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Story and photo by Cathie Bell The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre opens its new World War II exhibition today.

The centre, world famous for its collection of World War I planes and memorabilia, has expanded.

With the help of Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor’s special effects team, it has some scarily real-looking mannequins alongside the planes.

One of the planes, an Avro Anson, is in perfect condition and may fly in Sunday’s flying day at Omaka airfield if the weather co-operates, marketing manager Rachael Brown says.

Continued on page 2 Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre marketing manager Rachael Brown, in front of part of the new World War II exhibition.

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Aviation centre expands its coverage Continued from page 1 This afternoon, the centre hosts the official opening of the new collection with special guests including Picton’s ‘Bunty’ Bunt who flew Spitfires and Hurricanes during World War II and Tourism Growth Partnership chairman Jim Boult, himself a keen aviation enthusiast.

Rachael says the ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibition will see the visitor venture across continents.

The exhibition includes a mixture of original and replica machines, one of these being the world’s only flyable Avro Anson Mk1 and a Griffonpowered Mk.XIVe Spitfire.

“A special guest aircraft is a stunning time-capsule P-40E Kitty Hawk which is on loan from the Maude family of BC Canada who have agreed to share the ‘family silver’ with the viewing public and is the first time it has been seen outside of Canada since the end of WWII.” The opening of ‘Dangerous Skies’ signifies the completion of stage two of a multi-stage development, she says.

It is a joint venture between the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment .

“The support of the Rata Foundation, Marlborough Dis-

trict Council, Marlborough business community, and dedicated volunteers have been integral to the success of the project.

“This has been a massive project, with just the build and fit out in excess of $3 million dollars, not to mention the sheer number of man hours in not only the actual vision, creation and building of the exhibition, but the whole funding and fundraising process.”

The heritage centre is the base for a range of aviation activities, Rachael says, with the most visible of these being the Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow which attracts more than 30,000 people to Omaka

every second Easter Weekend.

It is being held again next year.

Smaller events such as the Omaka Flying Days held in the summer also contribute, she says, not just to base funds, but also raising the profile of the museum as a ‘living breathing space’.

“Omaka’s newest exhibition is truly a collaborative effort and a shining example of what can be achieved in Marlborough using local talent combined with internationally recognised companies such as Weta Workshop and Park Road Post as well as Ukraine-based Post Modern, a film production company.”

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By Cathie Bell The Government could help Marlborough employers having difficulty recruiting workers by holding ‘job fairs’, Business, Innovation and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

He told a Marlborough Chamber of Commerce breakfast in Blenheim that there was a ‘tricky’ situation where there were jobs going begging in the South Island but people in the North Island without jobs.

“One of the untold stories of the New Zealand labour market is just how immobile people are.

People aren’t prepared to move for work, they want it to move for them. It’s just not practical.”

Steven fielded questions on a range of issues, from broadband

Chamber of Commerce board member Anthony Barnes and Business, Innovation and Employment Minister Steven Joyce.

coverage in the regions to tourism growth and labour issues.

Anthony Barnes, who works for one of the largest employers in Marlborough at the bottling company Wineworks, asked Steven about what the Govern-

ment could do to help employers struggling to find skilled or semi-skilled workers.

Steven says the Government is open to helping regions find staff and says he will ‘have a chat’ with the chamber and the

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“I have floated the ideas of having marketing campaigns in some of the biggest cities.”

If there were 150 jobs in Blenheim that need to be filled in the next six months, a ‘job fair’ could help, he says.

When Anthony responded by saying one company could take half of those on, Steven says he would ‘need to talk soon then’.

He also promises to look at clarifying issues around using ‘WWOOFers’ or Willing Workers on Organic Farms who exchange some hours of voluntary labour in return for food and accommodation which is now deemed to breach labour standards and the law on the minimum wage.

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Gutted by scammer

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Local man bankrupt after love turns to lies Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A 68 year-old man has been left heartbroken and bankrupt after finding out that the woman he believed loved him was in fact an overseas scammer.

The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, has opted to speak publicly in collaboration with a scam workshop that was held yesterday in Blenheim by the Marlborough Violence Intervention Project, Age Concern Marlborough and other organisations.

His story begins with meeting the woman online who he regularly spoke to and emailed for two years.

She claimed she was a 34 year old woman called Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ and was Canadian born, living with her grandmother in Ghana.

She led him to believe that her parents were killed in a car accident in Canada while on their way home from church.

She was then living with her grandmother who owned a gold mine in Ghana.

During their communication, she told him she was in love with him and expressed her desire to move to New Zealand, marry him and have children.

“In her photos she was a very nice-looking woman with a pretty, trusting face. She told me my age didn’t worry her and that she loved me.

“She phoned me to say she wanted to come over and her grandmother even got on the phone to talk to me about money.

“The grandmother said she would pay for her to come over, but after an accident in the mine and a

police investigation she didn’t have the money to send her,” he says.

Lizzie asked him to send her money so she could sort out travel, a visa and other expenses.

After sending the money, he was expecting her to arrive but out of the blue he received a phone call allegedly from an a hotel in Christchurch in November last year.

The call was to say that immigration officers had arrested her and required a fee in order to release her and to send her to Blenheim.

“I asked to speak to the officer and he got on the phone and asked for the money. I was told to send it to her brother in Ghana and he would send it to her.

“When the officer mentioned her visa I said she had already sorted it and that I had seen a copy of it that she emailed me. I started to get suspicious when I phoned Police and found out that she wasn’t at the hotel at all.

“That was when I was told it was a scam. I felt rotten... it was like having my guts ripped out,” he says.

The total amount he sent to Lizzie was around $20,000 which he says isn’t as much as other people have been scammed out of, but it was enough for him to lose his house and declare bankruptcy.

“I’m broke now.

“I asked her for the money back and she said no, and that she would use it to start a business of her own.

I cut contact with her after that,” he says.

He spoke with Age Concern Marlborough and other agencies who worked together to help him to attempt to sort out the problem.

Community welfare co-ordinator Catherine Donnelly says it’s not

A Lotto winner walked into Blenheim New World supermarket on Monday evening thinking he had won $50, instead, he walked away with $200,000.

He was one of five winners of Lotto’s first division prize, which was drawn on Saturday.

Water woes continue Two breaks in mains water pipes has shut off water to Seddon, Seaview and some Blind River households.

A council spokeswoman says a planned maintenance shutdown for the area on Wednesday went smoothly but a few hours later there was a mains break and a repair crew was out until 2am repairing that.

Another mains break cut supply again.

Repairs are underway and it was hoped the supply could be restored by yesterday afternoon.

Potable drinking water is still available from the supply on Marama Road outside Seddon School.

Omaka Flying Day The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre will hold a Flying Day on Sunday, between 10am to 2.30pm.

