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Top honour Bob Hill, RSA National Vice President and Peter Price, ANZ Regional Manager congratulating winner Stephanie Simpson. Photo provided

Marlborough Girls’ College student Stephanie Simpson has taken top honours in the national final of the 2016 ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition, winning a trip to Gallipoli to attend ANZAC Day commemorations.

Stephanie’s speech beat seven other Year 12 and 13 regional finalists to win the competition in Wellington.

Her prize includes a trip to Gallipoli for the 2016 Anzac Day commemorations, a $1000 travel fund, trophy, laptop computer and digital camera.

The 18-year-old impressed the judges with a passionate speech about the experiences of nurses on hospital ships, mere kilometres from the frontlines at Gallipoli during the First World War. Continued page 2.

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Speech wins student trip to Gallipoli Continued from Page 1. the same age as me when they powerful tribute to the Anzac served New Zealand in armed “There were so many great went to war.” spirit, and those who exempli- conflicts overseas. speeches, and I’m thankful for The students spoke on the fied the values of courage, Launched in 2010, the comthe brilliant experience of com- subject of ‘New Zealanders in commitment, compassion and petition is a tribute to Cyril ing here, and to speak in this World War 1’, with topics rang- comradeship, in the service they Bassett, VC (1892-1983) – the special place,” she said. ing from individual servicemen gave and sacrifices they made. only New Zealander at GalShe was excited and honoured and wartime nurses to specific “Many of those who fought lipoli to be awarded the Victoria to attend the Dawn Service war events and aspects of com- and died in the conflicts the Cross, and one who worked his at Gallipoli and speak at the memoration. contestants have spoken about entire non-wartime career for The Reflective Service.

Returned and Services Associ- were around the same age as the ANZ Group.

“I did as much research into ation (RSA) National President those on stage, which makes Peter Parussini, Head of Corthe experience and history BJ Clark says the competition this doubly poignant.” porate Affairs ANZ, says the of the nurses as I could, I re- “was a wonderful example of The competition is a partner- bank, which has been in New Blenheim Marlborough ally tried to put myself into young New Zealanders honourship between the RSA and ANZ Zealand for more than 140 March 25, 2016 WE’LL GET YOU HOMEyears, is proud to be involved in that situation and imagine what ing the legacy of those who to promote a deeper understandthey must have faced.

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Fruit bars off to USA Annies, a subsidiary of Kono NZ, has secured a major United States contract that will see production of their fruit bars quadruple over the next few months.

The company intends to hire 18 extra staff to meet production.

Kono NZ general manager foods Mel Chambers says this is great news for Kono, as it continues to focus on exports and lead the way as a premium New Zealand food and beverage exporter.

“And it’s great news for Blenheim too, as we are looking to employ an additional 18 staff to increase production to the required levels,” she says.

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Upgrade to open Story and photo by Cathie Bell Redwoodtown’s new Countdown supermarket is to open on April 13, and after that, work will start on upgrading the old building for new tenants.

Redwoodtown Development’s Paul Ham says once the supermarket moves into the new building and it is cleared, the building will be strengthened to meet earthquake standards and upgrading will start by the end of April.

That work should be done by spring.

Plans are for the inside space to be divided up into six potential shop spaces, although that could be changed for a particular tenant who wanted a larger space.

Paul says there are no tenants signed up for the space yet.

A covered pathway alongside the building will be built up so that people can walk straight into shops, and a patio park will be built at the northern end.

New GG’s links The Queen has approved the appointment of Dame Patsy Reddy as the next Governor-General of New Zealand, for a five year term from September 14.

After a successful business career, Dame Patsy has worked on arts, treaty negotiations, and other public sector boards, most recently reviewing spy agencies.

She is married to Sir David Gascoigne, who comes from Marlborough.

Dame Patsy will be New Zealand’s 21st Governor-General. She is the third woman to do the job, after Dame Catherine Tizard and Dame Silvia Cartwright.

St Mary’s gala boost Redwoodtown Developments’ Paul Ham, with plans to redevelop the old Countdown site in Redwoodtown. Where he is standing will become a patio park with a covered Plans for the upgrade of the old Countdown building in Redwoodtown, includwalkway. ing a patio park.

Local returns to head chamber Story and photo by Cathie Bell Former Picton man Stephen Gullery has returned to Marlborough to become the new General Manager for the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

He starts on April 4.

Stephen replaces Hamish Macfarlane, who has moved to become a business advisor with the chamber.

Stephen says he is a fifthgeneration Marlburian, returning to the district after a decade overseas.

Stephen Gullery, the new Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager.

Most recently, he lived in Perth, Western Australia.

He says he brings a diverse range of business skills to the job.

He started his career in Blenheim at the Bank of New South Wales, moving to head office, then the Dairy Board working in IT, before moving overseas.

Over the past 40 years, Marlborough has swapped sheep for grapes, Stephen says, but it remains a vibrant energetic area.

“Marlborough has so much going for it.”

President Nikki de Reeper says the chamber board was

delighted to receive over 20 applications from around the country for the position.

“We were impressed with the high calibre of applicants.”

He has all round business experience and knowledge from a range of industries, including education, health and finance, Nikki says.

She says the board looks forward to Stephen joining the Chamber team and working with members to expand and enhance the benefits the Chamber has to offer the business community.

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More than $30,000 was raised at St Mary’s School gala. Principal Alister Bridgman says a total of $32,861.90 was raised. The funds will be used to replace the school’s junior playground.

