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Tree memories will live on

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk It was an emotional day on Monday for Renwick residents Graham and Cynthia Brooks, as they farewelled a large South American Pepper tree that has stood proudly on their property for the past 112 years.

Continued on page 2 Graham Brooks’s grandchildren Oakley Brooks and Fern Russell photographed in the Pepper tree recently. Photo provided.

INSET: Graham Brooks with a large branch of his 112 year old Pepper Tree that was cut down on Monday.

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Tree to become beautiful art Continued from page 2 The tree was planted by Graham’s great grandparents William and Harriet Brooks in 1903 who came to Renwick in 1897 and purchased a large farm.

Upon retirement William and Harriet built their home, the one Graham and Cynthia live in now, and planted a number of trees.

Graham says it’s been “special” that the tree has been in the family as long as it has.

“It’s always been the centre piece of our lives and enjoyed by six generations of the Brooks family.

“In the centre of the tree is a bowl where I can remember playing as a child.

“I have even photographed a number of weddings and family portraits in that tree, it holds many special memories,” he says.

Unfortunately the tree got sick around five years ago, and moisture held in the centre bowl caused rot, but the decision to

cut it down has not come lightly.

“It’s so incredibly sad that it has to come down, but we are concerned with the safety of our grandchildren running around.

Branches are breaking off and it could potentially be dangerous for them,” Cynthia says.

Another deciding factor was their desire to reuse the wood in another way before it completely rotted.

“This way the tree will continue to live on in our family,” Cynthia says.

Former arborist and specialist bur turner Kemp Lenihan travelled from Nelson to cut the tree down and plans to use as much as he can to make beautiful pieces of wood art.

Graham and Cynthia met Kemp at the Nelson Saturday market where he has been selling his creations for many years.

Known as one of New Zealand’s most talented woodturners, Kemp says he was astounded by the size and beauty of the tree and looks forward to working with the wood.

Nelson man Kemp Lenihan cut down the tree and will be making beautiful wood pieces from it.

“It’s the biggest I have seen and I can already tell that the wood is going to look incredible once I am finished with it,” he says.

He has promised a special

piece for Graham and Cynthia, and the couple plans to purchase others for family members.

“It’s a once in a lifetime tree to work with, I am like a kid in a toy shop,” he says.

Fundraising for Fijian school

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim school has pulled together to send supplies to their Fijian counterparts in a remote part of the island nation.

Richmond View School have compiled two suitcases of items including stationery and clothing, which will be sent to Malake School.

Room 2 teacher Jane Fransen says she was approached with the idea last term by Karen Vunisa, parent of student Joseva, 6.

“It was a fantastic idea. It dovetails beautifully into our theme for the term, ‘God is generous.’

“We’ve talked about how we

have so much compared to our international neighbours.”

The project was subsequently put to the whole school through the newsletter and the school assembly.

“One child went as far as wanting to give one of his unused Bibles on top of all the other stationery the family bought,” Jane says.

Jane sent an introductory letter to Malake School, and says she hopes to start a long-term relationship with them.

The Vunisa family leave for a 10-day Fiji holiday tomorrow, and are taking the suitcases with them.

Student teacher Jessica Crosswell, Room 2 teacher Jane Fransen and students Jessica King, Nadia Uys, Joseva Vunisa and Ciaran Harper, all 6, with the two suitcases.

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Blenheim boys set to take to the skies

By Jacob Page Blenheim’s newest aircraft men Jared Stewart and Tom Lowther may come from different paths but they are both looking forward to everything the New Zealand Defence Force has to offer.

The pair were part of 61 new air force recruits who graduated from their 14-week recruit course at RNZAF Woodbourne yesterday.

Jared is a second generation graduate with his father and uncle having both served in the air force.

“My Dad was in the air force for 30-odd years and I have an uncle who I’m close with who has been in it for 20 to 30 years as well,” Jared says.

“For a long time I didn’t intend to go this way it was only in recent years that I started to look into it,”

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the 26-year-old says.

Jared says his interest in technology lined up well with what was involved in the air force.

Tom spent five years boarding at St Bede’s College in Christchurch but was pleased to return home

to Blenheim where his family is still based.

“It came down to me needing to do something with my life,” the 18-year-old says. “I’ve always had a passion for flying – it still amazes me.

“I live up in the Wither Hills so I see planes all the time and my Dad is a diesel mechanic so fixing things really appealed to me as well.”

Both men say they are looking to make the most of every opportunity.

“The recruit training is the first step of our careers, it’s a big step and I’m sure everyone has learnt heaps during the 14-weeks here,” Jared says.

Tom says the turning point was when they had to complete a number of physical tasks over the course of a gruelling 12-hour period.

“That really pulls everyone together and you push yourself to limits that you’ve never been to before,” Tom says.

Joe brings the hammer down on top award

By Jacob Page Being an auctioneer is just a word to describe a mathematician, entertainer and a negotiator all rolled into one, according to Blenheim’s Joe Blakiston.

Joe has been named the national PGG Wrightson Auctioneer of the Year at the company’s annual conference at Te Papa in Wellington.

“It’s a bit of a performance really,” Joe says.

“You have to be confident with people and numbers and be able to read an audience to keep them bidding.

“I just try to make it as entertaining as possible because it’s quite a stressful time, especially property auctions so it’s all about allaying fears and making people feel relaxed.”

Joe mastered a tricky property description and a competitive bidding scenario to beat out competitors from all over New Zealand in his 10 minute presentation.

Joe says he was thrilled to win the award.

“Auctioneers are quite competitive by nature, it’s all smiles before the event but everyone is out to win it.”

Joe began as a livestock agent 30 years ago and was “thrown in the deep end when it came to the auction process.”

“When you’re a trainee they tend to just throw the book at you and go ‘righto you can sell the next lot’.

“You have to know the finances.”

Right: Blenheim’s Joe Blakiston has been named the national PGG Wrightson Auctioneer of the Year.

inbrief International hockey coming Top level hockey is coming to Blenheim for the first time.

The Black Sticks women’s team will play Argentina at Blenheim’s College Park in two test matches, on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday October 4. The games begin at 2pm each day.

Argentina are currently ranked third in the world while New Zealand is ranked fourth.

The game will also be live streamed through Hockey New Zealand.

The series will be a lead up event to the Rio Olympics with tests also played in Nelson and Christchurch.