The day will be a chance to check out the many rare vintage aircraft.

Catherine Donnelly of Age Care Marlborough and Blenheim community constable Russ Smith spoke at a scam awareness workshop yesterday.

just the elderly who are vulnerable.

“It’s a serious issue and we are really wanting people to be aware.”

Community constable Russ Smith who also spoke at yesterday’s scam workshop, explaining that scammers were very clever in the ways they ‘hooked people’.

“They use many different methods to reach out to people and once they have communication established, they can hook them.

“My advice is not to make contact and don’t trust what they tell you. One example of a new scam is a travel brochure that’s sent out with two scratchy cards promising prizes, one of which is a guaranteed winner that encourages you to contact them.

“If you are concerned about a scam don’t hesitate in contacting Police or other organisations for help,” he says.

Top cop to move Tasman Police district commander Superintendent Karyn Malthus is stepping down and moving to Auckland.

Karyn will remain as Tasman district commander until a replacement has been appointed.

Areas closed Parts of Wither Hills Farm Park and the Taylor River berm are now closed to the public as weed contol staff search for the invasive tussock Chilean Needlegrass.

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Mexican restaurant opens Blenheim’s first Mexican restaurant Cartel opens on Wednesday at 5pm. Owner Joe Johnson says November 2 is the Mexican Day of the Dead and ‘what better way to celebrate than to come down to the grand opening of Cartel Mexican Bar and Grill’.

The new restaurant opens at 5pm with complimentary nibbles until 6pm, when dining is available. Bookings are recommended.

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Marlborough wines won 44 of the 91 gold medals awarded in this year’s Air New Zealand Wine Awards, after three days of judging more than 1400 wines. Chair of Judges and Master of Wine Michael Brajkovich says the most pleasing aspect of this year’s awards is the spread of gold medals across a number of varieties and regions.“Pinot Noir was once again the star performer with 17 golds. Predominantly the wines came from Marlborough and Central Otago, but a Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir was also in the mix.” The ‘best of the best’ elite gold and trophy winning wines will be revealed at a black tie dinner in Auckland on 12 November.

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From mines to vines Couple move to Renwick to purchase supermarket

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander SuperValue in Renwick will soon be changing hands and set to take over on November 28 are Chris Elliffe and Pip Wheatley.

The couple are originally from the Hawkes Bay but have returned to New Zealand after living and working in Australia.

They have been in Renwick for three months working and training alongside current owner Peter Meredith-Young. Before that they lived in a town called Emerald in Queensland where they worked at an underground coalmine operation.

Chris was an underground operator and Pip was in administration.

They say they have always had a dream of owning a supermarket and looked into opportunities in both Australia and New Zealand.

They had been in contact with company Progressive Enterprises, asking to be notified when a store was for sale.

When they were told the Renwick store was available it

was an opportunity they could not refuse.

“We are both from small towns originally and have backgrounds in farming and agriculture so we naturally liked Renwick and the surrounding area.

“How could you not... it’s a lovely community,” Pip says.

With only four weeks until they officially take over they are already thinking of future plans for the business.

“We would like to start working with locals to stock more local produce and in time, we will carry out some renovations to update the store to give it a new lease of life.

“Other than that there are a few things we have in mind to change but nothing drastic. We just want to ensure our customers have a really great experience with us and that we provide excellent customer service,” Chris says.

Other areas they want to make changes to are the meat, deli and produce sections as well as tightening up their checks on liquor sales.

Pip Wheatley and Chris Elliffe will soon be the new owners of the SuperValue Renwick supermarket.

“There have been two liquor license breaches this year so we will be making improvements by asking for ID from anyone who looks 30 years or younger.

“We ask that our customers please be patient with us if we

ask for ID. We don’t want to upset anyone, it’s just our way of preventing further breaches,” Chris says.

To celebrate the new ownership, Chris and Pip plan to hold an instore event and specials.

More mobile access possible

By Cathie Bell Seven tourist sites and two state highway blackspots in Marlborough have been identified in a government tender for expanded cellphone coverage put out this week.

Communications Minister Amy Adams says a Request for Proposals has been issued to extend the Rural Broadband Initiative and provide mobile coverage to black spots on state highways and in tourist areas.

There are more than 200 mobile black spots noted in

the RFP for potential inclusion but Ms Adams noted it was important to understand that not all those locations will get coverage and others not listed could also end up with increased coverage.

“We identified a long list of mobile black spots to guide respondents to highway zones and tourism areas without mobile coverage. The areas finally selected from this list will be as a result of negotiations in the course of the RFP process.”

The RFP is open to any tel-

ecommunications technology able to meet a set of user outcomes.

For the Mobile Black Spot Fund there’s a minimum requirement to provide 3G voice services, with 4G preferred in tourist areas.

The RBI2 and MBSF programmes will deliver open access to government funded infrastructure (towers, cabinets), with exemptions from some obligations for regional operators.

It’s expected the first contracts

will be awarded by June 2017.

Prospective bidders can find the RFP on the GETS website.

The RFP closes on 2 February.

The state highway blackspots identified were at Rai Valley on SH 6 between Teal Valley Road and Canvastown, and at Nelson Lakes on SH 6 and 63 between St Arnaud and Hillersden.

The tourism sites are: Anikiwa and Linkwater; Kenepuru Head; Molesworth Cob Cottage campsite; Okiwi Bay; Rainbow Ski Field; Sawcut Gorge; and Ship.

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Marlborough family-owned winery Saint Clair has been awarded the trophy for the Best New Zealand Producer of the Year at the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2016.

Managing director Neal Ibbotson says the AWC Vienna is the largest officially recognised wine competition in the world with over 12,000 wines entered from 41 different countries this year.

This leading show has been operating for the last 13 years and through the use of the official blind tasting system and strict tasting rules it has developed a reputation of having incredibly high standards.

“It is a thrill to have our

Judy and Neal Ibbotson. winery recognised for consistency in quality and I am honoured to be part of an amazing team of people that have enabled us to achieve these most highly regarding

awards.

Being recogn ised for Winery of the Year further cements our uncompromising approach to attention to quality detail.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Request for Expressions of Interest Fitness Gym Facilities - Lansdowne Park Sportshub, Endeavour Park Pavilion and Awatere Memorial Hall Marlborough District Council is in the early planning phases for a Sportshub building in the Central area of Lansdowne Park, Blenheim, Stage 2 at Endeavour Park, Picton and reconfiguration of the Awatere Memorial Hall, Seddon.

As part of this planning Council is seeking registrations of interest from gym operators or other interested parties.

Registrations of interest close at 4.00pm on Monday 21 November 2016.

A Request for Expressions of Interest document can be obtained at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Your-Council/Tenders Inquiries to: Mark Witehira, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 Email mark.witehira@marlborough.govt.nz.

