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By Jacob Page Blenheim’s Noel Nielsen was on former Interislander ship Arahura as she took her final voyage last week, just as he was on her first back in 1983.

Noel was one of two former Interislander staff who accompanied the ship as she was run aground at Alang, India destined for the scrap heap.

Noel was an electrical engineer on the ship for the majority of her 32 years of service which came to an end in July.

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Arahura reaches end of the line Continued from page 1 Noel says he had hoped the ship would still have a late reprieve on its month-long journey of more than 13,400km journey from Wellington to India but it didn’t eventuate.

“There was always the chance she could have been sold to countries with lesser restrictions and lesser certificates.

“I was very sad to leave a ship I’d worked on most of my life.

“We wound her right up to full power and hit the beach…

The irony is that you spend your life at sea trying not to run your ship aground and look what you do on the last

Former Interislander ship Arahura at it’s final stop in Alang in India where it was run aground, destined for the scrap heap.

voyage.”

Noel says while the ship’s age

counted against her, he felt she had more years left.

“Knowing that there was still life in the ship, just the bean counters don’t see it that way.

“The age of the ship and the changing of regulations it was beyond any economical proposition.”

Noel says it was nice to be part of her final voyage along with retired chief engineer Kent Garnons-Williams.

“I saw the ship come into service, I worked on it during its final week of service and I delivered her on her final voyage so there is a level of closure there in a sense.

“The Arahura was one of

the last really good ships built because there was a lot more put into it.

“Because of the multi-redundancy of features on board she was able to stay on service even with a main engine down.

“We were meant to get 20 years out of her and we ended up getting almost 32 years.

“In that respect the ship has seen her life out well.

“It would have been nice to see it carry on in service somewhere else like past Interislander ships have but it wasn’t meant to be.”

Noel still works on a casual basis for Interislander while being semi-retired.

Russ raves about his fall to earth

By Jacob Page Blenheim community constable Russ Smith was so excited about his skydive, he paid more to go higher.

Russ says of the 15 who took the plunge to earth for the ‘Drop Your Boss’ Challenge to support Kiwi Can, he was easily the most calm until it was almost jump time.

“To be honest I was more excited than nervous right up until they rotated around and I was about to be thrown out the door for my skydive,” Russ says.

“Most jumped from 9000 feet but I paid a bit extra to go from 13,000 because it give you more free-falling time.

“It’s quite a buzz for two hours afterwards you’re really pumped.

“It’s certainly something I’d look at doing again.”

Local businesses and organisations were invited by the Foundation for Youth Development to nominate a ‘boss’ willing to be ‘dropped’ out of an aircraft as part of a skydive.

The boss invited donations via the Givealittle fundraising website and the funds were donated to the Kiwi Can programme.

Russ was nominated as the Chair of the Marlborough Youth Trust by the staff and trustees of the trust.

They raised $1000 for Kiwi Can, with a total of $46,920.00 raised for the programme by ‘Drop Your Boss’ to date.

Kiwi Can is a values and lifeskills programme for primary students.

It teaches important concepts such as respect, resilience and integrity in weekly lessons

Blenheim community constable Russ Smith was keen to free-fall for as long as possible during his ‘Drop Your Boss’ Challenge.

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Funds raised from the event will be used to expand the programme into two further schools next year – Blenheim

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In 2016 the Kiwi Can programme will be in seven local schools and impacting around 630 kids every week.

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Rory gains gateway to his career

By Jacob Page Marlborough Boys’ College pupil and aspiring automotive technician, Rory Gilbert has been named runner-up in the Fairview Education Services Scholarship.

The Year 12 pupil has been working one-day a week at Wadsco Motorworld and Mayfield Motors as part of the national scheme which is called Gateway at the College.

The Gateway programme allows pupils to be paired with employers around Marlborough in an industry they are considering turning into a career.

Wadsco and Mayfield owner Wayne Young says he initially accepted a pupil last year more out of community spirit but that soon changed.

He says having a scholarship winner, who now works for him

and now a runner-up in two years, his business has benefited greatly from the MBC scheme.

“For me it’s all about work ethic and seeing how someone goes in the workshop,” Wayne says.

“I want practical skills and I want passion and we’ve had that both times.”

Rory says he’s loved his time here every Tuesday.

“I knew the workshop was new here and I’ve been around cars all my life so I thought being an automotive technician would be great.

“Getting to know the industry has been great,” he says. “When I came here I didn’t know much, just the basics.”

Rory says he’s hoping to get an apprenticeship in Marlborough in 2016.

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a smaller centre in such an accessible, central location, more bands than usual may decide to compete and he suggests that as many as 40 bands could be in town for the championships.

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inbrief Springlands Kite Day Springlands Kindergarten will be holding a fundraising Kite Day at the Springlands School field on Sunday.

The event is free and offers families the chance to make and fly kites.

There will also be kite demonstrations and stalls.

If it is extremely windy, the event will be postponed until next Sunday.

BID voting closes soon Wadsco and Mayfield owner Wayne Young, Rory Gilbert and MBC transition manager Peter Kemp.

Baker says there are more than 50 Year 12 and 13 pupils taking part in the project this year and a roll of 140 employers interested in the scheme.

He says it’s been active for five years and he gets a buzz when he hears past pupils achieving in

their career which they started at school.

Transition manager Peter Kemp says it’s important the school offers pupils career paths outside of university while maintaining a strong working relationship within the community.

Theatre to host national brass bands The new ASB Civic Theatre has enabled Marlborough to secure hosting rights to the 2018 national brass bands competition which will bring up to two thousand people into the region.

“With the new theatre due to open next year, I’m very pleased to know that a big event like our brass bands championships has already booked its place,” says Civic Theatre Trust chairman Kevin Moseley (pictured).

He is also the musical director of the Marlborough District Brass Band.

The event will be attended by between 1600 to 2000 musicians and supporters over a six day period in July.

Kevin says because Blenheim is

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timing and length of the event constitutes a significant boost for Marlborough in what is traditionally a quiet time of year.

