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Young chef Story and photo by Celeste Alexander At the age of 10 Sophie Boyce decided she wanted to be a chef, so with her goal firm in her mind she headed into her college years with a plan to pursue it. Now at the age of 20 she is proud to say she has achieved that goal by becoming qualified and is excited for what the future holds. Clubs of Marlborough staff and Sophie’s family celebrated her achievement by holding a ‘surprise presentation’ yesterday.

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Continued on page 2 Sophie Boyce at the age of 20 has realised her dream of becoming a qualified chef, thanks to the support of her employer, the Clubs of Marlborough.

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Hard work leads to career Continued from page 1 W h ile at tending Ma rlborough Girls’ College Sophie was given an opportunity in year 11 to join a programme offered to the school by the Clubs of Marlborough. This programme enabled up to three students per year studying cookery to have afterschool work experience in the Clubs’ kitchen. Sophie went into this with plenty of enthusiasm, willing to do the ‘hard graft’ of washing dishes and working front of

house. The programme also promised the students employment and support with furthering their education, Clubs CEO Lee Davis says. “Sophie demonstrated a clear passion for wanting to be a chef and she did the hard work to progress into the training, so we were more than willing to help her along the way,” he says. Funding to help pay for her training was made available after Sophie was awarded a scholarship by the Clubs New

Zealand body. Of the three national scholarships available, two went to Marlborough people. Additional funding became available as part of a government apprenticeship training scheme which supplied Sophie with equipment, including chef’s knives. Thanks to all this support and all of her hard work, Sophie completed her training and in August graduated her ‘modern apprenticeship’ and received her National Certificate in

Cookery level four. For Lee and the Clubs catering operations manager David Fairlie, it was a proud moment for them to see Sophie achieve this success. “This is the perfect example of what you can do if you want it, and if you start at school you could be achieving this at a young age too. Sophie will get a job interview based on her CV alone now that she has put in the hard yards “We are very proud of her,” he says.

Blenheim Rotary thanks retiring mayor By Cathie Bell Blenheim Rotary has awarded retiring Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman with a Paul Harris award. Rotary club president Alastair Hebberd says it is time to recognise Alistair’s outstanding contribution to Marlborough. The Paul Harris Fellow is the highest award of Rotary International. It is named after Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer who started Rotary International with three business associates in 1905. When a Rotary Club recognises someone as a Paul Harris Fellow, a substantial contribution is made to The Rotary Foundation in the name of the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow. The award was presented to Alistair on Monday night by Alastair and club secretary Andy Rowe. The award is not only for his outstanding service to the community as Mayor over the past 12 years, but also his involvement in

Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman with his Paul Harris award, with Blenheim Rotary Club secretary Andy Rowe and president Alastair Hebberd.

the community as a member of the public. Rotary club members say Alistair rarely has free weekends as he is so often attending community events and showing

support to so many. “Although Alistair is stepping down as mayor, he is picking up quite a number of other roles in the community and will continue to support and contribute

to Marlborough. “It was a true honour and privilege to recognise Alistair by asking him to become a Paul Harris Fellow for all he has done within our community.”

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inbrief Guns and drugs charges A Marlborough man is to appear in court after police found a substantial cannabis grow room at a rural Blenheim dwelling as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition and several firearms. Police say these included a loaded .22 calibre pistol, a loaded cut-down shotgun and a semi-automatic MSSA (AK47 type) with loaded magazines. Body armour and camouflage gear were also located. A 50-year-old man, who does not hold a firearms licence, has been arrested and is due to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Monday. Councillors listen to speeches from retiring colleagues on Tuesday, but the term has ended in controversy over a secretly-recorded meeting.

Stoush over recorded meeting hits impasse By Cathie Bell The two councillors who didn’t sign a declaration by the deadline say they were not involved in the secret recording of a Marlborough District Council meeting and are ‘happy’ to hand over their iPads to prove it. A recording of the public-excluded session of a council committee meeting in April was published by an Auckland-based online blog as part of its targeting of mayoral candidate John Leggett. John says the recording breaches the council’s code of conduct. “Of equal concern are the questions of who is paying the bill to attack my mayoralty campaign, for whom, and why?” Council district secretary Tony Quirk confirmed yesterday two councillors have not signed the declaration and that the council investigation is still ongoing. The two councillors who haven’t

signed are Jamie Arbuckle and Jessica Bagge. Jamie told the Sun yesterday he had no involvement in making the recording or passing it on to someone else. “No, I did not. If the council wants the iPad, they can have it, I’ve no problems with that. I’ve had no involvement in it at all.” He is now waiting until the election, when he will either be re-elected as a councillor or not. The matter might be over then - if not elected, he’ll ‘go on holiday’ or he will be part of a new council, and the issue of how meetings are handled could be dealt with then. The meeting discussion was not on the committee’s agenda, Jamie says, and came up after the committee went from Public Excluded back into public, with no minutes. “One of the real issues here is council having meetings after official meetings with no account-

ability, minutes or agendas.” Jessica says she was not at the meeting, ‘I’m not in the gun for this’. She told the Sun yesterday she had not been sent the recording and had not passed it on, and she would be happy to sign the council’s declaration. She wouldn’t speculate on who had done the recording. “I’ve no idea, I’ve listened to it once and I just felt sick.” The new council needs to take this opportunity to get rules around its meetings, and policies on video and audio recordings, as well as livestreaming, Jessica says. “I believe for good governance, we need to have rules that are clear and everybody understands. “This discussion wasn’t on the agenda, it wasn’t part of the meeting. It’s in a grey area after a meeting. It’s not good for council. “It’s a terrible thing for our

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reputation, a terrible way to end the term.” Jessica is not standing for reelection and has retired from the council. John says one of his first priorities as Mayor will be for council to better clarify the use of publicexcluded sessions. Councillors have a joint responsibility to work productively together, he says, not to undermine their colleagues for political gain. “Agreement on what items are dealt with in public exclusion will be one of the first agenda items under my mayoralty.” • Candidates’ profiles for WairauAwatere ward, Page 8 • Ca ndidates’ prof iles for Marlborough Sounds ward, Page 9 • Ca ndidates’ prof iles for Blenheim ward to run on Wednesday.