Easter trading Picton will be open all Easter weekend except for supermarkets who will be closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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New store Blenheim’s Noel Templeton Optometrist relocates this weekend to George St opposite Countdown.

The renovated old Villa has been brought back to life by Noel and his team.

The building will have easy access for elderly.

Plan out in June The Marlborough District Council’s revised resource management planning documents will become publicly available in June.

The next generation resource management plan, the Marlborough Environment Plan, combines the existing regional policy statement and two regional resource management planning documents and is the result of six years of research and discussion with the community.

Councillor Trevor Hook, who chairs the Council committee which has been working on the new plan, says there will be three months allowed for the public to make submissions.

“We had hoped to have the Plan ready for notification earlier but we also wanted to be as sure as possible that it functions as intended. We decided the priority was to take the time to get things right.”

The plan will be publicly notified once it has been approved by Council and copies can be printed. It is expected that the documents will be available by early June.

Submissions will be heard by a hearings panel that would include councillors.

Sewing Store tops Story and photo

by Cathie Bell Blenheim’s Sewing Store has been proclaimed as Bernina’s Dealer of the Year.

Owners Anna Radmall and Lars Hamann are thrilled to win the award, their first.

Lars says the Sewing Store is not the biggest dealer in the country in terms of machine sales.

“But according to Bernina, we are doing really well for Marlborough and the size of Marlborough.”

The couple put that down to the team effort by their staff and the engagement with a community that is big on sewing, quilting, and craft.

The store offers classes in

different aspects of sewing and Bernina equipment, and also sponsors events such as Sew Marlborough, a national quilting event held in Blenheim.

Anna says Bernina feels the Sewing Store is representing the brand in the way they want it to be presented.

Servicing of Bernina machines is done instore by Lars, which is another benefit.

There are more than 30 Bernina dealers around New Zealand and they meet at an annual conference in Lower Hutt each year.

RIGHT: Anna and Lars from the Sewing Store, and their 2015 Bernina Dealer of the Year award.

Burger King sells Bayleys commercial sales agent Grant Baxter says the sale of the Burger King site last week was the best sale since the AMI site sold several years ago.

It was a bidding frenzy for the high profile site on Main St, with eight people bidding including ex pats from Singapore.

“With a good national tenant in Burger King and 13 years to run on the lease it was always going to be up there,” says Grant.

The new owners are from Nelson, paying more than $2.7 million for

the site.

On April 5 another commercial building will be auctioned by Bayleys.

The Domino’s building previously built for Pizza Hut and currently tenanted by NZ Home Loans will be sold says Grant.

With a good lease in place it should reach $730,000 to $750,000.

The old milk treatment site on the corner of Redwood St and Alabama Rd has been bought by a local group.

They intend to develop the entire site which is currently being cleared by Crafar Crouch.

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By Cathie Bell Inspections of tradespeople have started in Marlborough as regulators look to clamp down on unregistered workers.

Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board investigator Jayson Thomas, a former police officer, visited Marlborough this week, board chairman Martin Sawyers says.

He warned tradespeople the board has appointed two new

investigators, and there will be regular visits to the region to investigate reports of unauthorised work being conducted in the area.

“People carrying out sanitary plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying work who are not registered with the Board are undercutting licensed tradespeople and putting public health and safety at risk.”

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Tradespeople need to carry a current authorisation card and consumers should ask for it to protect themselves, he says.

“Homeowners should be aware that engaging in the services of those who are not registered or hold a current licence issued by the Board, may also be invalidating their insurance policy.”

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“Reports are coming through, and the investigations team are taking immediate action – if you are working unlawfully expect a knock on your door soon.”

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Voters have returned trustees Malcolm Aitken, John Cuddon, and Ross Inder and new candidate Nikki Stretch to the Marlborough Electric Power Trust.

Trustee Paul Ham was voted off.

The elections, by postal vote, closed on Wednesday.

Trust secretary Brenda Munro says it was ‘the most active election for a long time’.

“Voter turnout at 32.6 per cent is the highest for quite some time and compares to 2014 of

24.96 per cent and 2012 of 29.11 per cent.”

Nikki is the general manager of the Churchill Trust private hospital in Blenheim.

The second highest polling candidate, Nikki says she feels excited and honoured to have so many people want to put her onto the trust board.

Her main ideas were around communication and community.

“If I can bring greater communication and more community outcomes, that will be great.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Notification of Meeting

April 2016 The Marlborough District Council hereby gives notice pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 of the following meeting: Council Thursday, 7 April 2016 at 2.00 pm The above-listed meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim. The time and date may be subject to alteration and confirmation thereof prior to the meeting is advised by contacting Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Applications to the Commercial Events Fund close next week Council’s Commercial Events Fund is open to applications seeking support for new or existing events.

The Fund is to help attract new events and build on existing events which have potential to grow. Currently there is up to $35,900 available for allocation to proposals that meet the criteria.

To be eligible, commercial events must be held within the Marlborough District Council boundaries. Community events, conferences, conventions, trade shows and exhibitions are not eligible. Funding is granted on an annual basis but it does not mean that all funds must be distributed each year. Past applicants who have been unsuccessful may re-apply.

Applications for the current funding round must be received by Thursday 31 March 2016 with decisions to be announced at the end of April.

• Applications must be completed online: go to Council’s website to find the form under Grant Applications: https://eservices.marlborough.govt.nz/ • Inquiries to Susie Witehira, MDC Events Coordinator, phone 03 520 7400.

