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Medal for Tony

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander An emotional presentation was made to local man Tony Cantwell yesterday as he received his New Zealand Long Service and Good Conduct medal at the Marlborough District Council chambers.

Tony’s 14 years service to the Marlborough Rural Fire Force was celebrated along with his services to other brigades throughout the region by friends and family who came together for the occasion.

Continued on page 2 Marianne Vertelman pins a New Zealand Long Service and Good Conduct Medal awarded to Tony Cantwell yesterday during a presentation with Mayor Alistair Sowman.

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Tony Cantwell presented with medal Continued from page 1 Mayor Alistair Sowman told Tony it was an ‘absolute pleasure’ to present the medal and recognised the ‘hundreds of years of combined fire service’ in the room.

“I want to acknowledge the tireless and sometimes thankless job carried out by the fire service and the families who watch their loved ones respond to a call and not know when to expect them home or what they are going into,” he says.

Fr iend and for mer Marlborough principal rural fire officer Ross Hamilton also

spoke during the presentation.

“Tony was also a good engineer and did an awful lot of work for council that was never recognised. He would fix anything and certainly made his mark.

“Tony, you did a hell of a good job so thank you for your service and for your engineering skills, you were certainly a big help to me,” he says.

Marianne Vertelman, who has served 11 years in the rural fire force, had the honour of pinning the medal on Tony and thanked him for the knowledge he passed on to her.

Graham Edwards, Ross Hamilton, Chris Walbran, Tony Cantwell, Marianne Vertelman and Mayor Alistair Sowman attended Tony’s New Zealand Long Service and Good Conduct Medal presentation yesterday.

Tony was one of the members of the Blenheim rural fire force that was formally established following the Boxing Day fire

on Wither Hills in 2000.

His father Barney Cantwell was also a firefighter and served 46 years.

Tough times for little Hannah

By Cathie Bell Hannah, the three year-old daughter of Marlborough Boys’ College assistant principal James Ryan and wife Barbara, has been diagnosed with acute leukemia.

She starts her second stage of chemotherapy in Christchurch today, and Barbara says Hannah responded well to the first stage.

The family are raising money to help pay for the travel costs and family upheaval as Barbara and Hannah are likely to be in Christchurch for the next six months while James stays in Blenheim working and looking after the couple’s almost five year-old twins, Duncan and Michaela.

So far, $6800 has been raised through online fundraiser givealittle.

Hannah’s illness and the travel distance between Blenheim

and Christchurch has meant the family has effectively split, Barbara says, with the twins only seeing Hannah once in the past month, as it was ‘too distressing’ for them leaving Hannah and Barbara behind.

“They’ve virtually lived like triplets. Now it’s two single families living very different lives.”

Barbara says the family and doctors are pleased with how she’s responding to treatment.

“We have to be careful, can’t get too excited because things go wrong for no apparent reason.

“We’re quietly happy, don’t want to jinx anything.

“That’s the scary part – we have no control over the chemotherapy, the body either responds or it doesn’t.”

Hannah was diagnosed after she got very pale, started bruis-

Three year-old Hannah Ryan, sick in Christchurch Hospital.

ing, and lost all her energy and personality, Barbara says.

Wairau Hospital treated her severe anaemia and transferred her to Christchurch for treatment a month ago.

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Last candidates’ meeting a lively one

By Cathie Bell The last formal candidates’ meeting, held in Havelock, was a lively one as candidates tackled each other over misinformation about the cost of council projects such as libraries.

The Havelock Community Association hosted the meeting for Marlborough Sounds ward candidates and mayoral candidates in the Marlborough District Council elections at the Havelock Town Hall on Wednesday evening.

The elections are a postal vote, and voting is open until noon on Saturday October 8.

The Havelock meeting started quietly with candidates giving a 10 minute introduction speech, and then answering questions from the floor.

Mayoral candidates were asked about what they would do to fix the most disappointing thing council has yet to achieve, and John Davis was criticising the cost of the proposed library for Blenheim, saying it was $23million wasted.

That prompted John Leggett to interrupt, saying the Blenheim library was not going to cost that, which then sparked Colin King to ask what it would cost.

While John Leggett found the figures in the council’s latest Long Term Plan, debate raged about the place of libraries in Marlborough.

David Oddie and Trevor Hook defended the $6million cost of the new Picton library, with David saying it plays an important role as a community hub.

“We can afford these items.

We’re really lucky.”

Both emphasised that the money

Health meeting A meeting to discuss the health board’s draft strategy for the next 10 years of primary health care across the top of the South Island is to be held in Blenheim at 5pm on Wednesday at the St John’s Hall in Seymour Street.

The strategy is open for public submission through the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board’s website.

Renee’s concert Picton’s Renee Maurice who won New Zealand’s Got Talent is performing with Tania Parker at a ‘Wicked and Wonderful’ concert in Blenheim next Friday.

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Moderator Steve Mason introduces the Marlborough Sounds ward and mayoral candidates at Wednesday’s meeting in Havelock.

for libraries is already budgeted for in the long term plan, which sets out proposed council spending for the next 10 years.

The funding for water upgrades in Havelock, Seddon, and Renwick is also allocated and those projects are scheduled to go ahead before the proposed Blenheim library.

John Leggett says Marlborough is in a very fortunate position having revenue streams outside rates, with money coming from the council-owned port company, airport, property, and forestry, he says.

He showed the meeting the figures in the plan which has the Blenheim library at $14m and the Picton library at $6m, with the riverside park next to the proposed library at $2m.

“To say it’s $23m for a new

library is completely wrong.”

Colin, Brian Dawson, and Nadine Taylor all said the community will was for the big infrastructure projects to be done first.

Pat O’Sullivan says a new Blenheim library wouldn’t need more space if the free wifi was switched off as it is used by visitors.

The noise from visitors using wifi puts off older people from using the library, he says.