Grants Sub Committee Community Representatives Council is calling for nominations for community representatives on the Grants Sub Committee.

The Grants Sub Committee is appointed in line with Local Body Elections and therefore community representatives would be appointed for a three year term. The Grants Sub Committee is currently responsible for considering allocations for the Marlborough District Council Community Grants, Creative Communities New Zealand Local Arts Scheme and Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund.

Nominations should be in writing with a brief resume of the nominee’s involvement in the community. Nominations close on Friday 4 November 2016 and should be addressed to Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. All enquiries should be directed to Lyne Reeves, phone 520 7448 or email lyne. reeves@marlborough.govt.nz.

Temporary Road Closure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that: Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street will be closed to all vehicles between the hours of 10.30 am and 12.30 pm on Friday, 11 November 2016, for the purpose of the Armistice Day Commemoration Service at the War Memorial Clock Tower and the Memorial Wall unveiling at the Clubs of Marlborough.

Notice is also hereby given that the following streets will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm: Alfred Street from Seymour Street to Market Street North/Russell Terrace Hutcheson Street from Alfred Street to John Street Clubs of Marlborough Carpark will be closed during the unveiling of the Memorial Wall 11.30 am until 12.30 pm. Cars may exit via Russell Terrace.

Notice is also hereby given that parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm in the following areas: Seymour Street from High Street to Alfred Street Alfred Street from Seymour Street to Market Street North/Russell Terrace Notice is also hereby given that parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 7.00 am to 12.30 pm in the following area: Car parks surrounding the Memorial Wall in the Clubs of Marlborough car park.

The wet weather venue for the Armistice Day Commemoration Service will be the Main Hall, Clubs of Marlborough, Alfred Street, Blenheim.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

JOHN LEGGETT MAYOR

Mayor and Grovetown School One of new Mayor John Leggett’s first duties was to attend Grovetown School’s 150th anniversary celebrations last Saturday; he cut the ribbon assisted by the school’s oldest current pupil, Georgia Brown, Year 6, and its youngest Year 1 pupil, Abel Dewar.

Grass fires can swiftly sweep over big areas At any time of the year – take extra care with fire.

The small fire on the Wither Hills last week was thought to have started in a burn pile.

Fire bans have not yet been imposed but, with warmer weather, the fire risk begins to rise.

Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority principal fire officer Richard McNamara urged people to think carefully about the conditions; grass fires could spread very swiftly – burning at 25km an

hour when it’s hot, dry and windy with plenty of fuel.

“The hills may look green at the moment but there’s plenty of dry fuel up there and it will burn fast, given the right conditions,” said Mr McNamara.

He said it is all too easy to start a grass fire accidentally by a spark from machinery such as a chainsaw, tractor, welder or lawnmower.

Council volunteer fire fighter Marianne Vertelman of the Blenheim Rural Brigade and Scott Henry of the Rarangi fire crew dampen down a grass fire on the lower Wither Hills.

Ageing Positively in Marlborough Living a full life Duncan Whiting is a great example of an older person who lives in a positive and rewarding way. As a director of plays and musicals, his work reaches far out into the community.

He has been sharing his talents with Marlborough since he arrived here in 1969 but his love of theatre dates from his early childhood in the late 1940s. Sixty five years later it remains the driving passion of his creative life.

Every year, thousands of Marlburians are entertained by the performances he directs. Others are fortunate to work with him as actors or musicians or as part of

the lighting, sound, backstage crew or the other roles involved in theatre.

Duncan continues to direct shows throughout New Zealand, and mentors new directors. Currently

Community News – Marlborough Repertory Society creates and fosters community theatre in Marlborough.

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Duncan Whiting

he is Vice-President of Marlborough Repertory.

Since 1998 he has also taught drama to children in the Children’s Theatre here in Blenheim. Some of his pupils are still involved in theatre as adults; some have gone on to national and international careers.

His contribution to theatre

has been recognised through his award as a Member of the Order of New Zealand.

Duncan Whiting is one of Marlborough’s Living Treasures. His advice for ageing positively is typically theatrical; “live your character well and fully, right till the final curtain!”

Marlborough Repertory Society

They have a 115 seat theatre which hosts a range of performing arts activities each year.

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

If you would like to become involved or know more contact Ph: 578 3444.

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The Sun Lack Techno To connect you don’t need a PC. Just go to the appropriate service station or supermarket and get your card and you’ll start getting your discount.

Better still come to Picton fuel is already 4-6c/ litre cheaper and you can get a further 8c off with a Gold card.

Weighing in Oh yes! The scales at the dump (refuge centre).

If you go out heavier than you went in, will they pay you on existing?

Lol

Allergic to traffic lights Please don’t be.

As a past traffic signal engineer let me reassure you roundabouts are far safer and flow traffic better than light or stop controlled intersections.

And therefore on a fast main road such as Spring Creek it’s an excellent choice.

Please no traffic lights in Marlborough this is a small town and a lot of us me included will never understand such complicated things.

Not in Blenheim at present.

But have had time to send this while waiting for traffic lights to go green and watching fuel go down.

Blenheim’s a tad behind the rest of the country....and other country rural towns....been there, seen it....wake up Blenheim council....

We don’t need traffic lights.

We just need drivers who know how to use roundabouts correctly!

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You make our day Have just read the article about Don and Cynthia Ivory driving their double mobility scooter, it’s so nice to know who you are...wanted you both to know that you make every one smile when they see you out together!

I was having lunch one day at Ritual Cafe in Maxwell Road when you passed on your scooter and the whole cafe of people just grinned at you as you passed by, every one was talking about how adorable you both were together...you don’t realise but you both make our day when we see you together, it’s quite romantic!

So thank you from a young person who admires you.

Go Makos Very impressed Makos. Was a great game to watch.

Thoroughly entertaining.

Hope you can do it again this week.

Good luck!

Where are the songwriters?

Go to library and read Willie Nelson’s ‘Auto’.

Then you will see the change in our era of music.

You are just going to have to play your tapes.

Sing along to radio or when you’re on bus or when you’re in shops to listen to our music.

Our days are over babe for our music.

Stand back. Like our parents did.

60plus

State houses I am sick of these people taking state houses for a joke, like P houses and drugs.

I live in a state house and don’t take it for granted.

You don’t know how lucky you are but you screw it up and it makes all of us look bad.

Too expensive

Bullying in Schools Um why are the school teachers always responsible for teaching everyone EVERYTHING, teaching also happens in the home, parents have to do their part in teaching also.

Empathy for others is being lost sadly and it’s a very important trait to teach a child, whether it be for an animal, sibling or adult, caring for someone else’s feelings starts at home before a child gets to the school environment!

What is it with people with mobility scooters ?

