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Bear’s new cub

By Celeste Alexander Since the tragic passing of Waitohi Club rugby player Bevan Moody in May, there has been a celebration of new life with the arrival of Bevan’s son Jeremiah Bear Moody last month.

Continued page 2 Jeremiah Bear Moody was born last month, a son for Kendra and the late Bevan ‘Bear’ Moody.

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Bevan Moody’s memory lives on through family

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Maddison Moody, daughter of Kendra Stewart and the late Bevan Moody. Photo by Mezmerize Photography.

Continued from page 1 Bevan’s partner Kendra Stewart welcomed the arrival of their son on August 20, a much loved new member of the Moody family alongside sister Maddison.

While Bevan’s legacy will continue on through his family, they would like to publicly thank the Marlborough community for their support through ‘this difficult time’.

Money raised from a recent casino fundraising event which raised over $50,000 will help to fulfill Bevan’s wishes of giving his ‘cubs’ the best future he could, his sister Hayley Moody says.

“We know that Bevan wanted to give his cubs the best he could... with him not around now the money donated will help to fulfill those wishes,” she says.

One month on from that fundraising

evening Bevan’s family also thanks those who contributed and attended the event.

“Our family would like to say a huge thanks. The fundraiser was fantastic with a substantial amount raised for Bear’s little cubs. Thank you to our Waitohi family for organising the fundraisers and also to all the businesses who generously gave donations and the wider community for attending.

“We can’t thank everyone enough,” Hayley says.

Many beautiful memories have been created in memory of Bevan, including the birth of Jeremiah, all of which the family says they will forever cherish.

“We are all doing OK, taking each day as it comes and putting one foot in front of the other it’s all we can do as Bevan’s passing has left a huge whole in all of our lives,” Hayley says.

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Carnival fun coming to Renwick

By Celeste Alexander You may have seen the carnival themed roadside signs and heard excited chatter between youth about an exciting event coming up this Saturday, Renwick School’s inaugural Twilight Carnival.

“What better excuse to dress up in rainbow colours, crazy wigs and watch pyrotechnics... come along for a fantastic, fun community event,” organisers say.

The Renwick Community Memorial Hall is undergoing a long overdue refurbishment, so to help raise money it was decided that a ‘Twilight Carnival’ would be a fun way to raise $20,000.

There are literally thousands of prizes to be won on the stalls and even more fun to be had with the coin toss, quoits and balloon pop as well as face painting, crazy hair and more.

Watch young dancers performing and the highly skilled circus

performers.

Try your hand at walking the slack line, pony riding, hula hooping or a selection of bouncy castles.

For the adults there’s a winning wheel and silent auction jampacked with around 80 incredible prizes including restaurant vouchers, clothing, sports gear, and more all donated by Marlborough businesses.

No carnival would be complete without delicious food. Popcorn, candy floss and hot chips will keep the family happy.

Don’t forget Highly Flammable’s grand finale performance,” Sonya Sutherland says.

“You can purchase everything using our Carny Cash (which you can buy on the night or prepurchase from the Renwick School office).

The Twilight Carnival kicks off at 4.30pm and runs through to 8pm and will go ahead rain or shine.

Hayley Sutherland and Taylor Sutherland are looking forward to the Renwick Carnival this Saturday.

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World record attempt

By Celeste Alexander Blenheim might soon have bragging rights to a world record if enough people take part in what has been called ‘the most mobility scooters in one place at one time’.

Age Concern Marlborough (ACM) has organised the ‘World Record Attempt’ for Friday, September 29 at noon at Market Place in Blenheim.

This is the first time this event has been held and was the idea of ACM field worker Catherine Donnolly.

“I was on holiday and thinking of ways to create awareness of social isolation for older persons and this popped up.

“It will be a fun way to bring people together and celebrate the ‘International Day of Older Persons 2017’,” she says.

People of all ages are invited to take part, just as long as they

bring along a mobility scooter for the official count.

“Even if you have spare scooters at home, call us at Age Concern and we can arrange a pick up so they can be used for the event,” Catherine says.

On the day there will be a Justice of the Peace to do the official count, plus everyone who registers will be counted to ensure an accurate number.

Registration is at 11am and those who do will receive an orange flag courtesy of Access Mobility. There will be goody bags and spot prizes.

There will be also be entertainment and a free sausage sizzle.

“A big thank you to the MDC, Marlborough Violence Intervention Project, Access Mobility, Red Cross, Grey Power and Blenheim Lions,” Catherine says.

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Lucky to be alive Two boaties Rescued from Cape Jackson in the Marlborough Sounds are lucky to be alive, senior Search and Rescue officer Mike Roberts says.

The pair were plucked off the rocks by helicopter after their launch was wrecked on rocks last week and they spent 11 hours stranded on the beach.

They had no radio to call for help.

“They ignored safety basics,” Mike says.

“Boaties should always have a marine VHF radio and a distress beacon.

And they should always wear a lifejacket.”

Mike King in town Well known comedian and speaker Mike King arrived in Blenheim this week to talk to schools and the community as part of ‘Listen to Lara’s Message’ campaign.

