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Crossing concern

By Julia Evans Mayfield School is so worried about pupils crossing State Highway One the school has made a submission to the Marlborough District Council asking for a safer alternative.

Principal David Nott says the school is open to ‘any option to make it safe’ but thinks a road or track under the proposed new bridge is a better idea than the current road island.

Continued on page 2 Mayfield School principal David Nott would like to see a path for children so they don't cross State Highway One on their way to school.

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Mayfield School takes student safety to the Council Continued from page 1 The Marlborough District Council is hearing submissions on its draft annual plan this week, and Mayfield School has submitted the need for a safer way to cross Grove Road, which is also State Highway One. The school’s board of trustees, staff and parents all have grave concerns about the ‘lack of safety features on Grove Road’, their submission says.

Apart from the island in the middle of the road, there is nothing, it says.

The island is the place where students come and go from the school ‘whether they are walking or pushing a bike’.

“For us it is all about the safety and well being of all our children and whanau.”

The traffic island, David says, is the ‘obvious option’, but he does not feel it is safe enough for his pupils and is asking the council to invest in an alternative.

“It’s a scary thought that pupils are trying to

navigate the road.”

David says there are potentially serious problems as often older pupils walk younger pupils to school, especially if parents are sick, which is especially dangerous when crossing.

While the school has no reports of close calls or injuries, the submission says pupils are seen playing dodgem with traffic from one side of the road to the other.

The alternative means of crossing would not only be good for students of Mayfield School, David says it would be useful for students of close-by Blenheim School as well.

In the past, the school has paid for a bus service to get students safely to school, but he says the $9000 price tag is no longer feasible.

Submissions have been made to council before about safer ways to cross Grove Road, David says, but this is the first time the school has submitted.

He says the submission to the council is just to get people thinking and talking about the issue and

any feedback is welcome.

Waikawa Bay School in Picton has also submitted on road safety for pupils, asking the council to extend the footpath along Waikawa Road beyond the school to where parents often park their cars.

The submission says the footpath ends at the boundary of the school but parents still park much further up the road, which is not flat and falls away to a bank less than a metre from the kerb.

“The grass is often long and gorse grows in it as well. In winter the grass is wet and muddy and the kerb is often flowing with water.

“This means students often have to walk on the road, around other parked cars, to their parent’s car to keep off the slippery bank. This area is also the only kerbside parking space near Waikawa Bay School that does not require crossing any road or driveway to get to, making it the safest parking area.” *Email us your thoughts at news@blenheimsun. co.nz

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Locals scoop Bluff oyster challenge

By Cathie Bell Blenheim residents Michelle Wilson and Daryl ‘Dagwood’ MacDonald are champion oyster eaters.

Both were part of a group of friends who went to last month’s Bluff Oyster and Food Festival, and they ended up winning, with Michelle taking both the Overall and Ladies’ Winner titles while Daryl won the Men’s title.

About 5300 people attended the festival, along with 20,000 succulent Bluff Oysters, complemented by plenty of other great seafood plus a selection of tasty offerings for those who were not seafood lovers.

Michelle says she had eaten about two dozen oysters and Daryl about four dozen before they Champion oyster eaters Daryl ‘Dagwood’ MacDonald and started watching the oyster eating competition.

Michelle Wilson show off their medals.

There were several heats, and she says she

had been thinking she could do better than early competitors.

Daryl was picked from the crowd because of the Minion toy he carries, and then Michelle was picked after she was holding the toy as well.

The secret to winning an oyster eating contest is to swallow them whole, she says.

“Sometimes they won’t get on the toothpick, you just have to go for it. Put them in your mouth and swallow, don’t chew.”

She had to eat a dozen in her heat, and then straight away, competed in the finals where she ate another dozen.

“We had big bellies full of oysters after that.”

Michelle says she was ‘rapt’ to win, and the festival was a really good one. She intends to go again next year to defend her title.

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Wither Hills open The controlled burn, at the Wither Hills Farm Park on the west-facing slopes near Grigg Drive off Taylor Pass Road, has now ended and the area has been cleared for public access, officials say.

All walking and cycling tracks at the Farm Park are open again.

Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer John Foley requests that people stay off the burned over slopes.

Fluoride talk Professor Paul Connett, a toxicologist, environmental scientist and international fluoridation expert, is coming to Blenheim next month to discuss why New Zealand should become a fluoride free country, copying what he describes as a successful Scottish model.

