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Stacey’s cancer journey Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Twenty nine year old Stacey Scollard is a cancer survivor and is donating her time to volunteering today for Daffodil Day, Cancer Society Marlborough’s major fundraiser.

One year ago Stacey found a lump in her neck. She wasn’t experiencing any other symptoms and blood tests were clear so she never anticipated that she had cancer.

Continued on page 2 Stacey Scollard has survived cancer and is donating her time to the Cancer Society for today’s Daffodil Day.

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Cancer survivor volunteers for Daffodil Day Continued from page 1 She revisited her doctor who referred her to an ears, nose and throat specialist in Nelson.

A biopsy was done on her lump and she returned home and waited for the results.

Stacey, a logistics manager at Allan Scott Family Winemakers was at work when she got the phone call to say she had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

“I went completely blank when I got the phone call. I was just trying to comprehend what was happening.

“I think it was because my blood tests were clear and I wasn’t feeling any different that I assumed it wasn’t cancer, so I had to convince myself that yes I did have cancer.

“The first thing I did was go into the office and tell my work colleagues then I phoned my father and partner and went home.

“From that point everything

felt like it went so fast,” she says.

Stacey received her diagnosis on a Wednesday and the following Tuesday she was in Nelson having surgery to remove most of the tumour.

She had a scan done to detect further tumours and it was then that a second one was found in her chest.

On December 17 of last year Stacey had her first chemotherapy treatment which she went on to have every fortnight for six months.

It wasn’t something she was going to let slow her down though, she openly spoke about her cancer, continued working and preparing for her wedding to husband Dean.

“I had my eighth treatment two days before my wedding.

The oncology nurses were so nice to me and decorated the chair I sat in for chemo with balloons and a bride-to-be badge, it was a really nice

Stacey Scollard and her husband Dean. Stacey received her eighth chemotherapy treatment two days prior to her wedding. Photo provided.

surprise,” she says.

On July 8 Stacey was given the all clear and says looking back on her cancer journey, she feels “very lucky”.

“There have been so many amazing people who supported me along the way.

My husband and family, colleagues at work who were

super accommodating and understanding the whole way through, the oncology nurses and the team at the Cancer Society.

“If there’s anything that people can take away from my story, it’s that if something doesn’t feel right go and get it checked out,” she says.

Getting rid of pests and predators

By Cathie Bell Increased predator control will make Marlborough environments safer and more attractive for threatened species, conservationist Will Parsons says.

As part of Conservation Week, Will and Rose Parsons will be kickstarting their spring trapping program around their wetland with Forest and Bird’s rodent traps as well as homemade drain traps.

“We will welcome anyone who would like to join Will on his rounds on Saturday 17th of September, weather permitting.”

Conservation week is 10th to the 18th of September.

Will says predator trapping is the number one priority for them at the moment.

“With spring coming, we need to start as soon as possible getting rid of rats, mice, stoats, and ferrets who will compete with the birds.

“We’re hoping for a good nesting season.”

Will says fernbirds and Australian bitterns have been seen in the wetlands.

At the trapping day, people need to bring gumboots and warm clothes, he says.

“A gold coin donation to our wetland is appreciated.

“We will have a small number of Forest Will Parsons with a trap to catch predators such as stoats. and Bird traps for sale.”

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Industry needs to police labour issues itself: MBIE

By Cathie Bell Labour issues were the hot topic at this year’s Romeo Bragato conference, with the wine industry being told it needs to do more to protect its reputation.

Labour’s primary industries spokesman Damien O’Connor says the industry has ‘so much to celebrate’ and it leads in many ways, but its reputation is threatened by breaches of labour standards.

“This is a really important issue.

“If there are people abusing staff, not paying them, no-one should employ them in any form: contractor, direct employee, or otherwise.”

He says four labour inspectors should be based permanently in Marlborough to ensure high visibility of monitoring.

“We don’t want the lowest common denominator dragging everyone down.”

However, Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment labour inspectorate general manager

Damien O’Connor.

George Mason.

George Mason told a workshop at “These things can’t happen the conference that it was not the without people knowing. I’ve been inspectorate’s job to police the told just before this meeting about industry. illegal contractors working at “The inspectorate is not here night – the vineyard owners can’t to provide quality assurance for not know about that.” your industry. You’re the owners Recordkeeping is not a minor of your industry.” issue to a labour inspector, George People need to ask contractors says. It is the only way an inspector about their recordkeeping and can tell if there’s an issue and it employee history, and if they have was the only way the industry can concerns, to tell the inspectorate, show compliance with standards. he says.

The industry cannot isolate itself

from the brand risk of this, he says.

Globally, adherence to labour standards is becoming more important, particularly to retailers and consumers of premium products.

It means the industry has to tell the right story – it has to keep employment records and it has to take ownership of the whole industry.

“People will use any old excuse to put up market barriers. You’ll find fungus getting in the inside of a wine bottle rather than the outside of a fruit.”

While there is ‘a tension’ between the current situation and the industry’s international reputation, George says there is a will in the industry to tackle the issue.

If the industry ‘owned it’, it can be leveraged into something valuable for the industry and New Zealand as a whole, he says.

“The global market is awash with knock offs and rip offs. We’re the genuine article. There’s real value in integrity.”

Ajay Gaur.

The ministry put out a media statement last

week, saying it had carried out an operation in Marlborough with 10 contractors, and nine were in breach, two seriously, naming the two as Ajay Gaur’s Vinestrength and Double Seven Services, owned

by Qin Zhang.

Ajay’s advocate Susheel Dutt says the ministry is

targeting the vulnerable ethnic contractors.