A man riding on edge of road on Angelsea last Sunday, don’t moan if someone knocks you over.

Stupid and dangerous

Pink Shirt Man I thought our country was free to wear what you want.

The thugs that beat up that poor man, that’s disgusting.

Good on you Bary Neal and Carolyn Jones good on you for speaking out about your sons’ passing.

Hopefully your bravery in speaking out will stop another family from going through the same grief.

Obviously you misunderstood me

Bigger bin Think about it

No wonder stuff gets dumped on riverbeds and around town, it’s just too expensive for a lot of folk to take it to the refuse station.

Too pricey.

I put a box of glass bottles by my recycling bin as it was a windy day and would have overflowed if I hadn’t...and the recycling truck guys leave it there!!!

I need a bigger bin.

I was defending the poor guy who was criticized for taking cans.

On another note, what a shame to hear about that man who was viciously attacked by a couple of cowards because he was wearing pink.

I hope the scumbags get caught and punished.

Speckled Jim

Too narrow

So the NZ Transport agency confirmed that the Opawa Bridge was too narrow... Whose a clever boy then!

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Silly crossing An accident waiting to happen!

New crossing in town by roundabout on corner is a silly idea, a car will fly round the corner and not stop, who plans or fails to plan these ideas.?

Silly crossing I say, people take care.

Floral thanks How gorgeous do the blossom trees around town look at the moment?

I just love Lee St, lined with pink flowering trees - so nice to see.

Such a shame Such a shame the tickets to the Nutcracker are priced so high, my daughter was really keen to go, and so was I, until I saw it was over $150 for 1 adult and 1 child.

Rugby fanatic Go the Makos on Saturday night at 7.35pm.

Let’s hope you can continue the same form as against Taranaki.

All the best for Marty Banks future...you are the best.

Rata Place clean up

Keep up the good work!

Rata Place clean up, I believe a Nativity Church initiative, well done Nativity and volunteers.

Good to see Sun going strong, can’t say the same about Express or Press.

Sun keep up the good work ....ex journalist

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New council sworn in mayor, and he also chairs the assets and services committee.

Reappointing Terry as deputy is ‘a logical decision that delivers continuity, John says.

“We work well together and I have confidence that he will be a reliable and loyal deputy who understands the requirements of the role.”

The environment committee is chaired by Picton businessman David Oddie, and the new planning, finance, and community committee by Te Mahia businessman Trevor Hook.

The new committee combines the former community and finance and the former regional planning and development committees.

That committee was no longer required given that most of its workload had centred on the review of the Marlborough Environment Plan which was now ready to go to a separate subcommittee appointed to hear the submissions, John says.

He intends that individual councillors should take greater responsibility for leading their allocated portfolio areas, he says.

“There is a real depth of expertise on this council and I want to ensure we make the most of the skills that are on offer.”

The new Marlborough District Council, sworn in on Wednesday.

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Mayor John Leggett. Iwi representative (to be advised) Environment Committee Chair: David Oddie Deputy: Gerald Hope Members: Jamie Arbuckle, Trevor Hook, Cynthia Brooks, Laressa Shenfield, Nadine Taylor, Mayor John Leggett.

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough’s new mayor John Leggett and his team of councillors have been sworn in and are ready to start work.

In his opening address, John encouraged councillors to respect each other and the community’s expectations that they will work together in the best interests of the district.

“I want to be absolutely clear when I look around the table, we have the potential to build a confident and efficient operating council.

“That is, frankly, what our community expects.”

Councillors need to remind themselves why they are here and what the community expects, he says.

“The community expects us to exercise good judgement, our best judgement.

“We have got to be well-informed, debate issues in the proper forum, need to have respect and trust with the people we’re dealing with, need to have honesty and responsibility, need to embrace the principle of collective decision making.

“People are expecting this of us.”

Blenheim publican Terry Sloan has been re-appointed as deputy

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5 minutes with: Mark Peters Accountant and new councillor

Q A Q A Q A

W h a t ’s y o u r m o s t annoying habit?

Correcting people or details.

One of my best holidays was...

Three weeks in the Marlborough Sounds with the family in January - warm every day, blue cod and mussels were plentiful, and lazy swimming days to remember abounded.

What’s your fondest childhood memory?

Being taken to the Blenheim Railway Station by my grandfather to watch the shunters putting freight train combinations together.

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My guilty TV pleasure is .....

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What’s your greatest fear?

To have not contributed anything worthwhile to my community.

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How do you want to be remembered?

As someone who made a difference in my community.

Who would you love to share a meal with and why?

Pope Francis, because I think he has a real feel for people of all persuasions, races, and beliefs. And he will make a real difference in this world before he is finished.

What is the one thing people don’t know about you?

I shared a Canterbury record for the 4 x 120 yards secondary schools athletics championship relay and it stood for a long time.

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Beetles and spraying John Patterson, Gerald Hope, and Stuart Smith.

China trade visit Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith is joining a delegation of Marlborough Research Centre officials and Marlborough business representatives to Tianjin, China this week.

The delegation leaves on Sunday and comes back on Wednesday.

Stuart says the delegation will discuss regional collaboration in the food and beverage processing industry under the Free Trade Agreement with China, following on from the centre’s food and beverage innovation cluster work.

“We intend to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the MRC and Tianjin Local Government, and between New Zealand Premium Resources Limited and Tianjin Science & Technology Exchange Centre to formalise this partnership.

“Both regions recognise how valuable free

trade is for our local economies, and the importance of growing trade through better understanding.

“I am excited to see the development opportunities that the agreement will bring to the Marlborough region.”

The delegation will meet with members of the Tianjin Local Government, local Food Enterprises, Food Research and the Universities of Nankai and Tianjin to discuss research, consumer marketing and wider business opportunities.

Stuart will also talk to city officials about a potential sister-city relationship between Marlborough and Tianjin.

“I look forward to fostering a stronger relationship between our regions as we collaborate on business and technology development and science innovation.”

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This week I have had two readers asking about damage that is happening to a hibiscus and a citrus tree.

In both cases the leaves were being eaten but when examined, there are no culprits found.

In most cases when you can not find a caterpillar or any other leaf-eating pest then it is likely to be either beetles or birds but in these two damaged plants it would be beetles as birds do not like the taste of hibiscus or citrus foliage.

The traps are 250mm x 100mm with a Now that the weather is settling and special sticky substance that stays sticky all temperatures rising we will see a lot of season catching whitefly adults, psyllids, damage caused by either grass grub beetles aphid adults plus other insects. or black beetles as they hatch out and start The next line of defense is Wallys Neem a new life cycle.

Tree Granules or Powder which is applied These beetles come out at dusk to feed, to the soil or growing medium in the root mate and lay eggs during their six weeks zone. as an adult.