John Leggett questioned why visitors shouldn’t be able to use wifi, while they worked in Marlborough and spent money in shops here, and Steve pointed out the wifi was provided by central government, not the council.

Laurence Etheredge says libraries are an expression of civilisation.

“A really nice library says something about what is important to us, that we value what’s in there.”

“While we’re all going hell for leather into social media and the digital world, it would be a big mistake to leave libraries behind,” he says.

Colin started his speech with an acknowledgement he had made a mistake about the costs of a show at the ASB Theatre earlier in the week.

“It was not Oliver, it was Grease that is $100 a ticket.

“The required support is going to the theatre at a cost to those that don’t go for those that do go.”

He says people don’t want any money going into projects like the new theatre before the district is up to date with all its large infrastructure projects.

Oliver is not a Blenheim Musical Theatre production, as stated in Wednesday’s paper. It’s a Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust and Marlborough Youth Theatre in association with Blenheim Musical Theatre production.

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Tattoo artist returns home, opens studio

Bank drops business awards

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander At the age of seven Adele Harris told her parents she would one day be a tattoo artist. She says at the time her family thought it was just a ‘phase’, but sure enough she has stuck to her goal and recently opened her own tattoo studio.

Del’s Neo-Geo Tattoo Studio is located on her family property near Spring Creek in a building she refurbished.

She says after living and working in Christchurch to do her tattooing apprenticeship, she knew she wanted to return home to Marlborough.

“I worked my butt off and saved up so I could set up my studio and now it’s happened it feels surreal.

“It’s been awesome and already surpassed what I was hoping for.

I wasn’t expecting to be working full time already but everyone has been really supportive.

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Westpac has stopped sponsoring the Marlborough business awards, chamber of commerce chief executive Stephen Gullery says. The chamber is now looking to partner with local businesses to have a ‘very Marlborough-centric’ awards gala in July.

Shifting across town Astro Hospitality has outgrown its building in Grove Road and will move at Labour Weekend to a new building in the Riverlands industrial estate.

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“I believe that if you work hard and push yourself enough that good things come to you, so I’m really excited to see where the business goes,” she says.

During her apprenticeship Adele tattooed a huge variety of designs but she has adopted what she calls a ‘neo-geo’ style which features prominently in a lot of her work.

“It’s a mixture of neo-traditional and geometric styles with fine lines being my favourite. The biggest thing is that I try to educate people on size and shapes to fit the body and to design something that suits them, rather than just finding something on Google.

“It’s very satisfying to draw up unique designs for people and what I enjoy most is that I’m doing something different everyday. This is why I love what I do,” she says.

Adele Harris has returned home to open her new business, Del’s Neo-Geo Tattoo Studio.

Growing membership key

By Cathie Bell Growing an engaged membership steadily is the aim for the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Stephen Gullery.

Chamber president Nita van Grinsven told the chamber’s annual general meeting on Wednesday the chamber had 420 members and is focussed on growing that.

Picton businessman John Reuhman queried that, saying it had been more than 500 two years ago and asking why there had been such a ‘huge drop’.

Stephen says membership drives previously had created spikes in numbers, but members had not been ‘engaged’.

Since coming on board as

Nita says the chamber has challenged members to be more constructively involved and engaged in the chamber, our community, and changes in the region.

She says it is focused on being more relevant, and supported members in evaluating mayoral candidates by hosting its first mayoral debate.

“The Marlborough District Council plays a pivotal role in our community so it is vital that as many of us as possible get Chamber general manager Stephen Gullery presents, with president out and vote, remembering that Nita van Grinsven and immediate past president Nikki de Reeper informed voters make better listening on. choices, and vote for the change general manager in April, he steadily. they want to see in the region.”

He says the chamber is hosting has been working to ‘turn that Simon Clark and Stephen Ryan around’ and is focused on grow- an event in Kaikoura shortly and have been appointed to the ing an engaged membership base plans to hold one in Picton too. chamber board.

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Forestry meeting

The New Zealand Farm Forestry Association is holding a meeting in Blenheim next Thursday open to all tree growers and related organisations to discuss the Forest Growers Levy Trust. Local growers will speak about the Emissions Trading Scheme and carbon credits, fire and trees. A speaker from Appleton’s Nursery, WorkSafe and Marlborough District Council will also be speaking.

The meeting is 1.30pm until 4.30pm at the Clubs of Marlborough.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Proposed Marlborough Shop Trading Policy

Council proposes to have a policy allowing retailers to open on Easter Sundays.

Have your Say The views of people who live, work and play in Marlborough are important. Council would like your feedback on the proposal.

Anyone can make a submission. Your submission can support or oppose the proposal.

A copy of the proposal and the draft policy are available online or from Council’s offices and libraries, by emailing shoptradingpolicy@ marlborough.govt.nz, or phoning 03 520 7400.

How you can make a submission You can fill out an online submission form, download a pdf submission form or collect a form from the Marlborough District Library (33 Arthur Street) or the Picton and Blenheim Council offices.

Completed forms can be emailed to shoptradingpolicy@marlborough.govt.nz, submitted by hand or posted to the Picton or Blenheim Council offices: 15 Seymour Street Blenheim 7201 67 High Street Picton 7220 The deadline for submissions is 5.00 pm on 4 November 2016 What happens next?

If you have indicated on your submission form that you would like to make a verbal submission, we will contact you to arrange a time for you to speak. Submissions will be heard by councillors in late 2016 or early 2017.

Further information If you would like further information or have any questions, please call 03 520 7400 or email us at shoptradingpolicy@marlborough.govt.nz

Sister City Exchange: July 2017 Applications are invited from students (who will be in years 10 to 12 in 2017) to take part in the annual Student Exchange to Tendo and Otari in Japan.

Any practising and registered pre-school, primary or secondary teacher is also invited to apply to accompany the students.