No written information about breaches has been provided to Ajay, he says, and it is unfair for the ministry to target him.

He says he plans to challenge the ministry and will complain to the Government.

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inbrief Bythell Place work starts Work on the upgrade of Bythell Place in Blenheim has started, with the council awarding the contract to Conpavers. The upgrade will see new seating, planting, and paving laid, making the space more useable and removing a broken water feature.

Orion upgrade A $36 million contract with Boeing to upgrade air force Orion planes will involve Blenheim-based Safe Air and other companies, the Government says.

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says 25 per cent of the value of the contract will be carried out by Safe Air and two other New Zealand companies, as Boeing upgrades the air force’s underwater surveillance and reconnaissance capability on six Orion.

Having an underwater surveillance capability deters interference with the sea lines of communication that New Zealand and many of its friends rely on for trade purposes, Gerry says.

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By Cathie Bell Blenheim vineyard contractor Ajay Gaur is angry his company has been named by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as breaching employment standards, saying he has not been served with an improvement notice.

bour inspectorate manager Kevin Finnegan who made the statement says he is comfortable with the media statement.

He confirms no written information or improvement notice has been sent to Ajay as the investigation has not been completed yet.

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Commercial sale The former PGG Wrightson site on the corner of Wynen Street in Blenheim has been sold to an Auckland developer for $1.6 million.

The building is to be refurbished and three retail tenants are expected to move in by early November.

PGG Wrightsons have moved to a new building at the Westwood development in Springlands.

Builders eye top prize Local building companies George Guthrie Construction and Lawson Homes are through to the national finals for the House of the Year Gold Reserve, and are being re-judged by the national judging panel.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Auckland on Saturday, November 26.

Rural women awards Entries for the Enterprising Rural Women Awards close next week, and Rural Women NZ is encouraging more entries from women who run their own rural businesses to showcase their innovative rural enterprise and gain recognition for their achievements.

To enter the awards, women have to own and operate a small business with less than 10 full time equivalent staff, based in a rural area.

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Honey cafe gets resource consent

By Cathie Bell Taylor Pass Honey Co has council permission to build and run a cafe at its new site at the start of Taylor Pass Road near the Boulevard on Taylor housing subdivision.

Chief financial officer Kelvin Deaker says the company is ‘very pleased’ to get resource consent for the cafe, but has yet to set a date for when it will open.

He says the company is pleased the council has recognised what could be on offer at the site, combining a honey education centre, shop, and cafe.

A resource consent is needed as the site, the old Solly’s Lollies factory, is zoned industrial, and while retail is allowed, permission is required to operate a café.

The company’s resource consent application says Taylor Pass Honey Co has built up an enviable reputation for offering excellent products.

“It is a destination now for locals and tourists alike and the

cafe is simply offering another choice experience for the visitor whilst they purchase goods or watch a live hive demonstration.

It is hard to see how a new cafe, in a new purpose-built facility can have any effect on the immediate locality or wider environment.”

The company’s resource consent application says parent company Apitech Limited purchased and took possession of the site at 12 Taylor Pass Road in April this year, to rationalise its administration, processing, storage and retail activities on to one central site closer to Blenheim.

“The move will allow dedicated space for a larger shop, cafe and live hive demonstration facility within the new development. A recent rebranding of the company has been undertaken in conjunction with the purchase of 12 Taylor Pass Road.”

The company is keeping its site at 829 Taylor Pass Road where its apiarists are based, and it allows the apiarists to expand

Taylor Pass Honey Company chief financial officer Kelvin Deaker, left, with managing director Darren Clifford, outside the company’s new headquarters on Wither Road. The cafe will go on the corner behind Kelvin’s shoulder.

operations.

Taylor Pass Honey Co began 27 years ago when managing director Darren Clifford obtained his first hive.

Today, the company looks after more than 9000 hives throughout the South Island and distributes

Cafe relaunching next week in rebrand Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Salads, juices and make-your-own sandwiches will be the star attraction of the newly rebranded Pulp Plus Cafe.

Formerly known as Smoove Cafe, the newly refurbished business is set to open early next week.

Owner Glenda Francis-Kundycki is excited to launch the new look and range of food she will be offering.

“I’ve always wanted to focus on juices so decided to do it and relaunch in time for spring. I’m excited to have a new point of difference and I’m looking forward to customers coming in and seeing the

changes,” she says.

There is one surprise Glenda is holding close to her chest, one she insists will prove popular as it has yet to be introduced to Blenheim.

Pulp Plus Cafe will specialise in juices, salads, wraps, sandwiches, buns as well as some of the old favourites, “I will still be serving coffee, smoothies and bagels but now customers will have the choice of salads and make their own sandwiches and buns.

Glenda has owned the business for 18 months located downstairs in The Forum Building in Blenheim.

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COUNCIL NEWS Rescheduled Environment Committee Meeting

What’s going on at the Blenheim Transfer Station

September 2016

In case you hadn’t noticed, we are building a new facility that is designed to deal with the community’s waste. So, rather than dumping your rubbish into one of the big blue bins and then sending it to landfill, we will now be sorting through what you throw out and trying to recover materials for re-use or recycling.

Opening date at the new Wither Road facility is set for 1 November 2016. As we get closer to opening day we will be providing more information, in print, on the radio and on our website, explaining how it will operate.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, of the following meeting of the Marlborough District Council. This meeting is open to the public and interested persons are welcome to attend. Copies of the agenda will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Environment Committee – Rescheduled Meeting Date Thursday, 13 September 2016 at 9.00 am The time and date may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

BBQ for bargain hunters There’s a community BBQ facility at Blenheim’s Re-use shop which is available to community groups and individuals who want to sell sausages as a fundraiser.