A Blenheim woman accused of murder has pleaded not guilty and been remanded on bail with continued name suppression until November 11. The 48-year-old woman appeared in the High Court in Blenheim yesterday, along with two supporters, on the charge from May this year.

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NMIT business course Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology has launched a post-graduate business course which aims to help local firms succeed in overseas markets. The Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business is a one-year course, beginning in February, which is designed around the work commitments of entrants. It can be studied from both the Nelson and Blenheim campuses. NMIT’s Department for Business head John Inglis says the diploma covers every aspect of doing business overseas, from looking at impacts of politics and culture through to the practicalities of supply line management and packaging.

Blenheim added Blenheim will host the Government’s Taking Care of Business roadshow on November 14, after five more locations were added. The roadshow for small businesses has been criticised for missing out places such as Marlborough where many of the businesses are small ones that could benefit. The roadshow will be at the Convention Centre from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on November 14. Small Business Minister Craig Foss says the roadshow is all about helping business owners engage with government agencies more effectively and efficiently by taking the experts to the businesses, not the other way around.

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Furever Friends Story and photo by Celeste Alexander The loss of a pet can be a devastating loss to families, so when the time comes that they pass away owners are faced with the decision of how to memorialise them. People choosing cremation have had to send their pets away to Christchurch or Nelson, but now Marlborough has its very own pet cremation service. Furever Friends was started six weeks ago and has already begun helping a number of pet owners. The business is owned by local couple Walter and Gemma Amsler. The idea to start Furever Friends came to them when neighbours of Walter’s parents had to send their beloved dog to Christchurch for cremation. “We thought why isn’t there something in Blenheim? It’s very emotional when a pet dies so to send them away and be unsure of when they return can be stressful

on the owner. “It all sparked from there,” they say. The couple imported a crematorium from America that is capable of taking an animal up to 100kg. It’s designed to do individual cremations so pet owners are guaranteed to receive their pet’s ashes without any crossover with others. Gemma says Furever Friends does same day home collections. “If your pet passes away, then we can come collect it the same day,” she says. The turnaround is seven days and any home collections are hand-delivered back to their owners. Local veterinarians are working with Furever Friends so Walter and Gemma can collect pets from them and deliver them back if preferred by the owners. “We really want to offer a service that’s caring and respectful of pets and their owners.

Furever Friends owners Walter and Gemma Amsler launched their new pet cremation business six weeks ago. They are pictured with their family dog and young daughter Emily.

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Adding value to aquaculture By Cathie Bell The aquaculture industry is the latest Smart and Connected framework of industry and township groups working to improve the region’s sustainability and prosperity. Terms of reference for the new group were signed at a meeting this week, where Brendon Burns was elected chair of the Group which includes people who bring perspectives from marine farming, community, iwi and Council. Three groups have been set up to work on ‘harmony’, led by Eric Jorgensen, ‘value and innovation’, led by Zane Charman, and a ‘regulatory’ group. Brendon says the groups recognise that while aqua-

culture is a hugely important contributor to our economy it could do better in terms of developing its relationships with Marlborough communities. “I’ve certainly long valued in my various roles what marine farming brings to Marlborough. It started at the same time as our region’s other stand-out industry but locally grown seafood has some work to do to gain some of the acceptance that wine enjoys. “ I’d love one outcome to be more joint win-win marketing of these two iconic Marlborough products.” The Marine Farming Association’s newly elected president, Marlborough-based Jonathan Large said the in-

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12 November 2016 Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Taylor Pass Road 10.65 kms from the Maxwell Road intersection to a point RP 20.85, which is 1.1 kms from the Awatere Valley Road intersection, is proposed to be closed to all vehicular traffic on Saturday 12 November 2016 from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm for the purpose of the Marlborough Car Club Annual sprint. During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing before 14 October 2016 at the office of Marlborough Roads, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim, PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7240. Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

What’s the story with the new Waste Sorting Centre opening soon? When the new waste sorting centre opens in Wither Road in November, attendants will be on hand to show people what to do. Instead of tipping all their rubbish down into the big bins, people will be putting materials onto a conveyer belt if they’re suitable for sorting for recycling purposes. Not all rubbish is suitable for sorting so there will be external bins and bays to take things like appliances, rubbish bags, metal, and oversize material (longer than 1.5 metres). Construction of the new centre is almost complete and it should be operational from 1 November 2016. Once it’s all running, the sorting centre will be able to take 12,000 tonnes of waste each year – diverting 60% of that into other use so it doesn’t have to go into the landfill. This new facility DOES NOT replace the existing Resource Centre, Re-use Shop, Salvage Yard or Ewaste facility. These will all continue to operate as usual.