“This means something in the order of 12,000 additional bed nights for Marlborough which puts it right up there with some of the region’s bigger events making it a real bonus for accommodation and hospitality providers.”

The championships coincide with the first week of the July school holidays.

Destination Marlborough’s Marlborough Convention Bureau helped the Marlborough District Brass Band to prepare its pitch for the NZ Brass Bands Championships.

Marlborough Brass Band leader

Kevin Moseley says the only reason Blenheim was able to lure the event organisers away from the bigger centres was the new theatre and its proximity to the Marlborough Convention Centre.

“The national competition sticks to the good venues in the bigger places but, because we were able to provide terrific facilities under one roof and give a strong message about community support, Blenheim is getting the chance to show how well we can host this event,” Kevin says.

One of the deciding factors was the prospect of good audience numbers from the Marlborough community which has always been so supportive of its own brass band concerts, he says.

Voting for the Business Improvement District (BID) in Blenheim’s CBD closes on November 18.

Businesses and building owners are being urged to make their voice heard on something which has the potential to impact the direction the CBD takes.

Roll juggling act

Primary schools in Marlborough have met with the Ministry of Education to discuss increasing school rolls.

Some schools are at full capacity and one or two can cope with more children.

There is capacity in Blenheim but it is not evenly distributed says Ministry of Education spokesperson.

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By Jacob Page Wadsco Commercial foreman Brad Beattie made the most of a second chance to compete at the International Isuzu I1GP championships for mechanics, in Japan, by winning a silver medal.

Brad, originally for Canvastown was part of a two-man New Zealand team along with a coach which travelled to Tokyo for the event where they competed in the commercial vehicle division dealing with trucks.

The 29-year-old was selected for the second consecutive year from throughout New Zealand for a second time after competing in theory and practical challenges.

“In Japan there’s a 75 minute exam which I found it pretty intense, they think of stuff you wouldn’t dream of.

“After that you have a practical so you

The Jugglers Rest gets global recognition Picton’s The Jugglers Rest has made travel website The Abroad Guide’s top 10 list for hostels that are better than hotels around the world.

It ranked seventh with the website complimented its theme describing it as “part circus part total relaxation hostel.

Complete with juggling and unicycling lessons, circus toys on hand to play with, and LED juggling shows at night.”

National network acceptance

Wilson’s ideas come to life

The Marlborough Food and Beverage Innovation Cluster has gained membership to a national network that aims to increase the value of food products.

The cluster was established two years ago by the Marlborough Research Centre, along with Massey University and the Riddet Institute, By joining Food HQ, members of the cluster, which include New Zealand King Salmon and Renaissance Brewing, will have access to research, innovation and networks to grow their business.

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By Jacob Page The Quilters Barn at Vines Village now has its own mid-arm quilting machine.

The 14-inch machine takes up almost an entire room above the store and while it’s only half the size of shop keeper Venice Langrope’s one at home, it has proved popular with people.

“It’s perfect for home quilters but having one here allows people to come in here and work on their quilts or we can run a pop-up workshop on it.

“People might make five or six quilts a year so buying a machine like this that’s

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Wilson had forgotten the ‘car’ so he stuck with Mobile Wash.

“That mistake was probably the best thing that could have happened because it has allowed me to diversify away from just cars.

“Now I do boats and am looking to expand.”

Wilson says it’s all about accepting the chance of failure while attempting to succeed.

“I worked long hours in the hospitality industry and while I love it, I wanted to give some of my ideas a go so I quit without much of a plan.

“I figured it was better to try something with the risk of failure than to look back later in life and realise I never achieved the things I wanted with my ideas.”

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worth $13,000 doesn’t make sense so this gives them another option,” Venice says.

The mid-arm machine makes quilting less labour-intensive with all parts of the making process able to be done without the need to kneel on the ground to grab and pin material.

“A lot of people like to do their quilts 100 per cent themselves so being able to hire it out certainly helps with that.”

Venice has been quilting most of her life.

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By Jacob Page Wilson Robledo had plenty of ideas but did not want to look back on his life having not tried to make some of them work.

He started his latest Mobile Wash venture with just $50 three months ago and was so unaware of what he needed he used shampoo for hair instead of traditional grooming products.

The business is going so well he has upgraded all of his equipment and now uses top of the line products.

The 26-year-old, originally from Chile, fell in love with Picton six years ago while travelling around New Zealand.

He is an ambitious person with an environmental bent so he started his own business three months ago, which was originally meant to be a car grooming business.

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have 25 minutes to compare a practical component repair.

“Then you have 25 minutes to diagnose faults in a vehicle.

Brad battled against 11 teams in the truck category, in an effort to try to improve on the seventh he earned last year.

“Sadly, once you win a medal, you can’t go back, but it was held in their major Isuzu training centre.

“The scale of it is unbelievable, you wouldn’t believe how big of a deal it is unless I told you.

“It feels like a Japanese game show.

“They make you walk out onto a stage with lights and cameras on you.”

Brad says being there a second time took the pressure off which he says helped him Brad Beattie finished second in the International Isuzu I1GP championships for mechanearn the medal. ics in Japan.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices Opawa Loop Herbicide Spray Application As part of Council’s annual Opawa River Loop aquatic weed maintenance an application to the water surface of the Opawa Loop of the herbicide “Reglone” will be carried out from 23 November 2015.

Property owners adjoining the loop should not take watercress or use this water for irrigation or stock use at this time. All reasonable precautions should be taken to ensure that pets and domestic animals do not drink from this water source for at least 48 hours following the spray application. Alterations to water levels within the Opawa Loop may occur due to control gate operations.

The application will be carried out by Dave Fowler Contracting, registered chemical applicators, contractors to the Marlborough District Council.

Any alteration to the proposed programme will be further publicly notified.

The spray operation is in accordance with Resource Consent U070702 granted under Sections 104 and 105 of the Water Resource Management Act 1991.

For further enquiries please contact Steve Bezar phone 03 520 7400.

BikeWalk Marlborough Working Group meeting Interested in making Marlborough a better place to walk or cycle?

Then we would love you to come along to the next BWM Working Group Meeting.