Council’s 24 Hour Service Sometimes you may need to contact the Marlborough District Council outside normal working hours.

The Council phone number – 03 520 7400 – is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you have an emergency that requires a Council response or you wish to report something that the Council should know about, please telephone the Council.

All calls are responded to, either by action or by a telephone reply, depending on the circumstances.

Members of the public can help by reporting matters including • Rubbish dumped in public places • Broken water mains • Pollution • Serious vandalism or graffiti • Wandering stock • Noise control problems Animal Control is responsible for complaints or concerns relating to dogs. It operates a 24 hour, seven day a week callout service; phone 03 520 9033.

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Prisoners’ Aid and Rehabilitation Society Inc (PARS) Marlborough Prisoners’ Aid and Rehabilitation Society Inc (PARS) Marlborough contributes to the reduction of reoffending by providing liaison and support between prisoners, their families and government departments and other community based groups.

For more information Ph: 03 577 9821.

Canterbury students labour on Link Pathway The pathway is a community venture which will eventually connect Havelock and Picton and all the small bays in between.

Volunteers have spent thousands of hours building the pathway since 2005. When work began, sections of abandoned bridle tracks were uncovered in Shakespeare Bay, Ngakuta Bay and on the Mahakipawa Hill. However 80% of the Link Pathway is being carved out of the ground - that’s 34 kilometres of hard labour for the teams of volunteers led by Havelock’s Rick Edmond.

You can watch the Student Volunteer Army youtube video on the Link Pathway facebook page www.facebook.com/The-LinkPathway.

Barrows and shovels at the ready, a contingent from Christchurch’s Student Volunteer Army are welcomed by Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman as they prepare to lend their muscle to the Link Pathway project.

Construction work at Blenheim Library Library visitors will find Blenheim’s library extra busy over the coming weeks while earthquake repairs are underway.

Next month, the upstairs Children’s Library will be closed and part of the collection moved downstairs.

To make room for this, some shelving units will be pushed closer together and library users may find some things in different places.

Please be patient – and just ask if you’re having trouble locating anything.

The repairs are being done in three stages over about

four months.

Bricks on the first floor and awnings will be replaced.

Axon panel cladding, double-glazing and the leaking roof on the eastern end of the building will also be replaced.

The library’s rear carpark will be closed while the work is underway.

Regardless of any future plans for a new library in Blenheim, this work is required now to meet

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The service is available to Blenheim residents as well as to those living in outlying areas to get to medical appointments, including dental or physiotherapy appointments, in Blenheim.

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the safety standards and to maintain the value of the existing building.

The upgrade will lift the structural performance of the 50-year-old reinforced concrete building to meet 67 per cent of the national building standard.

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have warm, solid shelter protected from all types of weather, free from faeces, adequate bedding, and plenty of fresh water.

For any queries please ring Animal Control on 03 520 9033, or visit 52 Main Street, Blenheim, or visit Picton Council Offices, High Street or email animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz.

Travel to local medical appointments The local service consists of a van with capacity to take wheelchairs and is provided by St John and the Marlborough Primary Health Organisation.

The service is free but a donation is encouraged.

It’s a door to door service.

The service is available to people

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Transport should be booked at least 24 hours in advance of an appointment time.

Bookings phone 578 0797 between 9am - 3.30pm Mon to Fri.

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The Sun Rubbish service provider It’s not only fibre frustrations in Lansdowne Street, it’s Wither Road and also Taylor Pass Road.

Think it’s a general problem.

Rubbish service from provider.

Ferals I would sincerely like to thank the ferals who stole my son’s basketball while he was playing with it the other evening at St Mary’s.

Can you get any lower?

Dog in car By saying “in future keep your arm away from other people’s cars” you make it sound as if I was trying to break into the car, and got what I deserved.

Or perhaps I was teasing the dog by grinding salt and pepper onto my arm and putting tomato sauce onto it, because I wanted the dog to attack me?

In fact I was doing neither.

I had both hands firmly on the handle bars, and the dog’s attempted attack was entirely unprovoked.

The only reason I can think of why you would try to shift the blame onto the person who was almost mauled by the dog is because you are the dog’s owner and you refuse to believe that you had any responsibility for your dog.

If you are not, then I apologize to the real dog owner for assuming it was you who wrote the letter trying to put me at fault for the dog’s behaviour.

Speckled Jim

Clean up your act Chicken franchise in Blenheim has become a joke.

Always a queue to the door yet only one person on the tills.

Having to wipe ones own table prior to eating also has put me off despite it being my favourite snack food.

Sandwich place next door is much faster, cleaner and way more sociable staff.

Bad example When walking through the Wairau Hospital grounds on Tuesday morning we were very surprised to see a police dog wagon pull up amongst the trees and let dog out to do its business -put dog back in wagon with no attempt to retrieve the said doggie dos and leave.

Not a good example to others.

Mobility scooters Why do some elderly folk ride their mobility scooters on the road?

I nearly collected a man who pulled out in front of me on High St by A1 Dry Cleaners.

I’m sure he got a huge fright (as did I) and he was lucky I managed to stop in time.

He rode off and never looked back!

Not even a wave of ‘sorry about that’!

Awesome asset , Theatre I could not be prouder of the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust.

Our new theatre is an asset to be proud of.

Who could ask for a more positive nationwide review with the screening of 7 Days last week?

Well known comedians congratulating our town.