It is intended that the exchange will take place over the July school holiday period, but leaving a few days before Term 2 ends and arriving home a few days into Term 3 – a total of 3 weeks. It is estimated that the exchange will cost no less than $4,000, however, some funding assistance from the Sister City budget will be made. Fundraising as a group is also encouraged.

Written applications must be received by Friday, 14 October 2016 and state: • why you want to go on the exchange • what you would hope to gain from it • how you can best represent Marlborough Students do not have to be studying Japanese, but if selected, must be willing to learn some basic words and phrases.

Applications are to be made in writing to: Mike Porter Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Any queries should be directed to Mike Porter Ph: 03 520 7400.

Big Norm’s Totara planted at Victoria Domain The Guardians of the Sounds has a special tree planting project underway, working with the Council and community members to restore tōtara trees to Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound.

The project kicked off with the planting of a tōtara at the Norman Kirk memorial plaque at Victoria Domain in Picton with students from Queen Charlotte College and Bohally Intermediate.

Prime Minister Norman Kirk – ‘Big Norm’ - died in office in 1974, after a term of advocacy for better race relations and opposition to French nuclear testing in the Pacific. His government reformed Maori land law and set up the Waitangi Tribunal and, at his death, the tōtara was referenced: “Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tane” - a mighty Totara in Tane’s forest has fallen.

“Big Norm’s” tōtara was one of 150 trees of 10 native forest species planted in Victoria Domain earlier this month.

Guardians of the Sounds Peter Beech with Queen Charlotte College students For more information about the Sounds totaraSubaru Iwasawa, Ashish Yadav, and teacher Jacqui Tyrrell planting the planting project go to www.totarasfortotaranui. tōtara tree. org.nz

Update on the Lansdowne Sports Hub Planning and design work is moving along steadily for the expanded use of Lansdowne Park.

This multi-stage redevelopment will be one of this district’s biggest investments in sports amenities, with new facilities for existing codes and the new sports which will be moving to Marlborough’s premier sports park. Car parking, new playing surfaces, sports facilities and a new Sports Hub building will be built over the next three to five years.

But there will be major disruptions to contend with while all the work is done and we’re asking everyone to be patient about the inconvenience.

Naval revue The Marlborough District Council has joined forces with the Royal NZ Navy to help the Marlborough community to be part of the celebration of the Navy’s 75th Anniversary.

Part of the Navy programme of events includes the country-wide Navy Players Theatre Tour. The touring comedy show promises ‘songs, satire and silliness’ in a performance entitled “The Complete History of the Royal New Zealand Navy” written and directed by the

The existing gravel car park will be sealed and line marked to hold more vehicles as well as a drop-off lane and a separate drop-off lane for buses. The deteriorating Jim Fraser Centre will be demolished. A contract has been let for the design work involved in establishing netball courts, installing a storm water drainage system and sealing the car park, an ambitious programme to have all the work in this stage of the project completed by next year’s netball season.

The new Sports Hub building will be the next stage of the development.

Until that’s ready, for the first netball

season at Lansdowne Park in 2017 netball will use existing changing rooms in the grandstand and temporary office accommodation in the Jim Fraser building.

At the same time, we’re working with an electrical engineering firm to move lighting between fields for rugby training.

Beach volleyball will have a new footprint at Lansdowne Park, going from one to three sand volleyball courts once the space is available after the Jim Fraser building demolition.

– stage show of humour and song comedy team of Gregory Cooper and Mark Hadlow.

We’ve invited the Navy Players to perform two shows at the ASB Theatre: Thursday 27 October and Friday 28 October – 7.00 pm.

Admission: $20.00 adult, $9.00 children (to age 18) and seniors (65+) $15.00.

As part of the celebrations, the comedy team is also bringing a pantomime to town; “COMMANDER CLAIRE & THE PIRATES OF PROVENCE” is being performed at the ASB

Theatre with free admission to local school children. The children’s show is described as a wildly imaginative children’s panto featuring the Royal NZ Navy and its courageous commander Claire, resisting attack by a marauding French pirate and his gallic rooster.

For more information contact katie.covell@marlborough. govt.nz or call (03) 520 7577.

To book tickets go to Ticket Direct complete-history-of-thew w w. t i c ke td i re c t . c o . n z / royal-new-zealand-navye v e n t / d e t a i l s / 1 5 4 6 2 0 / abridged

Ageing Positively in Marlborough A wealth of experience in the transport sector makes Bill Cox a much-valued member of the Blenheim Riverside Railway.

From the deep south, Bill began his working life as a NZ Railways cadet, working his way up to become secretary to the Railways Appeals Board and Industrial Tribunal and ultimately to the

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Beehive, initially seconded to the Minister with the

Transport, Civil Aviation and Marine portfolios and later becoming one of the government’s permanent Private Secretaries.

His last job – still in the transport field - was Secretary to the NZ Ports Authority.

Amongst his varied roles had been a brief stint as relieving Stationmaster at Kaikoura and Bill decided

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that Marlborough was the place to enjoy a busy retirement.

Here he has found a stimulating life through involvement with the Marlborough Stamp Collectors Club, Probus and the RNZ Air Force Association – as well as providing his valuable administrative skills to the Riverside Railway.

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Please fix the holes Marlborough Roads going to repair the pot holes in Grove Rd anytime soon?

Will need a wheel alignment shortly.

Saw a sparrow poke its head out recently....

Nuisance cats...

Black market?

I agree cats need to he confined..if you are responsible owners keep them off other’s property.

They poop all through our vegie garden and last week got in my car and peed.

Have you ever heard of TOXOPLASMOSIS..?

Cats are disease carriers...keep your cat on your property or suffer the consequences.

Think of people who do not have or want cats..

Keep them confined.

Does anyone else think there is a black market operating for stolen expensive new age hearing aids?

I’ve had my own that I adored....