There is a free community talks tomorrow at the Queen Charlotte College which is for students and the Picton community at 1.30pm, and on Friday a talk for the community at the Clubs of Marlborough main hall from 1.30-2.30pm.

There will also be a ‘Listen to Lara’s Message’ team present at each of the talks, including representatives from the Mental Health Hub who will be on hand to provide information and support.

Ricky Shadbolt, Shirley Phillips and Catherine Donnelly are looking forward to the ‘World Record Attempt’.

Letterbox broken, then a new one left behind

By Bill McElhinney Did the vandal or vandals have a guilty conscience?

That’s the question Howick Road residents Herb and Ngaire Ritchie are asking themselves.

“We heard a noise outside about 10.30pm on Saturday night,” Ngaire says, “but we didn’t take a lot of notice.”

The next morning they found someone had tried to rip their metal letterbox off its mount.

“They must have given it a really good pull,” Ngaire says. “They tore the metal top, but because Herb made such a good job of fixing it on they couldn’t pull the whole thing off.”

“But it was well and truly munted,” Herb says.

Herb and Ngaire went off to their Sunday service at Cornerstone Church

Ngaire and Herb Ritchie with their letterboxes.

in Wither Road and when they returned home were surprised to find a brand new letterbox, still in its plastic wrapping, sitting at their front door.

The couple have had similar vandalism in the past, and one of their neighbours has shifted his letterbox to behind the front fence to better protect it.

“But we haven’t had any trouble recently,” Ngaire says. “And when we rang the police they said there hadn’t been any recent vandalism in our area”.

“It was an unusual Father’s Day present,” Herb says with a grin.

“Now I’ll have to get the old one off and replace it.”

If you are the letterbox loosener, don’t be afraid to contact the Ritchies. They’d just like someone to say sorry and they’ll put the whole thing behind them.

Scammers still busy The phone scammers are still out there.

Picton woman Brenda Deavin says she got a call recently from someone claiming to be the ‘New Zealand Grants Department.’

“He said I had been selected, along with 389 others, to receive a 50 per cent tax refund,” Brenda says.

“I didn’t buy it, but it was different from the recent Microsoft scam, so be aware!” If you get such a call, report it to Scamwatch. Phone 050 638 723.

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By Bill McElhinney Harold, the Life Education Trust giraffe, had a problem this week.

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“We’re driving Harold as far as Clarence in one of our trucks,” Fulton Hogan Marlborough regional manager Tim Glanville says.

“Then we’ve arranged for NCTIR (the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery), the team that are restoring the main highway, to take Harold by helicopter the rest of the way.”

Harold doesn’t say much (well he is a giraffe!) but he looked pretty stoked to be getting the ride when the Sun called at the Fulton Hogan Blenheim depot on Monday.

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runs the 2km section with the kids,” Life Education Marlborough teacher Genevieve MacDonald says.

“We’re so pleased that Harold will get there for Saturday’s event, and the kids will just love it.”

Fulton Hogan and the road recovery team will join forces to get Harold back from Kaikoura.

Life Education is a non-profit organisation teaching health education to primary and intermediate school children around New Zealand.

Every year the trust reaches over 250,000 children with their mobile classrooms, which are equipped with sight and sound equipment, such as large screens, designed to capture children’s imagination and educate them at the same time.

Harold has been part of the teaching since the trust was first started in New Zealand team in 1988 and remains a well known figure for many Kiwi kids.

By Bill McElhinney A warm August has pushed Blenheim into second place in the sunniest town in New Zealand stakes.

At the end of July Blenheim was sitting in third position behind Whakatane and Richmond, but Blenheim was the sunniest town in August and is now 32 hours behind Whakatane and 12 hours ahead of Richmond.

The August mean temperature was well above average and there were fewer frosts than average, Rob Agnew, from the Marlborough Research Centre, says.

This August is now the third warmest August on record for Blenheim for the 86 year period from 1932-2017, with a mean temperature of 10.34 deg. C. The warmest August on record is 2009 with a mean temperature of 10.85.C and the second warmest is 2013 with a mean of 10.77°C. It is very interesting to note how much warmer August has been since the turn of the new millennium, Rob says.

Of the 18 years 2000 to 2017, 14

of those years have recorded warmer August mean temperatures than in the period 1932 to 2000.

The coldest day was August 4, with a minimum air temperature of minus 1.3 deg. and a ground minimum of minus 4.6.

The consequence of warmer winter mean temperatures over recent decades is that Blenheim is continuing to record far fewer frosts than earlier in the century, Rob says. During the winter of 2017, 30 ground frosts were recorded compared with the long-term average of 37.6 from 1986 to 2016.

The rainfall total of 65.8mm for August is slightly above the long-term average for August of 62.5 mm (1930-2016).

Although August may have felt as if it was a wet month, there was only average rainfall, Rob says.

Rain was recorded on 13 days spread throughout August, which probably gave the feeling that it was wet.

However, the highest daily rainfall total was only 13.8 mm on August 14.