I hope the MCTT get lots of pats on the back from now on, they surely deserve them!

Love love love love love the new theatre.

Went to 7days and it was a great show in a beautiful venue.

I’m not blind, clearly it’s not finished but I can see what it will be when it is.

Well done to all involved.

And to all the opposers, complainers and whingers, just remember you complained when Stadium 2000 was built too.

Let the theatre prove itself and shut up the nay sayers.

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Lusk lecture Of course Brian and Colin were not approached.

They, ‘asked’ him to come at ratepayers expense to a closed invite to tell candidates how to spin the truth to us, the voters!

Keeping the new boys in line.

Tens of thousands of dollars, better spent on the MDC theatre-oops more waste!

Or, why not an open forum for all to hear the way of talking in political rhetoric.

Suggestion I have a suggestion.

You should have txt talk in the Wednesday Sun as well.

Txt talk is my favourite part of The Sun newspapers, and I would like to see it more regularly than once a week.

Speckled Jim

Facebook users I am not a regularly Facebook user, but when i do glance at Facebook or TripAdvisor I am amazed at the number of people who slag off at business.

Obviously they themselves have never been in business. If you have a complaint speak to the manager. Or better still dont go back.

Political strategist!

Now why on earth would future MDC councillors need such?

Promising honesty, integrity, and transparency if only to spin doctor the truth and spike the drinks of election time.

Surely if not voted in on ethics, then strategy & money is the wrong message.

Or is it, for a three year easy income and guaranteed shoulder tap to the next level of kings of public deception?

Kind of ironic Dog tied up near spca shop on Grove Rd, in your flat do you leave water for your pup?

What a life.

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Flag A new simple flag design with a kiwi on it would have had more chance of success.

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Shame on those people who have voted for a new flag.

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Our current proud flag symbolizes our tradition of freedom and democracy and importantly our powerful western alliance.

We can all still cherish the silver fern emblem and relate it to our sporting achievements.

So let’s keep it that way.

Surely that’s who we are!

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Prime TV weather Suddenly Blenheim temps no longer appear on the main screen.

Are we not the sunniest place in the country, gateway to the mainland, paradise undiscovered?

Our rightful spot for so long now usurped the ozark town of Nelson-up to 4 degrees less daily, wetter, damper.

Come on Smithy/Sowman stick up for the best, pull a few puppet strings get us back to the primo spot!

Politics eh!

Can I check your bag?

Got asked by the shop assistance at the door of local hardware shop exit if she could check my bag.

Well what a shock that was.

Certainly didn’t realize I looked like a criminal.

Very humiliating.

Do they have a new store policy about bags ?

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The winning team at Arbour, from left back Phillip Hallsworth, Bradley Hornby, Mark Diu,From left front, Astrid Cheung, Frankziska Dorig, Elizabeth Buttimore, and Claudia Braun.

The top table at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, with MC Geoff Bryan at the bottom right.

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Friday March 25, 2016

5 minutes with: Nanci Lanoue House of Hearing Audiologist

The team renovating a former church in Tuamarina, now at Brayshaw Park, from left: Ken Rooney, Rien Wagenvoort, Steve Austin, Ron Harris, Kevin Andrews, and Ian Conway.

Church revived Story and photo by Cathie Bell The renovation of the old Tuamarina Church, now relocated at Brayshaw Park, is progressing well with the building strengthened with steel buttresses.

Spokesman Ian Conway says families with connections to the church have been very generous so far, but there are opportunities for more sponsorship with pews available to be sponsored at $1000 each.

“It’s a wonderful way for a family to have a connection to the park, whilst helping to restore part of Marlborough’s history.”

All the church’s windows have been sponsored, and Sowman’s Monumental did the glass etching.

AK Joinery made the windows. Rien from Equus provided the roof.

When the church’s restoration is complete, an honours board of all sponsors will be put up.

The church is available for hire and has already been used for some special occasions.

Ian is project manager and Ron Harris and Kevin Andrews are the construction crew.

The work has a twist for Kevin, who went to Sunday School in the church as a child when it was in Tuamarina.

Ron says the church used to rock in the wind when it was in Tuamarina.

“It isn’t going to be rocking now.”

Steel buttresses have been put outside the church to maintain the structure, ensuing it meets earthquake standards.

The buttresses will be covered with timber when it is finished.

Seat rentals stop

By Cathie Bell Families will not be able to rent car seats from Plunket anymore.

After 35 years, the child welfare organisation has stopped renting car seats, and is referring people to commercial providers, Baby on the Move, who rent and sell car seats and Farmers and The Warehouse who sell car seats.

Plunket’s car seat service manager for Nelson/Marlborough Kathryn Impelmans says Plunket is making changes to its car seat service in Blenheim, after a decline in the number of families using the service.

Hires of car seats at 16 Henry Street, Blenheim have dropped by more than half since 2011, and it has run at a loss for some time, she says.

From today it will stop hiring car seats to new customers, but will continue to provide a service to families, in the short-term, who have a car seat on hire.

“We’re proud of the work we’ve done to help families keep their children safe on the roads.

However, families’ needs have changed, and we’re making changes to our services in response to this.

“We encourage families to go to one of the commercial providers of car seats in our region, and ensure every child is safe for every journey.”

Plunket’s car seat service was launched in 1981, when there were few car seat providers and only around 20 per cent of children were properly restrained when travelling in cars.

Today, families are more likely to buy car seats from one of the many retailers, and Plunket estimates it has around six per cent of the market nationwide.