Marlborough water is not fluoridated, except at Woodbourne military base, but if the Government moves responsibility for fluoridation from council to district health boards, that could change. The NelsonMarlborough District Health Board “endorses communit y water fluoridation as an important public health measure”.

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Lawson's Dry Hills senior winemaker Marcus Wright and Roger Collett sampling some of the pinot noir being made for charity.

Inset: Lawson’s Dry Hills senior winemaker Marcus Wright was more than happy to be involved in making the wine to be sold for Hospice Marlborough.

Charity drop hits the spot Story and photos by Celeste Alexander There were some delicious hints of berry fruit in the air as a very special pinot noir was sampled for the first time yesterday.

Roger Collett of Collett Estate donated three rows of grapes to be made into wine that will be sold to benefit Hospice Marlborough.

Lawson’s Dry Hills immediately gave their support.

Roger met with senior winemaker Marcus Wright yesterday to sample the wine which is sitting in four barrels going through its gentle aging process. By the time the wine is ready to be bottled, Marcus estimates there will be

around 800 litres.

Though the flavours are still expected to change throughout the fermentation process, Roger says he is excited about seeing his idea ‘come to life’.

“This is only stage two, there’s still so much work to be done but it’s incredible to see it all coming together.”

“Marcus and the team at Lawson’s have been outstanding in giving their support,” he says.

According to Marcus getting involved was a ‘no brainer,’ the charitable wine idea was one he hadn’t been involved with before.

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“We have had a really big vintage this year, and it was almost the wrong vintage to say yes but there’s no way that we wouldn’t support Roger’s idea,” Marcus laughs.

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Will and Rose Parsons, representing Friends of the Lower Opawa and Wairau, present a book to Kerri Battersby and Georgia Lee, from Marlborough Girls' College environment committee.

FLOW donates book Story and photo by Cathie Bell Friends of the Lower Opawa and Wairau Marlborough last week presented a book to Marlborough Girls’ College.

FLOW spokesman Will Parsons says the book was presented to the college’s senior students in the college’s environment group, Georgia Lee and Kerri Battersby.

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough’s need for a new top-level hotel has been highlighted with the Government team working to attract international investors in tourism.

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston says she has contacted the Project Palace team.

The Government last month launched “Project Palace” to speed up new private sector investment in hotels, saying 26 extra hotels will be needed over the next 10 years to meet expected demand in five main tourist centres.

While the work initially focuses on Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Queenstown, and Rotorua, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has asked NZ Trade and Enterprise to catalogue and present hotel opportunities in other New Zealand centres as well.

“The tourism industry is growing right across New Zealand and we don’t want

individual regions to miss out because investors lack knowledge of investment opportunities.”

Several groups have approached the Marlborough District Council to explore building a 100-room plus, five star hotel in Blenheim, potentially on the Wynen Street carpark.

Tracy says the conferencing sector in Marlborough could grow by having a hotel of larger scale.

“We have a 700-seat theatre and a 560seat convention centre right next to each other. Our conferencing capability is greater than our ability to support it with four or five star accommodation. That is what the corporate conferencing market is seeking.”

She says it is ‘fantastic’ Chateau Marlborough is extending to offer 80 rooms, and with that and the Scenic Circle, 134 rooms are available on the same block.

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TB and 1080 Dear Ed, I was going to phone Percy Parker to congratulate him on his letter “More on TB” but could not find him in directory. Then I thought, I will write in and congratulate him.

Well done Percy. Well said or should I say written.

The TB once done by Animal Health Board and now done by OSPRI/TB FreeNZ is a gravy train funded by farmers and taxpayers.

Actually farmers pay twice - through levies and then taxes.

Percy Parker is quite correct. Below 0.2% is recognised internationally as free of TB. NZ has 0.04%. By my arithmetic (Standard 4 in my day) that is 1/50th of the standard.

The bad side effect is wild animals are wrongly blamed and 1080 is dropped. To repeat 9800 possums were autopsied and not one had TB. The TB is spread because an inferior skin test is used and sick animals are not picked up.

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Colin King responds Dear Ed, In response to Mr Davies(letter to the ed, May 25), I would happily put up my credentials up against any of the other mayoral candidates.