Road closure Healy’s Bridge on Kaiuma Bay Road has been severely damaged and was closed for all vehicles from Tuesday for the foreseeable future until the bridge can be repaired.

Marlborough Roads will advise when re-opened.

Ultrasound makes it to Vanuatu The ultrasound machine donated

by Dr Hamish Fraser following the devestation of Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu has been delivered to Port Vila Central Hospital.

It was part of a raft of donations from Marlborough people after the disaster.

Three changes for Makos The Tasman Makos have made three changes to the starting team to face Bay of Plenty in Nelson tonight in the ITM Cup. Mitchell Scott comes onto the wing while Trent Renata starts at fullback.

South African lock Marco Kotze starts ahead of Alex Ainley.

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Daffodil Day This year’s Daffodil Day event will be held on Friday, August 28, from 9am-5pm at The Forum.

Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s annual flagship event and one of the most important fundraising and awareness campaigns in the country.

Business suspending Kangatraining Marlborough will be suspended for the rest of the year due to family reasons.

The final class before the hiatus was held on Wednesday.

Marshmallow day The Marlborough Youth Trust is celebrating International Toasted Marshmallow Day later this month.

On Friday, August 28 they will be roasting marshmallows in Liz Davidson Place.

The event goes from 5-7pm.

Matt to represent Marlborough It is less than a week until Matt Duggan represents the region at the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year competition.

The event, in the Hawke’s Bay, begins on August 25 and continues until August 27.

The event includes practical questions, the Biostart Hortysports, theory questions, interviews and a speech.

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Not a dry eye with new laser

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim eyecare business has purchased a new laser therapy machine to provide more permanent relief for dry eye syndrome sufferers.

Noel Templeton Optometrists bought the ‘E>Eye’ machine to their High Street premises about a week ago.

The machine is the first of its kind in Marlborough. It emits a series of coloured lights to stimulate glands in the eyelids.

Optometrist Sally Blohm says dry eye syndrome is an “enormous” problem in Marlborough, brought on by the dry climate, dust, pollen and blue light from electronic devices.

People with dry eye syndrome commonly suffer from a burning sensation in the eye and variable vision.

Often they have watery eyes, as the tear ducts produce a lot of thin, poor-quality tears which evaporate quickly.

Sally says sufferers use tear drops to provide temporary relief but the machine offers a more permanent solution.

“The results are really exciting. It’s the first time the results have been quite concrete.

“For the first time there is light at the end of the tunnel for dry eye sufferers.”

Sally says office workers, post-menopausal women, those with rheumatoid arthritis and

Optometrist Sally Blohm demonstrates the E>Eye machine to patient Mavis Marshall.

those exposed to pollen are common sufferers.

Once dry eye syndrome is diagnosed patients go through three ‘E>Eye’ sessions. The second is held about fifteen days after the first and the third about 40 days after that.

Sally says each appointment takes about

15 minutes. Most of that time is used to fit the patient with goggles and apply gel to the eyelid.

She says the procedure is relatively painless, with patients experiencing a “warm” sensation.

New life from the USA Story and photo

by Celeste Lodewyk Molly Murphy Wittig (right) is loving her new life here in Marlborough.

So much so that she, along with her husband and son, have set down permanent roots in a community she describes as being “very open and friendly”.

Originally from New Orleans Molly is a registered clinical child psychologist, specialising in early child developmental behaviour management, high functioning autism and anxi-

ety.

She received her doctorate

from Louisiana State University and later joined a private practice called Southeast Psych.

Now based in Blenheim, Molly is providing a specialist programme called ‘Worry Busters’ which is set to begin in October.

Worry Busters is a skillbuilding group for kids or teens who frequently experience worry or anxiety.

Over the duration of six weeks, students will learn cognitive behavioural techniques

such as coping with stressors, mastering worries and problem solving in a fun and relaxed environment.

Handouts are also given so parents can support these new skills at home.

Outside of her clinic role, Molly is also busy completing work on a children’s novel which is due for release in December.

For more information about the programme contact Molly by emailing drmollywittig@ gmail.com.

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COUNCIL NEWS Opportunity to honour young achievers

The Marlborough Youth Civic Awards are again calling for nominations after the successful inaugural Awards held in 2013.

Instigated by the Marlborough District Council’s Youth Council, the Youth Civic Awards are to acknowledge young people who have given voluntary service to others within Marlborough.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says extending the concept of the Marlborough District Council’s Civic Honours so that youngsters can also be recognised for outstanding community service should help to inspire good citizenship and positive values amongst teenagers.

Mr Sowman has praised the Youth Council for continuing to support the initiative that recognises outstanding contributions made by young people in Marlborough.

“These young people are so positive and so keen to encourage their peers to contribute – they’re a great example to all of us.”

Under the terms of the award, young people aged 13 to 20 will be eligible for nomination from within the community for service to the community, for sport or recreation, arts and culture, the environment, for leadership and mentoring. The award is to recognise service and does not apply where payment is received.

A panel, made up of the Mayor and individuals from the community, will consider nominations.

Like the Civic Honours, there is no fixed number of awards to be made.

Nominations close on 1 September 2015.

• More details about the awards can be found on the Youth Council website www. myvoicemarlborough.co.nz under the Youth Council tab or on the Marlborough District Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz in the Grants and Awards section under the Our Community tab.

Dog owners The deadline to register your dog has passed.

Animal Control will follow up on all unregistered dogs around Marlborough.

If you are late to register, it is still cheaper to do it now and pay the late penalty fee than face a fine for having an unregistered dog.

If your dog is not registered, call into the Animal Control Office urgently to arrange registration.

The penalty fee is 50% of the current cost of your dog registration.

Category 1 (neutered and microchipped) registration $57 + $28.50 Category 2 registration $86 + $43 Owners found with an unregistered dog will be issued with an Infringement Notice for $300.00.

Failure to register and pay the penalty will raise costs to $487.50, or $531 for non-working dogs.

Your dog may also be impounded which will incur extra costs.

Dogs are impounded until all fees and penalties are paid. Pound costs could include sustenance, microchipping and a service fee.

Please be a responsible dog owner and get your dog/s registered. Even with the late penalty, it is far less costly than facing the fine regime.

Subsidy announcement celebrated Wairau-Awatere Ward Councillor Cynthia Brooks and Council’s Assets and Services Manager Mark Wheeler celebrate the announcement that the Seddon water treatment project has been awarded a million dollar subsidy.