Research by the Ministry of Transport in 2014 found 93 per cent of children under five travel in car seats.

In April last year, the charity announced it would move away from sales and rentals of car seats nationally, but would continue to advocate for every child to travel safely for every journey, and working to do more to prevent unintentional injuries in the home.

“We’re committed to children’s safety, so we need to make best use of our limited funds and provide the most effective service to help families keep their young children safe,” Kathryn says.

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What meal do you never get sick of eating?

I love dessert. Anything sweet really.

One of my best holidays was...

When I went to Spain and saw the amazing architecture by Gaudi, ate paella and explored quaint villages.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

John Oliver.

What would you change about the world?

Greater appreciation for other cultures and beliefs.

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

Love.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Richie McCaw - Anyone know him?

Easter surprise for winner Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A very excited Redwoodtown School student received an early Easter surprise on Wednesday after winning a colouring competition.

Lusia Anderson (8) was named the winner of the Clubs of Marlborough Kidzone’s ‘Great Easter Chocolate Giveaway’ held annually in conjunction with Makana Confections and The Hits radio station.

Lusia was one of around 500 entries from schools throughout Marlborough winning an Easter hamper for herself, and chocolates for everyone at her school.

“I was very happy and excited when they called my name out. I was like oh yay!

“I plan to save half of my hamper for Easter and share the other half with my family,” she says.

The Easter bunny was also on hand to greet the children eager to receive their Makana chocolates.

RIGHT: Redwoodtown School student Lusia Anderson (8).

Q A Q A Q A

The best thing in your life right now?

Living in Marlborough, enjoying the lifestyle of sun, wine, food and friends.

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

I have a small dog who loves to go on car rides.

What’s next on your wishlist?

I would love to explore more regions in New Zealand. Any suggestions?

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 25 Easter Treasure Hunt Edwin Fox Ship, Picton.

Come and find the chocolate treasure this Easter weekend! If you haven’t been on board for a while come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship, fill out the quiz sheet as you explore and return it to reception to claim your treasure! 9am-5pm, all Easter weekend long. Adults: $15, Children: $5. For more info call Karen on 573 6868.

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.

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 all Easter weekend daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during Easter weekend, weather permittting.

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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.

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

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

Never a Week Goes By Two Pacific Nations Go to War. A comparison of WWI Memorials of South Otago & New Caledonia.

On now at Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Open daily: 10am-4pm. Ph: 578-1712. Free entry.

Marlborough During World War I Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Open daily untill the 26th April.

Marlborough Sacrifice WWI exhibition, Free entry.

Havelock Lions Market Havelock Domain, Neil Street. 9am-1pm.

Food, oil, plants, gammon steaks, toys, books, sausage sizzle, petanque court, try your hand. Sites available, ph Ian 5742558.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday–Saturdays.

10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

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

Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays., 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

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.

10th National Custom Van Show Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St, 10am–3pm. Celebrating 40 years of custom vanning in New Zealand. From Panel vans to big sized vans like Bedfords, American vans, Ford & Holden showing some cool custom interiors. Adults: $5, Children: $2, Family: $10. Door sales only.

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.

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

The Stand Up Comedy Show Picton Little Theatre. This show is stand up comedy with some of the best comic acting currently on tour. $25 at Take Note (aftershow party at Mikey’s Bar). 7.30-9.30pm.

R18.

Sunday 27 Flaxbourne A & P Show Weld Park, Ward. Spouse carrying race, iron man competition, terrier race to name a few events with good prizes. Great family day out. Adults $5, Secondary School Pupils $3, Primary Pupil and Preschool children Free.

8.15am-7pm.

‘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

Blenheim Riverside Railway Brayshaw Park Station.

Departs 1.15pm & 3pm for Omaka and return and 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, Central Blenheim and return.

CASH ONLY, Adults $10, Child $5.

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday.

A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rds. Join in the Easter Festivities at the market – a wonderful hamper of delicious local produce is being raffled. Children’s entertainment includes an Easter Hunt, face-painting and Katrina the Storyteller.

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 tramps Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.

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.

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

Saturday April 2 Riverlands School Easter Gala Riverlands School, School Road, Blenheim.

10am-2pm. The Riverlands School Easter Gala is our school’s major fundraising event. Funds raised will contribute to a new playground for the children. Along with Easter themed crafts and activities, there will be traditional gala entertainment and chances to win prizes from the chocolate wheel and raffles.

Saturday April 2 April Fools Dance Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St, Havelock. Dance to the music of Vintage Vibes, the very popular band who will keep the evening going with music from 60s and 80s. Win a prize in the best hat competition.

Ticket price of only $25 per person includes supper. Tickets can be purchased prior to 2nd April from “Eyes on Nature”, 71 Main Rd, Havelock. Ph: 574 2590. 7:30–11:55pm.

Sunday 3 April Gloria’s Handbag Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St, Havelock. It is 2021 in Nelson and Gloria, aged 97, hasn’t long to live. Her son Craig is pushing her to move to a “retireville” but she wants to die in her own home. On a whim, Gloria buys an extraordinary designer handbag. This purchase sets off a series of unusual events.

Adults: $25, door sales only, 7pm–9pm.

Associated Modellers Society.

Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm4pm $2.

Ulysses Club Rides Easter Ride Decide on the day, 1pm start.

Up & Coming Thursday 31st March Top of The South ROCK’N’ROLL Clubs of Marlborough. All Welcome, Thursday nights, 6.30-7.30pm. Phone Sally for more info 021 2573 283.