I can say too, and the strong word ‘hate’ applies...other peoples cats pooing on our lawn, sometimes is much like clearing dog poo, in our flowerbed and in the pram I like to leave outside.

They are a total pain and pest.

How could anyone be so heartless as to cause so much distress and sorrow to the elderly residents of the Redwood Retirement Village by taking their much loved tortoise shell cat?

To all you cat lovers, owners; your lovable moggy will kill birds, rabbits, rats, mice, pet guinea pigs, anything that a cat eats.

They also poo in gardens, flowerbeds etc.. anyone’s garden...it’s horrible to clean their mess up next to my veges...

I have to cage my garden off to stop a wandering pet from doing their business in my vege patch?

Wake up you lot and figure why your furry purrer never walks back into your house...

Game over.

I am appalled and disgusted at the writer “are you insane” Friday 23rd paper about seeing a shrink (re cats).

I also have Ailurophobia (fear of cats) and have never had to see a shrink.

Are you saying everyone with a phobia needs to see a shrink? Ailurophobia is real.

I would never hurt a cat or touch one, but owners need to be more responsible.

With a remark like you made maybe you need a shrink!!

Disgusted.

No experience I am fed up too.

I did training etc. only to find that you now need so many years experience.

How is that possible if no one gives you a chance?

I would like a decent job but end up doing low paid work.

No experience.

Feel for texter 23/9, but it gets better as you experience life!

Replies go - ‘Too old, too experienced, or too over qualified, or think you will find the job boring, or we don’t think we can pay what you expect.’

But the classic is - “Oh, you are not from Blenheim”.

Just keep trying as they all say.

To the lady showing her concerns about the lack of work for the not lazy.

Does your daughter have an interest in wine making or viticulture?

If so, one of the winery brands do a cadetship program.

Winemaking and viticulture.

RB.

Bring back Four I have been extremely disappointed by the new tv channel Bravo, which replaced Four a few months ago.

On Four there used to be a great variety of different programs eg comedy, sitcom, drama, but now the large majority are reality tv shows, and the only variety left is the place that the real housewives come from.

Who wants to hear a bunch of snobby rich white women b****ing at each other?

Bring back Four!

Speckled Jim

Keep up the good work Well done Sophie Boyce for realising your dream of becoming a chef!

The world is your oyster!

Upgrade needed I’m a bit confused by ‘Upgrade needed’ comments on the facilities needed to keep young people here.

Book shops? Record shops? Seriously?

They do everything online now!

Lots of the bars here have live music.

Can’t honestly say I think galleries will keep them here though; maybe that’s on your wish list.

What will keep our youth here is good jobs with good money and a good career path and access to opportunities for training and study here in their own home town.

Some will go and come back and some will go for good.

It’s just the way of the world.

Have your say Remember all you whingers about council decisions, now is your time to do something about it - vote.

Put up or shut up.

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COLIN KING FOR MAYOR AMBITIOUS FOR MARLBOROUGH

“Here’s what I will do for Marlborough” “ My pledge to you is:

To ensure that rate rises are kept low through an efficient Council dedicated to responsible spending

To immediately establish an independent audit system that reports to ratepayers which examines processes, procedures & policies – let’s start with a clean slate!

To be a Mayor for all of Marlborough without ignoring the rural community and their needs To ensure Council staff are respectful of whom they are employed to serve – the people To ensure unrelenting focus on catch up of the backlog of essential infrastructure projects To never again allow what has happened around the financial mismanagement of the theatre

I am committed to providing strong, trustworthy leadership to unite an effective Council that listens to the community and achieves the best outcomes

To ensure that Council is open, honest and transparent in conducting its business – limiting public excluded meetings and implementing live streaming of Council meetings

for Marlborough, now and into the future.

To return Council to its core business and ensure it becomes an enabler of business and not a competitor

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To work collaboratively with all Iwi at the highest level to maximise the economic opportunities in tourism and business that exist within Marlborough

To contact Colin King phone: 021 322 018 Email: colin.king@xtra.co.nz | www.colin.king.co.nz

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5 MINUTES WITH: Lee Davis Clubs Marlborough CEO

Q A Q A Q A

What meal do you never get sick of eating?

Marlborough seafood apart from kina.

One of my best holidays was...

Three weeks touring the South Island with my family with the highlight being three days on Stewart Island.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Really don’t have one but David Attenborough still keeps me interested and I will always watch the All Blacks.

Q A Q A Q A

I’m inspired by...

Vibrant positive people, particularly those that are self-made and of course my wife.

How do you want to be remembered?

As a good leader and a fair boss.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Rick Wright.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your fondest childhood memory?

Not having a TV, Xbox or a cell phone, having to enjoy the great outdoors.

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

I was dropped off on the top of Mount Hikurangi by helicopter at 4.30am so that I would be the first person in the world to see the sun rise.

What’s next on your wishlist?

Lose some weight, grow back some hair and pay off the Clubs’ mortgage.

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Planting seedlings in Spring

Connie Coldwell savours a toffee apple at last year’s Springlands School Gala.

Gala to reach new heights The Springlands School Gala is scaling new heights, with an eight metre climbing wall coming from Nelson for the event next weekend.

Organising committee co-chair Paula Olliver says the four faced climbing wall is just one of the activities on offer on October 15.

“Because it’s a gala, we know the kids are eating the odd sweet treat, so we want to have plenty of fun ways to keep them active throughout the day. It’s like a toffee apple, with a bit that’s bad for you wrapped around a lot that’s good for you.”

She says the gala is moving steadily towards healthier options, and last year’s event saw fizzy drinks banned for the first time.

Each year kids donate mystery bottles for the fundraising event, and last year donations dropped off as families struggled to think of

anything to replace the bottles of fizz they normally bring in, she says.

“But this year we reinvented it a little, and there are some really exciting things in there, from toys tucked in bottles, to bubble bath.”