1.00 pm Wednesday 18 November in the Committee Room, Marlborough District Council offices. All welcome.

For more information contact Robin Dunn on Ph: 03 520 7400 or email: bwm@marlborough.govt.nz

Notification of Meetings

November & December 2015 The Marlborough District Council hereby gives notice pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 of the following meetings: 1. Assets & Services Tuesday, 24 November 2015 at 9.00 am 2. Environment Thursday, 26 November 2015 at 1.00 pm 3. Council Thursday, 10 December 2015 at 2.00 pm The above-listed meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim. The times and dates may be subject to alteration and confirmation thereof prior to the meetings is advised by contacting Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Nelmac delivers fresh drinking water to fete The self-service Nelmac water tanker made its first appearance in Marlborough last weekend, providing garden fete patrons with fresh drinking water free of charge as part of the company’s support for Marlborough District Council’s Sugar Free drinks policy.

Council is promoting the sugar-free message by encouraging all Councilsupported events to provide healthy options rather than sugar-sweetened drinks.

It’s a policy adopted at the invitation of the NMDHB after the emergence of alarming statistics about

childhood tooth decay in Nelson and Marlborough.

As the main sponsor of the garden festival, Nelmac chose the festival’s big Sunday fete as the first opportunity to deliver fresh drinking water direct to the public in Marlborough.

The Nelmac water tanker holds up to 3500 litres of potable water, equivalent to about 14,000 cups or 5,000 filled water bottles.

Council is also talking to Nelmac about the possibility of making the specially modified water tanker available for future events in Marlborough.

Mayor Alistair Sowman and some young fete goers enjoy a cold drink

Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards Field day invitation Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary, winner of the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards Landscape and Habitat Enhancement Award, is holding its field day on Wednesday November 25.

There will be a workshop in the morning on project planning, trapping pests, fundraising and community engagement.

Then a boat trip to Kaipupu in the afternoon (provided free

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Come and find out about the Kaipupu Point Sanctuary’s recipe for success.

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14 Auckland Street, Picton When: Wednesday, 25 November 2015 Workshop: 9.30am - 11.30am Trip to Kaipupu Point: 11.30am – 2pm (BYO lunch) Places must be booked.

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Chinese consul-general visits Marlborough Chinese consul-general Jin Zhijiang made his second visit to Marlborough last week, meeting the Mayor, council staff, and several local businesses to develop the relationship between Marlborough and China. He was particularly interested in talking to tourism operators about the potential increase in Chinese tourists when China Southern Airline opens its direct flight between Guangzhou and Christchurch in mid-December.

Mr Jin met Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston and was impressed by the Chinese language material promoting Marlborough the regional tourism operator had produced.

He also visited Wineworks, Sanford in Havelock, Saint Clair Family Estate, and Marisco’s Leefield Station.

Another solid performance for Marlborough District Council

Mayor Alistair Sowman said the visit was timely, as Marlborough was developing closer links with Ningxia, China’s premium wine-producing area, and Mr Jin has offered to help with sister-city links.

Positive ageing Sometimes people need assistance with those little jobs that don’t justify the call-out fee for a tradesman but are just too much for an elderly person to manage alone.

It may be something as mundane as changing a light bulb or little household jobs like stacking firewood

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Need a hand with a little task? or repairing a fence paling – no problem for the fit and able bodied but often difficult for an older person who may have problems with balance or strength.

Age Concern has a list of people who can give a hand – contact their Blenheim office if you need help;

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

Ph: 03 579 3457.

Maybe you would be willing to volunteer your time and skills? It might be as little as an hour or two once a month. A character check is part of the arrangement. Contact Catherine at Age Concern if you can help.

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Just dangerous Turnin left out of Clubs of Marlborough car park onto Hutcheson St is even more dangerous now than it was.

Most of us could see this problem when it was being planned.

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I know time has long moved on but if only there had been true love like Will and Kate and the backing behind Diana it would be so different.

How people forget.

Dog friendly Dog friendly, the Railway Cafe.

There are hooks for your dogs in the picnic table on the platform, great coffee and lovely food I’m there every Friday lunch time.

Calling all dog friendly shops let us know who you are.

I have three very well trained toy poodles that give a lot of pleasure to strangers, it’s sad that they don’t get to go shopping with me in town.

I take one at a time into Mega Mitre 10, they sit in the shopping trolley on their own blanket and just love it.

Thanks Mitre 10 you are the best shop in Blenheim.

Rain Jackets To the person who wrote in about obsession with rain jackets, thank you for the laugh!

The fact it bothers you that much you had to contact the local paper is hilarious.

To the person who complained of people wearing raincoats and heavy jackets in hot weather.

I have cancer, I am very thin and feel the cold.

Think before you judge and who cares what people wear?

If I get a chill I die so do you think I care what you think of what I wear?

Misleading advertising?

Nothing annoys me more than when a product sits on a shelf with the shown price, when you go up to checkout to find that price pertains to another product on another shelf altogether.

To me that constitutes misleading advertising.

I don’t get the response “you don’t have to buy it”.

Empty shops in Market Street Is it landlords charging too much rent?

Wouldn’t it be better to have bums on seats so to speak than NO RENT? Shame really.

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No barrier I would like to know why the stream on the bottom of Colemans Rd has no barrier - this area is used a lot by young children and the elderly, whose responsibility is it ?

Wairau Hospital I would like to thank the staff for their excellent care I received during my stay of six days recently, could not have got better care anywhere else and the food was excellent.

A very big thank-you.

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Eastern speedways Vintage water supply Hey Mr Sowman how’s your veggie garden going?

Even before the summer you are telling us about water shortage in Renwick but still you allow new sub divisions to go ahead and rob them of fees and rates with a vintage water supply.

We have no rubbish collection and no bus service.

Thanks Jill and the Sun paper Thanks for supporting our rugby quiz fundraiser.

You guys are awesome!.

Mbc rugby club.

To Huw L and Milton F Who gave me a helping hand after my recent fall, thank you.

Your assistance was very much appreciated, much like the free market.

You are good lads.

War ships?

America wants to bring in war ships.

No wonder Key wants flag vote, watch this space.