Bargain hunters have discovered that Blenheim’s Re-use shop is a great place to find recycled building materials, fixtures and fittings, furniture, kitchenware, lawnmowers or toys – it’s a second-hand treasure trove – so it is a busy place at the weekend with about two hundred customers each day.

Book the use of the BBQ on-line or by contacting the Council, PH: 03 520 7400. It’s available to schools, charities and community groups – there’s no charge although some rules do apply.

Re-Use Shop - Wither Road; 8.00 am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 10.00 am - 4.00 pm at the weekend. Community BBQ may be run up until 3.30 pm. More details on the Council website for anyone wanting to book the use of the BBQ: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Community-FundraisingSupport

The Coming Age of Restoration – Free public lecture The Opening Ceremony of the Rio Olympics had the poignant symbolism of each team carrying a seedling to represent the coming Age of Restoration. People all around the world are now planting millions of trees to capture carbon and to restore biodiversity.

Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, Dr Colin Meurk has helped lead the way, planting tens of thousands of native plants over the last 30 years. Dr Meurk is a senior ecologist at government research institute Landcare Research specialising in bio-geography, ecological restoration and design, landscape dynamics, urban ecology and conservation biology. He has been a consultant ecologist for the Christchurch rebuild, and is involved with community restoration projects.

We are lucky enough to have Dr Meurk in Blenheim on Tuesday 30 August and he has kindly offered to give a talk to the community on the vital role of healthy biodiversity for healthy neighbourhoods and nationhood.

Dr Meurk will bring his local and global experience to focus on the value, condition and trend of New Zealand’s unique natural heritage. He will discuss how our unique nature can be an integral part of our neighbourhood and nationhood, so that future generations will be able to experience it and ensure we will always have a genuine sense of belonging to our whenua.

Come along to the Blenheim School Hall at 7:30 pm on 30 August 2016 to hear Colin talk.

Free of charge – All welcome

We have opened up a dedicated email in case you have any questions: wastesor tingcentre@ marlborough.govt.nz.

This new facility DOES NOT replace the existing resource centre, Re-use shop, salvage yard or e-waste facility.

These will all continue to operate as usual.

Find out more about the new waste sorting centre on the Council website at www.marlborough.govt. nz/Ser vices/RecyclingResource-Recover y/ Commercial-IndustrialSorting-Facility 12 weeks to go until Opening Day!

For rubbish suitable for sorting you’ll drop it on to a conveyor belt – rather than dropping it into a blue bin

Progress on the water projects for the townships The current level of treatment of Council’s water supplies in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock means a repeat here of the water contamination event in Havelock North is unlikely.

Any contaminant would be deactivated by either the chlorination (Renwick, Havelock, Picton’s Esson’s Valley) or UV treatment (Blenheim and Picton’s Speeds Road) of our water supplies. Our scheduled upgrades particularly that planned for Seddon’s supply

ahead with any of the year. will further increase the level of security and enable • In Havelock, community metering options. consultation over water • In Renwick, work is compliance with the National metering for residential Drinking Water Standards. underway to lay the properties will begin with • In Seddon, construction pipeline that will enable a community meeting at of the long-awaited the new Conders Bend on Tuesday 30 August at water treatment plant wells to be tested to 5.30 pm in the Havelock is due to get underway see if they’re suitable to Town Hall, where there will this summer. A site for become the new source be information about the the plant has yet to be of Renwick’s water supply. water metering options settled and the successful Testing of the wells will available and why they are tenderer still to be chosen occur during winter 2017 being investigated. This from a shortlist but the - this is in line with the will be an opportunity project timetable is set plan to have the new for community feedback to bring treated water to water treatment plant as to whether there is Seddon households by community wish to go August-September next commissioned in 2018-19.

Hydrangea Pruning – Pollard Park It’s pruning time for hydrangeas It’s pruning time for hydrangeas and Council’s gardening team will be holding demonstrations at Pollard Park.

Come and learn from the experts - it’s also a chance to ask questions.

Hydrangea pruning in the hydrangea garden next to the white summer house by the stream.

Tuesday 30 August 9.00 am - 10.00 am and 10.30 am - 12.00 noon.

Positive ageing - Council supports our older population through its Older Persons’ Forum Dawn Amos is the constant presence at a weekly gathering which offers companionship and stimulation for the lonely and disabled through art and crafts.

For a remarkable 24 years, Dawn has supervised the morning activities at the Blenheim branch of Care & Craft where a small band of helpers assist guests to take part in a

wide variety of handicrafts and social activities at the Nativity Centre Ph: 03 577 5002 for further information.

Dawn says it’s a pleasurable outing for those who attend and take part in everything from cane work and fabric painting to knitting and weaving.

At 84 years old Dawn says, for her, the voluntary role has kept her mind active

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and maintained her sense of compassion for others.

It’s also kept her sense of humour intact.

As well, Dawn takes a gentle stretching exercise session at Older Person Seminars which, combined with walking her toy poodle, keeps her reasonably fit – strong enough to maintain her own garden and mow her own lawns.

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

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The Sun Not always right An older car of mine failed WOF at garage and testing station, because of play in steering box.

Couldn’t adjust out so replaced entire steering system to find a loose steering wheel.

Proves that they can’t be right all the time I guess.

Kind words move mountains I would like to thank the very kind police officer that took the time to help my disabled daughter after she was involved in a collision on the roundabout.

A kind word moves mountains.

Many thanks from a very grateful mother.

Sue King

Check before you step Now that road works have got a sign that reads: “Check before you step” and painted them at New World entrances, maybe a good idea to paint these signs at all of the much debated ‘courtesy crossings’ too.