She says the event is a key fundraiser for the school, an opportunity for kids to come out and do some fun stuff - including face painting, pony rides, treasure digs and jousting - and for the kapa haka, choir and jump jam groups to perform for the crowds.

It was also an opportunity for students and parents to see the huge community support for the school.

“What has come out loud and clear is it’s a community event and attracts not just the school, but the Springlands community and the wider Marlborough community. It’s really great for the kids to see that.”

Gardeners have a choice to either grow their vegetable and flower plants from seed or purchase seedlings.

Growing from seed is the most cost effective but there are a few snags in doing so for the beginner.

I have recently had a few phone calls and emails from gardeners complaining that their efforts in germinating seeds are not producing strong healthy plants.

In all these cases the reason was light and the lack of it.

When a seed germinates, it sends up a pair of embryo leaves on a stalk while underneath the tap root races downwards forming rootlets as it goes.

Many gardeners including myself like to germinate seeds indoors. When the seed sprouts and the first foliage emerges, the leaves will detect any light source and grow towards that source.

On a window sill the light is coming through the window; I call this sideways light, it is not directly overhead.

Thus during the day the seedling will stretch to the glass of the window making for a weak plant, which is likely to die.

At night time, the seedling would normally stop growing as there is no light but being indoors you may have the lights on so now the plant detects light coming from a light bulb and starts growing in that direction.

If in a hot water cupboard and if totally dark, the seeds will germinate, throw up the embryo leaves and then they will turn yellow due to lack of light. If there is the faintest bit of light from a gap in the door, then they will quickly stretch to that light and fail.

The secret when germinating indoors is as soon as you have a show of sprouts, move the seed tray out into a glasshouse or similar.

When done correctly with good overhead light, the stalk of the plant will

slowly grow upwards, producing more leaves on its travel, making for a strong seedling ready to harden off before planting out.

You can harden the plants off by putting them out in a semi sheltered spot for a day or two, then in the open for another couple of days before transplanting, or harden up seedlings quickly by spraying their foliage all over, in full sun, with Vaporgard a day before transplanting.

Seedlings in punnets or cell packs that you have grown or purchased should be allowed to dry a little between waterings but not allowed to dry too much to cause stress.

To further give your seedlings a better start, place in the planting hole some Rok Solid, Neem Powder, sheep manure pellets and/or blood & bone.

If you have Gypsum a little of that also.

A light watering with water to settle in and any transplanting should be done late afternoon, not in the heat of the full sun.

Keep the seedlings’ growing medium or soil adequately watered by hand watering every day when there is no rain.

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

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Friday September 30, 2016

Medical pilot navigates towards Blenheim

By Celeste Alexander The charismatic Dr Dave Baldwin is coming to Blenheim next month to help turn all our men folk into ‘Healthy Bastards’, Cancer Society Marlborough health promoter Anna Small says.

Those who do not know about Dave are in for a treat, she adds.

A former Marlborough Boys’ College student, pilot and doctor, Dave has been taking his Healthy Bastards campaign on the road for 20 years now, spreading basic health messages to men in a non political yet humorous way.

He is a one-man band who likes to use ‘common man’s language’ to keep his audience engaged.

“I give it straight and in a way they can understand it. I have got good at talking to blokes, I did my apprenticeship talking to men in prisons and one thing I learned is that if you go off track or start boring men, you lose them,” he says.

Dave says his talks are based on a number of health issues.

“I include general health messages while focusing on a couple of areas.

Men always like to know how their willies work and tend to ask questions about cancer, so I will make it as informative as I can.

“It’s all about early detection which is why it’s great to be invited to Blenheim by the Cancer Society.

What’s also cool about Blenheim is that I’m part of the furniture and visit Omaka to examine pilots. I’m also the main sponsor of the Healthy

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Dr Dave Baldwin is bringing his Healthy Bastards Roadshow to Blenheim next month, an evening for men wanting to know more about their health.

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Bastards Bush Pilots event, so I thought it would be good to come and do a talk,” he says.

Another area Dave aims to push is his online medical text book he created for men.

“Often men are on their phones or computers so it’s easy for them to go to the website where there’s over 100 video clips. If they have questions about itchy bums or heart problems, there’s information available.

“It may save an unnecessary visit to the doctor. Have toe jam? That’s cool, visit the website and read that you can go to the pharmacy and

grab some antifungal cream,” he says.

Although the campaign is targeted at men, Dave does not exclude women from attending.

“Quite often women come along with their men in tow, or they go out and buy my books as gifts so I always welcome them,” he says.

Dave will be in Blenheim on Tuesday, October 11 talking to men at the Jim Fraser Room at Lansdowne Park from 6.30pm. Entry is free and light refreshments will be available.

For more information contact Cancer Society Marlborough.

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WHAT’S ON

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IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 30 National Gem, Crystal and Fossil Show Come and check out great displays, competitions, raffles and a vast array of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems, jewellery and fossils for sale. Marlborough Boys College, Stephenson St. 9am-5pm, $5 Adults, $3 Children.

Blenheim Boardgames and Battlegrounds Games Night Meet new people, try new games. Bring your own or play ours. 7-10pm at The Foundry - John St. $3 entry, ages 13+.

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.

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 Blenheim library.

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 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. Run by Literacy Marlborough, this is the last day.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Saturday 1 Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen St carpark, 9am-1pm. Join the Marlborough Artisans for its fourth season.

Lots of choice for everyone. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more.

Walnut Ranch Animal Park Open Day 70 David Street, 10am-3pm. A fun day out for all the family feeding and cuddling lots of animals plus lots more. Come dressed as a cowboy or cowgirl and win prizes for best dressed, have a go with the lasso and enjoy a good old line dance. See you all there, yehaar!

Model Show Realistic Scale models presented by Nelson Marlborough Truck Modelers Club. Redwoodtown Hall, 10am-3pm. Gold coin donation.