Fluoride dhb butt out leave our great water alone.

Lobby manufacturers to reduce sugar levels.

Too hot To the person who told me to mind my own beeswax.

I don’t think you got my perspective about leaving dogs in cars on hot days.

I wasn’t criticising responsible dog owners like yourself, but the idiots who go off and leave the poor animals with windows fully up.

A dog can die in 20 minutes in severe heat.

Block Heads Are so ugly, why don’t they make collectibles that are worth collecting like The Smurfs etc I see that they are meant to be a take off of super heroes, why don’t they look like the comic figure!

What a great job your organization did to give a “Back to Back” action filled entertaining night last Saturday.

Well done to you and drivers.

I will be back.

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Ban fireworks Totally agree, there should be a ban on fire works.

A lot of cruelty happens to animals by people with no ability to decipher the difference between right and wrong.

Also the fire department would not have to deal with as many fires, and A&E would not have as many burn victims.

Who pays for the financial side of all these things that would not happen if there were no fire works??

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We had it Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday night 8.30pm till 2am in the morning.

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Please stop feeding the pony To all those who have felt ‘sorry’ for the chestnut pony in the bare paddock on Middle Renwick Rd and fed him, please stop.

He has laminitis - more commonly known as ‘founder’ and he can die from it.

Restricting his feed isn’t ‘mean’, its exactly what must be done to help him.

Doggie dodo bins poo-poo’d...

Last year I suggested it, and was lambasted ‘dog owners should take home their dog’s dodo’s.’

Well, they’re not doing that are they.

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In order to achieve the best results, a professional full service car repair shop is probably your best bet as they generally will perform car radiator services.

Preventing radiator leaks involves fairly simple and inexpensive actions, including regular checks and care, following a coolant maintenance schedule, and even adopting careful driving habits to avoid stress to the radiator casting.

Follow a radiator maintenance schedule to help avoid breakdowns.

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Lock-in a Locksmith In this day and age, securing yourself, your family and your possessions is of the utmost importance.

Locksmiths are required for doing a number of jobs around the house.

From making keys for the different door locks to maintaining the garage door, having a good locksmith is highly important for the safety of your home.

Whether you have locked your keys in your car, lost your keys or need new locks on your doors or windows, a locksmith is the one to call.

Many locksmith companies

also specialize in the sales and servicing of both safes and fire extinguishers.

Locksmiths are qualified to help provide you with security advice and solutions to help solve your issues.

If you ever find yourself locked out of your home, office, car or even boat, don’t panic and do not risk costly damage to your property to simply get inside.

Just pick up the phone and call a locksmith.

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Summer gardening Summer months are approaching and that means warm weather that can affect not only your lawn, but your garden.

As it begins to get hot, experts say this is the best time to get ready for summer gardening.

Whether doing it yourself, or considering hiring a professional, there are many aspects to look at improving.

Irrigation systems, pruning, weeding, and gutter cleaning are all things which should be well

maintained.

Considering aspects such as composting, lawn maintenance, and pest control is also important.

Gates, decks and fences should also be checked and maintained, whether they need replacing or just a new coat of paint or stain.

Having a well cared for outdoor area is an easy way to spruce up your home and create a great entertaining space for the summer months.

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Don’t replace...

REpaiR!

Don’t waste money Broken windows Repair what is broken or damaged need repairing Deciding whether to fix a broken product or spring for a new one often feels like an expensive guess.

There’s no need to throw away good money on a new product when the old and damaged can be easily fixed for less than the replacement cost.

What some people may not realise, is that Marlborough has a large number of businesses that dedicate their time to fixing,

cleaning and even improving what has been broken.

Whether you have an old rusty fence hanging off its hinges, a washing machine making funny noises or an old antique chair passed down through the family - these are all things that can be repaired.

Contact any of the local professionals on this page for more information.

Broken windows are a common occurrence in most homes.

Some people may be inclined to just tape up the cracks and put off the repairs, and while this may save money in the short term, eventually they will prove hazardous to your health and safety.

Particularly when the weather turns cold or throws out blustery winds, broken windows can let out the warm air or worse - break.

So don’t risk the health and safety of your family, contact your local glass specialist and have your windows repaired when they break.

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They have successfully re-levelled tens of thousands of buildings worldwide.

Mainmark look after big and small projects from residential homes or large commercial buildings and recently helped get the Christchurch Art Gallery back to level.

Sinking floors and cracks in the walls are also a speciality.

Mainmark methods also work on cracks in driveways, external buildings and pools.

Weak ground can also be treated, strengthened and made stable.

Mainmark methods are non-invasive with minimal disruption, so don’t cause any mess or further damage to the building and landscaping.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 13 Buddy Day Bring your child and their buddy to Liz Davidson Park to enjoy: bouncy castles, fruit kebabs, buddy colouring competition, spot prizes for random acts of kindness. Liz Davidson Place, Cnr Queen and Charles Street, Blenheim, 4pm - 6pm.

Night Tour of the Edwin Fox Edwin Fox, Dunbar Wharf, Picton. Ships Biscuits and Billy Tea. $10 per person. Bookings Essential. 6.30pm. Karen 03 573 6868 The Full Monty For tickets ph 520 8560 or www.ticketdirect. co.nz. Blenheim Musical Theatre, 81a Lakings Rd, Springlands.

Inspiration Revealed An exhibition of contemporary and abstract artworks from Marlborough and Nelson artists including Kathleen Bartha, Walter Scott, Lloyd Harwood, Tania Bostock, Ann Braunsteiner, Tom Flaherty, Danielle Yealands, Heina Petzold & Sukarlin. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim. Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily.

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. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

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.

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

EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin, have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up Close Encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore.

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.

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

Nicolas Dillon - Observing Nature In his paintings Dillon demonstrates an extraordinary empathy with nature. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square.

Saturday 14 Lights Over Marlborough Public fireworks extravaganza for the Marlborough community, this is a fun event that the entire family can enjoy. Gates open at 6pm, with a range of food and entertainment available for families to enjoy. A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads.

Marlborough Artisan Market Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls every week. Every Saturday (weather dependant). 9am - 1pm.