Councillor Brooks says it has been a tough process requiring many community meetings and discussions and huge professional input from Council staff so it’s tremendous news to know

that Seddon is to get its share of this government funding.

“It was the last chance to get the subsidy that will make water treatment affordable so now we have the opportunity to settle the water supply issue once and for all,” she said.

Mr Wheeler says the next step will be to finalise the land required and to prepare tender documents for the design and build of the scheme.

Rates rebate for superannuitants and lower income home owners Now is the time to come in and claim a rebate on your rates if you are a low-income earner or a superannuitant.

You could be entitled to a rates rebate, which comes from the Department of Internal Affairs, in the form of a payment to your rates account of up to $610.

The level of rebate depends on the amount of your rates bill, you and your partner’s income and the

number of dependents who live at the property.

Applicants should bring in their 2015-2016 rates invoice, information about their income before tax for the year ending 31 March 2015, including any interest earned or WINZ payments and, where there is a partner, details of their income.

Application forms are not being sent out this year as our Rates Rebates officers will help you to

complete them when you come to Council.

Remember that a new application needs to be lodged each year. We have designated staff on hand at the Council to help. Ph: 03 520 7400 if you would like more information.

More information is available on the Council website: www.marlborough. govt.nz/Services/Rates/Rebates

We need your local knowledge of the Sounds Council wants to hear from people who have long-term memories of the Marlborough Sounds that may help shed light on the environmental changes to the coastal environment.

Council’s coastal scientist Steve Urlich has a study underway to reconstruct past seabed habitats in Queen Charlotte Sound. NIWA will be digging back into Papers Past and scientific reports for information to contribute and Steve wants to supplement this with information from those who know the area best; the people who have lived in the Sounds or regularly spent time staying or working there.

“This is just the beginning of our research into the area so we’re particularly interested in Queen Charlotte but we want to hear about the wider Sounds too,” he said.

It’s an attempt to find out more about the coastal area; to understand how things are changing and when those changes happened. Personal memories and observations can add valuable

Positive ageing Occasionally dishonest people will target houses where they think they can take advantage of the residents. Be very wary if someone arrives on your doorstep and: • requests use of a telephone or toilet • asks if a named person lives there • pushes their way in and takes a look around.

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information to the scientific research.

For example, people may have noticed damage to the seafloor of a favourite diving spot, or different species of fish on the end of the fishing lines, or changes in the bay around the family bach.

On the Council website there’s an example of the kind of useful information Council is looking for; anecdotes and photos about fishing in the 1950s drawn from a history of the Archer family of Tennyson Inlet, “Dinghy to Daimler”. www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Environment/Coastal/CommunityInvolvement/Tennyson-Inlet-Fishing Tell us your story on the Sounds; a feedback form is on the Council website where you can send in memories or information: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Environment/Coastal/CommunityInvolvement/Tell-Your-Story

How to handle uninvited callers If you don’t know the caller at the door, don’t open it. Speak to the caller through the closed (locked) door. Offer to make a phone call for them, direct them to the nearest local toilets, but don’t open your door to this type of caller.

Don’t hesitate to call 111 immediately and report these callers to the police.

Sometimes pushy salespeople will arrive on your doorstep.

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

It’s easier to say ‘no thank you’ to a salesperson and walk away if your door stays closed. As a general rule, it’s safer to buy a service or goods from a reputable local business than a stranger who ‘cold-calls’ at your door. Don’t be taken in by a fasttalking salesperson; they’re skilled at talking their way into your house.

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The Sun Irresponsible owners I feel same way re-dog and cat poos as other texters.

Am a walker and gardener - have same problems.

Encounter more out of control scary dogs than not and neighbours dogs barking. $200 fine not enforced.

Time for bylaws for cat owners.

Irresponsible owners, not animals fault.

As there are so many dogs not under proper control on the walkways, it wood be good if dogs were to be walked ONLY in the proposed dog parks.

It’d make walkway walkers lives easier...but I dream on.

Shame on you Shame on you warehouse workers walking out on a decent company when most of you earn over $20 an hour.

Get out in the real world and get another job if you can find one that pays anywhere near.

Overworked and underpaid what a load of rubbish!!!!!!

Bohally kids It was an honour and a pleasure to accompany Bohally kids to the recent winter tournament in Nelson.

Humble and gracious win or lose ....proud of all of you.....

Quiet observer

The mans family are in his home country of Vanuatu so maybe another container with mattresses would be welcomed over there.

Metermaid maths Recently got a ticket for parking just over 2hrs in a 150 minute car park.

When I took it to get it wiped I was told “she’s got a lot of these this morning”.

If this is a common mistake, I’m sure there are plenty of people looking for work who can do basic maths.

Sort it out Marlborough Roads.

Marlborough Midweek Can’t you think of your own titles?

Eg Out & About.

Copied from The Sun yet again!

Oh well don’t they say that’s a form of flattery!

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Yes it’s great that Marlborough now has a cheap wheelie bin service but couldn’t we just increase the rates a bit and provide them free for everyone?

I’d rather pay for it this way and know my whole town was being looked after with a rubbish collection and bin included, than pay a cheap price separately just to make my own property look nice.

What a gentleman To the Marlborough Boys’ College student who was skateboarding to school on Cubitt Street, Friday August 14.

Saw me unloading a kitchen from my van with a female colleague and offered to help, what a gentleman.

Your parents should be very proud of you.

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Too much damage Yes ban or at least restrict sounds dredging, I’m a diver and have seen the damage on the sea floor.

Councillor shows no integrity Councillor Bagge won’t get into my office given she thinks it is ok to take private information without permission and then use it in the media.

She says she didn’t even understand the numbers!

Councillors must display the highest level of integrity.

This incident feels like an abuse of position.

Surely she should be censured by Council and apologise to Robin Sutherland for her inappropriate behaviour and breach of trust?

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Not only did Mr Pollard give all that money, he also gave the land.

He asked that it be made into childrens’ playground.

I am sure he would be very disappointed that his wishes weren’t carried out.

It was The Blenheim Borough Council back then.

There was write up in the local paper about his gift to the people and children of Blenheim.

Modern art?

What’s that thing at the end of the fire station tower being upgraded.

Piece of modern art. Somewhere for fire men jump off .

Another ugh sight on main road, no wonder travellers go right on through.

Give them trees some grow quick.

