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By Bill McElhinney Janet Woolf, a sprightly 80-year-old who has been playing dance music for Marlburians for the past 60 years, says ‘it’s no wonder I’m musical’. When she was only six months old, her parents popped her in the pram and took her to the Saturday night dances. “They parked me in the dressing room in the Wairau Valley Hall, where I slept while my parents danced,” Janet says. “I guess I absorbed all that dance music at a very early age.” Janet Woolf's keyboard skills have been delighting Marlborough dancers for the past 60 years.

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Toes tapping for 60 years Continued from page 1 Little Janet Gleeson, as she was then, began picking out tunes on the family piano when she was about six years old. “My brother and brother-inlaw were away fighting in the Second World War. “I heard the wartime song ‘On A Wing And A Prayer’ on the radio, and began to pick it out on the piano,” Janet says. Joan Fowler, the teacher at the Wairau Valley School, came to board at Janet’s home. Joan was an accomplished pianist who recognised Janet’s talent and began to give her music lessons. Encouraged by her emerging talent, Janet’s father bought her a piano accordion when she was 11, and young Janet be-

gan to accompany Joan when she played at the community dances in the Valley. At 15 Janet and her accordion were regulars at the popular country dances. There was Joan on piano, Janet on accordion and Alex Davidson on drums. Janet and her late husband, Royd, were married in 1957 and went on to have a family of six, three boys and three girls. She and her band travelled as far afield as Kaikoura and the Marlborough Sounds playing. One of the most popular was the monthly old-time dance at the Tuamarina Hall. Janet and her band drew large crowds for years before finally calling it quits in 2011. The Marlborough RSA was

Janet at the piano at a Wairau Valley ball in 1968. With her are Don Lott left,on guitar, MC Mick Murphy, Murray Gee, accordion, and Noel Gee, on drums.

also a popular dance venue and Janet and her band played there regularly from 1995 until 2002. “It’s so fulfilling, seeing people enjoying themselves as they dance to your music,” says Janet. Janet celebrated her 80th

birthday in May and Janet and her musician friends played for the first hour of the birthday celebrations. Although she plays less regularly now, Janet’s music still sets feet a-dancing.

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Wairau says breast is best By Bill McElhinney New mums at Wairau Hospital’s maternity unit can be confident they are getting the best possible advice on breastfeeding their babies. Jane Cartwright, associate director of midwifery for the NZ Breastfeeding Alliance, was in Blenheim on Tuesday to present the Wairau maternity staff with a national award. The award recognises the work done by the Wairau staff to promote, protect and support breastfeeding. “We want to see breast feeding become the norm in New Zealand,” Jane says. “We want mums to have access to the right information and the support they need, both in the hospital and the wider community, so they can be confident to breast feed their babies. “All mums, regardless of their feeding method, should get unbiased information, support and professional

advice in their decision to feed.” The award recognises how the maternity unit staff, nurses and midwives, have worked to encourage mums to breastfeed from birth. The Alliance is a coalition of organisations including hospital maternity managers, midwives, Maori and Pacifica community leaders, medical groups, lactation consultants, dieticians, Plunket, Parent Centre and La Leche League. The Alliance is funded by the Ministry of Health. Jane says the Hospital Initiative has had a positive effect on New Zealand maternity services, with more than 80 per cent of babies being exclusively breastfed on discharge from baby friendly hospitals such as Wairau. “Breastfeeding lays the foundation for good health in infancy, childhood and adult life,” Jane says.

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Classic fighter first Kiwi to contest By Cathie Bell The container has arrived at Omaka airfield, and work is underway in breaking down Graeme Frew’s Yak-3 to be the first Kiwi to compete in the championships in Reno in September. Graeme and his team believe they are the first New Zealanders to take part in the Championship Air Races in Nevada, in the United States. “As far as I’m aware there has never been a Kiwi race team ever travel to Reno and I know there has never been a Kiwi in the Unlimited class,” Graeme says of the category he’ll race in, open only to aircraft that are more than 2000kg, propeller-driven and piston engine-powered. He and his Blenheim-based Yak – named Full Noise for the race - will join other WWII fighters, including Mustangs and Bearcats, as they tear through the skies above Nevada’s arid hills.

Graeme sees the mission as something of a homage to Burt Munro, who set a world speed record at Bonneville, Utah, in 1967. The Yak has the same race number as that Invercargill legend’s modified Indian Motorbike, along with the same font and colour, and the Full Noise team is determined to do them justice. Munro’s classic number eight wire mentality is an inspiration, Graeme says. “He built that engine effectively in his shed and rocked up to Bonneville unknown and unannounced to take on the world. “And some of his records still stand.” Marlborough aircraft engineer Jay McIntyre, who rebuilt the plane between 2008 and 2012 and is now part of the Reno race team, calls on a great deal of ‘engicunning’ to get the fighters like the Yak back in the air, Graeme says. The Reno dream is more recent,

pected to fall in the Kaikoura Ranges last night and strong southerlies were expected to batter the Marlborough Sounds, with gusts of up to 130kmh in exposed places. The MetService is also warning of a nasty weather system moving in from across the Tasman, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms to parts of the country, including Marlborough. Although the weather was easing in the far south, there is more bad weather to come for the upper South Island and lower North Island. “This is a significant weather event,” the spokes-

Jem Aviation team members dismantling Full Noise, from left, Jay McIntyre, Marty Nicoll, Dick Veal, Ryan Southampton, and Scott Tudor.

seeded in 2015 when a Yak-11 came in third in the Unlimited class, flying at 525kph. “That got me thinking about how fast my Yak was at maximum continuous power,” Graeme says, who went on to test his own plane at the same altitude and reach a rate of 560kph. He spoke to his engine builder

Joe Yancey, who offered to sponsor a motor for the race, then discussed the plan with Jay, who jumped on board the ‘crazy idea of a Reno campaign’. Now Jay and his JEM Aviation crew are dismantling the plane for shipping, and will fly to the United States next month to put it back together.

man says. “The combination of heavy rain, snow and strong winds is expected to cause widespread disruption to transport, especially in higher inland roads.” NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright warned that with snow moving off the South Island, icy and freezing conditions remain in many areas. Drivers need to take special care as all areas which have had snow will be likely to have ice in the mornings in particular, she says, and drivers need to slow down on gritted roads.

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Nurses’ Organisation president Grant Brookes says the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board is under-funded by more than $4 million according to the CTU Health Budget analysis out this week. He says the CTU assesses the total Health Budget shortfall for this year to be $215m across New Zealand, while the DHB funding gap is $107m. “NZNO assesses that to keep up with population need, Budget 2018 would need to inject a total of $2b more to deliver what New Zealanders and the health workforce need to be running safely and effectively.”

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More chilly days ahead There was snow on the Wither Hills, the roads south were shut, flights cancelled, and no ferries were crossing the strait because of a polar blast that has had the South Island in lockdown. Authorities are continuing to warn people not to travel and to stay warm indoors as snow and wind lash the country, and there is more to come. Wind gusts of more than 160 kilometres an hour and waves nearly 12 metres high were being recorded in Cook Strait yesterday morning. A MetService spokesman said heavy snow was ex-

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Hobnail Boots concert last night was cancelled because the band couldn’t make it over Cook Strait when ferries and plane flights were stopped because of the bad weather.