As local MP, I implemented the trades training policies into the National Curriculum and developed the vocational pathways for trades students within the National Certificate of Education, provided the Te Korowai along the Kaikoura coast with much needed direction and Ministerial support to a successful conclusion, and my signature is on all of the Treaty of Waitangi settlement documents

concluded with local Iwi. Three hospitals, numerous school classrooms, and essential State Highway 1 improvements were built, while Blenheim was the first town in the South Island to have fibre optic cable.

What will I bring to the Marlborough Council as Mayor? A much improved relationship with central government, a unified well-led council, genuine honesty, integrity and most importantly, transparency – all factors that the good people of Marlborough are desperate for.

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Dear Ed, Has anyone travelled up to the North island and noticed bypasses being built and in the case of north of Wellington, an express way which in effect is a multiple bypass, by-passing several towns?

Taupo has an impressive bypass, a boon to highway traffic and the township, with no traffic snarls through town.

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Hairdressing on the wild side Paul Kennett is back in Blenheim, bringing a London edge to hairdressing.

He talks with Cathie Bell about hairdressing, life away, and being back in his home town.

He has worked in the bright lights of Auckland, Australia and London, but now Paul Kennett has returned to his hometown Blenheim.

A hairdresser for about 11 years, Paul has been back since August, working at Beyond the Fringe in Scott Street.

“I swore I’d never come back but I’m actually enjoying it,” he says.

“It’s nice to have a quiet life, than you can really appreciate it. Maybe I’m maturing.”

Family concerns brought him back from London with both his mother and grandmother being unwell, but his visa was running out as well.

“I was in London, furthering my career over there. My visa was running out as it does, it’s really painful to accept it. Just when you get grounded, you have to up end your life and come back.

“My nana and mum were both unwell so home was where I was needed.”

Working at Beyond the Fringe has helped him adjust to being back in Blenheim while he builds his client list up again.

Colleague Burnetta Halswell works with makeup and styling, and her son Bejon Halswell is making a name for himself as a photographer. He worked with Paul on an edgy ‘industrial style’ photoshoot recently.

“I was going to apply for hairdresser of

Blenheim hairdresser Paul Kennett in action, preparing a model for photographing.

the year, but I can’t as I haven’t been in the country long enough,” Paul says.

“I was very disappointed when I found out halfway through that year. But there’s always next year.”

Applying his creativity to styling hair and models for photoshoots has boosted his enthusiasm for the job.

“It kept me going just that little bit longer, it keeps me busy in the quiet time.”

The styling he uses in the photoshoots isn’t the sort of work he does every day in the Scott Street salon.

“You might see that stuff in hairdressing magazines here, but you don’t see that form of fashion, that modern edge here.

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He loves being a hairdresser.

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They have welcomed two new staff members to the team. Ally Broughton joins Gavin Lancaster in the paint booth while apprentice Justin Howard-Hodso has been taken under the wing of the panel beating team.

“Justin has jumped in eagerly to learn the ropes, and our resident panel beater Ray Foote has taken him under his wing, affectionately earning the name Uncle Ray Ray,” Kelly laughs.

“Plus we are fortunate to have Ally join us with his many years of experience in the industry, having owned his own vehicle painting business prior. We have a great team in place, much like a close knit family.”

Another major change at Forbes Panel & Paint has been with the paint product used.

“We have changed from solvent-based to water-based paint which is better for the environment and produces a smoother, better finish,” Shaun says.

Forbes Panel & Paint has also updated other areas of the business including an overhaul of health and safety and the website.

“We probably have one of the most comprehensive safety plans in Marlborough, and are even doing our own tag testing.

“It’s all part of our commitment to ensuring the safety of our staff and to stay up-to-date with all the ever-changing requirements.

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“The website has also been updated and features a ‘project of the month’ that people might find interesting, and promotions that will change regularly,” Kelly says.

Currently Forbes Panel & Paint is working on an old fire engine which is being converted into a mobile cafe. This is just another example of what the team can do.

The next project in the wings is the construction of a large workshop space where Shaun plans to paint larger commercial vehicles.

“We are seeing a lot of commercial vehicles coming to us so this workshop will allow the space to roll them in and out easily,” he says.

Insurance work is also on the increase at Forbes Panel & Paint, as well as ‘cosmetic’ work in the under $1000 bracket.

“Many people don’t want to claim insurance on the smaller jobs so we are seeing a lot of ‘touch ups’ coming through,” Shaun says.