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Mum impressed with skatepark Dear Ed, I have three boys (3, 6 and 10) and I have spent quite a bit of time at the skate park.

I had my mis-givings about it initially.

But, after spending time there I changed my mind. I feel like it is one of the only positive spaces in Blenheim for teenage boys.

The teenagers who hang out there seem to be quite good skaters/scooters and are constantly challenging themselves and their peers to do new tricks etc.

They are considerate of the younger kids, never have they been rude to my kids.

There is a bit of swearing.... but one time one of the other teenagers told his friend to stop swearing because there was young kids around.

The skate park for the most part has quite a positive vibe, kid’s of all ages seem to have fun there and its great to have a place for boys to be physical and able to challenge themselves in a ‘safe’ area.

The only thing I wish is that Blenheim would spend a bit of money to improve it.

The toilet is always disgusting (I know that’s not the council’s fault) and the surrounding area is really run-down.

Also if there were some trees etc planted or some seating it would improve it hugely.

I would personally love to see some money put into the skate park - I think the kids would benefit from it.

Jennie

Housing Issues Get a grip...don’t blame council for your situation in life...where’s your family support?

Don’t expect us as rate payers and dog rego payers who work hard to pay for these things...

We expect some nice things in life for our hard earned dollars when we already subsidise housing NZ through our income.

Dog park...

What a waste of money!

Why not just use the dog park that already exists, The Taylor Riverbank.

We also walk our dog on a regular basis and have had no trouble with anyone down there, whether it be bikes, children or other dogs.

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Travel insurance a must Dear Ed, I’ve been reading about the trial & tribulations of PJ Lupi - he was very lucky that a lot of money was raised to get him back to New Zealand.

When I travel overseas the first port of call is travel insurance.

I wonder how PJ feels now about whether travel insurance is a good thing.

Recently an Australian couple went to Hawaii for a week or so as it was the final holiday before the birth of their first child.

I have no idea how they were let onto a plane so close to term.

Both had travel insurance and the baby was born at 35 weeks.

Mum and Dad had travel insurance but not the baby.

Plenty of pit falls when travelling.

Kerry Jacques - Gold Coast, Australia.

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5 minutes with: Claire Dwyer House of Hearing audiologist

Q A Q A Q A

My last meal on Earth would be...

Rib-eye steak, medium rare with mushroom sauce.

One of my best holidays was...

Seven days in Cuba, sunshine, beaches and cocktails!

My guilty TV pleasure is...

My Kitchen Rules, wish I could cook like that!

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I’m inspired by...

The 80 year old client who gets their hearing aids in first time! We’re never too old to learn new tricks.

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

My family and friends – they’re too precious!

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Billy Connolly, he’s so funny!

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What would you spend your last $100 on?

A good bottle of pinot noir and a selection of Whitestone cheeses and crackers.

What’s next on your wish list?

House of Hearing becoming a household name in Blenheim.

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

I bungee jumped off the Harbour Bridge in Auckland twice in one day, it was so much fun!

High-speed rural internet Contract Growers Land required in all locations for growing Corn and Beans.

Fight cruelty with cupcakes Planting October to November 2015.

Cute animals and mouth

Marlborough SPCA.

Please contact Graeme 021 491 197 or watering cupcakes are anBulfin, If you don’t want to bake, unusualDodson, combination, can still support the Hamish 027 but 469 you 3353. on Monday they will pro-

event by purchasing cupcakes

vide vitalGroup fundraising for the– Blenheim from the many sites around Talley’s Limited Division

Marlborough SPCA. Blenheim and Renwick.

This is an annual event for There will also be collection SPCA where individuals and buckets out so any donation businesses get involved to will be greatly appreciated. raise funds to fight animal All money raised locally goes cruelty in the community. directly to the local centre.

To get involved all you have For more information visit to do is register yourself as www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz. a cupcake baker, sell them It’s easy to get involved, to your friends, work col- so support our local centre leagues and family memberswww.talleys.co.nz and help them fight animal and donate the money to the cruelty.

By Adam Poulopoulos After over a year of investigating their rural internet service, Brendon Price Computers have opened it to customers.

It covers outlying areas including Renwick, Rapaura, Riverlands, Grovetown and Spring Creek, and was unveiled about a week ago.

BP Computers have set up Accelerate Wireless to provide the service.

BP Computers manager Brad Clark says the service will help those outside the Blenheim CBD who cannot receive high-speed fibre and are still relying on the asymmetric digital subscriber line connection.

“The connection was designed for internet usage 20 years ago, and the internet has changed fundamentally in that time…it’s almost become unusable for some people.”

He says the new line will allow customers to perform functions like internet banking, using Xero software, communicating with relatives and homework without having to pick a quiet time to go online.

Brad says demand for the service had been strong.

“It’d be several people a week. You can try and do things with different

Brad Clark (left) and Brendon Price of BP Computers.

modems, but at the end of the day you are restricted by the main pipe coming in.”

Preparation for releasing the service included designing and engineering cell towers, which are located on the Wither Hills at Tua Marina and the Richmond Ranges.

“Due to the remoteness of the locations, which are out of the way and have no power, we’ve had to put solar in,” Brad says.

“There’s not a lot of road accessibility so there’s been a lot of lugging things

up hills and using helicopters to drop stuff off.

“The technology is now at the point we can deliver it at the speed we want to and we’re able to roll it out.”

Brad says if there is interest, service expansion will be considered.

The arrangement is different to the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, which covers a wider area.

Brad supports Marlborough’s submission for RBI funding, saying lesserpopulated areas are harder to reach without government intervention.

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Please contact Graeme Bulfin, 021 491 197 or Hamish Dodson, 027 469 3353.

Talley’s Group Limited – Blenheim Division

Bride Show raises $9000 for rescuers www.talleys.co.nz URL

At the beginning of the month the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club presented two cheques to the recipient charities that benefited from this year’s Bride of the Year Show.

Closing date

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and LANDSAR Search and Rescue Marlborough organisations each received $4500.

Show committee member Lesley

Ayson says thanks to the incredible generosity of the community and businesses that made donations, this year’s show was able to be the success it was.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 21 Joint exhibition Two very popular local artists, Tony Matthews and Lindsay Jefferis, are featured together in an exhibition of local talent. Tony Matthews, whose mixed media sculptures feature a unique blend of recycled metal and local seashells, in an attractive, delicate and contemporary blend that has to be seen to be believed. A man of many interests and talents, Lindsay’s prints are in hot demand, as are his original works. Gallery Havelock, open seven days from 10am to 4pm.