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Pool team silver Mayfair Pools Marlborough have won a silver award at the company’s annual conference in Rarotonga last week. The prestigious winner of the Platinum 2017 Pool of the Year Award went to Mayfair Pools Central Otago, a family run business based in Cromwell. Second place with a Gold Award is Mayfair Pools Northland and third place with a Silver Award is Mayfair Pools Marlborough. The Mayfair Pools system was invented in Hawkes Bay by brothers, Colin and Keith Atkins. A contract for building a swimming pool led the brothers to develop a revolutionary system for making fibreglass swimming pools.

Ticketek, theatre team up Australasian ticketing agency Ticketek has partnered with ASB Theatre Marlborough to be the main ticketing partner for the theatre. Ticketek will be the main booking provider for the theatre from Saturday 1 July. Customers will find ASB Theatre Marlborough events at www.ticketek.co.nz. Upcoming performances at the theatre that are already on sale will remain with the theatre’s existing ticketing provider, TicketDirect. Theatre general manager Andrew Scott says the ticketing arrangement will enable the theatre to access new marketing channels cost-effectively. “It also enables shows in Marlborough to have much greater visibility nationwide via Ticketek’s extensive online audience,” Andrew says.

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Big wins for ‘exquisite’ honey By Cathie Bell Stunning South Island sites and devoted beekeepers are the backbone of a multi-award winning Marlborough honey company, says its founder. Taylor Pass Honey Co won three golds, two silvers and five bronze at the National Honey Show in Rotorua this week, with the judges calling the company’s Full Frame of Honey Comb “exquisite and without fault”. Executive director Darren Clifford says the awards are a fantastic conclusion to the most challenging beekeeping season he has known. “The wet, cold summer was a blow to the industry, but our

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beekeepers worked extremely hard over extended hours to make sure we achieved a great crop of honey, albeit smaller than usual.” Darren says the company’s

continued success at the awards, which are run as part of the Apiculture New Zealand Conference, is thanks to the unique range of South Island honeys produced from its own hives in Central Otago, the West Coast and Marlborough, from a raft of floral sources, including rata, kamahi, blue borage, honey dew, manuka and kanuka. He says Taylor Pass Honey Co is now one of the largest honey operations in the South Island, but each location is unique, “and each jar can be tracked back to the hives it came from”. The sites and sources are key, but so is the vertical integration that protects the honey from

beehive to jar, he says. “One of the key benefits for us is we own the whole process, from the beekeeper making the decision about when the flowering has finished and honey should be harvested - ensuring we get honey from a single floral source – to the factory team carefully managing the processing to ensure the honey remains in its perfect natural state”. The company’s success at the awards is thanks to the dedication and passion of the whole team “to produce honey that reflects the pristine environment it was made in”, Darren says. “We’re offering a taste of the untouched South.”

Bee conference heading here By Cathie Bell Next year’s Apiculture New Zealand Conference and Trade Exhibition will be held in Marlborough. The Conference, for non-commercial and commercial beekeepers, packers, exporters, and the wider Apiculture supplier network, will attract an estimated 600 delegates from across the country in July next year. The Apiculture New Zealand Conference and Trade Exhibition is one of the larger conferences to be attracted to the Marlborough region in recent years. This win is a result of two years of hard work by Business Events Marlborough and a number of Marlborough operators showing a genuine Team Marlborough effort, Destination Marlborough general manager Jacqui Lloyd says. Organisers were impressed with the overall regional offering from the range of accommodation, venues, trade spaces and gala dinner venue options.

The diverse variety of experiences including the Marlborough Sounds, wine and food, nature and heritage attractions all in such close proximity to the main venues is also a draw card for the conference market. Jacqui says the goal is to ‘showcase our brilliant destination’ to conference delegates resulting in them returning home as passionate advocates for Marlborough and coming again as a leisure visitor with friends and family. Since the full time Business Development role began in August last year, Business Events Marlborough has been successful in winning six multiday conferences to Marlborough for the 2017/2018 shoulder and winter seasons. These conferences will bring an estimated total of 1650 delegates to the region and are worth an estimated economic value of $1.42 million dollars.

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UFB on way for Picton and Renwick The Government’s ultra fast broadband network is to extend to Picton and Renwick with work starting this month. Communications Minister Simon Bridges says more than one million households and businesses already have access to fibre. “Our plan to extend UFB is now underway in eight towns and areas, with Picton, Horotiu, Thames, Dargaville and One Tree Point starting this month,” he says. The Government is investing around $44 million to deliver UFB to the Marlborough and Nelson region, Simon says. The build in Picton will be completed in the second half of next year, providing 2,208 premises with access to UFB. Blenheim already has access to UFB and the UFB build in Nelson is 84 per cent complete.

Fibre deployment is also planned for Motueka, Wakefield/Brightwater, Renwick and Ruby Bay, among other areas in the region, Simon says. “Having access to fast and reliable broadband is critical to growing our regional economies and to New Zealand’s future,” he says. “Once the UFB build is completed by the end of 2024, approximately 85 per cent of New Zealanders will have access to speeds of close to 1000 Megabits per second. “This means more productive businesses, improvements to health care through video-conferencing between doctors, specialists and patients, and improved access to online resources for students and teachers.”

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Party at Picton to celebrate America’s Cup We’ll be celebrating Marlborough’s big contribution to the Emirates Team New Zealand America’s Cup victory. Picton will host an event just as soon as the team’s timetable can be confirmed. Mayor John Leggett says the whole district wants to celebrate with the three very proud Marlborough families whose boys were part of the New Zealand team - Joseph Sullivan, Simon van Velthooven and Scott Fyfe. “We’re all proud of the contribution Marlborough made to this victory

and, whatever happens with the national organisers, we’ll be making sure there’s a civic event of some kind in Picton to acknowledge Joe, Simon and Scott,” said Mr Leggett. The Mayor, together with the Commodore of the Waikawa Boating Club Chris Webb (pictured above), has extended an invitation to the ETNZ organisers, via video link, promising the best of Marlborough hospitality. See the video at www.facebook.com/ETNZ2PICTON/

Plastic bag survey Would a charge discourage the use of plastic bags? Would you be happy to pay a plastic bag levy? Council is interested to know how Marlburians use plastic bags, why some people choose not to use them at all, and whether our attitude to

plastic bags is changing. Please take a couple of minutes to complete the survey. Go to www. surveymonkey.com/r/FNN67LD The survey is running from 10 July to 31 July 2017 – we’ll share the results next month.

Dog Registration 2017/18 All dogs over three months must be registered. If you have not received your 2017/18 registration form please contact Animal Control phone 520 9033. Online Dog Services are available by going to Council’s website. Please note that credit card is the only online payment option (transaction fees apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Animals/Dog-Registration/OnlineDog-Services Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking direct credit, telebanking, by post or in person at: the Picton Service Centre 67 High Street Picton, or Animal Control Office 56 Main Street Blenheim. Until 15 July 2017 the Animal Control Office is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and from 9.00am to 1.00pm on Saturdays. Any payments made after 31 July will incur a late penalty fee.