Wynen Street Carpark, Blenheim.

Market Morning Bargains for everyone! Plants, jams & preserves, books, gourmet bbq, clothing, St Christopher’s Hall, corner of Weld St and Cleghorn St, 8.30am - 1pm.

Tour of the Radio Collection in Beaverton A unique collection of Marlborough radios and music. Tune into Brayshaw FM on 107.1FM for all your retro music requirements. 2pm – 4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim.

Asthma Blue Walk A fun family walk, inclusive of all levels of respiratory fitness. Start/Finish at the Taylor River amphitheatre, sausage sizzle and heaps of spot prizes to be won! Starts 10am, $5 entry fee, children are FREE. Late registrations accepted on the day @ 9.00am.

The Pitts Special 70th Anniversary from 10am - 12pm the Pitts will battle it out in an Aerobatic competition. 2pm ‘freestyle’ segment and aircraft displays all day at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

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 Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. 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.

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

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm.

Phone Rick Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Sunday 15 Ulysses Ride Lunch ride to Reefton returning via the Rahu Saddle. Meet at the railway station, south end, at 8.45am ride departs at 9am.

Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm for Beaver Station,Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return followed by a 3.00pm return trip to Omaka.

Adults; $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) CASH ONLY. Combo/Family fares available.

Amazing Eco Race Whether you are 3 or 83, a Sunday stroller or adventure racer, the Amazing Eco Race has something for everyone! Great spot prizes!

BBQ food, drinks and coffee available for purchase. Kaituna Ridge Farm, Readers Road, Havelock. 9am – 1pm.

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

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.

Family Fun Day Bring the family and have a great low cost day out. Bring a picnic and your bikes for the bike track, 120 Aerodrome Road 10am - 2pm.

Up & Coming 17 November Tuesday Renwick Market at Anglican Church, High Street 10am - 2pm. All sized clothing, kitchen ware, crafts and much more. Phone Tanysha 572 9539 for more info.

17 November Picton newcomers Network, (connecting people) Coffee & Chat. Seabreeze Cafe, Picton.

22 November Austins Galore at Patchett’s Green at Brayshaw Park from 9am. For more info ph Bruce 027 345 5297.

22 November Swan Lake - Imperial Russian Ballet Company. Tickets www.ticketdirect.co.nz or ph 520 8560.

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

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

Petanque 10am Sunday 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 marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail. com.

The Pitts Special 70th Anniversary from 10am - 12pm the Pitts will battle it out in an Aero batic competition. 2pm ‘freestyle’ segment and aircraft displays all day at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres are hosting a Family Fun Day Venue: Te Kupenga Preschool behind Omaka Marae, 120 Aerodrome Road.

• Bouncy castle • Balloon animals • Storyteller • Sandpit dig • Pony rides • Face painting • Best dressed bike • And more…

Sunday 15 November, 10am-2pm

Bring your lunch along for a picnic. Activities at no or minimal cost. www.blenheimearlychildhood.co.nz

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New shearing pavilion

Shearing is not dead in Marlborough.

Thanks to an initiative primarily driven by new Marlborough A&P Show president Chris Jones.

Marlborough now has a new shearing pavilion at the A&P grounds.

Chris is also chairman of the local shearing association.

With his wife Glenda, they have both worked tirelessly to ensure this new pavilion was ready for the A&P Show.

With the help of the Rata Foundation organised by Tony deReeper and Rosemary Wells, the Marlborough District Council

and the A&P association, Marlborough now has a new shearing pavilion to replace the old one which was more than 50 years old says Colin King.

“The pavilion is multifunctional, it is more user friendly for spectators and it can be used for Farmers Market.”

Top Right: Colin King opens the new shearing pavilion at the A&P Show grounds. Left is Marlboroughs A&P president Chris Jones and right Councillor Terry Sloan.

INSET: Gwenda Jones judges young shearer Todd Magill during the junior section of the Marlborough A&P show shearing competition.

Photos: Simon Greenwood.

Havelock authors launch books Havelock couple Brett Avison and Lorain Day will be signing copies of their new books at the Gallery in Havelock, from 5.30-7.30pm, on Tuesday.

It’s a unique occasion - after all it’s not every day that two authors who happen to be married to each other both have a book published at the same time.

“We think it’s something to celebrate, and everyone is welcome.”

Te Mania — a stunning landscape even by New Zealand standards.

Mountain tops, farm country, river fans and flats all the way down to the Pacific Ocean pounding the Kaikoura Coast.

This is the story of generations of

Lorain Day and Brett Avison.

one hardworking and high-achieving family — the Wildings — and the sound farming practices and respect

for the land which led to the development of their iconic and commercially successful Black Angus beef stud.

Author Lorain Day tells a lively story that touches on biplanes, true love, the pre-World War One Riviera, Wimbledon, thoroughbred bloodstock, generations of warriors, a great Kiwi war hero, a secret mission on a Pacific Island … and the blackest of cattle.

Kiwi icon, chef Al Brown, pays tribute to Te Mania in the book’s foreword, and offers the reader four seasons of cooking with Te Mania Angus beef.

‘It’s been a pleasure to contribute four recipes at the end of this book that feature Te Mania Black Angus beef.’ — Al Brown

A Hippo Lives in Havelock is a quintessential Kiwi story.

Havelock could be any town in New Zealand and the sense of wonder at a hippo coming to reside in the town could be felt by any little Kiwi kid in their own patch of New Zealand.

Brett Avison is the author plus other bestselling children’s titles A Bigger Digger, Ducks to Water, Pigs Might Fly and Stuck in the Muck.

Scott Tulloch’s detailed illustrations depict things us Kiwis are familiar with: the NZ Post postie on a bike, camping scenes, the Cook Strait ferry, campervans, our wildlife

and seashells, colonial wooden buildings, town halls and community gardens.

The clever text is a chance to promote stories of ourselves in our own backyard.

The big question, of course, is how does a hippo fit into all of this? Think of the recent worldwide fascination when a hippo (and other animals) escaped from a flooded zoo in Georgia and ran amok.