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Dog’s day in the spotlight

By Celeste Alexander Barks, licks and pats will be in abundance at the ‘More FM Dogs Day Out with Vets On Alabama’ on September 17.

The annual event will take place at the Taylor River, Monro Street carpark at 10am.

This year, More FM is introducing several brand new activities for Marlborough canines to compete in, including; ‘Drop It (Like It’s Hot)’ and ‘Dingo Bingo’.

More FM’s 10am – 3pm host Tasha Knox, is particularly excited about the addition of a ‘Very Important Pooch’ competition in the lead up to the 2017 event.

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“Because I run a puzzle company I can The popular code cracker is done by Alan say with confidence: ‘Yes, I do have all the Shuker and his son, Simon, who live in answers!’”

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Doug Hendry’s quip brought a smile to the “It’s nice to solve a puzzle, but it’s more faces of residents on Springlands Lifestyle important to just try,” Doug says.

Village last Thursday.

“We don’t always get there, but trying is Doug runs the Tauranga-based The Puzzle the important thing - flexing those mental Company, which provides puzzles for The muscles on a daily basis.

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At Springlands mail centre, I had two rude college girls barge in through a door.

As a pensioner of twinkling toes, I was able to step back and avoid a bodily confrontation.

Could parents and the school teach teenagers manners?

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Dear Ed, I attended Marlborough Federated Farmers election meeting at Renwick.

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I was startled to hear Kaikoura MP National’s Stuart Smith declare in his opening preamble, ‘You should vote for me because I’m good at what I do.” Really?

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Last weekend’s ‘Daffodil Vehicle Display for Cancer’ held at Brayshaw Heritage Park was a huge success and raised $9000.00. The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Marlborough branch president Kelly Landon-Lane presented a cheque to Cancer Society Marlborough. Photo by Gemma Bartlett.

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The four-year-old has a pet lamb called ‘Delta’ who he would spend all of his time with if he could, his mother Selena says.

Delta arrived in the Robbins family on July 8 and was so little that Charlie had her in a box by the fire for two weeks until she was strong enough to live outside.

He feeds her every morning before preschool then the moment he gets home at 3.15pm, he’s straight over the fence into the pen to see his lamb.

“He’s there until it’s dark or time for feeding at 5pm. Charlie insists that we stop in the driveway when returning home so that Delta knows he’s home,” Selena says.

“On the weekends or his days off from preschool, Charlie and Delta spend nearly all day together. They go walking around the paddocks which he calls going on a journey together.”

Charlie’s older brothers Ben and George also have lambs and calves and enjoy doing the feeding and caring themselves. In fact, Selena says this year they paid for their own calves out of their pocket money.

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Wendy Giddy and Bary Neal. Bary is organising the HopeWalk suicide awareness/prevention event next month. Photo provided.

Walk in son’s memory In remembrance of those taken by suicide and supporting those who are struggling, a HopeWalk event is taking place in Blenheim on September 16.

It’s being organised by local man Bary Neal who talks to reporter Celeste Alexander about losing his son Matt last year.

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On a daily basis Bary struggles to accept the suicide statistics that are plaguing New Zealand, and even more heartbreaking is the fact that his 22-year-old son Matt is one of them.

Matt was loved and adored by his parents Bary and Carolyn Jones so when the news came that he had taken his own life last October, it came as a huge shock.

“If you had asked me a year ago, I would have said that suicidal people were the ones who had issues with money, relationships, drugs and had no job. Wow, how stupid was I! “My boy had none of these issues, he was a very clever person, passing everything at school and was a very well liked young man with his friends.

“He was Marlborough division one footballer of the year in 2015 and good at anything he put his hands to.

“So why did he feel he had to

take his own life? That is the question I wish I knew the answer to,” Bary says.

It’s Bary’s opinion that males in particular don’t open up and let others know what is ‘eating away at them and causing all the pain deep inside’.

“Never try and go it alone and never be afraid to ask for help. It will be the decision that starts turning your life back around.”

“My boy was very good at that, as he was at my house for dinner two days before taking his life and he seemed to have no issues whatsoever from what I could see.

“We played table tennis, joked, talked about many things and he seemed happy. Unfortunately he was very good at hiding his inner struggles from me and from his friends.

“As a result I was not able to help or find help for him. That is the one thing I am wanting to change in people and males in particular.

“People need to learn to open up more, to ask for help when things get too much,” he says.

Since Matt’s death Bary says he has been putting on a brave face despite hurting inside but is determined to increase the awareness of suicide and inspire others to check up on their family and friends.

“Be a person who checks up on your family and mates as you have no idea of the good it may be doing. We can all do our bit,” he says.

In January, Bary was given the opportunity to organise and run HopeWalk Blenheim, a suicide awareness and prevention cam-

paign, helping to take away the stigma surrounding suicide.

It takes place on September 16, starting at Seymour Square at 11am with a 2.7km walk around Blenheim followed by a free sausage sizzle and refreshments for those walking, followed by short talks, songs and skits.

There will also be 150 yellow helium balloons released in memory of loved ones lost too soon.