Community News SF Marlborough - Supporting Families provides support to families caring for those that live with mental illness and/ or addiction. ('Family' includes a

friend, workmate, neighbour or any concerned person). For further information Ph: 03 577 5491.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health. Treated water is available at the public

tap on the corner of Marama Road and Foster Street. A new Seddon water treatment plant is scheduled for construction this year and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard. For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 520 7400.

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Elder abuse has devastating effects and our seniors must be able to get help if they need it, confidentially and safely. Up to 70,000 seniors will experience some form of elder abuse this year. The government has set up a new Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) – a free and confidential telephone helpline for anyone wanting confidential advice. Contact EARS: 0800 32 668 65. The help-line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Registered nurses will take the calls, to listen and advise anyone who needs information or support about elder abuse. Age Concern Marlborough has a fieldworker in Marlborough who can provide support. Contact Age Concern: 25 Alfred Street, Ph: 03 579 3457 between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm, Monday to

Friday. A community support worker is available outside hours by emailing ageconble@xtra.co.nz Council has just granted Age Concern Marlborough $12,000 a year for the next three years to run a local programme to combat elder abuse. Elder abuse statistics suggest abuse is most likely to be from a family member, very often adult children or grandchildren. Abuse may be: Unauthorised taking of money or possessions Misuse of power of attorney Failure to repay loans Use of home and/or utilities without contributing to costs Lottery and romance scams Neglect, lack of respect or inflexibility in rest home care. Speak out about elder abuse and neglect

TrustPower Community Awards 2017 – For voluntary organisations

TrustPower, in partnership with the Marlborough District Council, wishes to recognise voluntary organisations that dedicate hours of voluntary time and energy every year to making the Marlborough District community a better place to live. The awards are intended to support and recognise the valuable contribution these organisations and groups make to the Marlborough District. Nominations are now open under the following categories: • Heritage & Environment

• Health & Wellbeing • Arts & Culture • Sport & Leisure • Educational & Child Youth Development Entry forms, along with details of eligibility and criteria are available at Council offices, the library and on Council’s website www.marlborough. govt.nz under Our Community, Grants and Awards section. For further information ask for Lyne Reeves Phone 520 7400. Closing date for nominations is 11 August 2017.

School holiday fun – Marlborough Inflatable Day Get the family together on Sunday 16 July and head to the Vines Village for heaps of school holiday fun! There will be a huge range of bouncy castles to enjoy including a boxing ring, gladiator game, tiger castle, big blue slide,

obstacle course and zorbing. Date & Time: Sunday 16 July; 11.00am to 3.00pm Location: The Vines Village Café, Wine Cellar & Stores, 193 Rapaura Road, RD 3, Blenheim Cost: $4 entry on the gate per child

Stepping UP – Free computer classes Marlborough District Libraries offers free classes in computer basics, Microsoft Word and Excel, digital photos, Facebook, family history and more! Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings.

New classes start on 25 July. To enrol, visit or phone Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) on: 03 520 7491 or visit www.steppingup.co.nz

Rose Pruning Demonstrations – Pollard Park The Gardeners will be pruning the roses and will be available for hands on demonstrations and questions. Wednesday 19 July – Thursday 20

July 9.00am – noon, 1.00pm – 3.00pm Bring your secateurs If wet postponed to following day.

Resident Survey Marlborough District Council is currently undertaking its annual resident satisfaction survey. A representative sample of 800 local residents will participate to give us their views of our performance over the last year. The survey will be carried out by SIL Research on behalf of Council. The Council uses the results of this survey to: • measure the resident satisfaction of key service areas such as roads and footpaths, libraries, water supply, sewerage and community facilities against those targets set in the Annual Plan • identify performance trends by comparing scores to those achieved in previous years • identify the relative priority of the various Council services • help plan where future investment is needed and is most effective. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete,

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and each participant will be asked questions about around half of the Council services. Quotas will be used to ensure that the age, gender and location of participants closely matches the demographic makeup of the Marlborough population. Calls will be made to residents’ homes during the day, in the evenings, and at weekends to maximise the chances of people being able to have their say. Surveys can also be completed online at www.research.net/r/sil-MDC2017W. Mayor John Leggett said the annual residents’ satisfaction survey helps the Council understand which services are most important to the community, and how satisfied people are with the services Council delivers. It provides useful feedback so Council can make improvements to existing operations and for future planning, he said.

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Come forward! I wonder if the driver of a Silver or Grey coloured Holden Rodeo would like to come forward. Reason being that he was very, very close to knocking my daughter and her friend off their mountain bikes as they rode to school. This occurred as you pulled out of De Castro Drive without looking nor giving way at approx 9:15am on Wednesday 21st June 2017.

Housing I am not happy with what the people in Springlands are saying about Brydon Motels. These people need somewhere to live. How dare you judge. Thought Blenheim people were nice, not snobby.

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Question! What does the cost of a registration for a dog include? I think it’s ridiculous the amount we have to pay considering the things we do for our pets. Why are you making thousands of $$$$ when all we are doing is looking after our pets. You can’t tell me searching for a stray dog costs all that money!

Baby wipes will take enamel paint off your hands. Dish liquid on damp cloth with a bit of rubbing (if you’re out of turps) will remove this. If you’re unlucky enough to have to clean the inside of diesel fire place, just make a ‘slurry’ of washing powder and water. Makes you wonder eh! PS. I enjoy mushrooms but being a rural person I noticed sheep don’t eat them? Oh well. Whatever. This is our life.

Re: Rental properties Think you should stop and think before you speak. We live in Weka Place, Picton and the best garden in the street happens to be a rental. Think on. You should look at High Street rentals, especially around Lee Street. Landlords obviously don’t care about the state of the houses in this area. Take a closer look there’s rusty roofs, broken fences, houses could do with a repaint. I wonder how warm they are? Come on landlords and home owners do your bit to make High Street more presentable.

Given the run-around Twisted my ankle badly...rang GP, told to go to A&E, drove there, hobbled in, refused care there and told go to GP...got $45 charged+ $45 for nurse...never thought of ACC. Next day I was told I was due ACC...rang GP...”oops, our mistake, will credit difference if you come back!”

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An iced night We went to the bar on Maxwell Road on Saturday night to enjoy young and old with a band, when three younger women approached us and to our horror we watched two of them dump their glasses of ice into my wine glass. They stood laughing but we didn’t think it was funny. We left, returning to our beautiful, comfortable home, to enjoy wine without ice cubes and bullying.

What’s in a name? Listening to the over PC television weather presenters. New towns of Gisbin, Marstatin, Nelsin, Wellingtin and more Tea-mar-rue, Why-car-toe and Fock-a-tar-nae, a mix of English, Germanic and Scottish, the origin of our phonetic dialects. Every night a new chuckle. How do kids pass unit standards or are they all oral only now? Thought provoking-yes!

Cyclists Cyclists racing on Sunday mornings on the Lower Wairau circuit please don’t linger on the road, long before your race starts. There’s plenty of grass for you to stand on. It’s only a matter of time until an accident happens.