It captured the imagination of millions around the world, including the imagination of the bestselling author, Brett Avison, who himself lives in Havelock.

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5 minutes with: Vicki Baker Harcourts Marketing Consultant

Q A Q A Q A

What meal do you never get sick of eating?

Mexican. And I’ve been wishing for a Mexican restaurant to open in Blenheim for years! Any takers?

One of my best holidays was...

In the thick of the Bornean jungle doing volunteer work with Orangutans, bliss!

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Wentworth - fabulous!

Q A Q A Q A

What would you change about the world?

Actually, I think I’d get rid of the human race. Individuals I love, but as a race, we’re very destructive to the planet. (Would make it a bit hard to sell Real Estate) What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

Just my photos, irreplaceable.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

That’s tricky. Jane Goodall or David Attenborough probably. But for an outrageous time, Graham Norton!

Q A Q A Q A

The best thing in your life right now?

The overseas volunteer work I regularly do with wildlife. It fills my soul and spins my toupee!

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

I don’t think they’d be surprised about much really!

Ummm, I was a Fisheries Officer for 14 years.

What’s next on your wishlist?

I think a trip back to Africa to work with Cheetahs might be on the cards next year.

Green Prescription co-ordinator Debbie Healy (left) Marlborough smokefree quit officer Cynthia de Joux and Respiratory educator for Asthma Marlborough Karen Vis are all hoping for a big turn out for the first ever Blue Walk tomorrow.

Pictured are (from Left sitting) Jordan Tootell, Tabitha Darling, Cecilia Tucker, standing up at back Sammy Hardwick.

Dad skills build chicken coup Mayfield Kindergarten’s working bee means the chicks they have been looking after for several weeks now have a home.

A hard bunch of Dads put their

carpentry skills to the test to build the chicken coup while Mitre 10 donated all the materials.

The children are now looking forward to getting our first eggs.

Blue Walk for Asthma tomorrow

By Jacob Page Marlburians of all ages are being urged to take part in the Asthma Blue Walk at the Taylor River Amphitheatre tomorrow.

Green Prescription co-ordinator Debbie Healy, Marlborough smokefree quit officer Cynthia de Joux and Respiratory educator for Asthma Marlborough Karen Vis would all like to see respiratory awareness raised in the region so they came up with this event.

Three walks are available, with different distances to suit all levels of respiratory fitness: The 5km ‘Lung Tester’ is suitable for those

wishing to challenge their respiratory fitness!

The 2.5km ‘Huff ‘N’ Puff’ is suitable for families and those with a low level of fitness.

The 800m ‘Breathe Ezy’ suitable for those who require a less challenging stroll e.g. with COPD conditions or undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation.

Entries are accepted on the day between 9am and 9.45am.

Entry costs $5 and is required upon registration.

Children 10 and under are free.

All proceeds from this event go directly to Asthma Marlborough.

New recycling trial for Blenheim and Picton CBDs Red and yellow wheelie bins will be appearing around central Blenheim and Picton very soon, offering the public a chance to recycle their rubbish.

The yellow bins will take recyclables; plastic bottles, glass, cans and cardboard, including coffee cups.

Other waste – like coffee dregs and food scraps – will go in the red bins.

Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alex McNeil says it’s an experiment at this stage, to see whether the public is going to get behind this kind of recycling.

“We’re putting the bins in promi-

nent spots within the two CBDs where people are most likely to use them so we’ll see what the reaction is over summer.”

In other parts of the country public place recycling has met with mixed success with some people not interested in using the correct bins

for materials.

“The bins will be emptied at the Resource Recover Centre and if there’s too much contamination of the recyclables then it won’t be worthwhile continuing. But we’re keen to give it a try and see how the community responds.”

“It will be interesting to discover whether recycling really is becoming a community habit in Marlborough or whether a lot more education is required before it becomes day to day behaviour.”

The trial will run until February next year.

The Sun BOAT windscreens repaired and replaced.

Call Carl Gratton, Boat Windscreens Ltd 021 471 292.

15’ CARAVAN, sprite alpine, fibreglass roof, 3 way fridge, new wheel b e ar i n g s, n ew tow hitch, new 8 ply tyres, 2 burner gas cooker, tows well $ 2500 ph 022-0493-649.

public notice

public notice

MONDAY NIGHT Fitness 6pm - 7pm (no child care) at Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre, Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Road.

Phone 578 4851 or 0 2 7 5 7 8 4 8 51.w w w. blenheimindoorsports. co.nz.

TE N PIN Bowling.

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

free FREE fridge freezer, in going order. Ph 570 5661.

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 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

The

uilters Barn Nurturing your creativity

Scrap Quilt WorkShop Use up your scraps to create a quilt Sat 28th Nov

www.thequiltersbarn.co.nz 193 Rapaura Road • Ph 572 7240 Late night Tuesday 8.30pm

garage

SALES By thel Street, Saturday from 8am, lounge suite, table/ chairs, house hold items.

Fuschia Place, Springlands. Saturday, November 14. Cash and carry, house hold items, fur niture, fr i d g e, bedding, some vintage stuff; sorry no items for children.

OPEN DAY

public notice

situations vacant

Writing a book? We print and publish books and e-books. No-obligation discussion. 03 579 4709 www.prismaprint.co.nz info@prismaprint. co.nz.

‘Best Job in the World’

situations vacant

Assistant Manager Wanted We are looking for Assistant manager in our Asian and shop and restaurant.

(Mr.Asian and Noodle Corner) The candidate should have experience or study in hospitality or management area.

Be able to drive and have some knowledge with Asian food products.

Please apply with your cover letter and CV, start in January 2016. nzpolarisgroup@gmail.com or Dom (03) 5779918.

We have positions for pea harvester and truck drivers to assist during the 2015/16 harvesting season. Work will be for up to six months and applicants should be prepared to work long hours for most of that time. Day and night shifts available.

EXPERIENCED CHEF/COOK Wairau River is one of Marlborough’s oldest family owned wine companies. Our cellar door and restaurant is well known locally & internationally for its food and service.

CHURCH SERVICES 10:00am Every Sunday

Good money can be earned over the season for competent drivers.