“If you have no-one to talk to, or you don’t know who to ask for help, message me through the HopeWalk Blenheim social media page, or call one of the support services,” Bary says.

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Nelson couple here for healing service

Fiona Fenwick, Jane DIckenson and winemaker Rebecca Wiffen with a winning combination.

Good buy, pork pie!

By Bill McElhinney It’s official – Marlborough now has the ultimate Burleigh pie pairing.

“After a gruelling yet hugely enjoyable marathon judging session, we have a winner,” Fiona Fenwick says, one of the challenge organisers.

The ‘Great Burleigh Pie Pairing Challenge’ was set up by a group of friends keen to have some winter fun.

Fiona, Bek Scherp and Belinda Jackson set out to test how the pies best matched with Marlborough beer, wine and cider.

“The ultimate overall pairing is Lawson’s Dry Hills Pioneer gewürztraminer 2015 matched with the Burleigh Pork belly pie,” Fiona says.

Thirty-nine Marlborough wine, beer and cider producers entered the challenge in what the organisers describe as ‘an incredible show of love for Burleigh pies and marvellous Marlborough wines, beers and ciders.’

“What started as a few friends getting together over a pie and deciding it was about time the perfect tipple was picked to pair with it has grown to something really special in the community.”

The judges carried out a totally blind tasting of all entries and there was official adjudication to ensure fairness all round, Fiona says.

“In all my years enjoying pies, I’ve never seen anything like this!” highly regarded wine judge Simon (The Pieman) Nunns says.

“The Marlborough wines, beers and ciders submitted are all fantastic in their own right, but they are on the verge of sublime when matched with these iconic pies.”

“This has added a whole new dimension to the enjoyment of our pies and we are thrilled with the support,” Jane Dickenson, co-owner of The Burleigh, says.

The category winners: Chicken, leek and mushroom: Small and Small Theodore reserve 2016 sauvignon blanc.

Jerk chicken: Babich Cowslip Valley 2016 riesling.

Vegetarian: Framingham 2016 pinot gris.

Mince and English cheddar: Terravin 2012 pinot noir.

Steak and blue cheese: Fromm 2015 La Strada syrah.

Steak and mushroom: Clos Henri 2013 pinot noir.

Steak and bacon: Tempello 2014 pinot noir.

By Bill McElhinney The Order of St Luke, an ecumenical group of people from many different denominations and backgrounds, meets every third Wednesday in the chapel at Wairau Hospital.

“We warmly welcome anyone that wants prayer for healing,” Blenheim convenor John Bush says.

“The objective is to bring about among Christian denominations, clergy, doctors and other health professionals an increased understanding of spiritual healing,” John says.

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The Order is holding a special service at the Blenheim Wesley Centre, Henry Street, at 2pm this Sunday, and anyone is welcome to come, John says.

Nanai and Christina Naseri, who run a retreat house in Teal Valley, Nelson, have been invited to lead the Sunday service.

Christina is a qualified practice nurse with overseas missionary experience and a theology qualification. Nanai is a qualified counsellor with a strong church and community background.

Christina and Nanai Naseri.

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Welcome to the WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY CancerCANCER Society MARLBOROUGH Marlborough

With the help of volunteers we work with local health professionals and community groups to ensure that information about living well, cancer treatment and support, and survivorship, is available to anyone who needs it; free or with minimal It is importantmake to us that Thank you everyone whocharges. helped we reach everyone who needs our help and Daffodil Day successful including the information, if you know of anyone who may office volunteers, street benefit from ourcollectors, services please cut outsite this newsletter and passBoys it on. College coordinators, Marlborough

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and bunching centre volunteers, daffodil Introducing our friendly staff growers, Blenheim South Rotary, Blenheim Margot Wilson, and Support and Districts Pipe Band, TTRN-Manager Coffee, Hitsand Information Provider Marlborough, Marlborough schools, early Payne, RN-Health Promoter childhood centres, restCorinne homes and businesses (relief support and Information provider) who took part in Daffodil Day. Thank you to Hilary Gill, Finance and Retail Co-ordinator everyone who generously donated to help Jasmine McDonald, Volunteer locals and their families affected by cancer.

Co-ordinator and Administrator.

Thank you Bay Joinery for the use of your How can we help? premises for our bunching centre and Our team welcomes enquiries Blenheim Event Hire for the tables. from community groups, Maraes, schools, etc. who would like a Thank you to the organisers and workshop or talk from participants the Cancer Society. We are happy to visit Picton and Rural Marlborough. of the Daffodil Day Tuamarina Craft Fair.

Thank you to the Marlborough Diary, June-JulyVintage 2009 Car Club for your amazing fundraising vintage For more information (including venue details) or vehicle display at Brayshaw Park. to register your interest in these events, contact 03 579 4379 or marlcaso@xtra.co.nz Thank you Aaron and Ash from Yoga Classes – gentle and yoga Scissorsaurusrex for donating all relaxing proceeds sessions; bring your loved one or a fellow survivor raised from males haircuts on Father’s Day to along for some time out. Tuesdays, 5:30-7.00pm. help local men with prostate cancer.