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Spring in Seymour Square The Magnolia on the southern side of Seymour Square has been a spectacular show of deep pink blossom this spring. The tree and bench seat is the Lady Diana Memorial, dedicated to the Princess of Wales after her death in 1997.

This Sunday is another free opportunity for the community to dispose of unwanted goods – leave out the stuff you want to get rid of and let others take it away for free. To register Call Council on 03 520 7400 before 1.00 pm on Friday 23 September, by email: mdc@marlborough. govt.nz or via the website www. marlborough.govt.nz • Second-Hand Sunday signs are available from council or you can download and print from the council website. • Put the items together in a neat pile, either at your letterbox or next to your driveway • Remove the sign at 1.00 pm and pack up any leftover items. • It’s your responsibility to remove anything left behind. If you leave it outside your property boundary then you are in breach of the nuisance bylaw in relation to refuse. Remember Take items only from properties advertised and where the Second-

Hand Sunday sign is displayed. Don’t arrive before 10.00 am or after 1.00 pm. Don’t enter the property; items should be at the front gate. If you have uncollected goods you may wish to donate them to a charity shop or take them to the Re-use Shop or Transfer Station.

Positive ageing - Blenheim Bus – an easy way to get into town Anyone may use the Blenheim bus – and it’s a handy way to bring the grandchildren into town during the school holidays. The student fare is $1 a journey and it’s free for the under-5s. SuperGold cardholders travel free.

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The Sun Too many cats? (Sun letter to Ed 21st Sept) - I am appalled at your letter S. Manson. Never heard anything so ridiculous. You are obviously not a cat lover. Suggesting cats should be confined to indoors or if taken out put on a leash! Are you serious? This is laughable. Are you insane? No responsible cat owner would keep their beloved cat under the conditions you describe. You obviously have never experienced the unconditional love from a wonderful moggy. Not surprised by that. See a shrink about your Ailurophobia (irrational fear of cats).

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The recent disappearance of so many domestic cats in Redwoodtown and Witherlea areas is cruel to cats and their owners. These are family pets and companion animals. Cats don’t know boundaries but, neither do birds. We have adopted four abandoned cats in the past fifteen months! More tolerance is needed If you have a problem with a neighbour’s cat call the SPCA for advice rather than kill it. I feel so sorry for the people who have lost cats. My cat was stolen in the morning 12 November 2013 she was microchipped also and stayed in at nights.

Public transport With only one company doing the bus from Picton now, is it not time for a timetable review? I recently missed out on a job, yes I could get there every morning, 7 days, but not home until a bus at 9 pm, and as a young single girl, should not have to hitch most nights! Not everyone works the hours, and, I WANT to work.

Belonging to earth I just wanted to say that was beautiful. It’s so great to know there are like minded people here in Marlborough. We need more people like you, you are obviously an awakened soul. Thanks for your message. It should serve as a reminder to all.

Upgrade needed Blenheim is stuck in the 1990’s (and that’s being kind). To attract more young people to stay let’s make the town appealing to young people. Could NMIT collaborate with other learning institutions and create more distance study options? Could the district council think of creating more young family friendly facilities around town such as playgrounds and baby/toddler friendly public parks/ play areas/ baby change/ feeding areas? Then we would attract more business to tailor to that age group (including our bored teenagers) such as book shops, record shops, bars and live music venues, galleries ...then perhaps also business owners would re-consider staying closed on Sundays. Positive suggestions on what upgrades you suggest in writing to council makes more sense. Rate-funded projects relative to the size of the population. If you think we’re behind here go back to Auckland. This is Marlborough and we like it here. It’s still friendly, quick to get around and small enough to enjoy the local community feel. You don’t get that in Auckland.

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I’m thinking the council is subsidising the theatre with the cost of car parking. Parked and went to pay - $4.20 no problem. Put card in paid and made way back to car. Note person with rheumatoid arthritis cannot sprint. Got to barrier put in card to be told by machine that I’d exceeded the allowed time. Contacted a person by pushing the button. Told I needed to reverse up and go back to the machine to pay extra- told it would be 20 cents. Card goes in and I’m charged another $4.80 making a total of $9.00 - Auckland parking rates I’m thinking...And maybe not a good option for anyone elderly or disabled.

Nothing left So one man swims with a killer whale, could have been eaten alive. He gets a real smack on the hand, large fines or jail time! Fishing boats pull all the life from the ocean, throw perfectly good fish overboard, kill threatened dolphins, who knows what else goes on? Nothing happens to them, something smells quite fishy here. There won’t be anything left to fight for, then what?

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Watching at length and the effort and pride, brought tears to our eyes. Not heroes or stars, just real honest people achieving amazing goals. Makes one proud to be human not just alive. What amazing efforts by all. They have earned our respect.

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Business takes Trip 2 Town Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Blenheim woman Megan Te Boekhorst has launched her new companion driving business, Trip 2 Town. She says the idea to the start the business came from her passion for working with the elderly. “For the last five years I have been working with the elderly and in that time I have seen a lot of funding cuts and people are finding that they can’t always get to where they need to be. “Also many elderly have children who live out of town or overseas, and while there is the bus, mobility is still a problem for some, so I’m providing a service that will hopefully encourage people to feel comfortable leaving their homes and not live in isolation,” she says.