Stretch The Southern Kicks Tour, Stretch will be rolling out a boot-stomping backbeat and weaving one truly soulful voice through it all. The Yard Bar, 30 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim, 8pm – 10pm.

Buddhist Teachings Geshe Jampa Tarchin will explain the Buddhist perspective on cultivating happiness in day to day life. All welcome - class by donation 7 pm - 8.30 pm Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. Supported by the Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group. Phone Maree 572 2774 or Sue 578 5214 Isla Grant Scotland’s legendary singer/song writer Isla Grant, returns to New Zealand for her ‘Farewell Concert Tour’. Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Corner of Queen and Arthur Street, Blenheim, 7:30pm, ph 03 520 8560 for ticket info.

The Edwin Fox Ship 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. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

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.

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

Rainbow Ski Area See www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details.

Yealands Gallery Members’ Annual Exhibition.

The annual members’ exhibition, including many well-known Marlborough artists.

Prizes awarded in categories in Oil/Acrylic, Pastel, Photography, Prints/Drawing, Watercolour, Weaving/Pottery/3D. The Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim Millennium Gallery Brian Brake, this exhibition offers two slices from Brian Brake’s career: photographs of China in late 1950s, and those of Japan in 1963 and 1964.

Kerry Hines-Young Country Young Country is a fresh and engaging exhibition that brings together nineteenthcentury photography and contemporary poetry to offer a new and often surprising view of New Zealand’s past. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square.

Saturday 22 TheatreFest of One Act Plays 5 short plays that will intrigue and delight.

Performances by Marlborough Repertory, Elmwood Players and Riccarton Players from Christchurch. Boathouse Theatre 6.30 Tickets: $15 (Door sales from 6pm) For further info contact Anne.mcauley@ outlook.com.

Meditation Class Breathing meditations aimed at calming the mind so that we may obtain peace and contentment in our lives. 10 am - 11.30 am (followed by a shared lunch). All welcome - by donation. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. Supported by the Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group. Phone Maree 572 2774 or Sue 578 5214 Craft Fair Tua Marina Hall, 10am - 4pm, lots of crafts, plants and a sausage sizzle. Supporting the Cancer Society.

Russian Icons - Masterworks by Russian composers Immerse yourself in a superb programme featuring some of the great works of the Russian canon.

Cloudy Bay Vineyard, Jacksons Road, Blenheim, 5pm – 7pm.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm 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.

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 “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm.

Phone Rex Carson 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Wither Hills Farm Park Loop 1 - Wither Hills Farm Park - Redwood Street entrance carpark. Loop 2 – Wither Hills Farm Park - Quail Stream entrance carpark. Both routes head down an open ridge from Mount Vernon with a continuous view of Blenheim, out over the Wairau lagoons and on a clear day across to Wellington’s south coast.

Wither Hills MTB Park The 40 hectare Mountain Bike Park offers a variety of rides and the Mt Vernon Traverse is a challenging ride over the ridgelines.

There are 3 grades of tracks: Easy, Intermediate and Advanced. Access is via a car park on Taylor Pass Road or via the popular Stockyard Track. Most tracks are on steeper terrain more suited to experienced riders.

Conders Bend Mountain Bike Park Is located next to the Wairau River, Renwick side with approximately 6 kms of curved largely flat track.

Sunday 23 Craft Fair Tua Marina Hall, 10am - 4pm, lots of crafts, plants and a sausage sizzle. Supporting the Cancer Society.

Ulysses Ride Ride down the coast to Kekerengu for lunch. Meet at the railway station (south end) at 10.45am ride departing at 11am.

Orienteering Winter Series # 5, Whites Bay 10am - 11am start. Score event. For further details visit: www.moc.kiwi.nz Renwick Market Come rain or shine Giesen sports and events centre, 10am - 3pm.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

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

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

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Harwood Produce, Koromiko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local.

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

Petanque 10am and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

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.

Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm 4pm $2.

Up & Coming 25 August Renwick Market Mid-week Market, crafts, jewellery, bric-abrac. Anglican Church Hall, Renwick - 10am -2pm, ph 577 5354 for more info.

28 August Blenheim Library Book Sale. Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. from 9.30am3.30pm at the library.

Picton Cinemas

She’s Funny That Way (M) new The Guest (R1) new Trainwreck (R16) Fantastic Four (M) Madame Bovary (M) Mission Impossible Rogue Nation (M) Minions (PG) The Falling (R16) @ EcoWorld Picton Aquarium P: 573 6030 | www.pictoncinemas.co.nz

Ph: 0800 500 123 www.mikepero.com

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

2 bedroom unit Redwoodtown OWNER SAYS PRESENT ALL OFFERS NOW!!!

Phone for further details on this property today!

Debbie Webster

021 797 454 or 03 578 3760 debbie.webster@mikepero.com New Office - Bythell Place (next to Scotch Wine Bar)

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Dining Directory Corporal Tiff Wood cleans some grease off a Seasprite helicopter during a week-long exercise at RNZAF Woodbourne, yesterday.

Defence partnership unites

By Jacob Page Navy commander Brendon Clark may be stuck between two defence force worlds but he would not have it any other way.

Brendan is the man in charge of 6 Squadron which is an air force squadron with all of the aircrew being navy personnel but the mechanics being air force.

“We breathe a little navy and a little air force every day of the week which is really cool,” he says.

We all have our traditions and we all fit in rather well.”

The squadron has been flying the Seasprite helicopters around Marlborough this week, conducting Exercise Bluebird based out of Woodbourne.

The exercise involves the maritime Seasprite helicopters and crews training in alpine flying around the Dip Flat area.

“Once a year we come here to operate around the mountainous areas because they provide us with the perfect training ground right next to an air force base.

“We need to qualify our crews to be able

to fly in areas where aircraft performance is affected either by weather or by altitude.

“We can go to a 3000 foot mountain or a 7000 foot mountain.

“When we operate off the back of the ships, sometimes we have to operate in the hills and it can be hot so it challenges our aircraft.”

There are 36 people involved in crewing and looking after the three aircraft for the training.

Eleven of the crew have returned from a mission with HMNZS Te Kaha for six months and will deploy to South East Asia before returning to Operation Southern Katipo in Marlborough in October.