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The Pelorus Jack Up cast. From left: Alysa Neimen, Ian Cameron, Pip Maslan, Dide, Kylie Linthwaite, Greg Bettjemen, Gillian Edwards, Shalom Del’Monte-Aberhart, Hannah Roborgh, Pat Leggett, Aria Millen, Gary Marshall, Mikayla Neimen.

Rick jacks up another spoof

By Bill McElhinney Prolific Pelorus playwright Rick Edmonds has been at it again!

Rick, who has written “about 20 plays for Havelock I think –I’ve lost count,” has come up with another one for the busy Havelock Theatre Company.

This one is called Pelorus Jack Up and is a spoof on the Americas Cup. Rick initially wrote it 18 months

endometrium, cervix, ovary or vulva. Thursday, June 11, 6.00-7:30pm

ago, based on the unsuccessful New Zealand challenge in San Francisco; it was then re-written and updated to reflect the recent successful challenge in Bermuda.

The plot centres on the Pelorus Boating Club, who have been gifted an old chamber-pot.

When they discover it is 167 years old they decide to have it as a winner’s trophy for a sailing regatta held in Pelorus Sound.

The “Pelorus Cup” is declared

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the shows, some come from as far away as Nelson and Picton.

They come and have a meal, see the show. The whole town benefits.”

Profits from the shows have been ploughed back into the facilities at the Havelock Town Hall – lighting, sound equipment, seating.

Pelorus Jack Up features drama, comedy, song, special effects, and multi-media.

“Its fun for all the family,” Rick says.

The Havelock Town Hall is set up café style, so that the audience can bring their own drinks and nibbles and enjoy a night of entertainment.

Pelorus Jack Up starts on September 13 and runs at 7.30pm each evening until the 23rd, with a 4pm matinee on September 17.

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the World’s Oldest Sporting Trophy, and thus attracts interest from a certain Australian sailor who recently lost his job sailing for America.

The play has a cast of 14, and as usual with Havelock Theatre Company productions, has actors ranging from primary school age through to older actors, “who should really know better,” Rick says with a grin “Writing is just another form of art for me,” he says. “I can paint, I can do sculpture or I can write.

Depends what mood I’m in.”

Rick also enjoys directing.

“Using the lights, the effects, the actors – it’s another art form.

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THRIFTY THURSDAY Vanessa Evans is the new manager at Port Marlborough Pavilion.

Vanessa back in Picton

By Bill McElhinney Vanessa Evans had her wedding reception in the Port Marlborough Pavilion, now she’s managing the Picton sports and community facility.

She recently took over from Dale Ashworth, who had run it since it was built in 2013 at Endeavour Park.

It’s a homecoming of sorts for Vanessa, who grew up in Blenheim before her family moved to Beeches Bay just out of Picton in her last year at university.

Summers were spent working as a kayak guide and in the office for the Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company.

After a stint working for Sport Tasman in Blenheim, some OE and seven years in Australia, she and husband Ben and their two young sons were lured back late last year when they bought a share in Seumus’ Irish Bar in the town.

She jumped at the chance when the pavilion job came up six months later.

“I never ever thought of returning to Marlborough, let alone Picton, that there would be a role in my field that sounded right

up my alley,” Vanessa says.

“I had my wedding reception at the pavilion and I knew what an awesome space it was.

“I was pretty excited at the opportunity to get an interview after four years at home with the children, although I had been doing the administration, accounts and overseeing for the bar for a year, which I loved.’’

Vanessa has been manager for a couple of months now and is still learning what the diverse job entails.

She initially intends focusing on growing membership and marketing the facility which is used by mainly sporting codes in winter but becomes a popular venue for weddings, conferences, parties and dinners in summer.

Last year more than 40,000 used the pavilion.

Vanessa has a degree in sport and recreation management, is a certified personal trainer and has a bar manager licence, so is well qualified for the job.

The pavilion – which is run as an incorporated society – is largely funded by the Marlborough District Council, business sponsorship and community donations.

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Kylie and Oti Hill would love to announce the safe arrival of baby Pounamu Tanerau Hill (4lb 8oz) born August 29, 2017. A baby sister for TeAroha, Jermaine and Mia. A big huge thank you to the staff in the maternity ward and paediatrics for looking after us during our stay.

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Josaia and Bulou Waqanivalu are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first baby boy, Josaia Nathaniel Waqanivalu (3.98kg) on Aug 22, 2017 at 11.22pm. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the maternity staff at Wairau Hospital. Photo provided.

Jenner Halcrow and Matthew Brown are happy to present Howie Robert Brown (2.61kg) after his long awaited arrival at Wairau Hospital on August 14, 2017. Massive thanks go out to the maternity staff at Wairau, Nelson and Wellington hospitals, the Flying Doctors, and our lovely paediatrics team here in Wairau. Thanks also to all our friends and family for unfaltering support.

Chelsea and Jade Daniel happy to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Gracie Rose (6lb 12oz) born September 4, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Nicky Taylor.

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out & about Fight For Life ‘Meet the Blue Team’. A fundraising auction was held at The Yard Bar last Thursday, raising $2725.