Megan is an ACC registered vendor so if people do need transport through ACC, Trip 2 Town can assist. “One thing I did notice dealing with ACC is that there are a lot of young mums who had operations and couldn’t get their kids to school. Trip 2 Town can assist in a whole range of pathways,” she says. Trip 2 Town can travel as far as Kaikoura and Nelson taking customers anywhere they need to go, including to the GP, on shopping trips or other appointments. Megan had her first customer yesterday, Beryl Neal who says it was a ‘lovely experience’. “Her personality is just lovely and I feel very comfortable with Megan Te Boekhorst has launched her companion driving busiher. She makes you feel welcome,” ness, Trip 2 Town. She’s pictured with her first customer Beryl Neal. she says.

Operation Christmas Child It’s that time of year again where the Marlborough community has the chance to spread joy and happiness to children who are less fortunate, thanks to the Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child. October is the national collection month and co-ordinator for Marlborough Tracy Pigou is appealing to individuals, groups and organisations to get behind Operation Christmas Child and show

their support by filling a shoebox with items such as gifts and school supplies. Last year saw Marlborough contribute 300 shoeboxes, a number Tracy would like to see increase this year. “I am wanting to push for 500 from Marlborough.” Already she has heard of a group putting together 50 boxes as well as a number of individuals who have

already collected their shoeboxes to fill. “If there are anymore groups out there wanting to be involved, I would love to hear from you,” she says. It will soon be confirmed where in the world the shoeboxes will be sent, but for now shoeboxes can be collected from the Sun office and the Blenheim Elim Church. For more information contact Tracy on 035795612.

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Candidates have their say Wairau-Awatere Ward (three required) This year’s local body election will bring change to the WairauAwatere ward, with the retirement of councillor Peter Jerram, chairman of the Marlborough District

Council’s environment committee. There are five candidates standing for three positions in the ward. The Sun asked candidates in this ward - what prompted you to put

your name forward, what do you want to achieve in council, and what skills do you think you bring to achieve this? Voting forms have been posted

out to all voters, and need to be returned by noon on October 8. Special votes can be made at the council building in Seymour Street, Blenheim.

Cynthia Brooks I am keen to continue the gains made in my first term as many of them, including drinking water upgrades in Seddon and Renwick, will be completed in the next three years. My main objective from day one

has been to draw council and community closer together through positive and open two-way communication. I believe I have the life skills, empathy and rapport with our community

and with council staff to be effective. I am also capable of listening to the issues and making the bold decisions on behalf of all Marlburians of now and in the future. My many years of work with people

in telling their stories has given me the ability to keep an open unbiased mind around the council table, to weigh up the issues and contribute to the debates and decision making to the best of my grass roots ability.

the ultimate community organisation. Apart from the general wellbeing of the community, the areas which interest me most are care for the environment and the promotion and marketing of the region and products from the region.

We are starting to see cases of entities making short term commercial gain at the expense of aesthetics and other environmental values which, if protected, will provide greater gain for the province in the long term. I have a useful background including

experience in agriculture and wine industries, conference and event management, tourism and hospitality, marketing, especially advertising, and real estate. I have a passion for Marlborough and a broad network within the region.

small towns. I am driving access to affordable broadband and wider cell phone coverage. I also want to ensure there is the choice of a real rural voice on council.

I want to see accountability and a more open approach to debate on council. A wide range of opinions and priorities need to be considered. We must respect our role in the taking and use

of ratepayers’ money. A register of financial and other interests should be established and addressed at each full council meeting. This is standard practice for most business and governance boards.

understand what makes successful communities function. I’ve lived and worked for forty years at Rarangi, Grovetown and Rapaura. My contribution to small towns and rural projects is proof of my genuine involvement in

community affairs. I want to put Marlborough people first, with equity and fairness, and to improve communications with the community. My short term goals are to complete the small townships

programme ‘Love where you Live,’ complete water, waste and infrastructure upgrades, improve relationships within council. I understand what the community expects from me and will deliver on my election pledges.

Tim Crawford Since arriving in Marlborough almost 24 years ago, I have been involved with community initiatives and in community groups of one sort or another. I believe in service to your community and I guess the District Council is

Geoff Evans I am a sitting Wairau/Awatere councillor, but I have unfinished business. I have been working on the provision of high quality drinking water and irrigation for several years and want to see this happen for Marlborough’s

Gerald Hope I’m keen to make a greater contribution to Marlborough. My interest and commitment to local government is stronger than ever. As a former mayor and council committee chairman, I have experience and contacts,

Colin King Having spent the past decade advocating for the north eastern side of the South Island as its Member of Parliament and in particular the rural aspects of Marlborough I was left feeling that rural towns and com-

munities were being ignored. On accepting the invitation of being part of designing the terms of reference for the Rural Advisory Group, I became excited at the prospect of being part of strengthening the rural

voice into council. The rest of the story is history! I want to ensure rural Marlborough’s towns and communities have the very best of services and facilities, that our people in rural

towns can turn on the tap and drink the water, safe in the knowledge it is fresh and clean and that our rural communities gain services and value for the money that they pay to council in rates.

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Friday September 23, 2016

Marlborough Sounds Ward (three required) This year’s local body election will bring change to the Marlborough Sounds ward, with the retirement of the Marlborough District Council’s longest-serving councillor Graeme

Barsanti, chairman of the council’s sister-city committee. There are five candidates standing for three positions in the ward. The Sun asked candidates in this

ward - what prompted you to put your name forward, what do you want to achieve in council and what skills do you think you bring to achieve this?

Voting forms have been posted out to all voters, and need to be returned by noon on October 8. Special votes can be made at the council building in Seymour Street, Blenheim.