Whether it’s an insurance claim on a vehicle, the painting of alloy wheels or a touch up of a bumper, call in and see the team at Forbes Panel & Paint.

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Hut moves by air

By Cathie Bell A New Zealand Defence Force NH90 helicopter has shifted a 1700-kg Department of Conservation hut sitting on an active slip in Mount Richmond Forest Park in Marlborough to safer ground.

Air Component Commander Air Commodore Darryn Webb said the NH90 helicopter, from the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 3 Squadron, airlifted Mt Fell hut in its entirety about 300m to its new location last week.

“No civilian helicopter can carry out the task in one lift due to the weight of the hut and the altitude of its location, which is over 1220m above sea level. The RNZAF NH90 is the only helicopter in New Zealand that can lift that much weight at that altitude,” he says.

“This is another great example of how the NZDF assists our communities and other government agencies. The range of capabilities inherent in the NH90 enables it to perform a wide range of tasks, including airlifting heavy loads such as this.”

NH90 captain Flight Lieutenant Chris Ross said the helicopter also transported two loads of concrete and other construction materials that weighed a total of 1800kg and piles of timber that were used for the hut’s new foundations.

“We are pleased to have been able to

assist DOC and the local community by relocating the hut and flying DOC staff, volunteers and construction materials to the site,” Chris says.

Built in 1964, Mt Fell hut is a six-bunk hut situated below an alpine meadow 1km south of Mt Fell summit. The ridgeline above the hut, which is a popular stop for people climbing Mt Fell, offers scenic views of the Wairau Plains, Nelson Bay, Tasman Bay, the Pelorus Valley and Wellington.

DOC, which manages the hut, said it had to be moved because it was sitting on an active slip and was in danger of sliding into the mountain bush. The hut had been closed since March 2015.

After the move, the hut will remain closed until Christmas. This will allow volunteers from the tramping clubs time to complete work on the foundations and gain Code Compliance Certification to ensure the hut is safe for accommodation once again.

Matt Flynn, Supervisor, Recreation and Historic in DOC’s Wairau Renwick office, says it is great to work with the NZDF on projects such as this as we get to achieve more for conservation.

“Staff from both organisations learn new skills and experience different ways of working.”

Left: An Air Force helicopter moves Fell Hut, in the Richmond Ranges.

Photo supplied by NZ Defence Force.

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Committee member Noeline Stewart says 110 tickets have already sold so if people want to secure seats for the show, they must get in fast.

“They are in hot demand so to avoid disappointment you need to get to the Clubs of Marlborough before they sell out,” she says.

Despite the tickets selling fast, brides can still enter into the show.

“There’s still spaces for brides and the cut off isn’t until July 20. We have not placed a restriction on numbers so it’s just a matter of getting your entry forms before the cut off,” Noeline says.

If wearing your wedding gown is not temptation enough, the prize pool certainly would be.

There is everything from beautiful jewellery, homewares and wine, through to vouchers for beauty, travel plus so much more.

One of the main prizes alone is valued at $1500, a gorgeous piece of jewellery donated by Michael Hill.

The entry fee for brides is $20 and of course, every bride will receive some lovely gifts as well as the winning category prizes.

Entry forms for brides are available at the Sun office on High Street, Blenheim or by emailing bblbrideoftheyear@gmail.com.

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Elder abuse is a serious issue in New Zealand and organisation Age Concern receives more than 2000 referrals of elder abuse every year.

During this week Age Concern aims to raise the awareness of elder abuse and neglect and encourage the community to think about this issue and take action.

Age Concern offers free, confidential, specialist elder abuse and neglect prevention

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By Celeste Alexander The Parent and Child Expo is just around the corner and what will be on offer this year promises to be a lot of fun for all.

The expo will be held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Sunday June 12 from 10am until 2:30pm.

The Marlborough Parents Centre expo committee has been hard at work putting together a group of great exhibitors who will have a huge range of products and services on offer.

Everything from photography, baby equipment and early education providers through to pharmacies and travel agents will be on hand to meet with you and answer any questions.

They of course will have items to sell so please take along cash, as Eftpos may not be available.

There will also be children’s play areas set up, bouncy castles plus much more.

Expo co-ordinator Rebecca Toms says she is really excited to see the expo come together, and hopes that people will go along and enjoy the day.

“Being at the stadium we have lots of space

so people can walk about easily and view everything that will be on show.

