Excellent computer literacy • Experienced in providing Secretarial/Administrative support • Prioritisation of workloads • Ability to take minutes at meetings or a willingness to learn this skill • Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 3 February 2015.

Applications should be made online via our website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/CurrentVacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

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TODAY Good 17 Very Good 22 Excellent 27 Solution 339: Add, adder, and, are, dad, dan, DANDER, dare, dared, darn, DARNED, dead, dean, dear, den, dread, ear, earn, end, era, nard, near, nerd, rad, ran, rand, read, red, rend.

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CLAYTON, Stephanie Elizabeth (Steph): January 18, 2015

PARSONS: Anna -Joy Jacqueline (7lb 6oz) January 8, 2015

FORD, Elizabeth Margaret (Beth) (nee Stuart): January 21, 2015

RYAN: Louis William Henry (6lb 13oz) November 29, 2014

GIBBS, Selwyn Peace: January 13, 2015

TILLMAN: Kaia Luna (6lb 10oz) December 21, 2014

HILL, Michael Robert: January 1, 2015 HUNTER, Robert George (Bob): January 18, 2015

T.E Brammall, 26 March, 1942, age 23 L.A Brant, 15 December, 1917, age unknown C Bremmer, 31 July 1916, age unknown E.A.R Brewer, 12 September 1916 age unknown H.C Brewer, 1 November 1918, age 34 E.D Bright, 19 April 1945, age 31 T.C Broadbridge, 11 November 1916, age unknown E.M Broadhurst, 18 December 1942, age 22 F.J Brooke, 18 December 1917, age unknown A.F Brooks, 20 March 1944, age unkown J.M Brough, 8 December 1943, age 22 A.W Broughan, 12 October 1917, age unknown W.J Broughan, 23 October 1942, age 29 H.A.B Brown, 13 June 1944, age 27 L.R Brown, 17 March 1944, age unkown W.G.S Brown, 19 July 1942, age 32 R.J Brown, 17 April 1941, age unknown C.H.U Browne, 18 September 1916, age 23

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CALVERT, Florence Anne: January 18, 2015

MARFELL, Desmond Stuart (Des): January 13, 2015 MONKS, Michael Douglas (Doug): January 20, 2015 NICHOLLS, Ethne Graham (nee Hunter): January 15, 2015 PALMER, Linley Joan (nee Williams): January 18, 2015 PATTIE, Marjorie Joyce, JP: January 18, 2015 SHEILD, Michael Monro: On January 17, 2015 STAGG, Terrence Charles (Terry): January 20, 2015 THOMAS, Stephen Faulkland (Steve): January 11, 2015 TODD, Julie Catherine: January 11, 2015

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LIDDICOAT, Beryl Patricia: January 20, 2015

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LESLIE, June Agnes (nee Higgins): January 19, 2015

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J.D Burns. 25 May 1941, age unknown A.T.W Burrough, 14 December 1917, age unknown H Burroughs, 6 March 1900, age unknown L.A Bush, 8 August 1917, age unknown E.W Butt, 3 December 1917, age unknown J.G Calder, 12 September 1918, age 26

January 28 A.T Callan, 22 June 1915, age 28 J.C Cameron, 26 July 1915, age unknown R.D.J Campbell, 25 August 1943, age 27 C.F Carey, 7 November 1916, age unknown H. Catley, 2 September 1918, age unknown S.W Chapman, 23 November 1918, age 20

January 29

Of all five senses, after eating too much, your sense of hearing becomes less sharp

R. Charters, 11 August 1917, age unkown L Cheesman, 7 June 1917, age unkown E.R.G Chirnside, 2 November 1942, age 26 C.D Chisnall, Unknown, age unknown J Chisnall, 4 October 1917, age unknown R.W Chisnall, 3 July 1916, age unknown

death notices

HANSBY, Moya Patricia: Passed away, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital on Tuesday January 13 2015. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Alva, loved daughter, sister, aunty, and friend. Messages may be sent to P O Box 207, Picton 7250. A memorial service for Moya will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch at 2pm on Wednesday January 28. The interment of Moya’s ashes will take place at 2pm on Thursday January 29 in the Orowaiti Cemetery, Utopia Road, Westport.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Sport inbrief

Athletics Marlborough Athletics has a training session on Tuesday night ahead of next weekend’s Mahar Cup. Training begins at 5:30pm at Athletic Park.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

Basketball A basketball camp taken by Nelson Giants player Sam Dempster will be taking place next week at Stadium 2000.