Corporal Tiff Wood looks after the Seasprite on the ground and she does a 90 minute safety check each day.

“We check tyre pressure, check for leaks and give it a decent tidy up.

“If we see a crack we have to tidy that up,” she says.

“Anything that could be a detriment while it’s in the air.”

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DINING & TAKEAWAYS

Beat the winter blues with our Winter Warmers deal!

ANY LARGE PIZZA AND SIDE just $25 Thursday Friday Saturday, 4.30 - 6.30pm

Hungry and in a hurry?

We have a range of nutritious asian fusion dishes available in lunch-size portions including sushi, salads, curries, fried rice, noodles, kebabs and much more.

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ROCCO’S RESTAURANT Authentic Italian Cuisine with pasta, seafood, steaks, chicken dishes.

Join us at Roccos for dinner Monday to Saturday from 6pm early bird special Mon - Thur between 6 and 7pm CHILDREN WELCOME Ideal for groups or intimate dining.

5 Dodson St (next to Grove Park Motel) Blenheim Ph 578 6940

BAMBOO GARDEN

Asian Restaurant Classic Asian cuisine everyday You will be impressed by our range of authentic Thai, Japanese and Chinese dishes 31 Maxwell Road ph 579 1118 Lunch 11:30am-2pm Weds to Sun. Dinner from 5pm, 7 days Takeaway and delivery available 4:30pm-9pm www.bamboogarden.co.nz admin@bamboogarden.co.nz

Journalist

Full-time position available The Blenheim Sun Newspaper is a twice weekly community newspaper, locally owned and operated, circulating throughout the Marlborough region.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced journalist with strong writing ability and photography skills to join our friendly and professional team.

Email your CV and covering letter to: les@blenheimsun.co.nz

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RENWICK TAKEAWAYS Grab n Go Lunches!

Lunch on the run? We have: Sandwiches fresh or toasted, chicken thighs & drums, sausages, chips, and heaps more!

ALL READY TO GRAB n GO! Tues - Fri. And the best Fish n Chips in Renwick.

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

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TV stand for Panasonic 42” and small domestic glass house 8 X 6 or similar ph 5738278 or 0211-66-4517.

Budge Street, balloons at letter box from10am, large household items, clothing and pot plants.

TE N PIN Bowling.

Open 7 days. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

SOWS breeding, Parity 1 - 2 and 3, contact Al 021 0233 2659.

health & beauty

Wesley Methodist Church Hall, T he Foun dr y, J o hn Street, Saturday from 8.30am.

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Age Concern Marlborough Inc. AGM

Will be held on Thursday 10th September 2015 in the upstairs meeting room.

At the Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street Commencing at 1-30pm.

All members and supporters are invited to attend

For Sale

Low Maintenance Family Home!!

Located in a young sub division in central Blenheim. This lovely spacious home completed in 2008 offers 4 Bedrooms (Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe). Formal and casual living and a large conservatory. Triple car garaging with internal access. Secure sunny section.

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Buyer enquiry over $495,000.

2 BEDROOM home not too close to CBD. Phone 579 4558 or 021 139 4344.

RURAL PROPERTY wanted to rent, warm 3 bedroom home, for myself & 80yr old Mum. Fully fenced suitable for pets, a garage too please, long term, references available ph 027677-0087 or 577-6999.

for sale Honda CRF450R Fresh top end, oversized radiators, flywheel weight, performance exhaust, fuel injected $ 6,490 inc GST. M ar l b o r o u g h Tr i a l s Centre ph 579-2500 or 027-230-3151 TRX420 2012 Auto $ 6,800 Marlborough Trials Centre ph 5792500 or 027-230-3151.

PGO ZIP50 Scooter red $2,350+orc NEW Marlborough Trials Centre ph 579-2500 or 027230-3151 PGO 50 NAKED Scooter carbon black $ 2,550+orc NEW M a r l b o r o u g h Tr i a l s Centre ph 579-2500 or 027-230-3151 2011 Honda TRX420 auto, 2100hrs, farm bars, $6,700 incl GST. Marlborough Trials Centre ph 579-2500 or 027230-3151 2015 SHERCO SER300 2stroke enduro bike NEW was $13,500 SPECIAL $12,800 incl GST. Marlborough Trials Centre ph 579-2500 or 027-230-3151 2015 SHERCO 300SEF-R 4stroke fuel injected enduro bike NEW was $ 13 , 9 9 5 S P E C I A L $ 13 , 0 0 0 i n c l G S T. M a r l b o r o u g h Tr i a l s Centre ph 579-2500 or 027-230-3151 2012

church notices St Lukes’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Contact 0273432814.

Nativity Anglican Church

Sunday 2.00 – 3.00pm 29 De Castro Drive, Blenheim.

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Night church.

For more details contact the vendor’s agent Craig Mills on 021 454 913.

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Have you had experience working with mussels or would you like to learn? Are you looking for regular work?

Frost Protection R22 helicopter based in Blenheim with experienced commercial pilot available for frost protection work.

Also looking for private property with deer or goats for export market.

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You will need to: • have a good work record with a focus on time and attendance • enjoy working in a processing environment where food safety and team work is important.

We are also looking for Packers.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

www.talleys.co.nz

Home of our favourite brands The Ned and The Kings Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough. We are a progressive wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, New Zealand story of wine to the world.

Home of our favourite brands The Ned and The Kings Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough. We are a progressive wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, New VINEYARD SUPERVISOR Zealand story of wine to the world.

Rachel Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ Date:_____________________________ • Driver’s licence (full) and own transport Due to ongoing expansion at our Leefield Station essential vineyard we are seeking expressions of interest • Experience in viticulture or horticulture for the following role: (min 3 years) • Good attitude and an open mind MACHINERY OPERATOR • Hard working and physically fit GENERAL HAND • Practical and enjoy working outside job: C52799 (tractor experience essential) • Excellent communication skills • Driver’s licence (full) and own transport Flexible start sizedates : 11 x can ormat: b&w 2 be arranged for fthe • Experience in the viticulture or right person. All onsite training will be given. publication run datehorticulture position sort cost (excl gst) Pay rates will depend on the experience of the 19 • Aug Good attitude and an open mind Marlborough Midweek Wed Sit Vacant $174.02 successful candidate.