“There will be something for all ages, lots of fun and a great event for families and parents-to-be,” she says.

For children there will be several areas set up for their enjoyment.

There will be a Bunnings DIY area with activities, a toddler area set up by the Blenheim Toy Library, bouncy castles and even a baby changing area provided by Marlborough Parent Centre sponsor ‘Huggies’.

Throughout the day there will also be several demonstrations including dance, bicycles and fitness.

If you are in need of refreshments, child friendly snacks will be available thanks to the Marlborough Parent Centre while outside the CPR cafe will be open.

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Woody Pig & Stag Hunt Locals and hunters from afar took part in the popular event, which finished on Sunday

 Brayden King (8) drew many laughs with his

 Curtis Wairau, Wilson Meadowcroft and Tyrone Wairau went hunting together, bringing

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 Harrison Renner (5) with his rabbit that he caught hunting with his father.

 Shaun Woods (16) caught a 27.5kg goat.

Accolade Duck and Pinot Evening

 Daniel Jones with his 22.9kg goat.  Jackson Parnwell (15) went hunting with his family, bringing in this 93.5kg stag.

Last Wednesday the Accolade Duck and Pinot Evening occured at the Woolshed, featuring a cooking competition judged

by Feast Merchants with both local and regional red wines.

 Best dressed : Lord and Lady of the Manor Rob and Michelle Chee.

 Tim and Andrea Molloy.

 Chrissy Powlesland, Jenner Halcrow and Matthew Brown, winners of the wild duck cooking competition.

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Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.

Family/Whanau for information/advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/ addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

For Keeping U Moving Free indoor walking circuit 50+ St Christopher’s Church Hall 11.30-12.30.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Coin donation. More info 579 4446 or 0212230160 leave name and number.

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and meals available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

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St John Community Shop Don’t pout keep the chill out. We have warm jackets, snug jerseys, cosy tops, trousers, socks, boots, hats all at affordable prices.

Phone 578 1754.

Havelock Lions Market, Havelock Town Hall Saturday 18th June. 9am-1pm. Food, plants, gammon steaks, toys, books, crafts, sausage sizzle. Stalls available, ph Ian 5742558.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information.

Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125.

Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

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Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

HOLDER, Kingsley Lawrence Dean: Passed away, suddenly, on Thursday June 2 2016. Aged 15 years. Beloved son of the late Carol Prodger (Picton), and Dean Holder (Wellington). Cherished little brother to Amanda and Scott Ivamy, and nephew of Arthur and Rick Devine, Mike and Rose Prodger and kids; cousin and mate to many. A life full of sports, friendships and fun has ended far too soon. Kingsley, you will be missed greatly and remembered always. Messages and condolences can be forwarded to 17 Francis Street, Blenheim 7201, or call 03 579 5470. A service for Kingsley will be held at the Holy Trinity Church, Wairau Road, Picton at 11am Wednesday June 8, followed by interment at Picton Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WILSON, Barbara: On Saturday June 4 2016, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of the late Keith, adored mother and mother-in-law of Janet and Jeff, Neil and Heather, Yvette and Simon, and Bruce and Noeline. Cherished Grandma to her eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to Hospice Marlborough for their wonderful care of Mum. Messages may be sent to the Wilson family, c/- 2A Julian Street, Blenheim 7201. At Barbara’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

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

In memoriam

CORFIELD, John Edward: Passed away, peacefully, at home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday June 7 2016. Aged 82 years. Much loved husband, for 58 years, of Lynette. Loved father of Michael (Perth), Kaye and Mark (Southland), Susan (Sue) and Colin Norrish (Blenheim), and beloved Koro of Sean. Messages may be sent to the Corfield family, c/- 21 Kim Crescent, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A service for John will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Friday June 10, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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In Memoriam Please see page 17 for in Memoriam notices.

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Due to the increased demand for our homes in Blenheim and surrounding areas, we require the services of a qualified builder to join our team.

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Vineyard Assistant Manager/Supervisor We currently have a position available for a vineyard assistant manager/supervisor Applicants must have the following: 1 Clean drivers licence 2 Excellent communication skills 3 Able to work long hours when required 4 At least level 4 viticulture hort ITD or equivalent and 3 years vineyard experience 5 Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time, and implement company policy 6 Reliable, have a tidy work ethic and computer literate 7 Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will be given to the right applicant Drug testing may be undertaken E&E Trading LTD Please contact 0279371707 Email: eetradingnz@gmail.com

Maintenance/Vineyard Position We have an opportunity for a person to join a small team at one of Central Otago’s biggest pinot noir vineyards, based in Alexandra.