Amazing airline Thank you to local airline What an amazing community resource!

Supporting people like no other airline would.

Delivered breathing apparatus from Wellington to Christchurch free of charge for very sick father and on another occasion accommodated daughter visiting said sick father on another flight free of charge when she inadvertently booked a 15.15 flight but turned up at 5.15pm.

Most other airlines would have not accommodated her or charged her a fortune.

Go local airline and thank you.

Dogs barking To the people whom complain dogs don’t just needlessly bark for no reason.

If some of the complainers are the ones causing the issues stop and assess before putting anonymous letters in letterboxes .

Unpredictable I use the Taylor River Reserve to walk my dog.

In the past two weeks, I have witnessed two dogs getting hit by speeding cyclists.

One collision was quite severe where the cyclist came off his bike and ended up with a bleeding hand and knee.

Dogs are unpredictable and cyclists should slow down!

Be a man I’m not over exaggerating when I say that USA swimmer Lochte & his cohorts are a bunch of #%&!.

Need to admit to that fact instead of carrying on like a bunch of spoilt brats caught out & trying to minimize their stupidity.

But then, it takes a MAN to admit he’s wrong, doesn’t it.

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Thanks to NZ Police who caught up with the lunatic in dark Lexus who forced two oncoming cars off the road travelling towards Picton yesterday when he overtook us at bottom of elevation.

Well done guys, caught at Grovetown.

Archaic practice The wet muslin cloth that two cafes in town place over their sandwiches is not a good look and a health risk.

Maybe the MDC Health inspector should take swabs.

Be interesting to see what nasties he would find growing as everyone has to pick up the muslin and replace it, even just to look.

Many, sometimes unclean, fingers touch the muslin then it is dropped back onto the food.

They would sell much more without the wet rag.

Both places great apart from that.

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Reduced To One Lane Last week there was a function at the conference centre in Fell Street.

Cars were parked both sides of Fell Street from State Highway 1 to Vickerman Street.

This reduced Fell Street to a single lane only which is a traffic hazard.

When is Marlborough Roads going to address this on-going issue.

It is not rocket science to paint a yellow line one side of the road.

Could save an accident waiting to happen.

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I moved here sometime ago from Nelson to be with family.

Ever since I have been in this town I have had a lot of horrible experiences with Blenheim people.

They need to be more welcoming of people to this town.

I have never experienced anything like it.

Angry shopper I’m not impressed with the changes in Scott St, taking away four good car parks just for them to put footpath seating in.

Parking in this town is hard enough without losing more.

TV’s Sugarjaffa housewives Thank goodness ours can multi task like us, do not need 24 hour paint, enamel and $200 hairdos fortnightly, to look great.

Can change a tyre, fill their car, make a meal from nothing, spot a bargain a mile off, stick to a life’s dream; still get lipstick stuck on the wine glass, yet still talk or gossip but know we adore ‘em, eh guys.

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Car for a week Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Blenheim woman Fiona Cummins will be driving around in a brand new Hyundai Tucson Elite for a week after winning a competition held by the Clubs of Marlborough.

Fiona attended the recent Club’s open day and signed up to be a member. As part of the open day promotion, those who signed up for memberships went into the draw to win a week with the Hyundai, courtesy of Mayfield Motorworld.

Fiona says the week before the open day she had signed up to join the Marlborough Bridge Club and decided to have a look at the other clubs that operated out of the Clubs.

“We had a wonderful guided tour and were interested in some of the other clubs so we joined,” she says.

When she received the phone call to say she had won a week with the Hyundai, she was “ecstatic”.

“I have only won one competition before, and that was for some tickets. This is so much bigger than that,” she laughs.

“I’m so thrilled and can’t wait to try out the heated seats on this cold miserable day,” she says.

Hyundai sales manager Mike Godsall says Mayfield Motorworld was happy to support the Clubs of Marlborough.

“We are pleased it went to someone so excited as Fiona,” he says.

Fiona Cummins received the keys to a Hyundai Tucson Elite from Mayfield Motorworld from Hyundai sales manager Mike Godsall and Clubs of Marlborough ceo Lee Davis. Fiona gets to drive the car for a week thanks to a competition held by the Clubs.

Motorhome owners roll up their sleeves Marlborough motorhome owners who are passionate about caring for the environment will be rolling up their sleeves to clean up a section of the Wairau Diversion River as part of a nationwide spring clean.

The local branch of the New Zealand Motor Home Association will be joining fellow association members in similar community based projects.

Association Marlborough area vice chairman Ross Hamilton says the Spring Clean is a practical way for members to not only give back to the community but also ‘to reinforce our commitment to the environment’.

“As an organisation we’re proud of our beautiful country and we recognise our responsibility to play a part in keeping it that way.”

Ross says the association chose the Wairau Diversion after speaking with the

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“We are a city on wheels and are keen to harness the power of association members in all 25 areas across New Zealand to make a difference to our country” Looking to the future, Ross says that while the Spring Clean project is timed for just one month, the big picture is for association members to take this project to their hearts.

“I can see the day in the future when members will whip on their spring clean reflective vests and do a tidy-up wherever they see it’s needed i.e. as some members do already, picking up rubbish they might see in rest areas where they have stopped for a cuppa.”

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Friday August 26, 2016

5 minutes with: John Davis Businessman and mayoral candidate

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Seeing Marlborough unite to move forward with a quality lifestyle.

gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Seed secrets

Anchor sparkles Story and photo by Cathie Bell Crewmen from visiting navy frigate Te Mana have cleaned and re-painted the anchor in the forecourt in front of the Clubs of Marlborough building in Blenheim.