Saturday 2 April The Forrest Grape Ride Traverses a 101km circuit through some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer. It is New Zealand’s 2nd biggest road cycling event. More info go to: http:// www.graperide.co.nz

Sunday 27 March Flaxbourne A & P Show Weld Park, Ward. Spouse carrying race, iron man competition, terrier race to name a few events with good prizes. Great family day out. Adults $5, Secondary School Pupils $3, Primary Pupil and Preschool children Free.

8.15am-7pm.

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BEER& WINE WEEK THESE LOW PRICES ARE HOT TO TROT!

Ends Sunday 27th March 2016

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Colour to win

Category Please tick one 5 Years & under 6-10 Years Name: ................................................................

Phone: ...............................................................

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Entries to the Sun by Friday 1st April PO Box 634, Blenheim or drop them into our office at 72 High St, 9am - 5pm

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Picton Community Early Learning Centre Spaces available now Either phone or call in 8am-5pm

After school and holiday programmes Pick up from all Picton Schools WINZ approved

We also offer:

• above MOE ratio care for 0-5 year olds • 20 hours free for all 3 and 4 year olds • we are WINZ approved • free childcare for under 2 year olds (conditions apply)

Phone 573 7289 • 5 Wairau Road, Picton

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 wanted to rent

WANTED:ROOM TO R E NT/ B OA R D I N HAVELOCK AREA: ( M o n d ay-T h ur s d ay) Single professional, anything considered.

PH:0272920380

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WANTED TO RENT Thomson Aviation are looking to rent a 3-5 bedroom house in the Blenheim area for their Pilots and crew for 8 weeks from the 29th March.

Semi Furnished preferred.

Ph: 0212696870

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SPRINGLANDS modern semi furnished self contained bed-sit studio with ensuite and private courtyard. $220 per week (includes power) Phone 0272952902 after 6pm.

public notice DEVON NURSERY 20% off plants this Easter weekend, 3 days only, Saturday - Monday.

20% Off

15 Queen Street, Blenheim Ph 03 577 7648 Fax 03 579 1472

The only number you’ll need this harvest!

027 579 1111 After Hours Service for your John Deere tractor.

FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW. Easter Sunday, 27 March, Weld Park, Ward. FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES available. Bernadette Gilmore Ph 5777174.

Friday March 25, 2016

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Gloria’s Handbag Helen Moulder stars in ‘Gloria’s Handbag’ Sunday 3 April, 7pm in the Havelock Town Hall Tickets $15-$25.00.

PH: 574 2590

April Fools Dance Dance to the music of Vintage Vibes Saturday 2 April, 7.30-Midnight in the Havelock Town Hall Tickets $25.00, includes supper.

PH: 574 2590

DEVON NURSERY 20 % of f plants this Easter weekend, 3 days only, Saturday - Monday.

S C H O O L H o l i d ay Programme Blenheim Indoor Spor ts Tuesday 29th 8.30 to 4pm Blenheim Indoor Sports And Ten Pin Bowling.

Simcox Stadium50 Battys Rd www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

garage

Equipped to come to you Ph: 03 579 1111 4 Warwick St, Blenheim

SALES M OUNTAIN VIEW RD. Handyman tools, household items, furniture etc. Saturday 8AM, sign out.

www.gordonhandy.co.nz

• House removals • Office relocations • Furniture removals No job too big or too small Ph 03 578 3663

RENWICK DAIRY Open all easter

blenheim indoor sports

AT BLENHEIM INDOOR SPORTS Starting April 2016 Netball 6 & 7 aside - Senior and Junior grades Cricket - Seniors and Junior grades Soccer - Senior and Junior grades

Blenheim Indoor Sports and Ten Pin Bowling Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Rd BLENHEIM www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

Come in and see us this Easter!

Jan, Jason, Rata and Lauretta.

Open all easter weekend

Friday from 6am, Saturday from 4.30am and Sunday and Monday from 6am.

Looking for staff?

Call us now on (03) 5777 868 to book your ad

Wednesday Marlborough’s largest circulating newspaper with 18,535 copies

Raupo Cafe will be closed on Tuesday March 29, for in house training and a new menu design in order to keep the customer service and quality of food to a high standard.

We will be re-opening on Wednesday March 30 as usual.

Regards, Raupo Team.

MARLBOROUGH AIRPORT

Facilities Supervisor (FULL TIME)

PAINTER

• Country Fried Chicken • Renwick Pies • Hot Chips • Sandwiches • Cakes • Lollies • Cold Drinks • Rolled Ice Creams • Ice There’s something for everyone and so much more!!

To our valued customers

situations vacant

work wanted

NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

The Central JAB invites players wishing to register to play JAB Rugby this year to contact Mike O’Brien centralrfc@xtra.co.nz Phone 027 432 3075

ENTER YOUR TEAM IN THE WINTER LEAGUES

Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Fences, Decks and boardwalks erected.

Blenheim, Picton including Sounds. Phone Dom 0210690106.

FOR SALE

Due to increased demand for our high quality service, we have an established cleaning franchise for sale.

Full training provided. Simple business to own and run with great returns for motivated owner.