Rostered Shifts: 5 days week (lunch only)

4 Alana Place Witherlea Shopping Centre All Welcome

public notice

We’re looking for a dynamic, organised, conservation focused ‘self starter’ to coordinate our award winning Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary.

This long term ‘contractor’ position is based at our information shop in Picton.

We expect a minimum 24 hours/week (with some weekend work).

To commence as soon as possible.

We offer an amazing and supportive work environment and competitive remuneration, based on skills and experience.

Email your CV and covering letter before Friday 20 November to barry@olympic.org.nz

Seasonal Drivers

All interested visitors welcome End of Sunrise Valley Rd, Upper Moutere.

Authentic Asian cuisine

Thank you

to all our loyal customers for your support over the years.

We have sold our business to Jetti Walker and we wish him every success in his new venture.

Danny and Kit Young, and family.

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Project Co-ordinator

Nelson Sun Club 14 & 15 November 11am- 3pm

www.nelsonnaturally.co.nz

Enquiries: 027 721 8727

Friday November 13, 2015

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The successful person will…

Be passionate & positive about food with a pleasant disposition Be able to lead the kitchen service Have the ability to order produce & help maintain stock to required levels Be a team player & well presented Maintain a high level of consistency under pressure Have a good command of the English language & be able to follow instructions Email Cover Letter & CV (no phone calls)

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

for sale

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Heavy machine driving experience preferred.

Applicants must hold class 4 licence for trucks or class 2 licence with W endorsement for harvesters.

Please apply in person to complete an application form.

Talley’s Group Ltd, Old Renwick Road Blenheim Phone 03 572 6100.

To Tane Malcolm tane@wairauriverwines.com

www.talleys.co.nz situations vacant

Reflexology

Acupressure Light Therapy Sciatica / Back Pain Sinusitis / Headaches Low energy levels Stress A potential solution is available:

Ph: Karen Mackay 5741255

WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA INCOME Reliable distributors wanted for part time work delivering catalogues and mailers into household letterboxes in Blenheim.

You’ll be delivering for Reach Media - an established National Distribution Company.

Call/text now for more details.

Ph: Melanie on 022 428 1451

Production Supervisor

Honey is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing primary industries and we now have an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join Marlborough’s largest fully integrated honey business on a fixed term contract.

The Honey Company is a vertically integrated company from beehive to spoon. We have a team of beekeepers who service over 6,000 hives in the Marlborough region and we extract and pack the honey through our own processing facilities.

Our packed honey is then exported to a number of countries under both our own label and private label.

We will soon be entering the harvest and extraction season and as Rachel Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ Date:__________________________ a result we require a Production Supervisor to oversee the running of our extraction plant. There are 2 shifts, day (6.00am to 4.30pm) and night (4.30pm to 2.30am) - Monday through to Saturday.

In this role you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant running of your production shift which includes: • maintaining product quality job: C53565 • the achievement of daily production targets • a proactive approach to company health and safety policies size: 11 x 2 • the motivation form t: b&w ofastaff through a hands on leadership style as you will be leading arun team of 4 staff publication date position sort cost (excl gst in this will need: Blenheim SunFor you to be successful Fri 13 Nov role, Sit you Vacant $159.50 • strong communication which includes supervising staff Fri skills 20 Nov $159.50 where English is their second language Marlborough Express Sat 14 Nov Sit Vacant $174.02 • supervisor experience and be able to effectively lead a Sat 21 Nov $174.02 production team • to be a quick learner and have a mechanical aptitude Marlborough Midweek Wed 18 Nov Sit Vacant $174.02 • to provide your ownWed transport 25 Nov $174.02 • to demonstrate experience in advocating Health and Safety in the workplace Previous exposure to “Lean’ is not essential but will be an advantage.

This position will start mid December and run through to approximately the end of April 2016 (end of harvest).

The Honey Company is a rapidly expanding company and there is potential for full-time work once the harvest and extraction season has finished.

If this sounds like you then apply now! Send your CV and a covering letter to careers@thehoneycompany.co.nz.

Applications close Sunday, 22nd November 2015.

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Age Concern Marlborough wishes to thank the following sponsors for generously supporting the Seniors Dance held on Sunday 11 October.

Access Mobility, Care &Craft, Blenheim Podiatry, Clubs of Marlborough, Redwoodtown Pharmacy, Florence Nightingale, Bethsaida Rest Home, Pav & Pie, Countdown Blenheim, The Quest Catering, Springlands Lifestyle Village, Community Elder Care St Christopher’s, The Warehouse, Pete Rickerby, Top Town Cinema, New World Blenheim, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, MDC, Grey Power, Ken Ham’s Music Works, Renwick Marching, Hospice Marlborough, Blenheim Dry Cleaning.

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Births This Week

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MILLER: Dante (7lb 9oz) November 4th, 2015 LAMONT: George Prebble October 30th, 2015

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Death Notices BARR, Margaret: November 8, 2015 BOYCE, Malcolm John CARR, David John (Dave): November 9, 2015 COOPER, Audrey Florence: November 6, 2015 HARVEY, Nigel Bethridge: November 8, 2015 HEFFER, Harold Noel: Reg No 1447, Petty Officer, WW2 Navy: November 7, 2015

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With love from all your family and friends.

Friday FACT A healthy (non-colour blind) human eye can distinguish between 500 shades of grey.

MARTIN, Emma Dianne: November 10, 2015 NEILL, Judith Rich: November 7, 2015 PRANGLEY, Jean (nee Richardson): November 4, 2015 REGISTER, William Gordon (Bill): November 7, 2015 SMITH, Muriel Grace (formerly McAlpine): November 7, 2015 WELLS, Joyce Dorothy: 26 October, 2015

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

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Fun for everyone Last Friday’s A&P Showday was popular with young and old alike.

The woodchopping and sawing proved excellent for spectators as did many of the side shows.

RIGHT: Charlotte Boyce and Millie Boyce enjoying the day and having their faces painted.

Seventy years married After more than seven decades together Gilbert and Joan Mackie know a thing or two about what makes a good marriage.