Tom Byl, Victor Grimshaw, and Potini Soutar-Nicolson (pictured) gave the anchor a spruce-up on Wednesday morning, under the supervision of Joe McIntosh and Naval Association president Barry Rolton.

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Te Mana is visiting Picton for a few days as part of the Navy’s celebration of its 75 years’ anniversary. It is expected to leave today or late yesterday.

Joe says this group was the only one that has come off the ship to do some community work.

“Barry wanted some-one to come down and give the anchor a touch-up.

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With the weather starting to settle we are beginning to get the spring feeling and for gardeners that means a start to gardening and growing for the new season.

Most plants come from seeds which makes them the most economical way to obtain the plants we would like to grow.

If each year you grow a variety of a vegetable, then allow one good one to seed, collect the seed, plant that the following season, repeat each season with fresh seed from the last season you will have developed a strain of seed that is perfect for your growing conditions.

There are certain larger seeds along with seeds of root crops (carrots & parsnips) these two must always be grown from seed where they will mature as they do not transplant successfully.

Beans and peas should be grown from seed for best results not from transplants.

Likewise pumpkin, melons and cucumbers are big enough seeds to handle easy and should be sown where they will grow.

There is a trick you can use to assist better germination which is either spraying or soaking the seeds in a solution of Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL).

The product certainly helps germination.

If the soil temperature in your garden is under 10 degrees, then germination will be more erratic or not at all.

To overcome this, make a trench about 80mm deep and 60mm wide, mow your lawn and put the clippings of grasses into the bottom of this trench making a compacted layer about 50mm deep.

Over this, put 10mm of top soil or compost, sprinkle Neem Powder, Rok Solid, garden lime, BioPhos and sheep manure pellets.

Cover with a little more compost and then space out your peas/beans (sweet peas also) along the row and either spray with MBL if not pre-soaked over night

in the same.

Cover with more compost and lightly water down.

The heat from the decomposing grass clippings will warm the soil, aid germination plus provide food for the soil life and plants.

The same can be used for early crop of kumara, potatoes, and in the mounds for pumpkin and melons.

If you are germinating your seeds in trays or punnets, then buy a heat pad so you have good under heat. Place the heat pad onto a polystyrene sheet so all the heat is directed upwards.

Mist the seeds with MBL before covering and use purchased compost to fill the trays, sieving some to cover the top of the compost for the seeds to sit on and to cover them after spraying.

As soon as the first germination appears, move the tray to the glasshouse or into a drawer outside with glass over so they have natural overhead light.

If not they will stretch and likely fail.

Keep moist but not wet by misting.

When plants are ready to transplant, spray with Vaporgard a couple of days before lifting, then transplant.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606) Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz

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The Sun

what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 26 Daffodil Day 2016 8am-6pm in the Forum, Blenheim. Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s annual flagship event and one of the most important fundraising and awareness campaigns in the country.

International Toasted Marshmallow Day 5pm-7pm, Liz Davidson Place. Toast some marshmallows and listen to some sweet sounds along with games, prizes and hot food for sale. Please bring a gold coin or pet food for donation to the SPCA Marlborough.

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.

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

NEW EXHIBITIONS: Sole Mates Shoes & Boots from the Treasury on August until October 2016 and Fran Maquire Domestic Goddess on August until 4 September 2016.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868.

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.

Filling in Forms Free help with job applications, passports, RealMe etc. Fridays 10am–1pm at Blenheim Library. Ran by Literacy Marlborough.

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

Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

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

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends.

67 Market Street, Blenheim. Ph 021 120 1717 or 021 254 2489 or info@detourgallery. co.nz.

Once a Happy Cowboy 7.30-9:30pm Friday and Saturday. Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St, Havelock.

The story of a hapless singing cowboy from Wakamarina who journeys to London to find fame and recognition. Cafe style seating. Doors open 3/4 hour before each show.

Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors & students & $10 children under 14.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. 9.30am-6pm at the library.

Saturday 27 Baby & Child Gear Sale St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 90 Weld Street, 9am–12pm. Entry $2.00. No eftops available.

Tua Marina Craft Fair 10am-4pm, Tua Marina Hall.

Fundraiser for the Cancer Society, free entry, morning and afternoon teas available, sausage sizzle on site. Lots of craft and plants.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109.

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

5km Taylor River Fun Run Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Ampitheatre corner of High and Symonds Streets, 8am every Saturday. To register anyone of any age can go to http:// www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.

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.

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Sat, Tues & Thurs at 1pm. Come down and have a go. Ph Dale 578 4427.

Marlborough Civic Orchestra “Stage to Screen” Concert, ASB Theatre 7.00pm. Tickets available at Box office.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. 10am-1pm at the library.

Sunday 28 Seddon School Tussock Run The Tussock Run is an energetic, fun-filled run/walk event, comprising of events approximately 15km and 5km in length and a quarter marathon. The event will be open to people of all ages and abilities. Onsite entertainment and food/refreshments. A great day out for the family! Register online or on the day from 8am.

Marlborough Thermette Society Final boilup for the winter 2.30pm. Turn off State Highway 1 at the south end of the Wairau River bridge and drive downstream about 500 metres, past the Firth gravel plant. It is not necessary to have a thermette. Bring a chair, a cup or mug and food to share. Contact Bill 5786667 or riverflat@ gmail.com.

Tua Marina Craft Fair 10am-4pm, Tua Marina Hall. Fundraiser for the Cancer Society, free entry, morning and afternoon teas available, sausage sizzle on site. Lots of craft and plants.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. 1.30pm-4.30pm at the library.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sunday, 10am.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-1pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon & Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We are in the process of expanding our woodworking shed with a new, fully equipped, engineering workshop, and we welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

‘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.