Laurence Etheredge This had been in the back of my mind for a while, and having served as chairman of the French Pass Residents Inc for eight years, I believe I can extend myself on behalf of residents of the outer sounds, and look forward to the challenge of representing their

interests. I want to improve the level of cooperation both within Council and throughout the wider community. We are so fortunate to live in a clean and relatively prosperous country, but we need to continue working out new

ways of collaborating to maintain economic prosperity in a sustainable way. I am accustomed to travelling large distances, and will be putting a lot of miles in getting around to see everyone in the ward, whether by road or by sea.

I also want to play a part in achieving a balanced outcome in the planned use of our coastal environment, ensuring that development is sustainable, while acknowledging the need for commercial operators to have security of tenure.

the Smart and Connected initiative which is now yielding great results in Picton, Renwick and Havelock, where the community is working together to improve opportunities and lifestyle. I have chaired the Sounds Advisory

Group, which makes sure people in the Sounds have a voice. And I have chaired the Regional Planning and Development Committee responsible for overseeing the Marlborough Environment plan (which

is a requirement of government). I also want to focus on community issues, achieving healthy caring communities, ensuring environmental sustainability and managed use of our natural resources.

interest at heart and communicates and consults effectively. A council that is enabling and dedicated to achieving what is best for all Marlburians. Be part of a council that enables economic

wellbeing while protecting the unique qualities of our district. I have served 6 years on council, I am the current chair of the resource management hearings committee, an

accredited hearings commissioner and hearings chairperson, deputy chair of the environment committee, and member of the community and finance committee.

discussed at full council and as such I saw it as a denial of democratic right and due process. Clearly I am ‘for the people’. The MEP as I read it is a draconian document that if put in place in its

proposed form could see extensive job losses for the Marlborough Region. My aim if elected to council is to ensure that our industrial base is not eroded because of an unnecessary MEP regulatory regime.

The aim is to encourage entrepreneurs to ‘startup’ new business ventures and to protect people’s job security by using the environment in a responsible way to generate wealth in Marlborough.

the time was right for me to add to the voluntary work I’ve already undertaken on a wide range of Picton and Sounds community organisations, and to put my name forward. I want to see communities setting their own goals in partnership with council

and well supported by council. Because I’m a people person it’s easy for me to make personal connections and be accessible to the community. I’ll listen to what’s important to the community and make sure their goals are well supported and represented at the council table.

I want to be part of a positive, cooperative, open council that makes well-informed, balanced and forwardthinking decisions. As a business owner and a mother I’ll be bringing my own commonsense, no-nonsense approach to the council table.

Trevor Hook I’m one of those people who believes that, if you are going to work with, and for the community, then the way you can make a difference is by standing for council. In my terms at council I have led

David Oddie I enjoy working for my community. I want to be part of a council that is united, hardworking, light on its feet, prudent in its expenditure, that is proactive not reactive, has community

Pat O’Sullivan The deciding factor that I would stand was the Council’s flagrant rejection of Federated Farmers fair request for extra time in preparing submissions to the MEP. The denial of extra time was not

Nadine Taylor I believe in public service and I’m motivated by wanting to help our communities and our province be more vibrant, successful, caring and positive. So, when our youngest son left Queen Charlotte College to join the workforce earlier this year, I decided

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their home and allow the primary carer to have a break and time to themselves without the worry of who’s going to care for their family member.” It’s a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week job that can often isolate the carer, so providing them with support makes a huge difference to their lives, Catherine says. Age Concern introduces relief carers to the clients and their carer to make sure everyone is happy. Catherine stresses that volunteer relief carers are companions and not required for any nursing duties. Although relief carers are volunteers, Catherine says they receive a contribution towards their costs. To find out more contact Catherine at Age Concern Marlborough on 03 579 3457.

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Pledge to be a Dignity Champion Age Concern is striving to create a New Zealand in which everyone is valued, supported and empowered no matter how old they are. However, according to the organisation this is not the society we live in - not yet. “This is where you come in,” says Age Concern Marlborough community support co-ordinator Catherine Donnelly. “We need locals from all walks of life to

join us and become Age Concern Dignity Champions.” An Age Concern Dignity Champion is someone who pledges to: • Reject stereotypes and focus on the uniqueness of every individual • Speak up when they hear people speaking negatively about growing old • Have the courage to question practices they feel are disrespectful to older people

• Do not patronise older people • Are patient, polite and friendly • Have zero tolerance for abuse or neglect • Are relationship builders, they combat isolation and loneliness by better getting to know the older people in their lives. To find out more or register as a champion at www.ageconcern.org.nz/dignity

October 2nd 4pm - 7pm Downstairs in the Main Hall, Clubs of Marlborough. Tickets only $10 - includes evening meal Available from the Clubs, Age Concern, Ken Ham's Music Works, Grey Power. Music by The Orphans Club and Janet's Old Time Dance Band.