Redwood Market Some were out early at the Saturday morning Redwoodtown Market.

Libby Davis, Carolyn, Alan and Katie Gibbons.

Harcourts supporters.

Andrea Johnston-Taylor, Genevieve MacDonald, James Ryan and Jo McCormick.

Gordy Menzies, Sarah-Jane Knowles and Dave Semmens.

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community services

Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days.

Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm.

Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 021 555 061.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm.

Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday 10am3pm. Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.305.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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death notices OLSEN, William Bernard (Beaver): Passed away at Ashwood Park Retirement Village on Monday September 4 2017. Husband of Shirley Ann, son of the late Lena and Hubert. Brother and brother-in-law of Tom and Coby (Canada), brother of the late Ross.

Father of the late Lena and Lawrence, father and father-in-law of Shayne and Louise, and Lou and Charlie. Grandad to six grandchildren and great grandad to four. Special thanks to granddaughter Jackie for her love and care, and Ashwood Park staff for their care. Messages may be sent to the Olsen Family, 131B Waikawa Road, Picton 7220.

A farewell service will be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Nelson Square, Picton at 1pm Friday September 8, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

Fa m i l y / W h a n a u fo r information/advocacy/ support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. 40 houses, raffles and refreshments. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra` Kapa Haka.

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call in at 68 Seymour Street.

‘ You Ar e Not Alone’ Depression Support Group

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

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Notice of AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Marlborough Kindergarten Association (Inc) to be held on: Thursday 21 September 2017 at: Mayfield Kindergarten, 36 Girling Avenue, Blenheim from 7.30pm AGENDA Minutes previous AGM • Annual Reports • Annual Accounts for year ending 30 June 2017 • Appointment of Auditor • Board member elections • General Business • Kindergarten Highlights All Welcome

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PICTON MEETING 10AM AT THE RSA ROOMS BLENHEIM MEETING 2PM AT THE WESLEY CENTRE

WHAT'S ON Tonight Housie 7.00pm - Club Hall Quiz 7.00pm - Club Bar

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Friday Members Draw - 1st draw $4100.00 Happy Hour Friday, 5.30pm-7.30pm Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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situations vacant

situations vacant

Cleaners required – Blenheim, Marlborough A variety of roles – all over Blenheim, Seddon, Renwick and Kaikoura. A variety of hours, days and on-site times available. All opportunities require reliable, hardworking employees. We have lots of work available - Busy roles for motivated and career orientated professionals seeking to develop career within cleaning industry. NZ Police Security, MoJ, Aviation Security.

Phone Manager Kylie Hurren 021 960 453 or email kylie.hurren@ocs.co.nz to discuss.

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situations vacant

Carpenter/ Hammerhand

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We have a position available for a carpenter or hammerhand for immediate start.

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Wednesday September 6, 2017

Registered Nurse District Nursing Service Casual position working as and when required to meet service needs.

Closing date: Thursday, 14 September 2017.

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Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz

This is a developing role that is suitable for someone who can work within a team and think on their feet.

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Please apply with a CV and brief cover letter to info@stapg.co.nz by Wednesday 13th September 2017.

Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies

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E&E Trading Ltd is based in Blenheim, Marlborough and is focused on delivering high standard outcomes for our clients. We are a young, growing company looking for a passionate, hardworking Vineyard Manager to join our small team.

Applicants must have the following: 1. Clean full driver licence.

2. Have a degree in Viticulture or a related field.

3. Have a wide range of vineyard experience.

4. You need string motivation, attention to detail, good communication skills and an ability to manage and supervise staff.

5. Used to dealing with and maintaining relationships with clients.

6. Have string computer skills and skills in writing reports, data collection, etc.

7. Have an understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

8. Be flexible and able to work overtime up to 7 days as needed.

Drug testing may be undertaken.

E&E Trading LTD Please contact 027 937 1707 email: eetradingnz@gmail.com

CAREGIVER ROLE AFTERNOON CAREGIVING SHIFTS AVAILABLE. CAN BE CASUAL OR PERMANENT HOURS.

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A rewarding position for the right person.

Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz

ASSISTANT VINEYARD MANAGER VILLA MARIA ESTATE LTD Assistant Vineyard Manager Wanted. Are you ready for the next step in your viticulture career?

Supporting the manager to carry out vineyard operations to a high level as well as overseeing staff at various times, this role will suit someone who has a strong background in machinery operations as well as people supervisory experience, administration skills and computer literacy.

All applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand.

If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for to get your career moving then apply at www.qjumpers.co.nz/33276

Crop Monitoring Scout BLENHEIM - CASUAL

Cafe le Cupp Monday to Friday full time 30-33 hrs per week.

Barista and Front of House duties.

Experience preferred.

Come in with your CV and see Grant or Esme at 30 Market St, Blenheim

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

Cleaning Supervisor, Blenheim

Do you enjoy working with plants in the indoors and outdoors?

This casual role offers flexibility so your hours work around you.

PGG Wrightson is New Zealand’s largest nationwide provider of products and services to the rural sector. We are helping grow the country through our knowledge, service and expertise.