Phone 579 9333 Or email summerharvest@xtra.co.nz

Winners of the Red Cross Annual Appeal Raffles

Phone 5784851 or go to the web site to enter

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

CLEANING FRANCHISE

Springlands 1st Prize Christine Coppett Pak N Save 2nd Prize Hec & Kaja Redwoodtown 1st Prize Sonya Bulfin 2nd Prize Jess McCormick New World 1st Prize Ash Davey 2nd Prize Leo Coffey Countdown 1st Prize Jo Straker 2nd Prize Colleen Croft Thank you to everyone who supported us

Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

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Central JAB Rugby

DEVON NURSERY 20 % of f plants this E a s ter we e ke n d , 3 days only, Saturday Monday.

TENPIN BOWLING Open Easter Weekend Phone for a booking 5784851 Blenheim Indoor Sports And Ten Pin Bowling.Simcox Stadium50 Battys Rd www. blenheimindoorsports. co.nz.

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Do you want to work in a small customerfocussed team that is responsible for maintaining the airport facilities and operations are kept in peak condition?

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, resilient and flexible with the ability to be hands-on to facilitate solution based decisions.

Excellent IT and technical skills with a flexible, positive attitude will be essential for this position. Previous experience in an airport environment, facility maintenance and with security and health and safety would be desirable.

As part of a small, experienced and supportive airport management team you will be committed to providing high quality service and meeting our customers’ needs.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 6 April 2016.

Applications should be made online via Marlborough District Council’s website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/YourCouncil/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact dean.heiford@marlboroughairport.co.nz .

www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Friday March 25, 2016

church notices Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

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 - Evening Service

The Sun

Births This Week MILLAR: Freddie Lachlan Millar (8lb 8oz) March 17, 2016 RIBEIRO: Esther Chloe (8lb 8oz) March 18, 2016 TAYLOR-KENDRICK: Alexis Ann (8lb 13oz) February 17, 2016 OSWALD: Samuel Robert (6lb 10oz) March 18, 2016 DUAN/QIAO: Baby boy, (2360g) March 18, 2016 LANE: Jack Charlie (8.4lb) March 19, 2016

CHURCH SERVICES 10:00am Every Sunday 4 Alana Place Witherlea Shopping Centre All Welcome

The Sun

Death Notices

JESUS IS THE ANSWER

St. Christopher’s Anglican Church.

92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown

Sunday Services

9.00am: Traditional Service 10.30am: Family Service

Wednesday Service

10am: Communion Enquiries Phone 578 0139

Star of the Sea Catholic Parish Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 5.30 pm 21 Ludstone Road, Kaikoura 7.00 pm 61 Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7.00 pm 119 Wellington Street, Picton Easter Sunday Mass 6.30 am Seaview, Seddon 9.00 am Picton 9.30 am Kaikoura 10.00 am Blenheim 11.00 am Lawrence Street Havelock

FOR YOUR CHURCH NOTICES PHONE LACY AT THE SUN PH 577 7868

ANGELL, Michael William: March 20, 2016 McNATTY, Alisa Agnes Joan: March 19, 2016 MOLETA, Beryl: March 19, 2016 O’SULLIVAN, Joan Tui: March 21, 2016

Animals inspire artist

By Celeste Alexander A love for animals and good humour is what inspires local artist Bonnie Coad to create her unique pattern animals series.

Bonnie is one of many artists entering the Peters Doig Art Awards which will be closing off entries on Friday, April 1.

Local artist Bonnie Coad is working on her She is working hard to finish off a piece entry for the Peters Doig Marlborough Art she has been working on in between work Awards. commitments, but says she has a couple of ‘fall backs’ if it’s not done in time.

“What I plan to enter is something very different, the judges will either love it or hate it,” she laughs.

“It’s a concept I have developed and it’s very original and I will be intrigued to see The Blenheim South Rotary Club has what feedback I get from it,” she says. organised a fundraiser for the victims of Bonnie practices mostly in acrylics and collage, using pattern instructions which Cyclone Winstone, in conjunction with Top are glued and layered with paint within a Town Cinemas.

There will be a premiere screening of the brightly painted coloured animal. new ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ on March Her art has been described as being ‘unique, humorous, modern contemporary 30 from 7pm. Tickets cost $30 each and are available from the cinema, Kennard & art work with a retro twist’.

She joined the Marlborough Art Society Associates on Queen Street, or by phoning five years ago and exhibits her work in Peter Edwards on 03 5784746.

Nelson and Marlborough galleries.

All entries into the Peters Doig Art Awards are to be received by Friday, April 1, so don’t delay.

Entries can be downloaded at www.marlboroughartsociety.com and can be emailed.

Movie premiere fundraises for cyclone victims

Friday

The world’s most expensive coffee

PALMER, Terrence John (Terry): March 19, 2016 POTTER, Ewan Francis: March 21, 2016 RUFFELL, Susan Jane (Terri): Reg. No 244, WRNZNS, QSM (formerly Hart, nee Skates)March 20, 2016 SHAW, Claire Margaret (nee Fowler): March 22, 2016.

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in memoriam

TUCKERMAN, Barry: Passed away 26/03/2015. It’s hard to believe a year has gone, since you passed away. But seeing the ‘Tuck Truck’ around the town, you’re with us every day.

Love Pam, Ken and Family

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There’s money in five Novak Djokovic’s comments about men deserving more prize money than women in tennis are based on facts.

After claiming victory at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, 11-time major winner and world No 1 Djokovic said the men’s tennis tour “should fight for more”.

The 28-year-old said women “fought for what they deserve and they got it”, but claimed prize money should be “fairly distributed” based on “who attracts more attention, spectators, and who sells more tickets”.