Own teeth at 90! I have just celebrated my friends 90th birthday today. Can you believe she still has her own teeth? Can anyone beat that?

txt talk of the week Great council We are very lucky to have such a forward thinking council. New netball courts at Lansdowne, what a fantastic resource for Marlborough Netball. Keep up the great work MDC. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

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Re-naming Great to see some more forward thinking Marlburians looking to evolve our region by updating the names of places, go Flaxbourne and Marlborough City.

Shop tags Please stores remember to take off security tags on garments before they leave the shop after being purchased. So incredibly annoying to get home (or in my case overseas) only to find the tag still on.

Rubbish fire Thank you (not) to the inconsiderate person in Havelock St, Renwick for lighting your large rubbish fire on Monday 26 June and not advising your neighbours. Not everybody wants their laundry smoked.

Road seal Seddon How many people have had broken windscreens from the new seal coming off (it’s like a gravel road now) on the north side of the Seddon bridge on the passing lanes. Do we send the bill to Marlborough Roads?

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Hypnosis and weightloss Reporter accepts Virtual Gastric Band trial C h r i s St e a d m a n of Blenheim’s Ntrance addiction control clinic, has approached the Sun and offered a free trial of her much talked about weight-loss system otherwise known as ‘virtual gastric banding’. It incorporates both hypno and electric therapies delivered over four one-hour sessions. Chris says she ‘truly believes this therapy can revolutionise weightloss in New Zealand’ and hopes to persuade health experts to try it as a first, rather than a last recourse. Taking Chris up on her offer of a free trial is reporter Celeste Alexander. Celeste’s first of four therapies begins today. Celeste will report back to share her experiences. Chris explains the process which involves the use of a painless Neuro Electric Therapy device that uses a very small electrical current to calm the thought process. “This opens the mind to the suggestions it receives while in a state of deep relaxation. After the first session, participants are convinced that they have undergone a totally noninvasive bariatric surgery and that their stomach has been dramatically reduced

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in size. “This is followed by three further sessions, which deal with the psychological triggers that allow a person to overeat. Feedback shows that the treatment is like ‘flicking a switch in the brain’, turning off cravings and eating only until satisfied,” she explains. Chris and Celeste have previously met to discuss expectations and misconceptions surrounding the hypnosis therapy and clarified that it’s not an ‘instant weightloss diet’, but rather setting in place healthy, regular eating habits. “I’m really looking forward to experiencing hypnosis therapy for myself and I will report back in four weeks’ time,” Celeste says.

Gary’s no party animal – but he will still rock you! By Bill McElhinney Gary Mullen may channel the spirit of Queen front man Freddie Mercury when he takes the stage, but off stage his lifestyle couldn’t be more different. Freddie was the epitome of rock ‘n roll excess. There were private jets, cocaine-fuelled parties and an endless string of lovers. As Elton John once said: “He could out-party me, which is saying something.” Gary, who fronts the stage show One Night of Queen, has been acclaimed by many critics as the best vocal and visual imitation of Freddie. But unlike the mercurial Freddie, Gary is happily married with a family. And when he’s not touring with the show, he’s happy to be a stay at home dad with his wife, son and two daughters. Gary, who shot from computer salesman to TV star after winning a record 864,838 votes in Britain’s Stars In Their Eyes in 2000, got the chance to perform as Freddie in a Queen tribute show just four weeks after winning the competition. It was a chance to do what he had been doing for years in Scottish pubs and karaoke bars, sing Queen songs to an appreciative audience night after night. Gary and his backing band, Davie Brockett on guitar, Jon Halliwell on drums, Billy Moffat

on bass and Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, were in Blenheim in 2012. “To be honest, I don’t remember much about it,” says Gary in a phone interview from his home in Stepps, near Glasgow, Scotland. “We were in and out so quickly. We did the show then headed over to Nelson, so there was no time to look around. “But this time we’re hoping it will be a bit less rushed. Some of the boys in the band are really excited about coming to New Zealand and want to do some wine tasting. We really enjoy the New Zealand white wines.” Not that there’s much drinking on tour, especially by Gary. He keeps himself in shape by watching his diet and doing some yoga. He is also a cancer survivor. He survived testicular cancer three years before his TV fame. The doctors caught the disease before it moved into his lungs and brain, but warned he would never have children. “I had to have a testicle removed and was told I had a less than 50 per cent chance of becoming a father,” he says. But three children later with wife Jackie, it’s no wonder Gary sings Queen’s “The Miracle” with relish. One Night With Queen will play in the ASB Theatre in Blenheim Gary Mullen on tour as Freddie Mercury. on August 16.

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Spring Creek Service Station Spring Creek Service Station has over the years become an important stop point for motorists passing through the area, whether it was for fuel, automotive services or simply to have a friendly chat with the staff. Now there’s a new voice in the workshop and while she might be a little smaller than her colleagues, apprentice Courtney Bridgman is already proving her worth. Courtney, 21, began her apprenticeship back in March and has ‘easily found her feet’, Spring Creek Service Station owner Fletcher Kydd says. “She might need a stepping stool at times but she’s good value and a hard worker,” he laughs. “It’s not new for us to have a female in the workshop. I had an apprentice here 17 years ago and she’s still involved in the trade... male or female they all get their hands dirty and are capable of doing the job.” Courtney says her desire to work in the automotive industry came from her younger years, spending time with her male friends who would work on their cars. “I thought back then that I quite liked that and decided to take it further.” She worked at the Repco Blenheim store in the automotive parts department before

deciding to study at NMIT. “At the time I thought it would be good to know where these parts I was working with went,” she says. She completed a pre-trade course at NMIT which gave her the skills and confidence to apply for an apprenticeship. “I already knew Fletch and it was a good opportunity so I went for it. The apprenticeship will take up to three years depending on the paperwork, but so far I’m really enjoying it and learning something different each day,” she says. Courtney works under the watchful eye of qualified automotive technician Shane Smith who himself started out as an apprentice with Fletch over 10 years ago. “Shane is great at guiding and helping me when it’s needed, and I also spend time watching and learning from him,” she says. As one of very few female automotive apprentices in Marlborough, Courtney says it’s a great trade to work in and encourages others to pursue it. “If a man can do it, women can too. It’s hard work but rewarding and if you can do training like I did, then it gives you a foot in the door. I was one of three women on my course,” she says.

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Dollar days started 50 years ago By Bill McElhinney It’s 50 years ago this month since New Zealand changed to decimal currency. On July 10, 1967, New Zealand pounds, shillings and pence were replaced by dollars and cents. “Only people of our generation will remember the old currency,” says Blenheim coin collector Geoff Robinson. “In another 50 years there will be no one who remembers it!” Geoff was a warrant officer with the air force at Base Woodbourne, retiring in 1992. He has been a member of the Royal Numismatic Society since the late 1980s. There are around 250 members in New Zealand who study and collect ancient and modern coins and medals. “We’re interested in the history

of the objects we collect,” Geoff says. Although his interest was initially sparked by a collection of British sovereign gold coins, he later decided to focus on New Zealand currency. He now has a full set of pounds, shillings and pence and a set of the decimal currency that replaced it, as well as souvenir coins and special collector’s sets. The coins and notes in such collections are worth far more than their face value, Geoff says. For example one of his coins has a nominal value of $150, but because of the amount of silver in the coin, it is actually worth around $700. A mint condition 50 pound note would fetch $5000 from a collector.