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This position would suit a person who is practical, can work unsupervised and is willing to take responsibility for their work. Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial, however it is not essential as full training will be given. This position requires a higher level of fitness, as physically demanding work will be necessary.

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Topic Sunday 12th June:

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Where does morality fit in this age of ‘tolerance’?

Presenter: Rev. Peter Cheyne

For more information, phone Brendan O’Hagan 578 5567 www.facebook.com/Wairau Presbyterian Parish

ENGINEERING INNOVATION

VACANCIES We are looking for a range of staff to fill vacancies that have been either created by staff leaving or are new positions to help us maintain and increase our outputs across a range of departments, Cuddon Limited has been servicing the Marlborough region and the International market since 1938 and is in a very strong position with good forward orders on the books, if you think you might fit this environment of an established larger company we would welcome your expression of interest in one of the following permanent positions on offer; Refrigeration Engineers (2-3) – we require refrigeration Engineers for both local service, repair and installation work within our Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Department and also within our Freeze Dry Department to assist in bringing National and International projects together with build, install and commissioning.

Industrial Electrician – We are looking for support for our existing electrician across a range of work both within the business and externally supporting our staff, good experience in a wide range of work from Test and Tag, Tool repair, Site fault find and rectification to Off site installation and repair as required.

Tool Store Guru – We rely on our tools and to ensure that we have the right equipment available in a serviceable condition at a central location we need a Tool Room Guru to maintain these items – this position requires a good mechanical back ground with a skill set that will enable the individual to maintain a range of tooling required in the fabrication, machine shop and general site use environments.

Yard/Inwards Goods – This position will be required to maintain our yard and other areas in a safe, tidy and clean state and will also be involved with assisting in the management of inwards and outwards goods into the business, you will need to have common sense, be a self starter that can work with minimal instruction and be able to see what is required without having to be told.

Air Conditioning Installer – Join the team in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning with a range of service and installation work from domestic to commercial Air Conditioning systems across the full range of simple split systems through ducted systems.

Contact: Andy Rowe - 03 5784299 andyr@cuddon.co.nz www.cuddon.co.nz • www.cuddonfreezedry.com

In memoriam SIMMONS, Barbara Elizabeth: 7/6/2015 It’s been a year of firsts Mum since you passed away.

We love and miss you dearly and think of you each day.

Birthdays came and went Mum, anniversaries too, We tried to make them happy days, But they’re just not the same without you.

An angel now in heaven to watch over all we do, And no matter where we are Mum just remember we all love you.

Gone but never forgotten, Love from Janice, Ken, Gareth, Lisa, Melissa, Brody, partners and grandchildren.

SIMMONS, Barbara Elizabeth : 13/2/38 – 7/6/2015 I lost my life companion.

A life linked with my own.

And more and more I miss you, As I journey on alone.

When I am sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, Cheer up and carry on.

Each time I see your photo, You seem to smile and say, Don’t cry, I’m only waiting, Till we meet again someday.

Thinking of you always my love, Your loving husband, John.

SIMMONS, Barbara: In loving memory of a loved sister in-law who passed away a year ago.

God in heaven hear our prayer, look after Barbara with our special care, be a good shepherd and don’t leave her alone, for this is her first year away from home.

Love Barry (deceased) and Heather, Allan and Win, Doug (deceased) and Janette, Tex and Pauline, Pam and Ken, Bruce, Jeanette and Barry, Anne and Barry.

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Local lad Nick Best caught this impressive stag which weighed in at 102.5kg, bagging him the second prize place in the Deer section.

Emma Parnwell with the 37.45kg goat she shot on Sunday morning.

Hunters bag prizes at contest Story and photos

by Celeste Alexander It’s been another very successful year for the organisers of the annual Woody Pig & Deer hunt.

Sunday’s weigh in event saw a steady stream of vehicles arriving laden with pigs, goats and stags as hunters from near and far entered in the hope of bagging a prize.

It was evident that the event is very much a family affair as children arrived with their fathers clutching their rabbits, hares and possums, and groups of siblings and relatives brought in their combined ‘catch’ of the day.

This was pleasing to see, according to organisers.