As the horticultural arm of PGG Wrightson, Fruitfed Supplies are seeking a casual Crop Monitor to assist with pest and disease identification of grapes around the Blenheim areas.

To be successful in this role, you will need: • a keen interest in the horticultural industry (all training will be given) • to be self-motivated and able to work independently • demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and documentation skills • a proven history of being dependable and results driven • strong verbal and written communication skills • your own reliable transport • a full, current and clean NZ driver’s licence.

We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership and technical expertise at all levels of our company.

Full training in crop monitoring practices and pest and disease identification will be provided to the successful candidate.

Apply today: Applications@pggwrightson.co.nz • Email your CV and covering letter by Thursday, 14 September 2017.

• For more information on this opportunity, please contact Rena Mehrtens, Crop Monitoring Coordinator, renamehrtens@pggwrightson.co.nz

www.pggwrightson.co.nz

Applications close 10/09/2017

Helping grow the country

Guaranteed 30 hours/week – flexibility required as will often be 50 hours/week, across the seven days. Good hourly rate, vehicle. Must have supervisory and cleaning industry experience, along with full NZ driver’s licence. Busy role for a motivated and career orientated professional seeking to develop career within cleaning industry.

Phone Kylie Hurren on 021 960 453 or CV to kylie.hurren@ocs.co.nz

St Mary’s School Blenheim

Receptionist/Administrator We a seeking applicants who Relate well with children and adults Can multi task and Have great computer skills 15 hours per week Please email your CV with a covering letter To office@stmarys-blenheim.school.nz Applications close Friday 15 September 2017

International guitar duo are coming to Blenheim this month for a one-off performance.

Tickets on sale for top guitarists International guitar duo Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb will be touring New Zealand this month opening for Tommy Emmanuel.

Thanks to the efforts of local men Bruce Windleburn and Neville Toshach, who invited the duo to perform in Blenheim, they will be giving a one-off special performance on September 21 at the Wesley Centre.

The evening will kick off at

7pm and tickets are on sale now. There will also be door sales on the night.

The Blenheim Country Music Club president Kathy Johnston is supporting the event by organising a light supper afterwards, $3 per person.

Tickets are $15 for all country music club members or $20 for non members and can be purchased by contacting Bruce on 577 9966 or Neville on 579 1589.

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Wednesday September 6, 2017

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Junior netball awards

The Sun

Young Bohally defender Mya Wiapo won the Helen Mackie Trophy for the most outstanding junior player when the junior netball awards were presented at the end of the season.

Junior netball awards 2017 Year 5 & 6 Junior six final: Renwick Thunderbirds 8 Springlands Diamonds 14.

Junior seven final: Springlands Stars 6 Waikawa Bay 8.

Team awards Grade five Winner Round 1: QCC Endeavour. Final: Riverlands Falcons 9 St Mary’s Tui 11.

Grade four Winner Round 1: Tua Marina Whero. Final: BIS Karaka 2 Pelorus Havelock Services 15.

Grade three Winner Round 1: St Mary’s Whero. Final: BIS Tutaia 5 BIS Grant 21.

Grade two Winner Round 1: BIS Junior A. Final: Rapaura Ferns 14 Renwick Firebirds 20.

Grade one Winner Round 1: Redwoodtown Rebels. Final: St Mary’s Pounama 13 QCC Warriors 22.

Individual awards Tokomaru Cup, conduct, dress, punctuality: Renwick Firebirds.

Dains Dorsey Cup, most improved team: Redwoodtown Rebels.

Year seven and eight awards McAlpine Trophy, junior attack player: merit - Moanna McDonald; winner Zoe Scaife.

Roselli Cup, junior defensive player: merit Hayley Adcock/Victoria Daniels; winner Mya Wiapo.

Hocquard Trophy, junior midcourt player: winner Georgia Chapman.

Tardieu Trophy, most improved player: merit Maia Watene; Avaiara Bristowe.

Helen Mackie Trophy: most outstanding player: Mya Wiapo.

Netball finals Sunday Pelorus TPHC and Harlequins Woodbourne Tavern will compete in the grade one Marlborough netball final on Sunday.

Both teams convincingly won their semifinals on Saturday and will face off at 12.30pm at Marlborough Lines Stadium.

Nine finals will be played at the stadium, seven seniors plus social and premier grader deciders.

Makos versus Lions

Junior netballer of the year Mya Wiapo, left, in action for the Marlborough representative side.

Softball diamond one of country’s best

By Bill McElhinney “This will be the single best softball diamond in New Zealand,” long-time Marlborough softball player and coach Steve Healey says.

Steve is standing on the new synthetic turf diamond, part of the $4.8 million development of a sports hub at Lansdowne Park.

Softball’s new home has been established on the north side of Lansdowne Park after the stopbank north of the rugby fields and grandstand was excavated and grassed over and the softball dugouts, complete with concrete floor, relocated from softball’s old home at A & P Park.

Sub soil drainage has been installed and a combination skin/artificial surface laid.