Decimal currency had been discussed in New Zealand since the 1900s, and by the 1960s both the National and Labour parties favoured the change. The change to decimal currency was overseen by Rob Muldoon, the under-secretary of finance from 1964 (and a future prime minister). There was much public discussion about what to call the new currency. Names suggested included ‘crown’, ‘fern’, ‘tui’, ‘Kiwi’ and ‘zeal’. In the end, New Zealand followed Australia and settled on ‘dollar’. The new coins were in denominations of one, two, five, 10, 20 and 50 cents. Towards the end of the 1980s

the one and two cent coins were withdrawn from circulation. The initial designs for the coins were criticised by the Royal Mint, and designs leaked to the public in early 1966 also got the thumbs-down. The government then published a selection of the designs submitted and asked for public input. Designs by New Zealander James Berry were eventually chosen for all six coins. The notes – the first New Zealand paper money to show the reigning monarch – were kept under wraps until June 1967 to thwart counterfeiters. A $50 note was introduced in 1981, and in 1990 the $1 and $2 notes were replaced by coins.

Still seeing red

Ara Institute head of bachelor of medical imaging programme Warwick Shillito presents Wairau Hospital radiologist Callum Hogg with his degree.

Surprise for graduate By Cathie Bell Fog in Christchurch stopped Wairau Hospital radiologist Callum Hogg from getting to his graduation ceremony in March, but his teachers didn’t let that stop him from having a graduation. Radiology team leader Philip Thomas organised a ‘surprise graduation’ for Callum last month. Callum was supposed to attend his bachelor of medical

imaging graduation ceremony in Christchurch on March 31, but didn’t make it because fog closed Christchurch airport. But Ara Institute head of bachelor of medical imaging programme Warwick Shillito came up from Christchurch last month to cap him and even provided full regalia for the day. About 65 people, including eight members of Callum’s family, attended the surprise graduation at Wairau Hospital.

By Bill McElhinney “We’re still hanging in there,” says Junction Hotel publican Mike Pink. The ongoing works at the Spring Creek roundabout have badly affected business at the hotel as people have been scarcely able to access the premises. Mike and his wife Hazel have been closing early in recent weeks as they have had no business. “There’s little money coming in and we still have our bills to pay,” says Mike. “We may still have to look at closing down. We’ll just run out of money!” However, since Mike and Hazel’s problems were highlighted in the Sun last week, there has been a wave of support, including a cash donation from neighbouring business Marlborough Ready Mix Concrete. People have driven to the hotel from Blenheim and Picton to support the Pinks. “We’re so grateful for the support,” says Mike. “But it’s still a bit of a nightmare for us. “People can’t get in easily from the main road, so they just drive past.” Despite being promised a re-

sponse, Mike has still not heard anything from the New Zealand Transport Association regarding his plea for some compensation for loss of business. “Another problem we have is that the plans keep changing,” he says. “We get regular communication from the contractors doing the work, but they tell us one thing and then something else happens. “They say they’re going to be here on a certain day and then they’re not. “Things seem to change every day. “The original plan I was shown had us having more parking space at the front of the hotel. “But the latest plan now shows we will have less space.” However, Mike is grateful for small victories. When he learned there was going to be a lamppost situated at the front of the hotel he complained to Marlborough Roads that the light would shine directly on to the Pink’s bedroom window. “They put the lamppost in, but it’s got a shade on it to keep the light off us,” says Mike. “I hope it works!”

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July gardening Hazel and Margaret Rodley knit for the Blenheim Operation Cover Up group. They were at the display held at the Redwoodtown Hall.

Where there’s wool, there’s a way By Bill McElhinney The ladies from Operation Cover Up showed their warm and colourful woollen works at the Redwoodtown Hall recently. Operation Cover Up is a branch of the New Zealand wide missionary group Mission Without Borders. Around 50 Blenheim women are part of the group. They knit blankets, stoles, hats, scarves and mittens which are then packed up

and sent to poor families in Eastern Europe. The wool they use is donated, and the knitters say they always need more. Donations of wool can be dropped at the homes of Ruth Buckley and Valda Henderson, 8 and 9 Lybster St, Blenheim, or at Cloudy Bay Funeral Services in Boyce St. The knitters are also grateful for any cash donations, which are used to pay for the cost of shipping their work overseas.

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We are now past the shortest day and heading quickly into a new season so there is plenty to do. Here are a few chores for this time of the year. POTATOES: If you like to grow potatoes and have suffered psyllid problems in the past then now is the time to get a crop in. Early potatoes mature in about 90 days which means harvesting in October/ November if planted now. This means you can get your spuds harvested before the psyllid populations build up in the warmer months. Dig a trench in a sunny area of the garden. Under each potato place a small handful of sheep manure pellets, a half tea spoon of BioPhos, a heaped tea spoon of Rok Solid and a small handful of Neem Tree Powder. Sprinkle a little soil over the ingredients and then sit your seed potato on top with the eyes up. Cover with soil to protect them from frost. Repeat till the trench is filled then start mounding to cover and protect foliage. When you finish mounding, side dress the plants with more Neem Tree Powder. Early varieties are ready to harvest when they flower. Because of the psyllid problem either harvest the whole crop or cut off tops so the pests cant ruin the crop. GLASSHOUSES: If your glasshouse is free of any plants then you can fumigate by burning sulphur powder. Just follow the instructions on the packet.

Hang some sticky yellow whitefly traps near the entrance, vents and above new plants. These will catch lots of adult pests. When you plant in your glasshouse use plenty of Neem Tree Powder to keep pest insects at bay. FRUIT TREES (Deciduous): New season trees are about to arrive in the garden centres so place your orders now. Apple, pear and walnut trees affected by codling moth should have a good sprinkling of Neem Tree Granules applied from trunk to drip line now. This creates a smell. When the moths hatch out of their cocoons in the soil they can’t smell the apple tree above. You can now spray stone fruit trees and the ground underneath with potassium permanganate mixed at quarter a teaspoon per litre of water with Raingard added. This kills curly leaf disease spores. ROSES: Over the next few weeks you should have completed your final pruning . Only prune on a sunny day when the soil is on the drier side to prevent silver leaf. After pruning spray the plants with liquid copper and sprinkle Neem Tree Granules into the root zone along with Rok Solid. INSECT PESTS: At the first sight of any insect pest you need to take action. A mix of Super Neem Tree Oil, Super Pyrethrum and Raingard used late in the day when the sun is off the plants will take care of the early pests.

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Photographer Michelle Murray has always had a passion for photography. Inspired by the birth of her son, Michelle developed a career specialising in new-born, maternity, family, and soon also birth photography as Mezmerize Photography. Michelle’s approach is to reflect your unique personality in beautiful photographs. She loves capturing small details that will be cherished for years to come. It helps that she is a pro at patiently directing children during her fun shoots. “I get a lot of parents thanking me for my patience and my ability to get their children to relax and enjoy the session, I am a mother myself so I know what it

takes to work with children, I take my time and make it an enjoyable experience, which results in capturing happy, natural portraits.” Michelle arrives with a collection of props and backdrops to create a picture-perfect setting in your own home, outdoors, or at her photography space depending on the type of Session. Baskets and bonnets are used for newborn posed photography while her party collection is used for cake smashes, a global trend in 1 year old milestone toddler photography. Michelle travels across Marlborough to visit clients and has exciting plans to open a local studio in the New Year.