There has been equal prize money in all four majors - the

Australian Open, US Open, French Open and Wimbledon - since 2007, and combined Masters events such as Indian Wells and Miami pay the same to men and women.

Maybe that’s too simple thinking? More work equals more pay.It’s hard to argue with those comments and when you consider men play five sets in grand slams and women play three, it seems men should be paid more for playing more tennis.

I’d love to see women’s tennis matches go to five sets at grand slams.

It would be a game changer for women, it would put an in-

Mountain biker puts in effort

By Cathie Bell Marlborough man Sarnim Dean is hoping for a better run at the mountainbiking national championship event in Queenstown this weekend.

He competed in last weekend’s event at Cardrona, and was ‘comfortably’ in the lead when he got a flat tyre.

The track at Cardrona was about 1700 metres up, above the treeline, where it was

creased importance of stamina and fitness and force many of the top names to play regular tennis to maintain that fitness, unlike Serena Williams, who has been guilty of picking and choosing her tournaments in the past while being ranked No 1.

It would also provide quality sporting theatre, men’s five setters have so many subplots and are often gripping encounters as one player often surges back into contention and the other clings to control of the contest.

Sport is an entertainment product and this would certainly increase entertainment.

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The Blenheim Small Bore rifle Club is starting its season on Monday, March 28 at 7pm at Athletic park.

New social membership has just been introduced to make havinga-go more affordable.

Everyone is welcome including junior members.

Rally car first for NZ

Monster fun Mitchell Green sports park open coming nis table have been installed and a container of sports gear is available all day for kids to use.

Nearby retailers are unpacking a container of sports gear on the site and packing it away at the end of each day. It’s all free – a place where kids can occupy themselves happily in town.

Another vacant site, the former City Hotel site between Wynen and High Streets, has also become a ‘pop-up park’.

It has an outdoor gallery of public art, offering seating and a backdrop of luxuriantly planted flowering baskets. A wildflower garden has also been planted to blossom in spring.

Council’s reserves and amenities manager Rosie Bartlett says some inspiration has been

taken from Christchurch, seeing the creative way the many empty spaces in that city have been used with the gap-filler initiative.

“We’ve got our own gaps to fill so we figured that some creativity and some shared amenities would work here,” she says.

“We want to thank the building owners for being community-minded and allowing these spaces to become temporary outlets for creativity and fun in our downtown. They might be vacant lots right now but they don’t need to stay bare and uninviting.

“We’ve given them some short term purpose with a splash of colour – a way to brighten up our CBD.”

Hayden Paddon is joining up with Hyundai New Zealand to launch the first-ever New Zealanddeveloped Hyundai rally car.

The Hyundai New Zealand Rally Team, which will swing into action to support Paddon and Kennard’s entry into two of New Zealand’s biggest rally sport events – Rally Otago, April 8-10 and the International Rally of Whangarei, April 29 to May 1.

Demolition derby drivers wanted Eastern States Speedway is calling for more demolition derby drivers.

Currently 12 have entered for the club’s April 23 meeting.

The club will continue to take entries until April 11.

The prize money is $500 for the winning car.

To register visit the club’s Fa c e b o o k o r e m a i l c l u b easternstatesspeedway@gmail. com

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The 3rd and final round of The Gordon Handy Machinery Twilight series was held at at Cresswell Electrical Raceway last Saturday.

Local club members to win their respective classes were Bob Marr in the Rotax Junior and William Exton in Mini rok. Daniel Buglar finished second in the Rotax Heavies.

Current South Island champ William Exton will compete in Hamilton this weekend vying for a New Zealand title.

quite rocky, and a rock punctured his tyre, he says.

“I was winning quite comfortably, but the tyre was just ripped to shreds. There was nothing I could do.

“Last year, I got bronze, and I wanted to do better this year, but that’s mountainbiking.”

He is hoping for better luck at this weekend’s Queenstown event.

The Blenheim Skating Rink will be the place to be on Thursday, March 31 when the Marlborough Youth Trust holds its ‘Monster March’ event.

The event will be held from 4-6pm and is for all youth 11-19 years, and under 11’s if accompanied by an adult.

Activities planned for the day include: Climbing Wall Gladiator Monster Pillow Fight Monster Jenga Monster Noughts & Crosses Monster Snakes & Ladders Monster Chess/Draughts Monster Connect Four Limbo Challenge Monster Twister Skating Monster Hungry Hippos.

The cost to enter is a gold coin donation which will be donated to the Blenheim Skating Rink.

Pre-Registrations encouraged (All those pre-registered go in a prize draw) Register at - events@myt.org.nz

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Marlborough man Sarnim Dean in action, practising for a national mountainbike contest this weekend

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by Cathie Bell The urban park in the vacant site in Wynen Street is a big hit with the children.

Blenheim School’s Harakeke class tried out the sports equipment at Mitchell Green yesterday with Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman and retailer Robin Mitchell.

Robin’s sports goods store used to be in Wynen Street, but is now in Scott Street. The Wynen Street building was knocked down, and the vacant site has been covered with artificial grass.

The ‘Mitchells on Wynen’ sports lot is now an urban play space for children; a basketball hoop and permanent table ten-

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Mayor Alistair Sowman and Blenheim School student Reef Casey compete with retailer Robin Mitchell and Jack Reynold at table tennis at the new Mitchell Green park, while other pupils from Blenheim School's Harakeke Class play. The park is on Wynen Street where Mitchell Sport used to be.

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