The couple have just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

They received a card from the Queen, congratulating them on reaching the milestone of 70 years of marriage.

The couple were married on November 3, 1945 in Blenheim.

Gilbert 94 years and Joan 90, put their success down to hard work and being dedicated to each other.

Gilbert said he was a very shy young lad when he met Joan on November 16, 1940 at a dance at the local hall.

Several months passed before he saw her again when she returned to French Pass to work as a postmistress.

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In the early days they lived on Kenny Isle, in the outer Pelorus Sound where Gilbert worked on a 6000 acre farm with nearly 10,000 sheep, Joan took on the job of cooking in the cookhouse.

They went on to have two daughters and a son, who Joan taught via correspondence before they moved into Blenheim so the kids could attend school.

Gilbert’s work farming took them to Parnassus in North Canterbury and Dorie, near Ashburton for 10 years.

When the couple retired they bought a house in the Mahau Sounds, just out of Havelock.

“The thing is we have been together so long, each one relies on the other,” Gilbert said.

The couple now live in Nelson.

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Join me on ‘The Kane Train’

By Jacob Page I am the president of the Kane Williamson fan club.

I’ll happily make t-shirts, form a club and chant his name for the next decade; such is the class of the man.

Quite frankly, I haven’t had so much admiration for a cricketer since my childhood hero, Chris Harris.

Williamson’s 140 at the GABBA against Australia earlier this week was absolute class.

While the rest of his teammates were found wanting against a strong Aussie bowling attack, the 25-year-old No 3 batsman was resolute and assured.

He was so good, even the Australian commentators, who rarely take a breath to notice there is

another team playing against their beloved cricket team, were waxing lyrical.

Just to prove this isn’t a mancrush gone overboard, here are some statistics illustrating why you should jump aboard ‘The Kane Train’.

Williamson has amassed more Test runs at No.3 than Bradman could at that age.

The Kiwi craftsman has 2804 runs at 51.92 with nine centuries; ranking him second overall in Test history in runs scored at 25 or younger.

South African great Jacques Kallis (3040 at 47.50) tops the poll.

Bradman (2691 at 117, 10 tons) is fourth.

The Don’s statistics will win out

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over the career, but it is rarefied air.

Williamson has also amassed more runs in 2015 than any other batsman.

Combine that with the fact former test greats like Martin Crowe are already labelling him our best player since Sir Richard Hadlee and the best batsman New Zealand has produced and it’s no wonder the world is starting to take notice.

Williamson currently has 11 test centuries, and could conceivably play for another 10 years, mind, body and form willing.

So here’s your warning.

When you are watching Kane Williamson, you are watching class, world class.

Enjoy it.

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Senior Athletics on Tuesday November 17 at Athletic Park from 5:30pm is Programme A: 100 metres, 400 metres, 1500 metres, long jump and shot put. Everyone is welcome to participate and Children’s Club members are also welcome.

Sports awards The Marlborough Sports Awards at the Marlborough Convention Centre is almost a sell-out on November 23.

The night’s guest speaker is former New Zealand Warriors rugby league captain Steve Price and it will see 34 nominees go up against each other to try to become Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year for 2015.

Updated pace notes for Kennard at Wales

By Jacob Page Hayden Paddon says he and co-driver Blenheim’s John Kennard plan to push for a strong performance at the final round of the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship in Wales this coming weekend.

The objective is to contribute a good points’ haul to assist the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team alongside team-mate Dani Sordo in their quest to regain second place for the team in the WRC manufacturers’ championship.

Paddon says he’ll be taking the same approach as usual as he prepares his Hyundai i20 WRC car for the traditionally wet and muddy Welsh rally roads.

“We’ll seek to prepare well and then push as hard as we can on the rally,” says Paddon who confirmed a three year contract with the team just two weeks ago.

“Realistically the best thing we can try and do for the team is score big points, and to do that we have

to push. It won’t be enough to just cruise and take points for the lower positions.”

Like all WRC competitors, New Zealand’s leading rally driver had just a half day test prior to this rally, offering a chance to make small changes and confirm the gravel settings for his car.

Paddon contests the Welsh event for sixth time – Kennard will compete there for the eighth time – and even though he is familiar with the route, he says it’s still challenging.

“Yes, it’s a rally we have good experience of but that doesn’t make it any easier. The early winter conditions make for wet, muddy roads and very changeable grip levels.

“While I enjoy the fast nature of the stages, it’s reading the grip levels which proves the most difficult.”

Talking of pace notes, Kennard says the notes have changed a huge amount since he first did Rally GB.

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Vidal was Wither King French Olympic triathlete Laurent Vidal, who died suddenly at 31, earlier this week was a former King of the Withers winner.

Vidal who was the partner of Kiwi triathlete Andrea Hewitt won the title in 2009 while Hewitt won the women’s crown the same year.

Women’s Tri approaches New Zealand’s longest running triathlon, The Marlborough Women’s Triathlon will take place on November 29.

Several women have competed in every one since 1983.

You can do it as an individual or as part of a competitive, social, business or mother and daughter section.

Blenheim’s John Kennard’s pace notes will undergo another evolution at Rally Great Britain this weekend.

“Well, there weren’t any pace the last fractions of a second on notes that first event I did with our stage times against top WRC Brent Rawstron, who’s now my competitors, we’re refining our business partner in New Zealand,” notes with different scenarios for says Kennard. different surfaces and conditions.

“Hayden and I are in about the “Everything we’re working on third evolution of our pace note at present is aimed at being in system. the best possible position to start “Now that we’re fighting for next year.”

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The Club is holding an open day on Sunday from 10.30am to 2pm.

Club president Neil Watts says they would like a strong junior section of eight to 14-years-olds but he isn’t picky.

“We’d love to see anyone from eight to 100 really.

“It’s always nice to get some young ones and on the day we’ll play some games down at the beach and teach about confidence in the water.”

Neil says it will also be the first weekend the club patrols the beach this Jana Sloot, Joe Lepper and Katherine summer.

The annual season runs from Novem- Williams on the eve of last year’s season. ber to around Easter.

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Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

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