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Kaylene has also worked closely with Diabetes Marlborough holding education classes, and in-store consultations at Cherubs and the Marlborough Parents Centre. “I work with a wide range of ages from babies through to adults, and provide general foot care for the older generations who provide great conversation,” she laughs. Kaylene says her aim is to help her clients by reducing pain, enabling more mobility and getting them a step closer to realising their own goals. Contact Kaylene for a foot health check-up today.

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Erena Oliver Feeling disempowered affects most people, not just those who are bullied, and impacts in a very destructive way in all relationships, in family, friendships, workplace, sports, school, and the cyber world. Disempowerment also has a devastating impact on health, especially auto-immune dysfunction. I help people transform the impact that disempowerment has in, and on their lives by providing simple strategies and tools. I teach people to see what is really going on in their life, (underneath what

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Heather Sorensen For nearly six years, celebrant Heather Sorensen has been working with people at very happy and special times in their lives, including weddings, naming ceremonies and vow renewals. She says just being able to witness the love and commitment between couples and their families is a ‘true highlight’. “I’ve always liked working with people so being able to make these occasions even more special is the reason why I love what I do.” Heather will officiate weddings anywhere in Marlborough and has an abundance of ideas to help with the planning process. “With weddings and vow renewals

I talk to couples and find out what they are wanting so that I can create something unique to them.” Heather also does a lot of work with naming ceremonies. “Years ago children were christened and baptised, but today it’s more naming ceremonies where close family members, friends, god parents and sponsors come together to celebrate a child’s future. “It sets the scene for a great future and is a really happy and positive celebration,” she says. For weddings, vow renewals and naming ceremonies, contact Heather Sorensen.

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- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 14 Live Music With Midge McCleary Seamus’s Irish Bar 25 Wellington St, Picton. 8.30pm-12am. Midge McCleary is a jazz, funk, roots, blues inspired musician & predominantly a percussive finger-style player. Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon, Game and Duck Show Riding for Disabled Arena on Taylor Pass Rd, 1.30-5.30pm. Go along and view the poultry, pigeons and ducks and maybe get the chance to meet some of those who have entered. $3 per family or $2 adults, 50c child. Friday Night Jazz Quench Restaurant and Bar, High St, 6-8pm. Featuring Heather Jameson and Alistair McLeod. On every Friday. Friday Knockout Pool Tournament Open to anybody except 1st Division Players. Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play. Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough. Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. 60 Main Road, Havelock. The Diversion Gallery Open Fridays and Saturdays only for winter, 11am-4pm. 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www. thediversion.co.nz. Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day! 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlboroughgolf.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.

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Phone 578-1712.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Phone Rex Green 021 469 191.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street. Ph 021 1201717 or info@detourgallery.co.nz.

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

Millennium Public Art Gallery Corner of Seymour and Alfred Street. Exhibitions on now - ‘Picture This! and ‘Public and Private Photographs of People’ on until August 13.

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Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon, Game and Duck Show Riding for Disabled Arena on Taylor Pass Rd, 9am-2.30pm. $3 per family or $2 adults, 50c child.

Bastille Day Clos Henri Vineyard chapel lawn, 639 State Hwy 63, Blenheim 11am-3pm. Celebrate the French National Day with us. French atmosphere, fine wines, French food and a little rustic French music, a unique air show (at noon) and special activities for kids. No bookings required, entry free of charge. Wine and food available to purchase on the day.

Simply The Breast Dragon Boat Team Talk by Kate McNabb. The Vines Villagenoon-2pm. Kate McNabb, Lymphoedema Therapist/Physiotherapist, followed by a delicious lunch (at own cost) from The Vines Village Café team. All breast cancer ladies and support people are welcome! Blenheim Ballroom & Latin Dance Club Mid-winter dance at St-Christopher’s Hall 7.30-11.30pm. Geraldine Band “Breakthru” playing a range of music for Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Rock n’Roll and Line. $10pp plus a plate for shared supper. For more information Ph Colin 5793101. Ice Cream Brain Freeze Competition Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Free holiday activity for children 12 years and under. On everyday until July 23. Redwood Market 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Site fees donated to charity. Contact Alison 5785109. Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday, 9am.

Heritage and Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283.

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.

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.

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

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Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon and Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We welcome new members of all ages.

The Paper Rain Art Exhibition Framingham Wines 10.30am-4.30pm. The team from Paper Rain have teamed up with 21 Artists to create over 40 one off pieces of art. These are painted & etched into recycled wooden skateboards. Artists include Michel Tuffery, Flox, Sean Dubffell, Chizah, Milarky, Kelly Spencer and more... Last day! Marlborough Inflatable Day – School Holiday Fun The Vines Village 11am-3pm. Bring the kids out for a Sunday Family Day with a huge range of bouncy castles. Cost $4, all ages welcome. Marlborough Orienteering Club Third event of winter rogaine series. Choice of 60 or 90 mins rogaine around Wither Hills. Starts from 10.30 –11.30am from Lower Quail Car Park. Members $3 per pax and $10 max family. Non members most welcome. See www.moc.kiwi. nz/events for more details. Blenheim Family History Group Research rooms behind Jail at Brayshaw Park 1.30-3pm. Looking at occupations that our ancestors had that no longer exist, bring along a photo or story to share. Cost $1 (for tea/coffee) plus research fees if applicable. Phone Jenny 577 7770. 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.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 9am-noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Picton Rail & Sail Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz. Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday and Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Ph Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street. Ph Russell 5791952. Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm-4pm $2. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission. Marlborough Stamp Collectors Club 2.00pm at their Clubrooms at Brayshaw Park. Details from the Secretary, phone Rick at 5793475. All welcome.

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Soft toy tiger in town or along Scott St. Ph 021 163 7522 if found.

Nu-Look Clothing Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

PAINTER Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Free Quotes Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

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MINCERS, slow cooker, deep fryer, much more. Phone 5794348.

Measures 6.1m x 3.7m x 1.200 deep, 22,050 litres. This above ground pool comes complete with the timber surrounds (7.7m x 6.3m x 1.800 high), child proof gate, deck, cover and roller, robot auto cleaner, pump, filter, bulk chlorine storage tank and general pool equipment - as is where is. Measures 3.6 x 3.6 approx. Manufactured in H3 treated Radiata - as is where is.

To arrange a viewing or more information Ph: 021 709 579

All must be sold, including: Braud B54 Harvester and 2 x 4.5 ton gondolas, Sylvan GII sprayer and farm scan computer, Land Pride scallop discs, Bird scarers including Zon gas guns, Pyramid mirrors and other mirrors.

Winz quotes available

Tuesday 8th August 7.30pm, Whitehead Park Bowling Club All members & friends welcome Enquiries 579-3331

Para pool - Sunsoka Model $250

Due Change of Ownership

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260

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Smart 500 PTO fertilizer spreader, Pellenc single side row trimmers. Manual overhead net applicator, Platform scales, Petrol brush cutter, 2 way radios and base station, Old and miscellaneous tools. Phone Omaka Springs Estates 03 572 9933 for viewing and purchase

R LE FO SA Earthquake Legal Advice Clinics Blenheim residents 20th July | 21st July at Community Law Marlborough. Ward | Seddon | Kekerengu Residents 20th July | 21st July Please contact us for appointments in your area.