For those plants that need further protecIf you have plants with holes in them and tion to control pest insects then the New no sign of the culprits then go out just after Wallys Super Neem Tree Oil is the answer. dark with a torch and check the plants.

Used only late in the day when the sun If there are beetles feeding then mix up is low on the horizon (to prevent burning) Wallys Super Neem Tree Oil at 5 ml per and when most insect pests have settled for litre of water and add to that 1 ml of Key the night or beginning to emerge if they Pyrethrum and 1 ml of Raingard. are nocturnal.

Spray the beetles directly that are on the The beauty of Neem oil is it is very safe foliage; the pyrethrum is a quick knock to use. down affecting the nervous system of the Spraying under the foliage of plant’s pests causing a quick death. leaves is very important as most insect The Super Neem Oil has the anti feeding pests are under the foliage protected from properties which will stop the pests feed- predators and weather. ing so that damage is reduced and they will Using a pump-up sprayer with a wand die of starvation after a few days. allows you to easily spray under the foliage The pyrethrum is deactivated by a couple of taller plants and on low plants you can of hours of sunlight the following day, the fold back the foliage with one hand to spray Super Neem Oil will last on the foliage under the leaves. for 7 to 10 days with increased protection After you have finished spraying with from the Raingard.

Neem Oil always tip out any spray not used One of the first lines of defense is to use onto the soil in the root zone and rinse the several Sticky White Fly Traps which can sprayer out with clean water. be hung off stakes outdoors or from the Use warm water to mix Neem Oil and roof in glasshouses. in cooler weather place container in a jug Ideally the trap should be just above the of hot water to allow it to pour as it goes growing plants and raised as the plants solid in the cold. get taller.

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 October 28, 2016

Toast for wine research success

By Cathie Bell Marlborough has won $12.5million of government funding over four years to set up a research institute focused on viticulture and winemaking.

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced the New Zealand Research Institute of Viticulture and Oenology has been selected to become the first new Regional Research Institute.

The new institute will carry out research and boost innovation in vineyards and wineries in Marlborough and across New Zealand, he says.

“The new wine research institute will support innovation in Marlborough and bring jobs to the region, will work to grow industry R&D intensity across the country, and assist related organisations to make the most of their unique business, technology, and economic growth opportunities.”

Steven says Marlborough’s bid was the best received, but all three bids to make the last round of consideration are from the South Island.

The regional research institutes will do three things, he says.

They will link industries with research, putting the research where the industries are in the regions; they will encourage innovation in regional New Zealand; and industries will invest more in research and development themselves. New Zealand Winegrowers chairman Steve Green says the new institute will provide cutting-edge science, research and development to benefit the entire industry and its key stakeholders.

Toasting the new initiative: from left, NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan, Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith, NZ Winegrowers research manager Simon Hooker, minister Steven Joyce, NZ Winegrowers chairman Steve Smith, NZ Winegrowers Dominic Pecchinino, Marlborough District councillor Gerald Hope.

“Although the institute will be based in Marlborough, the research will have a national focus. Its reach will be global, providing world-leading research for commercial grape and wine production and positioning the hugely successful wine industry for future growth.”

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says the announcement is brilliant news, reinforcing the region’s place as the centre of the wine industry.

It promises a real boost to opportunity

inside the district, he said.

Council had backed the proposal, allocating $825,000 over a six year period toward the new facility.

“Our regional development research identified that Marlborough’s economy needs more innovation, we need to attract more technological capability and we need a greater tertiary qualified workforce. So this research facility could be a game-changer for our local economy.”

Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says it is

encouraging to see the great research work in Marlborough being acknowledged on the national stage.

“Marlborough is the largest winegrowing area in New Zealand, producing 77 per cent of the country’s wine, with 168 wine producers and more than 568 independent growers.

“We are already a leading region in the wine making industry, and to be at the centre of research and development will lift innovation in Marlborough even further.”

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By Cathie Bell Housing is a mess, but the solutions are all there, Labour’s housing spokesman Phil Twyford says.

Phil and colleague Carmel Sepuloni visited Blenheim on Friday to meet Marlborough mayor John Leggett and community groups, as well as hold a public meeting on the housing crisis.

They say a few things ‘really stood out’ from their conversations in Marlborough.

“In a prosperous and successful community, a region like Marlborough, there are real housing problems.”

The ‘toxic’ combination of a low-wage economy and significant demand pressures

from people moving into the area for work and the expanding workforce in tourism and wine has created an acute shortage of affordable rental houses, Phil says.

“For those on low incomes, it’s causing real strife.”

Housing prices have increased by 15 per cent in Marlborough, he says, but wages haven’t increased by that amount.

“The frustrating things is that the answers are right in front of us but it requires a government to intervene and tax property speculators, and build large numbers of affordable homes for first home-buyers as successive governments did for decades in the country.

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Drive through for all your tyre needs There’s a new drive- “Our yard was a major bottle neck the past,” admits branch manager through in town but, thank- in Mike Johnston. fully, our waistlines are not “Customers struggled to get in at risk. and out from State Highway One We are talking tyres, and not the ‘spare tyres’ about our midriffs.

TyreLAND Blenheim have been serving up fast efficient service and tyre industry expertise since 1998 and have now extended their premises at 27 Main Street to ensure their customers enjoy an even better experience.

With the TyreLAND yard now extending right through to Park Terrace, there’s plenty of space to pull in and park up whenever you’re in need of new tyres, a wheel alignment, balancing, or some specialist advice.

and it was a battle to get a park.

“Now we’ve got plenty of room and we can look after everything from cars, trucks, trailers, caravans and boats with ease.”

Situated at the heart of the country’s largest wine-producing region, TyreLAND Blenheim also specialise in viticultural work and have two fully equipped service vehicles for fleet work.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 28 NZ Navy 75th Anniversary - Siemens Navy Players Tour 7pm, ASB Theatre, 2 Hutcheson St. Tickets $20-Adults & $9-Children from ASB Theatre.

Consider + Create + Collect Millennium Public Art Gallery, Corner of Seymour and Alfred St. 2016 Mixed Media, Fundraising Exhibition. On daily until December 11th.

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

Saturday 29

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day.Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

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.

Havelock Lions Market Day & Tumble Tots Havelock Domain, Neal Street, Havelock.

9am-1pm. Pork products, plants, clothing, furniture, crafts, coffee, slices & sausage sizzle. Sites still available. Phone Ian 5742558.

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 Kerry Eagar 021 888 423 for more information.

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.

NZ Bookshop Day 2016 Paper Plus, The Forum, Market St, 11am– 1pm. Authors in store to celebrate NZ Bookshop Day.

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

Marlborough 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.

Cruisey Church St Andrew’s Church 5-6:30pm. Games, crafts, worship and a meal. Children of all ages and their parents/caregivers welcome.