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Welcome to scooter city Marlborough has more mobility scooters per head of person than any other town in New Zealand. And scooters can be controversial, providing independence to many, but sometimes causing a nuisance to others using footpaths and roads. Long-time scooter owner Lynne Nicholls says a scooter can be a dangerous piece of machinery, and adopting a sharing attitude is needed from both riders and other road users to reduce run-ins and conflict. “It’s not just scooters, it’s people walking or running along …it applies to everyone using pedestrian [facilities], we are not exclusive,” she says. The most common issue scooter riders face

is people coming out of driveways too quickly without stopping, Lynne says. This is particularly troublesome on windy days. “It’s something that no one ever thinks about, if you are scooting in really windy weather, you don’t hear vehicles coming.” Bumps and dips in roads and footpaths cause problems for mobility scooters, something Lynne has been working to identify with the Marlborough District Council in recent months. A bad experience on a scooter is enough to cause its owner to lose confidence, Lynne says. “I would hate to think what percentage of

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scooters sit in a garage and don’t get used”. “There are different reasons people have scooters … I hate them, I hate using one but if I didn’t use it I would be stuck at home, it gives that independence.” Lynne encourages people who are buying a scooter for the first time to have another experienced scooter rider go with them to sort out their route to town. The biggest thing all road users need to have is common sense and courtesy, she says. Anyone wanting support with a new scooter could contact Robyn Blackburn at the Marlborough District Council, who could put them in contact with an experienced scooter user.

Pledge to help create a more inclusive New Zealand by becoming an Age Concern Dignity Champion. Find out more at www.ageconcern.org.nz

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what’s on

Friday September 23, 2016

in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 23 Zirka Circus Blenheim A&P Park, Maxwell St. See 20 plus top world class performers showcase death-defying acrobatics and illusions, with hilarious clowns. Zirka Circus remains a family friendly and animal-free circus, so you can enjoy the action and keep your social conscience completely intact. Go to www. zirkacircus.com for weekend show times. 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 30 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. 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. 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.

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.

Nia Dance 4-5pm, Senior Citizen Club (172 High St) All welcome to both sessions. Free. Regular classes Tuesdays 6-7pm at Redwoodtown Community Hall. Ph Corinne 578 1756 / 0273245757 for more info.

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Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) Cash only.

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 amphitheatre, corner of High and Symonds Streets, 8am every Saturday. To register anyone of any age can go to http://www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 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. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sunday, 10am. 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.

Sunday 25 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.

The Sunday Series Presentation Battle of the Somme 1916, presented by Mr Matthew Buck, Senior Heritage Advisor to the NZ Defence Force. Paul Davidson AV Theatre, Marlborough Museum, 2pm. Gold coin donation. ‘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. Ulysses Club Ride Social ride to Clinker Café in St Arnaud for lunch. Everyone welcome, meet at Sth end, Railway Station carpark 10.45am.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Up & Coming Monday 26 September Womans Only Bike Rides Departs 6pm sharp from AvantiPlus, 61 Queen St. Blenheim. Everyone welcome- This ride is from beginners to elite -then back for coffee at Fairweathers on Scott. Wednesday 28 September Meet the Candidates Meeting 7pm-9pm, Havelock Town Hall. Meet the four Mayoral candidateand the five Marlborough Sounds Ward candidates. Bring your questions and stay for supper and a chat with the candidates. Thursday 29 September Tasman Makos vs Counties Manakau Lansdowne Park, 7:35pm-9:15pm. Come and show your passion for the Mighty Makos. Tickets from I-Site and Civic Theatre.

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.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1pm3pm. All welcome.

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.

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Exploration - Independence Self-Motivated learning Our Montessori preschool offers a nurturing educational environment fostering independence, respect and life skills within our beautiful, established indoor and outdoor classrooms for 3-6 year olds. Please contact Rachel Roundhill for further information rachel.roundhill@gmail.com 0273329508 www.montessoriblenheim.co.nz

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TEN PIN BOWLING BLENHEIM INDOOR SPORTS Christmas is just round the corner. Why not bring your staff for an end of year function. Ten Pin Bowling is the sport that all ages can participate in so book now. Open 7 days from 9am, Phone 5785851 or www.blenheimindoorsport.co.nz BLENHEIM INDOOR SPORTS AND TEN PIN BOWLING Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd, BLENHEIM www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

Wairau Valley Anglican Parish Proudly presents 22nd tour of COUNTRY GARDENS

15th and 16th October

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On sale soon from Islington Gardens, Renwick Dairy, Roselands Pets and Plants, Devon Nursery, Selmes Garden Trust Nursery. Gardens along Hawkesbury area and Waihopai Valley

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APPLICATIONS FOR NEW ENROLMENTS TO WITHERLEA SCHOOL Parents and caregivers of children who are due to start Witherlea School during 2017 are invited to send in enrolment application forms. To be eligible to enrol, students must be living within the school zone at the time of enrolment (the date they start school). For further information about our school, zoning and for an enrolment pack please see www.witherleaschool.com/ enrolments or collect an enrolment pack from our school office or email office@ witherlea.school.nz. Completed applications for enrolment should be returned to the school by Monday 17th October 2016.

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VISITING ANTIQUES & GOLD BUYER Will be in the Marlborough region and would like to purchase for CASH any Gold & Silver, including Broken Jewellery, Pocket Watches, Wrist Watches, Rings, Brooches, chains, Sovereigns , Alluvial Gold etc. Ivory, Chinese & Japanese antiques & collectables,pre war post cards, old hat pins and costume jewellery,early NZ photos & Paintings, Also Silver Coins & Banknotes, Coin collections, Military badges & medals, Stamps & stamp collections, old clocks, old lights & lightshades, Paintings & books, Old Violins & musical instruments, Vintage Toys etc. Paying up to $500 for old enamel advertising signs. Please Phone Ronald Proctor on Freephone 0800746 022 or 0274 322907 Anytime for an obligation free appraisal

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Commercial P r o p e r t y FOR SALE High profile position on Maxwell Road Neg Over $ 600,000 For more details please call Rebecca, m. 0274835-776

B U S I N E S S F OR SALE- Kindling & Dry Firewood, suit retired person Blenheim.(Selling for health reasons) Ph : 0213 9 9 6 49. Fi nance may be available.