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

Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.

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

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday. Come and visit us at the A&P Sheep Pavilion for a delicious range of fresh produce and winter warmer brunches. Cheerfully open regardless of the weather! A&P Showgrounds Sheep Pavilion, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rd. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John Ph 5779789.

Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

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.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1pm-3pm. All welcome.

Ulysses Club Ride Are you game? We’re riding to Murchison for lunch at Beaches Cafe, return via Korere to Top House in St Arnard for a break then home.

Ride leave Blenheim Railwat Station at 10am sharp.

Class Act: Combined Studio Classes Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, 10:30am. Art by facilitators. The studio will be open to see the artists at work in these popular morning and afternoon Studio Classes.

Exhibition Tour - Euan MacLeod and Gregory O’Brien. Millennium Public Art Gallery, Corner of Seymour and Alfred Streets, 4pm– 5:30pm.

The Sunday Series Presentation Using the Marlborough Museum Archives to explore family history. Paul Davidson AV Theatre, Marlborough Museum, 2pm. Rosemary Coyle will present it. Gold coin donation.

Picton Community Early Learning Centre We 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)

Spaces available now Either phone or call in 8am-5pm

Phone 573 7289

5 Wairau Road, Picton

The Sun

Friday August 26, 2016

Father’s Day Sunday 4 September 2016

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‘A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way’ - Author unknown

Sweet treats, coffee and steak for Dad’s day Put together a selection of your father’s favourites When it comes to finding a gift for Father’s Day it can sometimes be a little tough.

The old ‘socks and jocks’ gift may have run its course in your household with your father owning several drawers full of underwear now, so why not get him something unique this year?

Something he wouldn’t expect and that he can enjoy with the family. Sure, your father would be happy with a pat on the back and cuddle from each family member, but it’s your chance to treat him to something he’ll really love.

Here are some gift ideas for many different types of dads, from the outdoorsman, whiskey appreciator and health nut.

Grill master set He’ll be all set for summer grilling with a package that’s filled with barbecue essentials.

Fill a basket with different rub variations, sauces and even his favourite cut of meat from the butcher.

Coffee selection If your father enjoys his caffeine fix, treat him to a selection of coffee beans from your local friendly roaster. If you don’t have a coffee machine at home then put together a hamper of flavoured instant coffee that he can enjoy at home, work or on the run.

You could include butterscotch, caramel, and vanilla for the morning, a dark roast for a particularly early wake-up call, and a mellow

Father’s Day poem

decaf for after dinner.

Sweet treats Who doesn’t love sweets? Put together a selection of your father’s favourite sweet treats for him to enjoy. You could get creative and try baking him some treats.

For the fit Dad Sure, coffee might be his morning beverage

of choice, but you can help him stay healthy by getting him hooked on a slightly more nutritional option: fresh juice.

Homemade juice has several health benefits and will help him avoid those commercial juices, which often have a lot of added sugar.

Buy him a juicer and join him in the kitchen to create some family favourites.

A Father means so many things...

An understanding heart, A source of strength and support right from the very start.

A constant readiness to help In a kind and thoughtful way.

With encouragement and forgiveness, No matter what comes your way.

A special generosity and always affection, too.

A father means so many things when he’s a man like you....

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Celebrations all around the world Father’s Day Festival has gained amazing popularity over the years.

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All the world over people take Father’s Day as an opportunity to thank father sand pay tribute to them.

On this day children present Father’s Day cards not just to their dads but also grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers or any other person who commands the position of a father in their life.

There is also a trend to present Father’s Days gift to dad, most popular of all being necktie.

Many people rue that the trend of presenting gifts to fathers has led to over commercialisation of the festival relegating the noble idea behind the Father’s Day celebrations.

Kaikoura is a marine lovers paradise with marine mammal encounters available all year round above, on and below the water. Sperm whales, dusky dolphins & NZ fur seals call Kaikoura home with many other species of marine mammals stopping by at different times of the year– humpback whales, orca, southern right whales, hectors dolphins and even the largest creature of them all, the blue whale.

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First drink FREE for dad Bookings essential Gift Vouchers available 17a Maxwell Road | Blenheim | ph 03 578 4887 Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Dine in or takeaway.

treat Dad to some real ale at the old bank 81 Cleghorn Street, next to dairy Redwood Village, Blenheim

Phone: 579 1230 the real home of craft beer

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church notice

public notice

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

Raffle Results for the Life Education Trust. Raffles run by Marlborough Provincial Rural Woman. 1st #104, 2nd #632 & 3rd #652.

All winners have been notified.

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Writing a book? We print and publish books and e-books. No-obligation discussion. 03 5794709, www.prismaprint.co.nz info@prismaprint.co.nz.

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

Saturday 3rd September – 10am Household Items 350 Lots Huge Collection of Vintage and Collectables , Lounge Furniture, Cane Suite, Bedroom Furniture, Table and Chairs, 2500 Watt Generator, Nail Gun, Tools, Golf Cart, Out Side Ornaments, Court Seized Car Mitsubishi Galant, and much much more…

Held At Marlborough Auctions

Viewing to be 2nd September from 1pm to 5pm 42 Arthur Street, Blenheim

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work wanted

Green cloth bag containing lunchbox, medication etc on Friday 19 Aug on Kent St, Picton, very important to me. Please phone 0272558802 or the police.

Naturally Raw - Nutritious Pet Food. www.naturallyrawpetfood.co.nz.or phone 02102929400.

HOUSEHOLD Cleaning work wanted, has experience and references, Ph 5793120 or 027-365-9957.

property for sale

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THANKYOU Minnie & Jane for all your support and hard work in helping me achieve the 3 big awards at the Annual National Conference this month.