“It’s great that families have turned out. There’s been quite a few teenagers arriving with what they’ve caught and the kids look really happy to be here,” Stacey Ingpen says.

For 16-year-old Emma Parnwell, hunting has been something she has enjoyed with her family all her life.

Emma shot a 37.45kg goat in the Waihopai area Sunday morning with a 223 rifle, while her brother Jackson managed to get a 93.50kg stag.

In total there were 76 open entries, 24 teenagers and 46 children.

There were 20 deer weighed in, 43 pigs and 20 goats and some fantastic results from the weigh in, Stacey says.

More photos on page 14.

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Bride of the Year Blenheim Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit St John Ambulance & Marlborough Stroke Club

Results: Pigs 1st: Levi Foulsham, 59.40kg 2nd: Sam Houston, 58.75kg 3rd: Freddy Gane, 58.5kg The average weight was 45.49kg. The closest was Gareth Palmer with his 45.35kg pig.

Best Tusks was won by Ian Stuart.

Deer 1st: Tim Lane, 113.60kg 2nd: Nick Best, 102.50kg 3rd: Luke Dixon, 97.30kg

The average weight was 74.29kg. The closest was Scott Read with his 74.60kg stag.

Best Head was won by Eli Kepes.

Teenagers Goats 1st: Wilson Meadowcroft, 39.9kg 2nd: Emma Parnwell, 37.45kg 3rd: Danielle King, 27.8kg Pigs 1st: Jacob Harmon, 55.70kg 2nd: Ricky Wirepa, 54.90kg

3rd: Qyn Holdaway, 52.9kg Kids Possums 1st: Chase McWirter, 3.26kg 2nd: Luke Newman, 3.23kg 3rd: Harry Robertson, 2.82kg Hares 1st: Jordan Gill, 2.63kg 2nd: Fenella Cooney, 2.61kg 3rd: Harrison Renner, 2.46kg Rabbits 1st: Jayden Lucas, 1.30kg 2nd: Lincoln Pacey, 1.21 kg 3rd: Luke Newman, 1.20kg

Lifeline needs more help Story and photo by Cathie Bell Lifeline Marlborough is putting out an urgent call on its own behalf.

Branch manager Vienna Cassidy says she only has five volunteers at Lifeline Marlborough now, and she needs more.

“We need more, we really do. I would like to have 10 extra people, if not more.”

She says people can be ‘quite anxious’ about being on the phones with people in need, but she says there is training available, ‘really good training’, as well as supervision and support.

“People get scared. It’s not just going in and teaching or digging pathways in the Sounds. You’re dealing with people’s most innermost thoughts.

“You see the dark side sometimes. When it’s face-to-face, you see a bit of that, but often people are afraid to get that full-on with a person. If you’re on the phone, you’re anonymous.”

Vienna says she really enjoys the work, starting as a volunteer 10 years ago.

Anybody can do it, she says.

“You need to be a good listener, have empathy, life experience and be non-judgemental... Sometimes you might challenge people, but you do it in a specific way so it’s helpful.

“You gain skills, can take these communication skills into your family and work place.”

People who are interested should register online at lifeline. org.nz and they will be contacted within a week, Vienna says.

Lifeline branch manager Vienna Cassidy needs more volunteers for the service.

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A feast of gymnastics Story and photo by Cathie Bell A feast of gymnastics competitions will be happening in Stadium 2000 later this month.

The gymnastics events start on Friday June 24 with a schools’ festival.

More than 800 children are expected to participate from schools throughout the Marlborough District.

That weekend, the Marlborough Gymnastic Championships will be held, with more than 400 competitors from throughout New Zealand, from Wellington, Kapiti, Hutt Valley, Christchurch, Timaru, Waimate, Greymouth, Hokitika, Nelson, Kaikoura and of course Marlborough.

The host is the Blenheim Gymnastics Club which is one of a few fully volunteer clubs left in the country, club secretary Jenni Eatherley says.

She says it will be great to have Marlborough’s own Anna Tempero back competing in Blenheim colours.

“Anna is back to limited hours of training and will be competing in the Step 10 event.”

Jenni says it is also the first of the qualifying events for those from Nelson, the West Coast and Marlborough vying for selection to the Top of the South Provincial team to Nationals which will be held in Invercargill later this year.

“Our own Matt Palmer, who has retired from competitive gymnastics after competing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and was a finalist in the rings event at those Games, will be coming down to judge at the event.”