21• AugHard working and physically fit Blenheim Sun Fri Sit Vacant $159.50 Please send applications to kate@marisco.co.nz • Practical and enjoy working outside Applications will close 1/09/2015 • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work as part of a team Flexible start dates can be arranged for the right person. All onsite training will be given. Pay rates will depend on the experience of the successful candidate.

Please send applications to kate@marisco.co.nz Applications will close 1/09/2015 Due to ongoing expansion at our Leefield Station vineyard we are seeking expressions of interest for the following role:

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Vineyard supervisor Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.

Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.

Applicants must have the following: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic • Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will be given • Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers licence • Fluent in Thai In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz.co.nz no later than 4th September 2015, explaining previous work history and contact details

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Births This Week KARENA, Taya (3.5kg) August 12, 2015 KEER/HARRIS, George Harriss (4lb 8oz) Logan James (4lb 8oz) August 10, 2015 KITTO, Elise Anne (8lb 1oz) July 24, 2015 LAUGESEN, George Rupert (7lb 11oz) June 14, 2015 LLOYD, Remington Stevie April 23, 2015

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Death Notices BLACKWOOD, Lorna Evelyn (nee Harrick): August 12, 2015 BROWN, Susan Lorraine (nee Charters): August 9, 2015 EGAN, Mary Patricia: August 18, 2015 HOLLAND, John Patrick, NZ438539: August 15, 2015 HOULT, Patricia Mary (Pat): August 18, 2015 KENNEDY, Brian Ross (Ross): August 12, 2015 LOWE, Peter John: August 14, 2015 MacDONALD, Euan Forsaith: August 12, 2015 McDONALD, Agnes Joyce (Nancy): August 15, 2015 MESMAN, Barbara Dawn: August 12, 2015 NORRIS, Eileen Ruby: August 12, 2015 NORTON, Brian Geoffrey Mark: August 17, 2015 RAYNER, Peter: August 12, 2015 SIMPSON, Brian Ferguson (Bart): August 17, 2015 TAYLOR, Kelvin John: August, 15 2015 WEAVER, Russel James (Russ): August 18, 2015 WHYTE, Helen (nee Mulvaney): August 14, 2015

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HEALY, Jessie Mabel: On Wednesday August 19 2015, peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village. In her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jo, Gerard (deceased) and Anne, Francie and Stafford Coster. Much loved Nana and Great Nana. Messages may be sent to the Healy Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. By request, no flowers please but a donation to St. Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to 63 High Street, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to the staff at Bethsaida for all their love and care. A Requiem Mass for Jessie will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 11am Monday August 24, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 7pm Sunday August 23 in St. Mary’s Mercy Room.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz HOULT, Patricia Mary (Pat): On Tuesday August 18 2015, peacefully surrounded by family, at Bethsaida Retirement Village.

Aged 87 years. Loved daughter of the late Claude and Nancy Hoult. Sister and sister-inlaw of the late Julia and Basil Marfell. Much loved aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt of her many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village for their special care of Patricia. Messages may be sent to 14 Payne Place, Blenheim 7201. A Requiem Mass for Patricia will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road at 1.30pm Friday August 21 followed by interment at Omaka Cemetery.

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

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Ross Cooke with some of the Marlborough Vintage and Farm Machinery Society’s equipment.

Reaping rewards of 50 years

By Adam Poulopoulos When people first started to collect Marlborough heritage farming equipment, many did not see the value in it.

Later this year, two clubs formed around that machinery celebrate 50 years in existence.

The Marlborough Vintage and Farm Machinery Society and the Tua Marina Vintage Traction and Machinery Club are joining together for an anniversary celebration later this year.

The celebration takes place on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 from 10am-3pm at Brayshaw Park.

Working displays will include Marlborough’s oldest reaper, which dates back to the 1890s, and the pre-1900s Heritage Cottage, which has been renovated.

Organising committee member Ross Cooke is a member of both clubs.

He says when the late Norm Brayshaw and the founders of the Tua Marina club started collecting machinery many saw them as eccentric.

“People thought many of the machines were only good for scrap iron.

“As history’s proved the legacy the pioneers have left Marlborough is a goldmine as far as farming has concerned.

“It’s given us a place to show what our forebears farmed with, not only men but women.”

He says many Marlborough farming families have kept their farming heritage machinery.

Ross says the farming focus in Marlborough has changed dramatically from meat, wool and cropping to viticulture.

“Rapaura Road to Spring Creek was called ‘The Golden Mile.’ All of that area was cropping or sheep and wool.

“Now you might find one or two paddocks with cropping on them.

“The viticulture industry just been another changing scene as far as Marlborough’s farming goes.”

To find out more about the celebration, visit www.brayshawparkis50.co.nz.

Mysha returns home A Blenheim-raised dancer has returned home to become the Star Dance Academy’s new dance coordinator.

Mysha Walker has been dancing professionally and teaching dance full-time in Auckland for the past five years.

She will be the dance coordinator for the academy’s Picton, Blenheim and Havelock groups.

Academy director Vicki Bendell says Mysha’s

Mysha Walker.

strengths are in salsa and Latin, with hip-hop and

street dancing her other favourites.

Mysha says she is excited to teach in a programme she has faith in.

“I’m very excited to be teaching at Star Dance Academy because I believe in the programme. It’s not just about dance but leadership and growing confidence, not to mention the added bonus of travelling the world dancing worth the world’s best in salsa.

By Russell McQuarters

DOWN ACROSS 1. Nurture (7) 1. Raccoon-like animal (5) 5. Is suitable for (4,3,4) 2. Rank (7) 3. Natural (6) 11. Pale (5) 12. Giver (7) 4. Combine chemically with 13. Sprite (5) water (8) 5. Ships’ chimneys (7) 14. Uncomfortable (3,2,4) 15. Amazed (9) 6. Ballet costumes (5) 16. Tree bark (4) 7. Muslim headdress (6) 8. Becoming gradually 17. Be resolute (7) 19. Inhabitant (6) visible (8) 23. Trench (6) 9. Hospitals (11) 26. Type of race-horse 10. Covered inner surface with 29. Small amount of something (4) material (5) 30. Rocky hill (3) 16. Dishevelled (7) 18. Placed (5) 32. Tweak (3) 34. Soothe (4) 20. Cost (7) 35. Exterior (7) 21. Small cottage (3) 22. Write (3) 36. Clergyman (6) 39. Spruce (6) 24. Acting the part of another 40. Absconds (7) character(4-7) 42. Decline (4) 25. Court (3) 46. Lifeless (9) 27. Pauses (5) 48. Most stable (9) 28. Tear (3) 50. Banishment (5) 31. Chafe (3) 51. Ardent (7) 33. Rocket-launching place (3) 52. Tests (5) 37. Regretful (8) 53. Stingy (5-6) 38. Freed (8) 54. Is indecisive (7) 41. Runs off (7)

43. Mean (7) 44. Japanese battle cry (6) 45. Arrival (6) 46. Clumsy (5) 47. Precise (5) 49. Chores (5)

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Going for gold The long-awaited announcement of the All Blacks Sevens training squad for the 2015/16 season has been made, and it contains several talking points.