I truly would not have been on the podium without the dedicated efforts from you both.

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REWARD of $100 for her safe return.

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Friday August 26, 2016

Marlborough Returned and Services Association Nominations and Notices of Motion Close 6pm Friday 2nd September 2016

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Notice of Annual General Meeting To be held in the RSA Lounge Saturday 24th September 2016 at 2pm Positions of Office Nominations are invited for the following positions of Office: • President • Vice President (2) • Treasurer • Committee Member (8-10) Nomination forms for all positions are available from Clubs of Marlborough Reception and can be lodged with the Secretary from Monday 22nd August 2016

Director Shalom Del’Monte-Aberhart Invite you to audition for

5km, 10.5km or 15km Run/Walk

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SALES LEE STREET. Saturday, signs out 9.30am.

Lot of new clothing & household goods.

The Pantomime At 2pm Sunday 28th August At the Little Theatre 9 Dublin St, Picton Queries to Joy Fletcher 573 6490 --

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A CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE Race for the title of King or Queen of Star Hill or take on the vineyards along the banks of the Awatere River

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AMAZING PRIZES TO BE WON! Registration from 8am 15km Walk start 9.30am - Briefing 9.15am 15km Run & Quarter Marathon start 10am - Briefing 9.45am 5km Run/Walk start 10.15am - Briefing 9.45am

For entries & more details go to www.tussockrun.co.nz Facebook: Seddon School Tussock Run email: tussockrun@seddonschool.school.nz Ad kindly sponsored by the Blenheim Sun.

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Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

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Marlborough Golf Club Fairhall Catering Opportunity To suit either a keen entrepreneur to develop their business or a person wanting to provide catering on a part time basis to the members and visitors.

Commercial kitchen Very favourable contract conditions In house function catering In house catering for members and visitors Contact John O’Brien 027 4539155 or Malcolm Pettigrew 027 3839900 or email: marlborough@golf.co.nz for more information

There has become a vacancy for a highly motivated Service Advisor/Receptionist. We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive focused person to maintain and grow our high standards of customer service.

We service both Japanese and European cars and are the franchise service agents for both Mitsubishi and Peugeot vehicles.

The dynamic individual we are seeking will be: • Customer service orientated • A team player with loads of energy • Have excellent written, communication and computer skills • Have a keen desire to learn and multi task • Excellent time management skills • Hold a clean driver’s licence • A good mechanical knowledge If you are successful, you will join a busy and vibrant team looking to continue its growth through service excellence. Your remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications.

Please apply in writing in the first instances, including CV and references to: Email; anorris@houstons.co.nz Mail to: The Manager Houston Motor Group PO Box 1102, Blenheim

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We are seeking a highly organised person with excellent office administration skills to join our Harbours team. immediate start.

The Harbourmaster is responsible for maritime safety within the Marlborough region and is supported by a small team of dedicated maritime professionals.

As the Harbours Administration Officer you will be required to efficiently manage large amounts of information from multiple sources and maintain orderly systems within our busy office environment. Your sharp eye for detail will ensure that our office documents, records and correspondence are always accurate, precise and professional.

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marlborough District council is a progressive unitary authority offering varied, challenging and rewarding work to staff based in Blenheim, at the heart of our renowned lifestyle region.

We are seeking an individual with exceptional systems and communication skills and understanding of accounting fundamentals. This will support our goal of relevant information, delivered on time, with confidence.

This is a greenfields role for you to enable staff throughout Council to meet their financial information challenges.

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Your fit for this role will be demonstrated by: • experience in implementing, maintaining and refining computerised accounting information systems in an environment with at least a moderate level of complexity • a thorough knowledge of accounting theory, probably gained through a tertiary study • knowledge of TechnologyOne products and of Local Government, while not essential, would be an advantage Applications for this exciting opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 31 August 2016.

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Births This Week BOUWSTRA: Ryker James (8oz 8lb) August 18, 2016 FOX: Isla Leigh (7lb 1oz) August 18, 2016 WAAKA: Maika Murray David (6.8lbs) August 16, 2016

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Death Notices COGAN, Dorothy Lucy (nee Marson): (RNZAF No 4089) August 21, 2016 FRASER, Doreen Marion: August 20, 2016 HILDRETH, Moreane Joan: August 18, 2016 INKERSELL, Susanna Murray (Anna) (nee Chaffey): August 23, 2016 JACKSON, Philip Russell (Russell): August 22, 2016 KEALL, Maire Gifford (nee Parker): August 17, 2016 LARSEN, John Christian Lewis (Jack): August 22, 2016 O’KEEFE, Patrick James: August 22, 2016 PATCHETT, Dorothy Rose (Rose): August 23, 2016 RIGBY, Kenneth Lindsay (Ken): (Retired Police Sergeant) August 17, 2016

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GODSIFF, Mollie: Passed away at Hospice Marlborough on Wednesday August 24 2016. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff, loved mother and mother-inlaw of Eric and Marise; loved Nan of Shae and Jon, and Charles. Loved Great Nan of Alexia, Jack, Parker, and Olivia. Loved sister of Kathy, the late Des, and the late Colin. Messages may be sent to 68 Hampden Street, Picton 7220. Thanks to all the staff of Wairau Hospital and Hospice Marlborough.

At Mollie’s request, a private cremation has been held.

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Ana Collelo (teacher), Angus Oswald, Oliver de Zwart, Felix Armstrong, Debbie Adams (teacher), Eliza Brown and Haley Goodwin of Little Footsteps John Street with their Daffodil Day creations. Photo by Celeste Alexander.