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Wednesday to Sunday late shift 40 Hours Phone 577 2299 to apply

Deep Fryer, mincers, grill machine plus many more items. Phone 579 4348.

personal House to share. Preferably female. May suit solo mother with child. Expenses to be shared. Ph 021399649. GENTLEMAN 66, single, likes to meet lady non smoker, friendship/ relationship. Ph 027 569 5507.

situations vacant

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

PAINTER NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

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We’re Hiring Civil Construction Staff We’re busy and need more skilled civil construction staff to join our fantastic team. We are looking for motivated and experienced people to join our local progressive family business her at Simcox Construction. We are busy with subdivision development and civil construction infrastructure work including pipeline & mains renewal. If you are physically fit and want an exciting challenge and want to work in a team environment. We are looking for: • Drainlayer • Carpenter/Hammer Hand • Services person/Pipeline infrastructure • General construction staff Must be honest, reliable and willing to make things happen! Driver’s license and a sense of humour is essential. Apply to: The Manager, Simcox Construction, 14 Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim or email: simcoxconst@xtra.co.nz

DO YOU LOVE WORKING THE LAND? DO YOU ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS? ARE YOU KEEN TO JOIN A PASSIONATE TEAM?

Yealands Family Wines is looking for an experienced grounds person for general gardening and mowing duties at our Seaview Vineyard in the Awatere Valley. One of the largest premium vineyards with a burgeoning reputation for sustainable and quality wine production, our estate is approximately 1000 hectares of vine, wetlands and native shrubs and flaxes. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team and provide year around maintenance of our proper ty. The role is 40-45 hours per week and some Saturday’s may be required. Transpor t can be provided to our Seddon based vineyard. IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Previous grounds maintenance and gardening experience including using relevant plant, equipment and sprays for the task • A great attitude - positivity, good sense of humour, and being a team player is essential • You’ll need to be physically fit and capable of manual labour • Having strong initiative and being self-motivated will be key • Reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic If you love working on the land and are looking to join a great team, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Leonie Woolnough on 027 653 5696 to discuss this opportunity further or apply directly on-line.

Night Shift SuperviSor iN DiStributioN

WineWorks is a national contract wine bottling and distribution provider that is growing and under ever increasing demand for services provided to the local wine industry. Our Blenheim plant is looking for suitable applicants interested in leading our Night Shift Distribution Warehouse Team. This position is responsible for effectively managing and coordinating a team of people to achieve outstanding results and strive for continuous improvement. Previous Supervisory experience and proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment is required. This is a full time position working 5:00pm to 2:30am Monday to Friday. If you: • Have proven leadership / management skills and experience • Have the ability to work in a large fast paced warehouse / distribution environment • Can effectively direct your team to meet deadlines under pressure • Be able to multi-task and prioritise duties quickly • Have a high drive for results and are continuous improvement focused • Able to demonstrate lateral thinking ability, flexibility and adaptability, be change focused • Have a high standard of organisational and planning skills, • Be able to effectively manage your time and that of your team • Be able to build great rapport and relationships with a diverse range of people • Have exceptional communication skills, able to communicate with all levels of the organisation • Have good computer literacy previous experience with an electronic Warehouse Inventory Control System is desirable • Have a full & clean drivers licence and a current forklift licence Then we would like to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a New Zealand owned company which supports the local wine industry and provides a secure future. We are proud to be able to offer our employees opportunities for development and career advancement along with competitive rates of pay. Applicants MUST have New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency. WineWorks has a drug and alcohol policy and the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. Please apply on line by clicking on the EMPLOYMENT tab at www.wineworks.co.nz completing the WineWorks application form in full and submitting with a current CV. To learn more about us, visit our website www.wineworks.co.nz Applications close 30th September 2016

TRELLIS MAINTENANCE PERSON/HANDYMAN

The Seaview Vineyard is located in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. At approximately 1,000 hectares and growing, it is one of New Zealand’s largest premium vineyards with a burgeoning reputation for the sustainable production of high quality grapes. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will possess the following attributes: • Reliable with a strong work ethic • The desire to join a team which is intent on being the best • Good practical skills • A strong team player • Good sense of humour and can do attitude • Ability to work long and varied hours as required • Competent in all forms of trellis repairs and/or fencing • Previous small Excavator experience would be an advantage but not essential. A competitive wage will be given to the successful applicant and transport to and from our Seddon-based vineyard will be provided. Please send your application to gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz or P.O Box 545 Blenheim, or call Gareth - 027 407 1154

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

Nativity Anglican Church

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“Technology Series: Can Technology Save Us?”