The new backstop fence will be 8 metres high, with a 5 metre high fence down the first baseline past the dugouts.

“We’re a family sport, with grades for all age groups.”

The old backstop fence has been removed and will be used for a planned second diamond.

Two new flush toilets have been installed near the Central rugby clubrooms.

“There will be further developments as we go on,” Marlborough Softball president Vicki Nalder says.

“We’ll have some temporary clubrooms and some shade areas. It gets pretty hot down here over summer.”

Marlborough softballers have moved around a lot over the years, Steve says.

“In the 1970s we played down here at Lansdowne Park. Then after a few seasons we moved to Redwoodtown, to Oliver Park, then back to Lansdowne, then to A & P Park where we’ve been for more than 20 years.”

Now the association hopes to settle in to a new home and develop the game.

“We’re sort of a minority sport,” Vicki says, “but we have around 500 players and supporters. And we’re also a family sport, with grades for all age groups.”

Both Steve and Vicki are pleased with the cooperation and support they have had from the council over recent months.

“Jamie Lyall, council property and community facilities manager, and councillor Terry Sloan, parks and reserves, have been great,” they say.

They are now looking forward to the completion of the diamond, which should be ready in about another two weeks, and the Marlborough softball muster day at the park on September 23.

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The Tasman Makos host the Wellington Lions in the Mitre 10 Cup national provincial rugby competition on Sunday, 2.35pm at Lansdowne Park, Blenheim.

Rock up to support the Makos as they stake their claim for the Premiership.

Pigeon results Blenheim club had their first race of the old bird series on Monday September 4.

The flock was released from the Hawarden race point.

First place went to Chris Bensley whose bird had a nice little break on the rest of the field with a speed of 63.3km/hr, Donald Morrison into second position with 62km/hr then Two Fishers loft on 59km/hr.

Ian McColm next with fourth place his bird doing 56km/hr and then Alister Cooper with 51km/hr.

Golf for Hospice

Steve Healey and Vicki Nalder are looking forward to the opening of the new Marlborough softball diamond at Lansdowne Park.

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The Craigs Investment Partners Hospice Classic Golf Tournament is being held at the Marlborough Golf Club, Fairhall, on Friday.

A team’s event with the best individual stableford scores as well as closest to the pin, straightest and longest drives etc. Shotgun starts will be held at 8.00am and 12.30pm.

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Cod fishers can help plan for the future

By Bill McElhinney A seasonal ban on blue cod fishing in the Marlborough Sounds came into effect last Friday and runs until December 20.

Anyone catching blue cod during this time could face a fine of up to $10,000.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is developing a national blue cod strategy, and to do this wants people to tell them what’s happening with blue cod in their area.

“The unique biology of blue cod, together with its popularity, makes it particularly vulnerable to overfishing,” MPI Inshore Fisheries Manager Steve Halley says.

“We want to get this strategy right, and to do that we need people to let us know what’s happening in their local blue cod fishery.”

Steve says.

MPI and recreational and commercial fishing experts, tangata whenua and scientists met at a workshop in early July to begin developing the strategy.

They now want the public’s opinion on what the experts have developed and

Lesya Dawes with her son Beckett, and a few of the items on sale at this weekend’s Plunket Baby & Child Gear Sale.

Bag a bargain

By Celeste Alexander Anyone wanting to get rid of baby gear, about to have a baby or just needing clothes for their growing children, the place to be is at the Plunket Baby & Child Gear Sale this Saturday.

The event will be held from 9am - 12noon at St Christopher’s Church hall on Weld Street, Blenheim.

People wanting to sell their baby gear still have an opportunity to grab one of the remaining tables available for $25.

Simply contact Adie Boyce on 03 578 5019 to secure a site.

For anyone wanting to go

along and bag a bargain, entry is just a $2 donation to Plunket at the door and each seller will have their items priced.

There will also be a Plunket Cafe set up selling homemade goodies. All of the proceeds from the table sites and door entry goes towards supporting the lactation services in Blenheim, community services co-ordinator Sam Dodds says.

“Every year Plunket raises $6000 to support these services, so by raising these funds it means that new parents can be seen by the qualified lactation consultant in a timely manner,” she says.

The Ministry for Primary Industries wants blue cod fishers to fill in an online survey to help develop a strategy for managing the fishery.

what people think about their local blue cod fishery.

To do this, MPI is holding eight information sessions around the South Island.

An information session was held in Blenheim on Monday evening.

“It was a great way to get local feedback about what is happening with blue cod in Marlborough,” Steve says.

“Our team had good, in-

depth conversations with local fishers to discuss the local blue cod fisheries and to answer their questions about the strategy.

“We also have an online survey for people to tell us about their local blue cod fishery.

“In the Marlborough region alone, we’ve already had around 200 people complete the online survey.

“Whether you’re a recre-

ational fisher, commercial fisher, iwi, or simply interested in blue cod – we want to hear from you,” Steve says.

Information gathered will be used to guide the development of potential solutions during a second expert workshop.

MPI will then seek wider public feedback on the proposed solutions, prior to the strategy being finalised.

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