3rd Saturday evening each month. Call Rachael 5788068 or the Church office 5787119 for more info.

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.

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.

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.

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Fran Maguire Pottery – Exhibition extended due to popular demand until 30 November.

New Textiles Exhibition - Sole Mates Shoes & Boots from the Treasury. Phone: 578-1712 Val Griffith-Jones “A Wry View” Exhibit Runs Oct 20 to Nov 4, 2016 at The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Rd, Havelock.

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

CSO Symphonic Spectacular ASB Theatre, 2 Hutcheson St, 7:30pm. The orchestra has created a stunning programme of popular classics featuring works by many of the great masters. Tickets from ASB Theatre. Also on tomorrow at 1.30pm.

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

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

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

Ulysses Club 10am start from Brayshaw Park for the ride over to Pohara for the long weekend, double over nighter away.

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.

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.

Sunday 30 Omaka Flying Day 10am-2.30pm, gate sales only $10 per adults, kids under 14 free. Aerial and ground displays of heritage aircraft at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Pelorus in Pre-European Times A free public lecture by Dr Peter Meihana, Lecturer in Maori Studies at Waikato University. Peter is a respected academic who focused on 100 years of Maori privilege for his doctoral research. 2pm at the Havelock Pavilion. A Havelock Museum project.

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.

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

Ullysses Club Ride 1pm start. Anniversary Day ride to the Brick Oven, Rai Valley.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Marlborough Kennel Association Double Ribbon Parade. Entries taken 10.15am judging from 11am. Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Road, Omaka. All dogs recognised by NZKC welcome. Refreshments available, public most welcome. Enquiries to Sandra 5787996.

Up & Coming Friday 4 November Marlborough A & P Show Blenheim A&P Park. 9am.

Sunday 6 November Stihl Shop Garden Fete Seymour Square, 92 High St, 9am–3pm. Wonderful display of local and national plants people, craftspeople, artists, garden products & live entertainers. Entrance is free so bring the whole family.

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Commander Claire is a hit with the children.

Navy show a hit with kids More than 1000 school children enjoyed a free pantomime show put on by the navy at the ASB Civic Theatre yesterday, with more booked in for today.

The Navy is celebrating its 75th birthday as an independent New

Zealand service this year, and as part of that, a show is touring the country.

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

Maori arts Rapaura School students delivering one of their performances during the Taiopenga 2016 programme, a celebration of Maori performing arts on Wednesday.

Pictured in the front row are Joe Martin, Charlie Struthers and Ollie Loza giving a strong finish to their performance.

comedy team of Gregory Cooper and Mark Hadlow.

That show was on yesterday evening and tonight.

There is also a children’s show during the day ‘Commander Claire and the Pirates of Provence’, 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.

Four teen schools from Marlborough are sending children to

the pantomime, with 1540 children expected to see it.

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.

Police career Ever considered a career in the New Zealand Police force?

There will be a police careers event held in Blenheim on Monday, November 7 from 6.30pm - 8:30pm at the Clubs of Marlborough.

The event will allow anyone interested to meet local police officers, to find out more about how to join the force and test your fitness.

Friends and family are also welcome.

Remember that time this happened at the Capri?

Triton Hearing is collecting stories about Blenheim in the swinging Sixties and groovy Seventies and we’d love to hear yours.

We’re launching Triton Blenheim Stories at our clinic Open Day on Wednesday November 2nd.

Join us from 10am-2pm for our famous morning tea and tell us what you got up to, back in the day.

You’ll also go in the draw to win 500 bonus Fly Buys points.

RSVP by calling 0800 45 45 44.

If you can’t make it on the day you can also share your stories at tritonstories.co.nz For full terms and conditions see tritonhearing.co.nz

Photo courtesy of Graham Brooks

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Jewellery-adorned Christmas tree for charity Heath ‘Chopper’ Franklin will perform his comedy show at the ASB Theatre next Wednesday.

Chopper on route

By Celeste Alexander Australian comedian Heath Franklin is bringing his comedy character ‘Chopper’ back to Blenheim next Wednesday, as part of his nationwide tour Live from Anzakistan.

Heath told the Sun he was looking forward to being on stage in the new ASB Theatre to deliver a night of comedy ‘you don’t want to miss’.

He says audiences in Blenheim have been good in previous shows.

“I think it’s the New Zealand culture, laid back and relaxed. That’s why I like coming over the ditch. I have been promising myself a long holiday in New Zealand so I can stop in the places I miss out on spending time in.

“Being a big wine drinker I can imagine that Marlborough will be at the top of the list,” he says.

Heath says he was first inspired to take on the character of Mark ‘Chopper’ Read while studying at university.

“I was a big fan of the movie and it became a bit of a party trick impersonating him. I never imagined that it would go further though.

“If someone told me 15 years ago that this would be how I would be spending my adult life I would have punched them.”

Story and photos by Celeste Alexander Renwick woman Lorissa Barnett has created a Christmas tree masterpiece using costume jewellery for Hospice Marlborough. She is one of several people involved in decorating the trees.

The Hospice is running its bi-annual ‘PreChristmas Peek’ fundraising event on December 4, and part of it will include the silent auction of 25 beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

What makes them unique is how they have been made.

Members of the Blenheim Menz Shed kindly donated their time to make the trees using pallets and wine barrels. These have been decorated and will be displayed at a secret location that will be revealed as part of the Pre-Christmas Peek tour.

When Lorissa was approached to decorate a tree she immediately thought it was a “great idea”.

“It’s just a nice thing to do and it was fun,” she says.

Because she used to make her own jewellery she was inspired to do something a bit different and use costume jewellery as decorations.

She advertised for donations of unwanted jewellery and in return received two supermarket bags full.

In total she spent 25 hours painting and decorating the tree which she finished three weeks ago and now stands proudly at Hospice Marlborough waiting to be auctioned.

“I used to make my own jewellery to sell but when I had my twins I didn’t have the time so when I was asked to do this I thought it would be fun to do,” she says.

First she used printed paper which she transferred onto the wood, inspired by Pinterest, then placed the jewellery over top.

“It’s a shabby chic look and something really

Lorissa Barnett pictured outside Hospice Marlborough with her daughters Tyler, Milly and Lola. Lorissa has decorated a tree with costume jewellery (right) that will be auctioned off during the Pre-Christmas Peak in December.

different to what you might normally see,” she says.

The Pre-Christmas Peek is a self-drive tour to visit eight festive homes where people can see how beautifully the families have decorated them for Christmas.

There will be an opportunity to picnic at one of Marlborough’s award winning gardens where the trees will be displayed and silent auctioned.

Raffles will be held at each home to help with the fundraising. The last event raised around $25,000.

Tickets for the tour cost $55 per person and lunches can be pre-ordered and purchased for $18.