Ardie Savea, Liam Messam and Akira Ioane are forgoing some of their Super Rugby commitments for a shot at gold at the Rio Olympics.

They are joined by Sonny Bill Williams, who is off to add sevens to his rugby, rugby league and boxing credentials.

Beauden Barrett’s name was bandied around, but he has decided to have a full-time crack at earning the All Blacks’ number 10 jersey vacated by Dan Carter next season.

The team will be captained by

stalwart Scott Curry, who replaces DJ Forbes in the role.

Speed is the obvious sevens attribute, but Sir Gordon Tietjens has picked players with a larger skill set than that.

Messam, Savea and Ioane are all loose forwards in the 15-man code, strong at the breakdown and able to grab that turnover ball which is so crucial in sevens.

While he’s added some new faces, he’s also kept faith with those who have done the job for so long – DJ Forbes, Tim Mikkelson, Gillies Kaka and Dylan Collier are veterans, and Forbes remains despite giving up the captaincy after almost a decade.

The Rugby World Cup squad will garner more interest, but

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this squad will contest a prize which, in my opinion, is similarly important.

On another note, this is my last column at the Sun. Thank you to all for your support and for that Marlborough hospitality – it’s been great getting to know you all - the region’s athletes, fans and all those sports administrators who take time out of their schedules to do so much fundraising and other behind-thescenes work.

The column’s in good hands Jacob Page is even more of a sports nut, and he will have no problem voicing his sometimesoutlandish opinions to you.

All the best.

ITM Cup The Tasman Makos host Bay of Plenty in Nelson tonight hoping to build on their first-up ITM Cup win.

Tasman started with a bonuspoint 35-20 win over Waikato in Hamilton last weekend.

The game kicks off at 7:35pm.

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Adam Poulopoulos

Sailing

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club has several Learn to Sail courses ahead of the upcoming season.

The next available course is from September 27 to 29. Other courses are from October 4-6, December 20-22 and January 7-9.

Entries are limited to the first 10 participants.

Kennard and Paddon keen to bounce back

By Jacob Page Kiwi rally duo Hayden Paddon and Blenheim’s John Kennard head to the German round of the World Rally Championship tonight with a fresh mind-set for what will be the first tarmac event of the season for the Kiwi pair.

The event represents Paddon and Kennard’s third run in Rallye Deutschland, but the first time they’ve piloted a WRC car to tackle what is widely recognised as the most difficult tarmac event of the WRC calendar.

“We have done maybe 30 per cent of the route before which will help, but never in a WRC car,” Paddon says from his European base in Frankfurt, two hours from the rally headquarters in Trier.

“The speed difference between WRC2 and WRC cars is much greater on tarmac and this will be the biggest thing to adapt to from our previous experience of this event.

“It’s almost like three rallies in one – you have the rough, slippery military range stages, the bumpy,

tight technical vineyard stages, and then the sections that are wider, smoother and on public roads. It’s a lot to adjust to.

“As we have only done one event with the Hyundai i20 WRC on tarmac before [Spain last year], we started from scratch with the setup during our one day test with the team the other week. Of course, with a one day test, you are a little restricted time-wise, but we made some good progress and now have a car I’m confident in, albeit setup a little differently to our team-mates.

“This event will be more difficult for us, especially with what I would describe as three teammates who are tarmac specialists.

This is a surface we don’t have a lot of experience on. John and I have done this rally a couple of times before and I really enjoy the character of the roads, the way that they wind in and out of the vineyards.”

Paddon and Kennard are one of 16 WRC crews for the German rally facing Friday’s eight stages,

Steve Price to speak

Former Warriors rugby league captain Steve Price will be the guest speaker at this year’s Marlborough Sports Awards.

Comedian Te Radar will MC proceedings.

The event is on Monday, November 23 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Tussock Run

This year’s Seddon School Tussock Run is being held on Sunday.

Registration opens at 8:15am in the Seddon School hall.

For more information, visit the Tussock Run website.

Woodbourne Half Marathon results Alan Bryson was the winner of this year’s Woodbourne HalfMarathon.

Bryson finished the race in one hour, 19 minutes and 12 seconds, about 10 seconds ahead of Hamish Hargest. Leroy de Beer was third.

Anna Archie was the first woman home in 13th place.

Keith Zanders took out the 10 kilometre event in 39 minutes and 28 seconds, while Billy Hebberd won the 5km event in 18 minutes and one second.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard will look to bounce back from a rough last outing at the WRC Rally of Germany starting tonight.

mostly close to the Luxembourg and Belgian borders. Saturday’s nine stages mix country roads, vineyard tracks and the daunting

double run through the Panzerplatte military area before Sunday’s final four stages in the Mosel wine area.

A good sort of sport

By Adam Poulopoulos After being nominated by several Seddon School pupils, rugby coach Andrew Lawson has been named the winning volunteer in the national Good Sorts of Sport competition.

Andrew has won $10,000, which will be split between the school and the Awatere Rugby Club, and will be used to purchase sports equipment.

Andrew and his family will also be flown to Auckland to watch the Warriors play the Cowboys from a corporate box tomorrow night.

Andrew coaches two teams at the rugby club – the under-11’s, who older son Eric plays for and the under-9’s, who feature his younger son Jake.

Eric’s letter was picked as the winning entry, but several Seddon School pupils wrote in to recommend their coach for the award.

Andrew says he was “chuffed” to take the award.

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“I didn’t even know he (Eric) had done it. $10,000 is a pretty big deal for the club and the school.

“It wasn’t just about me though. Both teams have a co-coach too.”

The competition was a joint promotion between AA Insurance and the National Rugby League honouring sport volunteers.

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