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

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

Eastern States Speedway Practice 2, Pak Lims Road. 2pm-4pm. Free Entry.

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. from 10am-1pm at the Blenheim library.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

1.30am-4.30pm at the Blenheim library.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz.

Blenheim Country Music Club Redwoodtown school hall, 2pm to 5pm. Ph Nola 5779 455 or Warren 5779 659.

Marina2Marina 2016 9am-1pm, London Quay, Picton.

Ulysses Club Ride 10am. Ride to Paua Rock Cafe, Oaro. Lunch and with an ice cream at Ward on the way home. All riders welcome.

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.

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

National Gem, Crystal and Fossil Show Come and check out great displays, competitions, raffles and a vast array of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems, jewellery and fossils for sale. Marlborough Boys College, Stephenson St. 9am-5pm, $5 Adults, $3 Children.

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

Sunday 2 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.

Picton ‘Beginners’ fortnightly Salsa Class Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, 5pm–6:30pm, cost $50. Ph Karen 0273090268.

Blenheim Croquet Club Open Day Parker Street, 1-3pm followed by a cuppa.

Try your skills with a croquet mallet. Ph 578 9727.

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.

Senior Tea Dance Downstairs in the main hall at Clubs of Marlborough, 4pm-7pm. Tickets are $10 from the Clubs, Ken Hams Music Works, Grey Power or Age Concern, $10pp and includes evening meal. Music by The Orphans Club and Janets Old Time Dance Band.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market Now Spring is in the air the Marlborough Farmers’ Market is celebrating with even more stalls at the outdoor market (weather dependant of course!) at the A&P Showgrounds.

Open every Sunday, 9 til noon, come rain or shine. 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.

National Gem, Crystal and Fossil Show Marlborough Boys College, Stephenson St. 9am-4pm, $5 Adults, $3 Children.

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 public notice

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LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

TE N P I N Bowling.

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

Nativity Anglican Church

GECKO JUNCTION CAFÉ / GIFT SHOP - OPENING SOON! Volunteers urgently required who enjoy working with the public. Mon – Sat. Ph: Annie 021 160 2782.

BUILDING FOR LEASECBD Blenheim. Office/workshop, high traffic area.

027 4466243.

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

Sunday evening

public notice

Clubs of Marlborough Committee Voting Closes 4pm Saturday 1st October Annual General Meeting Sunday 2nd October 10.30am - Clubs Main Hall

Give it a go Come along to

BLENHEIM CROQUET CLUB (beside tennis court at Pollard Park)

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October 2nd, 1-3pm followed by a cuppa Phone 578 9727 If wet following Sunday

Sat ~ 8 Oct ~ 9 am to 1 pm Stalls, Food, Garage Sale, Dance Routines & more!

Cnr. Alabama Rd & Riley Cr Fun for Everyone!

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 578 4851 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

Tickets on sale soon

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

Sponsors: Renwick Dairy Rosco Hydraulics

A great day out!

See us on Facebook: Blenheim Golf Club (If wet, 16 October)

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• Stock water is available from 20,000 litre storage tank refilled by a solar driven water pump although not completely reliable.

• Site is not suitable for deer or goats.

• Long term lease of the land available.

The Lessee must meet with the provisions of The Animal Welfare Act 1999, Part 1 (Care of Animals) and Part 2 (Conduct towards Animals), and provide accordingly for the care, welfare and treatment of the stock that is run on the leased land.

Please contact 03 578 1068 for any queries.

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Enjoy the fresh air and fellowship of other like-minded people.

SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER blenheim indoor sports

Sat 8th Oct 9am - 1pm Stalls, food, garage sale, dance routines and more!

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and try your skills with a croquet mallet (supplied).

“Technology Series: Can Technology Save Us?”

Sunday evenings @ 7pm, St Ninians Presbyterian Church Hall 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown All welcome, refreshments provided.

Sunday 2nd October Topic: ‘Across the Generations:’ An intergenerational panel talks about their perspective on virtual technologies, the pros and cons.

Presenters: Kathy Jennings, Matt Chamberlin, Ashana Rengasamy & Bob Lane For more information phone Parish Office 578 8895 www.facebook.com/Wairau Presbyterian Parish

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Have some junk that could be treasure?

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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 October 7th 2016

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 situations vacant

situations vacant

We have a vacancy for a trainee Bagging Machine Operator to run our bagging machines in our Frozen Vegetable Department.

The ideal applicant will possess the following: • At least 3-5 years experience working in New Zealand vineyards in a similar role • A strong knowledge of plant based research.

• A detail oriented mind set • Ability to work unsupervised • Professional attitude • Strong verbal and written communication skills • A sense of humour • Current drivers licence

While some mechanical ability would be an advantage, you will need to be people oriented and have good numerical skills. Full training will be provided.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

The Marlborough Grape Producers Cooperative is a 100% grower owned business, producing quality Sauvignon Blanc and other aromatic varietals.

With an expanding number of vineyards, the Cooperative is looking to appoint a fulltime Viticulturist to ensure fruit produced by our growers is of the highest standard

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You should be experienced in electronic stock management systems, physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision.

Available shift times are 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. Overtime rates paid after 40 hours.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

P/T Delivery Driver/Sales/ Storeman

Class 2 licence Delivering chilled goods to supermarkets and local businesses.

Sales/ordering experience is an advantage.

Excellent customer service skills and computer experience is essential.

Heavy lifting involved.

The successful person will be required to work full time to cover leave.

Initial training will be full time.

If you think you can fit into our small, hard working team please email your CV and cover letter to russ_shirl@xtra.co.nz

www.talleys.co.nz

To place a classified ad, call Lacy (03) 5777 868

Senior supervisor

Do you have excellent people skills, patience, For more information and a detailed job able to prioritise work, use your initiative and description please contact us through our multi task, excellent computer skills and a good website www.mgp.coop. understanding of Health & Safety?