PH: 03 577 9919 or email: reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz

WHAT'S ON Tonight Members Draw 1st draw $2500.00

Saturday Members Draw $200.00* Live Music - Don’t Frett - Club Bar 7.30pm

Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band, Inc. We would like to thank the following organizations/individuals for the donations received for our recent Bamboo Garden Dinner and Auction. Your support is very much appreciated. Omaka Springs Estate Illusions Hair Salon Wairau Pharmacy Mitchell Sports Rapaura Timber Watery Mouth Cafe Highlight Wine Tours Andrew McCallum Nite Spa ‘Under Armour’ Ace Rental Cars Picton Honey Collection Miss Finns Mike Ponder Makana Confections Vines Village Cafe Dog Point Winery Blue Penguin Gift Shop Wairau River Restaurant Alan Kernick Neil MacDonald

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Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

OLD STYLE stereo $30, home-made cupboard $20, fertiliser and garden supplements etc, ph:5705661. TWO Bathrooms both Almond /Ivory offers. Vanities 1 double 1800, sing le 150 0, showe r s 12 0 0 x 9 0 0 a n d 1000x1000, 1 spa bath, two toliets. Good tidy condition, to view ph 5727584.

Clearance Sale of ALL Vineyard Equipment

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LAWN AND GARDENING FRANCHISE Established client base with potential for growth. Full training, equipment and set up provided. Purpose built trailer provided. On going support provided by Area Owners. Simple business to own and run for motivated owners.

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Early Childhood Relief Staff We are growing our pool of relievers at our 3 preschools. If you are a bright energetic person with a passion for teaching young children, have an ECE qualification or have experience in an Early Childhood setting we would love to hear from you. Relieving is on a casual on-call basis with variable hours Please email or send your CV to Jo Dewe jo.dewe@blenheimearlychildhood.co.nz PO Box 388 Blenheim 7240

DEAN BLACKLAWS LOGGING are currently looking for hard working enthusiastic staff to fill the following positions: • Experienced qualified felling machine operator • Experienced qualified grapple excavator operator (to load trucks and shovel logs on the hill)

Please contact Julia for a confidential chat on 0273311660 or email your contact details along with any qualifications to deanblacklawslogging@xtra.co.nz

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VINEYARD SUPERVISOR VILLA MARIA ESTATE LTD - AWATERE VALLEY Vineyard Supervisor Wanted. Are you ready for the next step in your viticulture career? Villa Maria, New Zealand’s most awarded wine company is looking for a Vineyard Supervisor based in the Awatere Valley. Assisting the manager to carry out vineyard operations to a high level as well as overseeing staff at various times, this role suits someone who has a strong background in machinery operations but is wanting to extend their level of responsibility. Additional tasks will include irrigation monitoring, assisting with frost control, canopy management and record keeping. All applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand. If this sound like the role you’ve been looking for to get your career moving, then apply at www.qjumpers.co.nz/31931

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BRAND AMBASSADOR In store demonstration work available NOW in your area! Casual work available Wed to Sun. Great $$$, free brand training. Car essential. Visit www.theingroup.co.nz and click Work For Us to apply

ALOAINA, Jonathan Afa Junior: July 5, 2017

KITCHEN/CLEANER This is a permanent position on a rotating roster 9am to 2.30pm. Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz.

Applications close 19/7/2017

BARKER, James Li: June 17, 2017 CHARLES, Tyton Jasper: May 29, 2017 FALVEY, Conor George: June 22, 2017 PILLANS, Cruz Lando: July 4, 2017

FULL TIME TEACHER FIXED TERM

(TERMS 3 & 4 2017 - IMMEDIATE START) We are looking to appoint an experienced teacher who is able to work flexibly with various year 1-4 groups in several classrooms. Strong curriculum knowledge and effective team collaborative skills are important. Application packs available from www.witherleaschool.com/staff-vacancies or email principal@witherlea.school.nz. Applications close on the 21st July.

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

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim. All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Nativity @ 7pm Thursday - 10am Communion Service

SLADE, Eli Anthony: June 29, 2017 ROTHWELL, Tilly Jane: June 22, 2017 WILKES, Arlo Allan Jon: July 6, 2017

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SOMERVILLE, Unie: On July 10 2017 at Springlands Lifestyle Village, shortly before her 89th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Stuart, and cherished Mum of Pam and Colin, Janette, the late Richard and Wendy, Julie and Craig, Graeme and Sandi, Brent and Helen. Devoted and proud Nanna to Glen, Melanie and Nick; Greer, Bridget, Alex and Wilson; Shaun and Angus, Harrison and Molly; and Sherwin and Leo. Messages may be sent to 33B Adams Lane, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to all the staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village for their loving care to Mum. At Unie’s request a private ceremony has been held. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz BETRIDGE, Daniel John: Passed away recently in Motueka. Aged 44 years. Dearly loved father of Olivia, much loved son of John and Sandra, and brother of Naomi and Claire. Messages may be sent to the Betridge Family, 29A Mowat Street, Blenheim 7201. A memorial service for Daniel will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.30pm on Saturday July 15. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

St. Christopher’s Anglican

Vineyard Operator We are seeking an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team focusing on premium organic grape production.

Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: Contemporary Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown Phone 578 0139 www.stchristophers.co.nz

This role covers all aspects of vineyard functions from machinery operation of specialist equipment through to day-to-day vineyard tasks.

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To be successful in this role you will need to be; mechanically minded and practical, safety conscious, enjoy working hands on with grape vines, have a clean and current drivers licence and enjoy working in a team environment.

BRADSHAW, Phyl: 10 July, 2017

This position is full time. Please forward your cv and covering letter to anna@dogpoint.co.nz

HOLDEM, Merle (nee Bateman): 8 July, 2017

Relief deliverers wanted for all areas

LUCAS, Laurence Walter (Laurie): 10 July, 2017

Are you a hard worker and looking for a relief job? Do you have parental or caregivers support? If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

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Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

In loving memory of our treasured wife, mum, mum-in-law, aunty and friend who passed away one year ago. Sadly missed and remembered everyday.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@ blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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Love you always. Nigel, Linda and John Mortimer, family and friends.

friday fact The longest recorded flight of a chicken is thirteen seconds. By Russell McQuarters

ACROSS DOWN 1. Nurture (7) 1. Raccoon-like animal (5) 5. Is suitable for (4,3,4) 2. Rank (7) 3. Natural (6) 11. Pale (5) 12. Giver (7) 4. Combine chemically with 13. Sprite (5) water (8) 14. Uncomfortable (3,2,4) 5. Ships’ chimneys (7) 15. Amazed (9) 6. Ballet costumes (5) 16. Tree bark (4) 7. Muslim headdress (6) 17. Be resolute (7) 8. Becoming gradually 19. Inhabitant (6) visible (8) 23. Trench (6) 9. Hospitals (11) 10. Covered inner surface with 26. Type of race-horse 29. Small amount of something (4) material (5) 30. Rocky hill (3) 16. Dishevelled (7) 18. Placed (5) 32. Tweak (3) 34. Soothe (4) 20. Cost (7) 35. Exterior (7) 21. Small cottage (3) 36. Clergyman (6) 22. Write (3) 39. Spruce (6) 24. Acting the part of another 40. Absconds (7) character(4-7) 25. Court (3) 42. Decline (4) 46. Lifeless (9) 27. Pauses (5) 48. Most stable (9) 28. Tear (3) 50. Banishment (5) 31. Chafe (3) 51. Ardent (7) 33. Rocket-launching place (3) 52. Tests (5) 37. Regretful (8) 53. Stingy (5-6) 38. Freed (8) 54. Is indecisive (7) 41. Runs off (7)