Registrations must be made on Sunday November 4 between 9-11am where ticket holders will receive a map and arm band.

Tickets can be purchased from the Hospice Shop in Redwoodtown, Thomas’s on Market Street in Blenheim or Mayflower Studio on Queen Street in Blenheim, as well as online.

Why fit in when you were born to stand out?

Advertise in The Sun and be seen by EVERYONE. Call Simon, Jill, Bonnie or Gemma on 5777 868 or email simon@blenheimsun.co.nz to book your space.

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for sale FISHER & PAYKEL Fridge, good condition $275. Phone: 021 023 68769.

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St Mary’s Special Annual Mass On Wednesday November 2nd at 7 pm

Our annual Mass for the bereaved and their loved ones will be combined with the Mass for the holy souls and will be held in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Rd. All who have ever suffered a bereavement are welcome to attend.

You are invited to bring a photo, or some other object belonging to the deceased, that will be placed near the altar while Mass is being said.

There will be a shared light supper at the conclusion of the Mass.

This advertisement kindly sponsored by Sowmans Funeral Directors

RYAN LAWNMOWING Free Quotes Ph/Txt 022 322 6515

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

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Can also do single item pick-up & delivery in Blenheim region.

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

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“Attention Builders” BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Trident Homes is a NZ owned home building franchise which is steadily growing throughout the country and coming to your town;

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Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Health Care Assistant HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS

Casual and weekend shifts are available for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant.

Permanent & casual shifts available Experience is preferred, but fullare training will for enthusiastic and committed be offered.

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Please call at reception for an application or email Experience is preferred, but full form training willmanager@bethsaida.co.nz be offered to suitable applicants.

Applications close Monday 1st Nov 2016 Please call at reception for an application form or email manager@bethsaida.co.nz

OCS Limited is a leading facilities services organisation established in 40 countries and with 26 branches nationally.

Cleaners and Support Cleaner Experienced Cleaners needed.

We need motivated people with a FULL driver’s licence. Hours are as follows: 10 hours per week from 7am Monday - Friday and 10 hours per week from 3pm Monday - Friday.

Applicants must have a clean police record for this role, and also 20 hours per week in Renwick, 3.15pm - 7.15pm Monday - Friday.

We also have Cleaner Support Role which involves driving to various sites throughout Marlborough - 10 hours per week.

A FULL driver’s licence is essential and a company vehicle is available to use whilst at work for this position. This role is varied, as it is covering for leave etc. The above roles could be combined if desired.

We offer a good hourly rate, good boss, and on-going support and training.

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For future career advancement opportunities, Email OCS Manager, leeanne.foster@ocs.co.nz

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The Vet Centre Marlborough will be closed for consultations from midday Friday the 28th October.

For any emergencies please phone Vets on Alabama on 5786965.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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Please send your application to gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz or by post to P.O Box 545 Blenheim or call on 027 407 1154.

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

Nativity Anglican Church Job Vacancies

Due to the continued growth of our business we require: Full-Time Window Cleaners Approx. 40 hrs per week Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays Part-Time Experienced Cleaners We also require experienced, part-time cleaners Approx. 15 hours per week (includes evenings & weekends) All applicants must have a mature attitude, be well presented and able to work un-supervised Driving licence is essential Previous applicants need not apply If you would like to join an energetic, hardworking and friendly team call Christian on 5796349

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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Death Notices BALCOMBE, Kura Minola: October 25, 2016 BLENNERHASSETT, Val: October 23, 2016 BOWEN, Geoffrey Alan: October 25, 2016 HOLCROFT, Denis Reginald: October 24, 2016 KNIGHT, June Alexis (nee Brooks): October 21, 2016 MOUAT, Malcolm Gordon: October 24, 2016 PIESSE, Muriel Joy (Joy): October 25, 2016 TAHAUROA, Robyn Cheryl: October 20, 2016 WARRING, Nola (nee Griffin): October 22, 2016

Senior Cook or Chef Required Retail Sales Consultant Blenheim Store Here at Health 2000, our people are what make us special and unique. We recruit and look for energetic individuals who want more than just a job. We want people that share our passion for health, are excited by retail, excited by helping people and excited to represent our brand and what we stand for. In a nutshell, we need people who care.

The role We are looking for a star team member to join our Blenheim Retail Store. Your mission is simple: to make sure customers leave Health 2000 happy and with a complete solution for their needs. To achieve this you will: • Have a passion for improving the lives of our customers and their families.

• Enjoy helping people to lead a healthier and happier life • Enjoy working in a team environment • May be a qualified practitioner or have knowledge of the Human body and basic functions • A willingness to learn • Understand the mechanics and discipline of retail The benefits As one of our star team members, we will offer you: • Full training and support to excel in your job • Generous incentive scheme • Great employee purchasing privileges • Career development that can take you anywhere • Great work life balance We look forward to talking to you about your potential in our business. If this sounds like you then please apply now in store for an application form or email the Manager at h2kblenheim@vodafone.co.nz, what are you waiting for?

This is a position that requires availability to work weekends and public holidays and is for 25 hours per fortnight.

Thank you for taking the time to apply in advance.

We will contact only those applicants that are required for the interview process.

The Woodbourne Tavern and Motels is looking for a skilled Cook or Chef to join our team. They must be able to prepare delicious meals according to menu, be innovate and forward thinking. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent cook/chef must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering wellprepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking.

Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. They must be proficient in kitchen management, stock control, ordering and food regulation standards.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

The position is full time and will include evening and weekend work. Immediate start.

death notices

WILKINSON, Carol Verna: Passed away, suddenly and peacefully, on Tuesday October 25 2016. Aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Euan, loved sister and sister-in-law, and Aunty to all her nephews. Messages may be sent to the Wilkinson family c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Carol will be held at the Old Marlborough Club, Russell Terrace, at 11am Saturday October 29 2016, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

WOOLLEY, Peter: 12-12-1940 - 29-10-2013.

Three years have slipped by without you. We remember you with love and still feel the sorrow of being without you and all that you have missed. Always in our hearts you will be and never ever forgotten.

With love, Beverley and all the family.

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The curious case of Steve Bartman The 2016 World Series of Baseball between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians is about so much more than just who wins baseball’s greatest prize.

It’s about history - the Cubs haven’t won a World Series since 1908 and hadn’t made the decider since 1945.

Cleveland haven’t won a World Series since 1948.

However, it’s the curious case of one Cubs fan, Steve Bartman that lingers across the whole series which got underway on Wednesday.

The Bartman incident happened (MLB) postseason game played between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins on October 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

In the eighth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series with Chicago ahead 3–0 and holding a three games to two lead in the best of seven

series, several spectators attempted to catch a foul ball off the bat of Marlins second baseman Luis Castillo.