Do you have a good sense of humour and would All applications are to be sent Wednesday electronically by 4.00pm on you consider yourself a ‘people person’?

Friday 7 October to craig@mgp.coop Then keep reading!

URL Closing date Rachel Grapeworx Marlborough Ltd have an opportunity for Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ x tested: x checked: a committed and talented individual to join our team, we are seeking applications for the position of Senior Supervisor. revisions: We are looking for applicants 1 2 3who 4 are 5 self-starters, $0 $25 $50thrive $75 show good leadership $0capabilities, in a team environment and have excellent practical skills in all aspectsPLEASE of vineyard operations. job: C56547 NOTE: that we have prepared this Do you like orange tractors, fine food and a bit of a laugh? We need key people like you to drive Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years vineyard advertisement proof based on our sizeforward. : 10 x 2 It’ll be fun and we’llfoget rmthings at: b&wdone. We have positions open now for key our business experience, ideally inof the supervisory, understanding instructionshave strong people staff – getpublication in touch and we can chat about how you make our business better. at leastthelevel 3 viticulture, and a received.skills, In approving runcan date position sort cost (excl gst)management it is client’s responsibility currentadvertisement, first aid certificate.

We are NZ’s leadingExpress garlic and shallot business. We currently supply our premium food products to check the accuracy of both the Midweek Wed 28 Sept Sit Vacant $158.20 to Australia, Japan, China and most importantly New Zealand. And we are just getting started!

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Applications close 30th October 2016 Look out for vacancies for our 2017 packing year – coming soon!

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Marlborough police area commander Simon Feltham receives his 21 year service medal from mayor Alistair Sowman.

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Library assistant/Customer serviCe offiCer (fuLL time) this is an exciting time to join the Picton team. be involved in the planning and changes, in the leadup to the opening of our new Picton Library and service Centre in late 2017.

Are you an enthusiastic and self-motivated person? If so we have an opportunity for you to join the customer service team at the Picton Library and Service Centre to assist in providing Library and Council services in Picton.

Ordinary hours of business are 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, with rostered Saturdays and Sundays.

It is desirable that you have familiarity with a library environment and/or relevant experience in frontline customer service.

You will need knowledge and understanding of modern technology and have obtained a good pass in English and numeracy at senior school level. You are also committed to excellent customer service and satisfaction, personal initiative, and teamwork.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 11 October 2016.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz. www.marlborough.govt.nz

By Cathie Bell The ultimate sacrifice of police officers who were killed in the line of duty has been remembered at a special service yesterday.

Police staff, Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman, and Marlborough Returned Service Association members gathered in the RSA lounge at the Clubs of Marlborough for the service, held on St Michael’s Day, the patron saint of police.

Marlborough area commander Inspector Simon Feltham says policing can be dangerous, as shown by those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has confidence in the men and women serving Marlborough, but they must remain vigilant.

He also says the police must retain the confidence and support of the public to be able to do their work.

“We welcome public scrutiny as it is a sign people still see the police as relevant and important in their daily lives.”

Marlborough RSA president Ross Cook says the police are an important part of the association.

EnvironmEntal monitoring officEr/ assEt tEchnician (fUll timE) council has a vacancy for an Environmental monitoring officer/ asset technician to undertake water sampling at water and wastewater treatment plants and groundwater samples at various landfill sites.

The person will be required to provide assistance with the water meter reading programme, basic inspections of utility infrastructure and closed landfill sites. They will assist with simple surveys and the administration of the RAPID numbering system.

The position could be an entry level role progressing into a career in water utility/environmental engineering.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 12 October 2016. It would be preferable that the successful applicant is able to start work on or before 1 November 2016.

Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/CurrentVacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz

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obituary Kenneth Lindsay Rigby September 29 1942 - August 17 2016 Former Marlborough Police Sergeant Ken Rigby was farewelled at Holy Trinity Church in Picton on Wednesday August 24.

Movingly, his first police helmet from 1966 adorned his casket.

Representatives of the police and the many groups he had been involved with came to pay tribute to his life and community service.

Before Ken and his family came to Picton, he served in Wellington then Masterton, at the time an exceptionally tough area.

He was hospitalised four times after serious attacks, once in Wellington and three times in Masterton, including a gang assault where he was beaten with chains.

Undeterred by his career risks he moved to Pahiatua, another difficult posting with a very high level of fatal crashes. One year there were eighteen fatalities, including six teenagers in one crash, with two of the victims very well known to him.

Ken took charge of the Picton police station in 1986 where he developed a great record of community service, including six years as board chair at Queen Charlotte College.

He set up Blue Light for Picton’s youth and undertook fund-raising for the rescue Naiad that preceded the local Coastguard.

Ken was always heavily involved in search and rescue operations, including the Wahine disaster.

There were also days in a snow cave on Ruapehu when a search and rescue

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His wife Yvonne gave birth to their son Chris just after that anxious time.

He was also an original crew member in Peter Button’s many rescues in the first Westpac rescue helicopter.

Ken’s commitment to physical fitness saw him involved in many police and community games events, and representing New Zealand as a long distance runner at the World Police Games in Austin Texas in 1982.

His final posting was as Recruiting Sergeant in the Blenheim office, retiring in 1997.

Ken is survived by his wife Yvonne, his son Chris and twin daughters Fiona and Vanessa.