43. Mean (7) 44. Japanese battle cry (6) 45. Arrival (6) 46. Clumsy (5) 47. Precise (5) 49. Chores (5)

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Video killed this Lions tour to make the referee a factor. While I was furiously updating my Facebook status with an equally furious statement about the largely brain-dead officiating, the All Black captain had hit the nail on the head. There were too many handling errors from the home team, too many points were left out on the field. Credit to the Lions, they played far better in the final test draw than they did in their second test win. The fact remains that officials are relying too much on the use of television replays and that evidence is muddying the decision-making

waters and that needs to change. The old saying used to be a referee never changes his decision, but now in 2017, it seems that saying can be thrown on the scrap-heap. Warren Gatland has earned the respect he no doubt craved pre-tour and may have etched his name a little more forward in the minds of those picking the next All Blacks coach. This is a good wake-up call for the All Blacks and it’s time the International Rugby Board sort out the shambolic interference that video replays are causing in the decision-making process at key moments of international rugby games.

Brad Millar, 35 Trade account manager at ITM Blenheim Sponsor – Matthew’s Mechanical Services and Hortus Reason for participating: “I decided to put my name forward for the Fight For Life because I’ve always had an interest in boxing and thought it would be a huge challenge to get in the ring. “My daughter thinks it’s pretty cool that I’m fighting for Harold the Giraffe, now that she’s worked out that I’m not actually fighting Harold. I’m loving the training and really looking forward to jumping in the ring. There’s some awesome people doing it and there’s going to be some absolute cracker fights so I’m really looking forward to the Red team kicking some butt on the night. “A huge thanks to my sponsors for stepping up to make fighting possible, Matthews Mechanical Service and Hortus, I’m stoked those guys will be there to cheer me on. Bring on Sept 30.” The Sun will be profiling each Fight For Life competitor in the lead up to the big event on September 30.

Win for local swimmer at SI champs By Cathie Bell More than 75 swimmers from 25 schools visited Blenheim last weekend for the South Island Secondary Schools Swimming Championships held at Stadium 2000. L oca l swi m mer Mega n Cla rk of Marlborough Girls’ College won the Girls 15 and Over age group and Marlborough Girls’ had the second highest total score for female swimmers, while Marlborough Boys’ was third for males. Megan won the 100m and 200m backstroke titles and showed her versatility by finishing third in the 100m and 200m individual medley events. Sophie Woodhouse, also of MGC impressed too, winning both the 100m and 200m individual medley events in the Girls 15 and Over age group and placing second in four other events. George Glover was the top performer for MBC, finishing third in the 400m medley and scoring in several other events. There were many Marlborough swimmers setting personal best times throughout the weekend. Thomas Loza, Oliver Mandeno, George Trolove, Abby Coldwell and Meg Flanagan, Fergus Greer, Connor Guillemot, Conor Reed, Abbey Moody, Grace Rodger, Johanna Schmidt and Yuna Ikeda all set new personal bests at the meet. Taiko Torepe-Ormsby, from St Andrew’s

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I’ve been told draws in sport are as awkward and unfulfilling as kissing your sister. I have three brothers. No one will be able to convince me that the last penalty was only an accidental offside. It’s probably the first time I’ve genuinely believed, days after the fact and with the emotion of the strange last few moments of the 15-all Lions tour decided, that yes the All Blacks should have had the final say through a penalty kick. Kieran Read was very diplomatic after the game, saying that it had been a penalty for years but his men put themselves in a position

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Help needed at race track Eastern States Speedway is looking for some enthusiastic race stewards and referees for the up and coming 2017/2018 season. Head steward Tony Flood, a club member who has been involved most of his life, is needing some extra pairs of hands to help out. He says the club will be hosting some major championship events this coming season, so he’s in need of help. “Unfortunately the team we had has moved on for their own reasons so now we really need to fill their spots. If you love racing and want to be part of the speedway family here we want to hear from you.” Working for Speedway New Zealand the stewards and referees administer SNZ’s rules and help to sort issues related to the racing. There is some remuneration for the positions. These positions need to be filled quickly so for more information contact club president Stu Coutts on 027 4700 798.

Half marathon entries open Entries for the 35th Woodbourne Half Marathon, Half Marathon Hybrid, 5km and 10km fun run/walk races on August 20th have opened. Entries can be made online at www. woodbourne.co.nz/event/35thwoodbourne-half-marathon/ or you can pick up an entry form from Mitchell Sports in Scott Street.

Saturday run The Marlborough Harriers Club has cancelled its planned trip to Lake Rotoroa tomorrow because of the forecast severe weather, and is offering an alternative for people interested in getting out for runners to meet at 2pm on Saturday at the Harrier Shed at Churchward Park on Taylor Pass Road. Route will be decided by those turning up. Look for the Harrier sign. h t t p : // w w w. h a r r i e r s . n e t . n z / ai1ec_event/pack-run-from-harriershed/?instance_id=4161

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Megan Clark in action in last weekend's school swimming champs.

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College in Christchurch, broke a New Zealand record at the meet. Pending ratification from Swimming NZ, Torepe-Ormsby set a new standard for 13-year-old boys in the 50m butterfly with his time of 26.42 seconds. Local official Christine Fisk also qualified

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Friday 29th September 2017 We invite all brides married or residing in Marlborough between 23rd July 2016 and 20th September 2017 to enter the Bride of the Year Show held at Clubs of Marlborough. All enquiries please email bblbrideoftheyear@gmail.com Entries close 20th September. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Bread of Life Trust & Diabetes Marlborough Inc. Bride of the Year Blenheim

Last year’s winning brides from the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year; Winner Kimberly McCabe in the centre with second place Taylor Green left and third place Emma O’Sullivan. File photo.

New date for Bride of the Year

By Celeste Alexander There’s a little over two months to go until the annual Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show is here, bringing with it a springtime theme. There has been a date change, initially it was set for September 30 but due to a clash with another fundraising event, it will now be held on Friday, September 29. Brides married between July 23, 2016 and September 20, 2017 are invited to enter, simply by emailing the committee for an application form. The show itself will be held in the evening at the Clubs of Marlborough Hall and fol-

lowing on from last year’s successful format, there will be a decorated entrance way in springtime theme. There will be a limit on bride entry numbers so get in to avoid missing out, convenor Noeline Stewart says. “This is the one opportunity for brides married in the past 12 months to be part of the show, so get your applications in quick to avoid disappointment.” Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Bread of Life Trust and Diabetes Marlborough Inc. For bride entries email bblbrideoftheyear@ gmail.com and entries close September 20.

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