Sunday evenings @ 7pm, St Ninians Presbyterian Church Hall 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown All welcome, refreshments provided. Sunday 25th September Topic: ‘A Psychologists Perspective:’ Technology and the loss of intimacy. The shaping of a culture by technology, the pros and cons. Presenter: Tatiana Ceban, Perinatal Psychologist

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim. All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Evening Service

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

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An evening of wonderful songs and wickedly delightful duets from New Zealand’s Got Talent winner Renee Maurice and Wellington soprano Tania Parker, with Ruth Armishaw accompanist

Births This Week CROUCH: Elijah Zackary Vincent (8lb 6oz) September 13, 2016 DESILES: Olivier Timmeo Rene (7lb 7oz) September 13, 2016 HARTZER: Alexis (3.8kg) September 15, 2016 HIKA-ROBERTS: Baby girl (6lb 6oz) September 12, 2016 KALONI: Baby boy (9lb 10oz) September 14, 2016 BUUNK: Laila Maree (8lb 5oz) September 12, 2016

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Death Notices ARGYLE, Noel Henry: COCKS, Allison Jessie (Jessie): September 21, 2016 DRAIN, Michael Graham (Pike): September 16, 2016 GREEN, Mary Joyce (Joy): September 16, 2016 HARDING, Richard Graeme: September 19, 2016 HESS, Lydia Ursula (born Markiewka): September 19, 2016 OLDHAM, Lorna Christina (Doone) (nee Lilley): September 9, 2016 PEACE, Margaret (nee Stokes): September 20, 2016

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Ian places 10th at world ploughing By Celeste Alexander Ian Woolley was placed 10th overall at the World Ploughing Championship which finished last weekend at Crockey Hill, near York in England. Ian went up against 27 other competitors in the Conventional category. He has been in England over the past month preparing himself and his tractor for the event and is due to return at the end of this month. This was the second World Championship for Ian who has also qualified for next year’s World Championship which so far has been set for Kenya.

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TAVINOR WALLACE, Janice Elizabeth: September 18, 2016

Friday October 7th 2016 at 7.30pm At the Wesley Centre, Henry Street, Blenheim Adults $30, Students $12 Tickets available at the Blenheim Sun Door sales available or contact 021 100 3520 Free tea, coffee and cake Advertisement kindly sponsored by the Blenheim Sun

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary. The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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is it 17 or 18 now? I find myself longing for the days of the Super 12. The amount of teams was in the name. Most of the teams had their day in the sun at some point and most importantly everyone played each other throughout the round-robin. Plus the finals system was easy to understand. One played four and two played three. I would suggest most people are like me, they prefer the old days of the competition structure. The competition goes on forever and it’s highlighted by a

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three week international window and the fact there are some teams, probably five or six, who simply aren’t up to the standard of Super Rugby. All of it leads to super oversaturation of Super Rugby. It would be nice if the powers that be listened to the fan base and not just the sound of money. Less can be more, make people excited with anticipation. Don’t give them terrible match ups, make them salivate as they wait patiently for a contest and competition that is worth watching because Super Rugby has not been like that for a few years now.

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Golden oldies flock to town By Cathie Bell The top of the South Island golden oldies rugby festival is starting this evening, with a wide range of players, including 92 year-old local man, Arthur Pacey, who still gets on the field. Spokesman Phil Gibbons says Arthur has booked to go to the world festival in two years’ time. There will be 10 teams attending this weekend’s festival, from both the South and North Islands, and they include the Southbridge Eels, former All Black star Dan Carter’s club, and his father Neville will be taking part. Numbers are down from the previous festivals’ 36 teams, but that is probably because a world’s festival was held in Cardiff, Wales earlier this month, Phil says. The local team and

hosts of the festival are the Marlborough Vintage Musseleers, named after two major industries in Marlborough. They promote the products by presenting wine and mussels to the teams they play, he says. The Musseleers play touch rugby on Wednesday nights at Awarua Park in Spring Creek and welcome new members, Phil says. “It’s a great way to keep fit and keep the cobwebs off the lungs.” The club’s youngest member is 38 and the oldest is 92, he says, ‘with every age in between’. The golden oldies festivals are held every second year, and are great fun, Phil says. This weekend’s festival starts tonight with a meet and greet at the Clubs of Marlborough and Grove Tavern, and games start

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Cricket holiday programme A cricket clinic is to be held in the second week of the school holidays at Horton Park. Marlborough Cricket’s Ed Gilhooly encourages people to enrol now for the clinic to be held on the mornings of October 4, 5, and 6. There are two sessions, one for junior cricketers just starting out and aged between five and eight years, giving an opportunity to learn basic skills, play games while having lots of fun, and one for the intermediate cricketer aged nine to 12 years, giving them the chance to learn drills related to batting, bowling, fielding, giving excellent preparation going into the cricket season. The clinic costs $50 for the three days or $20 per day, email development@ marlboroughcricket.co.nz by Friday next week.

for their past and continuing support and VSL for their support in hosting the Top of the South Island golden oldies festival.”

The Rarangi Golf Club held its championships last weekend, with close matches in all categories. Tracey Bary beat Margaret Tapp for the ladies Senior Championship Tr o p hy, w h i l e t h e l a d i e s Intermediate Championship was won by Margaret McLeod after a close contest with Annie Hubert, and the ladies Junior championship was won by Kathy Payne. The Mens Senior Championship was won by Brook Hale, who beat Luke Ryder only on the final hole. The Mens Intermediate Championship contest between Mike Irving and Lindsay McAlpine was also close before Mike prevailed, and the mens junior championship saw Gavin Coombs beat Mike Garrett after another close contest.

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Taking the ‘Super’ out of rugby It is official, when it comes to Super Rugby I am showing my age, at 27. I had no interest in the competition in 2016, yes my Crusaders were mediocre by lofty standards, but I couldn’t get my head around the conferences or the convoluted playoff system. Unfortunately for me, the Crusaders will still be average next year (goodbye, Jordie Barrett) but also the ridiculous competition structure will also be back. Four Kiwi teams made the six team playoffs this year yet three of them hit the road for opening week of the playoff. There are also too many teams,

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