The camp, on Wednesday and Thursday, is aimed at 9-12 year-olds, and starts at 10am on both days.

Places are still available. For more information, contact Marlborough basketball at Stadium 2000.

Duathlon Entry forms are available for the Matt Heagney Memorial Mens La-Z-Boy Gallery Duathlon.

The event, scheduled for January 23, sees competitors run a combined 5.4 kilometres and cycle 11km in total.

For more information contact Clubs of Marlborough.

Karting The Cresswell Electrical Raceway’s first meeting of the season takes place tomorrow.

The meeting is a fun day to allow people to have a go on the track.

The meeting starts at noon.

The track’s first twilight series meet is scheduled for February 7.

Touch Jordy Newman and Te Hauora Campbell were both involved in the New Zealand teams at the Youth Trans-Tasman Touch event in Sydney over the weekend.

Campbell’s under-19 team recorded one victory and two defeats, but Newman’s team lost all three games.

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Friday January 23, 2015

Deflating allegations

At the weekend the finalists for Superbowl XLIX were found in differing circumstances.

The defending-champion Seattle Seahawks came from 16 points down at halftime to pip the Packers in overtime, while the New England Patriots thumped the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 to join them for the big day in Arizona on February 2 (NZ time.)

While the Seahawks have been praised for their brave comeback the Patriots have been dealing with cheating allegations.

The team has been accused of providing deflated footballs, which would make it easier for star quarterback Tom Brady to throw and for their receivers to catch.

The Colts would have effectively been using different balls because while the home team provides them, both sides are responsible for maintaining their share.

The Patriots are prior offenders, and maybe that is why the allegation has made so many headlines.

In 2007 the team was fined for taping hand signals from the opposition coaches.

Sporting deception focuses strongest on doping and pre-game match fixing, but other schemes are not often as focused on. Deflated footballs are far from the most ludicrous accusation ever levelled in professional sport, and the examples are far from limited to the following: In 2008 Formula One driver

Nelson Piquet Jr. was accused of deliberately crashing during a race, which necessitated a safety car deployment and made it easier for team-mate Fernando Alonso to win the race.

The Renault team has since admitted to the conspiracy.

In British rugby, Harlequins winger Tom Williams was given a fake injury to allow Kiwi Nick Evans to take his place during a Heineken Cup quarterfinal in 2009, while in several instances players have breached eligibility rules to play for a country of their choice.

The lengths to which sportspeople will go for a win or that big payday cannot be underestimated.

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Preparing for saloon champs Story and photo

by Celeste Lodewyk Eastern States Speedway driver Scott Alexander has spent the past two weeks preparing for the Picton ITM NZ Saloon Champs 2015 which kicks off with tonight’s qualifying rounds.

Scott, former stockcar driver has had a few seasons off speedway driving a rally car, a Hayabusa powered Toyota Starlet.

This season he is back driving a C4 Corvette saloon car purchased from Auckland last year and will be racing under the number 77e.

The car is owned by Scott’s brother Tim Alexander, who is also a former stockcar driver and an Eastern States Speedway committee member.

The pair joined forces last year to rebuild the Corvette in Scott’s shed at his home in Renwick, with the idea of competing in the NZ Saloon Championships on their home track.

The engine is a 355 Chevrolet V8 built locally by Graham Morrison of Midwest Motors, and puts out around 500 horsepower.

This has been a big learning curve for Scott, going from a stockcar which involves full contact, to a non contact class such as

Scott Alexander.

the saloons.

The thrill of being able to hit with a stockcar is replaced with the power of a saloon, Scott says.

“It’s a big difference between 240hp in a stockcar versus 500hp with a saloon.”

The difference between the stockcar he previously raced, to the saloon he competes in tonight is considerable.

“The difference in horsepower,

and running race type suspension and race tyres instead of the road types and car type suspension on a stock car makes a huge difference,” he says.

With only having had limited race meetings in the car to get to grips with the massive changes required in both driving style and race rules, Scott knows he has a tough qualifying night ahead.

“Even just qualifying tonight

will be tough, so I will be concentrating on that as a goal.”

If successful in the qualifying rounds and he makes it through, Scott will be giving it all he has to be at the front of the pack.

Sponsoring Scott and the 77e saloon car are Blenheim Accounting, Forrest Wines and Midwest Motors.

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