Children inspired by daffodils On Wednesday the children at Little Footsteps viewed the clay daffodils on the Taylor Reserve.

When they returned to the centre they talked about the daffodils then set about creating their own using a variety of materials.

They drew from their experience of visually seeing the clay daffodils and pictures of daffodils and were able to express their ideas onto paper and three dimensional daffodils.

Today the children and teachers have dressed up in yellow to celebrate Daffodil Day.

Snags a hit from new barbecue Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Sausages, burgers and pikelets were served yesterday from a brand new mobile barbecue which was designed and built for the Vintage Car Club.

Club president Lyall Mooney described it as being a ‘one-off Rolls Royce model of a barbecue only to be seen in Blenheim’.

He spoke to a group of people who turned out for its launch and to sample a hot lunch cooked from it.

The stainless steel fold out barbecue is mounted onto a trailer and capable of being towed.

It was built by engineers Charlie Roger and Murray Jacques Lyall Mooney, Murray Jacques, Charlie Roger and Les Broughton who were sitting at the smoko trying out the new barbecue built for the Vintage Car Club. ing barbecue which had to be table a year ago ‘twiddling their they could do.

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when members travelled away had fallen apart and Charlie, being a club member, decided it would be a good idea to build a new one.

It was built at the CF Roger Ltd premises on Sutherland Terrace and was supported by a number of businesses who put in time and resources to help with the build.

“A big thanks to A Martella, Crown Stainless Systems, Blacks Fasteners, Rob Rosselli and Rob Uddstrom for their contributions,” Charlie says.

It’s been a year long in the making but the Vintage Car Club is thrilled with the finished product.

“I was gobsmacked with what I saw, a bright shiny creation on wheels,” Lyall said during his speech.

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The joy of silver and bronze sports

I am usually a ‘gold medal or bust’ kind of guy, but some of New Zealand’s most impressive medals at the Rio Olympics were of the silver and bronze variety.

As a country, we targeted 14 medals - we got 18.

For me, I would have liked a couple more golden moments than the four we had but impressive feats came in the form of podium placings anyway.

Nick Willis’ bronze in the 1500m was gritty considering he’s now the oldest man to medal in the event at 33.

Willis’ analytical approach paid dividends, his intensity unrivalled.

Lunula Jones’ silver in the kayaking was extraordinary.

Ranked 28th in the world, he probably shocked himself.

Tom Walsh’s bronze in the men’s shot put was special too.

The Timaru boy, who was just as talented with a rugby ball or cricket bat, chose to pursue Olympic glory instead of the more financially lucrative options and just got his first dividend.

However, the most captivating moment was Eliza McCartney’s bronze in the women’s pole vault.

The 19-year-old has burst on the scene in less than 12 months and got a medal in an event, as New Zealanders, we have no real history in.

The most appealing aspect of her journey though was how easy it was to see she was having fun.

She smiled throughout the competition and seemed to embrace the pressure rather than let it

affect her.

Everything she did and said seemed genuine.

McCartney came across humble, thanking her coaches, family and fellow New Zealanders, not because that was the politically correct thing to do but because she meant it.

She has similar engaging qualities as former Silver Fern Irene van Dyk. Everyone should aspire to be like her and quite frankly, if you are a guy, she’s like the kind of girl you’d happily bring to the family dinner table and introduce to your parents.

Who knows, in Tokyo in four years time, some of those podium medals may have a more golden tinge to them.

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Woodbourne half marathon

There were 420 competitors in the five grades of race at last week’s Woodbourne half marathon event, including 85 in the half marathon race itself.

In the half marathon, the first senior man home was Stephen Blackwell (finishing at 1), first veteran man was Damo Cook (2), first junior man was Adam Baker (17), first veteran woman was Mel Aitken (9), first senior woman was Francesca Harris (24), and first junior woman was Anna Barnes (82).

Last year’s winner Alan Barnes entered to defend his title but finished third.

Tussock Run two days away

By Celeste Alexander We are only two days away from the annual Tussock Run. Online entries closed last night but if you have yet to enter, don’t despair because entries can still be taken on the day.

This is the fifth year that the Tussock Run has been held and is a major fundraiser for the Seddon School.

It’s also proved to be a popular event with people out of the region, who enjoy coming to the Awatere and taking in the scenery during the day.

Starting and finishing at the school, the event has three stages for people to enter into, a 5km, 10km and 15km walk/run.

Before, during and after the run there is entertainment for all the family including bouncy castles for children to play on, live music from Accoustic Boom Town and a Scottish Highland Pipers group that will be performing out on the course.

New to this year’s format is the introduction of stalls.

Seddon School students have created stalls where they will be selling products they have made and offering face painting and a beauty parlour.

A number of the event’s sponsors will also have stalls and Mr Whippy will be there on the day serving icecream, a BBQ stand will be operating as well as a Mexican food van.

Gates open at 8am and the event winds up at 1pm.

Money raised from the Tussock Run entry fees, auction and raffles will go towards the school’s sustainability initiatives.

Harry deLeyer and Snowman.

Marlborough Equestrian Park movie night fundrasier The Marlborough Equestrian Park is running a movie night fundraiser on Thursday next week at Top Town Cinemas, starting at 6.30pm.

All proceeds go to the park to assist with the purchase of a much-needed tractor.

The movie is ‘Harry & Snowman’ - an exclusive screening to Marlborough for one night only.

It’s a rags to riches equestrian tale of riding instructor Harry who rescues plough horse Snowman, and the pair go on to win the triple crown of show jumping.

Tickets are $20, including light refreshments, phone the cinema to book 577 8273.

Harry and Phillip King. Photo provided.

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