The Schools’ Festival and the Champion-

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Tasman trophy win

Nelson beat Wanderers 18-15 to claim the NPD Tasman Trophy at the club rugby final at Trafalgar Park on Monday.

The Wanderers had beaten Spring Creek’s Moutere team in the semi-finals last week.

Pigeons’ last race

Gymnasts from the Blenheim Gymnastics Club are prepared to compete with gymnasts around the South Island at the club's competition to be held at the end of June. NZ representative Anna Tempero is at the bottom of the pyramid in the middle.

ships will be held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium in Kinross Street.

For the Marlborough Gymnastic Championships, there is a small door entry charge to help offset expenses.

Paddon and Kennard fighting back in Sardinia

Jenni says the event will involve a considerable amount of organisation, and she thanks Blenheim Club volunteers and committee, as well as all those who provided support by way of sponsorship or advertising.

Blenheim Racing Pigeon Club held it’s classic race from Oamaru a distance of 470 km on Saturday, the last race of the young bird series for 2016. The race required a nominated team of two birds and it was a combined arrival time of each team to decide the outcome. The flock was released in perfect weather and the pigeons made very good times of a little over six hours on the wing.

The winning team of Alister Cooper of Renwick made the speed of 75.6 km/ hr, second place to Two Fishers loft in Dillon’s Point doing 73.6 km/hr. Third position to Chris Bensley with 73.1 km/ hr then Carl and Cindy Kirkwood on 72 km/hr, followed by Nearo lofts with 71.6 km/hr and then Donald Morrison with 71.2 km/hr and equal with husband Donald was Shirley Morrison also with 71.2 km/hr.

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New Zealand’s world rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard say they are determined to come back fighting at this week’s FIA World Rally Championship rally on the Italian island of Sardinia.

From the highs of their first-ever WRC win in Argentina, they suffered a tough blow in Portugal, after their car caught fire following an off-road excursion on the opening day.

But they have put that drama behind them as they make their third start on the narrow, rocky roads of Sardinia, an event which marks their second anniversary with Hyundai Motorsport and their first WRC podium finish last year.

The crew began work on a new i20 WRC car and impressively turned around the job in just seven working days.

“The boys did an amazing job building the new car,” Paddon says.

Hosted in the coastal resort town of Alghero in the north-west of Sardinia, Italy’s summer WRC round is a rough, rock-strewn gravel challenge that often favours a lower

road position. Ambient temperatures can top 30 degrees Celsius and cause strain on engines, tyres, components and crews as the cockpits reach 50-plus over a stage.

Starting fourth on the road for Friday and Saturday’s long sets of special stages, Paddon says: “Rally Italia Sardegna is a very tricky rally due to its rough narrow roads and high temperatures…The key is to set a consistent pace from the start and try to stay out of trouble.

Kennard says returning to Sardinia after last year’s podium means they both have a very positive feeling, despite Portugal.

“Add to this, our very good pre-event test and our confidence levels have stayed high,” says Paddon’s Blenheim-based co-driver.

“The biggest challenge in Sardinia is probably the heat – it’s always hot and sunny. On test we had 35°C, but luckily it looks like the rally maybe a bit cooler. The technical stages also mean there’s quite a bit of information in the notes to capture during reconnaissance and then convey to Hayden during the rally.”

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BVU surge ahead in contest Blenheim Valley United extended command of the Marlborough senior men's division one football competition with Alex Connor-McClean and Hector Gustavo Cruz on target as they cruised to a 3 nil win over Blenheim Valley Masters.

A & P Park hosted another great competitive game for Central Pirates who were reinforced with the return of key Marlborough Mariners, however they could only draw with Central 1-1 and “should have gone on to win it” lamented midfielder Gregg Slatter.

It was a good performance too from Rangers City who had a gallant win over Woodbourne 6-2.

Blenheim Valley Cobras will be back in business next week having sat out with a bye.

The 2nd division saw Clubs of Marlborough reverse the score line of their first round encounter against Rangers Masters, Clubs winning 3-1 in an entertaining game.

That leaves them level on points making it a very competitive division.

Picton No Names are not far from top either, helping that was their 3-0 win over Trojans.

Redwood Renegades got among the goals beating Wadsco Trucks Redwood Masters 5-1 and Picton Crow tavern picked up a point drawing nil all against Rangers United.

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