One of the fans – Steve Bartman – reached for the ball, deflecting it and disrupting a potential catch by Cubs outfielder Moises Alou.

If Alou had caught the ball, it would have been the second out in the inning and the Cubs would have been just four outs away from going to the World Series for the first since 1945.

Instead, the Cubs ended up surrendering eight runs in the inning and losing the game, 8–3 and the series after losing the deciding game seven.

The incident was seen as the turning point of the series.

In the immediate aftermath of the incident, Bartman, a lifelong Cubs fan, had to be escorted from the stadium by security guards and placed under police protection for

a time when his name and address were made public on Major League Baseball message boards.

Since that day, Bartman has been black-balled in Chicago and he has spent the last 13 years in hiding.

He changed jobs, has moved cities and apparently changed his name.

He has vanished from sight since the incident.

In 2011, ESPN produced a documentary on the incident called ‘Catching Hell’.

The hope was to try to track down Bartman and interview him.

While a reporter eventually met Bartman by chance in a parking lot and asked for an interview, Bartman declined.

For this reason alone, I’d like to see the Cubs win so Bartman can stop living in fear.

Sport is just sport and the treatment of Bartman needs to be put right.

Friday October 28, 2016

Sport sports talk With ...

Jacob Page

Three generations of taekwondo Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Renwick Taekwondo Club founder and instructor Colin O’Brien has a lot to be happy about now that the third generation of his family has joined and a number of his students walked away with medals after a recent tournament.

The Top of the South Taekwondo tournament was held last weekend which saw a number of local clubs compete at, including 11 members of the Renwick club.

Clubs from Nelson, Christchurch, Invercargill, Riverton and Oamaru made the journey to Blenheim to compete for medals at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

The Renwick club did very well considering many of its students were competing for their first time, Colin says.

“This was a great intro to fighting for a lot of our first timers, and every single one of my students that competed said they wanted to do it again.

“It was tough as we had grading the week before and some of the students had only just graded to yellow belt so it was pretty rigorous to get them ready for the tournament, but I am really pleased with how well they did,” he says.

Colin has also welcomed his six-year-old grandson Hayden Ditfort to the club, making him the third generation to be instructed

making for challenging conditions with sailors having to pick the right part of the course for the wind shifts and pressure.

Race four results:Division one: 1 Flying Tiger, Bill Richards; 2 Northern Rebel, Ash Davey; 3 Honk N Jack, Ian Gardiner; 4 Bluebird, Bob Crum.

Division two: 1 Acquiesce,

Paul Tredinnick; 2 Playwright, Ian Michel; 3 Settimio, Clive Harrigan; 4 Olmari, Kerry Kirk.

Division three: 1 Cisco, Mick Paul; 2 Rapport, Andrew Wilson; 3 Supertramp, John Oswald; 4 Da Vision Bell, Janette Burrows.

Division one: 1 Northern Rebel, Ash Davey 15 pts; 2

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Marty Banks final game Makos Marty Banks will be playing his 40th and final game for the province since his debut at fullback against Counties Manukau in 2013.

His next assignment is with the Italian club Bennetton Treviso.

In Saturday’s final he’s not letting a broken knuckle hold him back, having played with it through last Sunday’s 41-29 semifinal win over Taranaki.

Marty holds six Tasman point-scoring records, including 614 points over four seasons, and is the leading point-scorer in this year’s Mitre 10 Cup competition with 149.

He scored a record 131 points for Buller.

Kick off for the Canterbury v Tasman in Christchurch is 7.35pm on Saturday night.

Picton rowing to host regatta The Picton Rowing will host a regatta on Saturday for their open day.

The regatta will start from Anakiwa at 9am and consist of rowing eights and fours.

The rowers are expected to reach Shelley Beach by 10am.

Nearly 60 rowers will compete.

Kayaks cross strait

within the club.

Hayden began in August and has his yellow belt.

“It’s great to see him coming through now. I started my children around the age of five and now Hayden’s following their footsteps,” Colin says.

Asked how he enjoys being instructed by his ‘Poppa’, Hayden says; “He’s tough but good”.

“I like learning the basics and fighting.

I like sparring with the older girls too,” he adds.

The Renwick Taekwondo Club was founded 17 years ago and currently has around 30 students.

Tournament results Fighting: Gold - Finlay Hobbs, Sebastian Canning, Tom Foster, William Josephs, Emma McWhirter and Daemyn Ireland.

Silver - Erin Josephs, Reece Glennie.

Bronze - Hayden Ditfort, Samantha Gray and Ciara Ryan.

Patterns: Gold - Sebastian Canning.

Bronze - Daemyn Ireland.

RIGHT: Three generations of the O’Brien family training in taekwondo, Colin O’Brien, his daughter Caryssa and grandson Hayden Ditfort. Colin has run the Renwick Taekwondo Club for 17 years.

Grant Boyd and Zane Charman have kayaked across Cook Strait for the Graeme Dingle Foundation in Marlborough, raising more than $30,000.00 in the process.

The kayakers paddled from North to South in three-and-a-half hours after arriving in the Marlborough Sounds about 8.30am on Thursday.

The 25-kilometre paddle travelled from Cape Terawhiti, near Wellington, to the entrance of Tory Channel in the Marlborough Sounds.

Cricketers to challenge for Newman shield

Flying Tiger take honours Flying Tiger headed off a strong division one fleet to take honours in the fourth race of the Marlborough Sounds Marinas Spring Twilight series on Tuesday.

Thirty nine yachts competed across three divisions in the inner Marlborough Sounds.

Prevailing winds were light,

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Midnight, Chris Webb 17; 3 Bluebird, Bob Crum 19.

Division two: 1 Olmari, Kerry Kirk 12; 2 Acquiesce, Paul Tredinnick 13; 3 Joint Effort, Bill Crossen 14.

Division three: 1 Acamar, Greg Cornish 14; 2 Da Vision Bell, Janette Burrows 16; 3 Blaze Away, Trevor Purver 18.

The Marlborough Senior Rep team travel to Nelson on Sunday to challenge for the Newman Shield.

The game will be played at Saxton Oval in Nelson starting at 11am and is 50 overs per side.

In action from last weekend the Marlborough U17 rep side had two defeats in the MCA Quad tournament but there were some strong performances nonetheless, particularly in the narrow defeat to St Pat’s from Wellington.

Harry MacDonald top scored with 32 in that match while Eddie Ave had scores of 26 & 30 across the two games.

Best bowler was Matt Deaker with 3-25. In Senior grade cricket there were wins for Wairau and Wairau Valley.

Valley lead the points table with two wins and can secure their place in the final with victory over Renwick at Oliver Park this weekend.

In the other game Wairau take on bottom-placed Celtic at Horton Park.

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