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BLACK, Coral Ann: Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love, on Tuesday 20th September 2016, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Johnny (Jack), cherished mother of Doug & Lois Black (Brisbane), Robert Black (Blenheim), Sue & Athol Green (Oxford), Nan & Phil Bay (Oxford) and Sally & Lionel Whitwell (Oxford). Treasured Nana of Kristoffer & Rebecca, Rebekah, Gerard, Justin, Gavin & Kylie, Monica, David & Anna, Laurelle, Kimberley and Elise. Adored Great Nana of Lola, Emilee, Amelia, Madeline & Thomas, Henry, Katie & Jazmine. Loved sister of Ted & Olive Bade (Blenheim), loved adopted mother of Shelley Prouting (Blenheim) and Linda & Garry Berryman (Christchurch), loved adopted Nana of Amanda, Gary & Ebony (Brisbane). Family and friends are invited to Celebrate Coral’s life at the Working Men’s Club, Oxford on 8th October 2016 at 2.30 pm. Messages can be sent to 273 Ashley Gorge Road, RD 1, Oxford, 7495.

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Knees up in Seddon The Awatere will be buzzing next weekend with a concert being held for the community.

The ‘Celtic Knees Up’ concert is being held on Saturday, October 8 from 7pm at the Seddon Memorial Hall.

The concert is an Awatere Christian Joint Venture initiative and fundraising event, and organisers say they have a ‘few surprises’ in store for those who attend and are pleased to say they will have live dance music by Shamrock Touch.

To get right into the spirit of the concert people are encouraged to go in Celtic dress.

Tickets are available from Cosy Corner and the Seddon Supervalue supermarket.

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The Shield needs to go back to go forward The Ranfurly Shield could do with a makeover.

I watched Wednesday night’s rugby game where Canterbury beat Waikato to lift the Shield but it didn’t look like many in Hamilton seemed to notice the game was even on.

I’m sure it was much the same in Christchurch.

Unless you’re a die hard Mooloo or Canterbury fan, it probably doesn’t mean much.

Gone are epic games of the past, defences of the Shield played in blazing sunshine in front of a packed stadium.

Now, it’s at night, on a Wednes-

day.

The crowd in Hamilton was sparse and the atmosphere largely lacking.

Yes, it was the middle of the working week but it was two powerhouse provinces, with excellent Ranfurly Shield legacies.

The best move for the Shield would be for a Heartland Championship union to win it.

Imagine what it would do to a place like Wanganui, Mid Canterbury or Buller.

It would draw massive crowds and plenty of historical anecdotes from the amateur era.

It might be a pipe dream but it’s

hard to argue that the Ranfurly Shield meant the most to people and players prior to the professional era in 1995.

The national provincial competition serves its purpose well, generating New Zealand’s next crop of talented players ready for Super Rugby level.

Why not have the Log o’ Wood be the symbol of grassroots provincial pride once again?

It would be best for the Shield, best for the game and best for those supporters in the smaller sub-unions.

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Horse event kicks off today Awatere hosts 184 riders for Springston Trophy

By Celeste Alexander The largest pony club event in the Southern Hemisphere has come to the Awatere and kicks off today.

Just over 180 riders have come to the region to compete for the Springston Trophy which begins today with a dressage event and finishes on Sunday with show jumping.

The Springston Trophy is being hosted by the Awatere Pony Club.

There are 37 teams entered from as far as Clyde and Wellington making this a huge event for the Awatere, event secretary Jo Cameron says.

“Everyone is really excited to get started so fingers crossed for great weather all weekend.

“This is such an exciting event to be hosting so we are thrilled,” she says.

The Springston Trophy begins today at 9am at the Ward Domain

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Molesworth run

Entries are open for the Molesworth Run to be held on November 19.

The ultra distance race is a tough race through New Zealand’s largest high country farm, and competitors need to be proven ultra distance competitors as the race has a time limit of 10 hours.

Information on the race and entry details are available on the Marlborough Harriers Club website.

Pro-Am golf

More than 30 professional golfers are signed up to compete as part of a pro-am golf tournament at the Marlborough Golf Club at Fairhall next week. Some of the professionals will be holding a clinic for locals at the club on Wednesday evening, starting at 5.30pm.

Runners’ prizes

Marlborough Harriers is holding its annual prizegiving for all grades on Sunday at the Harrier Shed in Churchward Park, wet or shine at 1pm. Club secretary Les MacKay says it is an opportunity to celebrate members’ achievements during the year.

A competitor from a previous Springston 2015 winners, Eyreton Navy, From left to right, Brodie Roberts Springston Trophy event. captain, Jess Hobby, Maria van Kuijk, Elizabeth Wylaars, Charlotte Hamilton, Molly Moffitt. with dressage, then Saturday will finishes with the excitement of dressage event today and will be see the cross country phase be the winning team receiving the onsite, as well as on Sunday.

The public is welcome to go held at a local property, 671 Sea Springston Trophy.

A Blenheim branch team will along and watch these events.

View Road starting at 9am with intermediate riders, followed by also be competing with our very Entry is free and delicious food the juniors then the senior riders. own Hane Johnsen having quali- will be available for sale.

Seddon School will be doing On Sunday the event heads back fied as an intermediate rider.

The Marlborough Equestrian the food on Saturday and Ward to the Ward Domain at 9am with the show jumping rounds and Barn has kindly sponsored the School on Sunday for fundraising.

Croquet club holds open day to call for more members The Blenheim Croquet Club at Pollard Park is holding an open day this Sunday from 1pm, and invites people to come and try out the club.

Club secretary Moira Paul says the club has 50 friendly members who enjoy being out in the fresh air and having not too strenuous exercise.

“We have a lovely club house and enjoy the tennis being played beside us and the beautiful Pollard Park flowers and trees.”

She says the club offers six free coaching lessons in whatever code people wish to play, with club days being: Association Croquet Saturday, and Wednesday 1 - 4pm, Golf Croquet Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 1.154pm and Ricochet Friday 1.30-4.00pm. “ We are having an open day on Sunday October 2nd at 1pm - come along and have fun and make new friends.”

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Golf shop moves

Jonti Philipson has moved his golf shop from Alfred Street to the Marlborough Golf Club at Fairhall.

Formerly Sharpies Golf Marlborough, his store is now Golf Hub Marlborough.

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