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September 15, 2017

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Surprise visit Hip hop artist hand-delivers album

By Celeste Alexander An American hip hop artist has travelled all the way from Houston, Texas, to hand-deliver his album to Picton teenager Kurt Smart.

Eric James, known as Mista EJ, arrived in Marlborough on Thursday and leaves on Sunday.

He plans to spend time touring the region with Kurt and his family and even volunteer some time with a local charity.

Continued page 2 American hip hop artist Eric James, Mista EJ, travelled to Blenheim to personally hand-deliver his album to local teen Kurt Smart.

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First but not my last visit Continued from page 1 “The story behind how we met is so crazy... but here I am all the way over in New Zealand delivering on my promise to personally give Kurt a copy of my album,” Eric says.

It was only days ago that Eric was rubbing shoulders with the likes of Beyonce at relief efforts held in Houston for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Big names in Houston such as Trea The Truth and Mr Rogers organised the volunteering for the community and invited Eric to help out. On the day he was handing out food he was beside Beyonce.

“Now I’m here,” he laughs.

“I’ve even had calls about volunteering some more since I’ve been here and I’ve just said I’m in New Zealand. My mates

didn’t believe me when I said this was what I was doing... it’s such a crazy story.”

Kurt and his family were overseas travelling through Europe when they decided to stop over in Houston. It was their last day before they were heading to the airport when they met Eric by ‘pure chance’.

“We called an Uber driver and Eric arrived,” Kurt says.

“On the way to the airport we were talking about music and got onto the subject of hip hop and Eric started telling me about a new music project he was kicking off and promised to send me a copy of his album.

“I grabbed his email address and contacted him a month ago, saying I’m in New Zealand. I never expected he would

actually hand-deliver it though, so it’s been a huge surprise to find out he was coming,” Kurt says.

Eric’s album is titled ‘Hand Delivered’ and part of making it personal, he hand delivers his albums rather than uploading them online.

“I thought Kurt might have been somewhere in Houston, but when I got Kurt’s email saying he was in New Zealand, I just said well I guess I’m going to New Zealand,” he laughs.

“This is the craziest thing... I meet this family by chance as their Uber driver and then I’m sitting in their lounge in Picton.

“It’s been amazing though, it’s my first time in New Zealand and it won’t be my last... I might come and tour here,” he says.

River poem added to walk

By Cathie Bell Renwick School student Nesa Wardman has achieved tangible success with her writing, as her poem ‘All is Bound’ has been chosen to be the latest poem installed in the writers’ walk along the Taylor River.

The poem, made into a monument by Geoffrey T Sowman’s Monumental, is the ninth poem to be installed along the river.

Nesa’s poem was unveiled by Marlborough mayor John Leggett in a ceremony Wednesday morning, watched by 12 members of the Renwick School writing group and nine students from the Springlands School writing group.

John told Nesa her poem will be read by thousands of people in the future as the Taylor River is hugely popular with walkers Renwick School student Nesa Wardman recites her poem on the Taylor River writers’ walk. and dog owners.

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Bride of the Year tickets Tickets for the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show are on sale for $45 and can be purchased from the Clubs of Marlborough.

Get your tickets early to avoid missing out on a fantastic show.

Seminar on retirement Elizabeth Bell examines rat track markers on Statia in the Carribbean.

Paul Garner-Richards and Elizabeth Bell, before Hurricane Irma hit.

Hurricane like a jet engine overhead

By Cathie Bell Local couple Elizabeth Bell and Paul Garner-Richards were directly in the path of last week’s Hurricane Irma that devastated the island nations in the Carribbean.

Elizabeth, a Blenheim-based scientist, was leading a team of conservation workers on Pine Cay,

in the Turks and Caicos group, where they are eradicating rats to save native iguanas when the hurricane formed.

She, husband Paul, and the rest of the team were evacuated to Providenciales, a larger island with secure housing.

Elizabeth says a six metre storm

surge had been predicted, and the team hunkered down with supplies and games for up to 10 days to wait the storm out.

At its peak, it sounded like a jet engine overhead for hours.

When they emerged, there were ‘scenes of devastation’ surrounding them, she says.

There has been ‘major damage’ to Turks and Caicos, with flooding, whole neighbourhoods gone, cell towers and power poles snapped.

Her work on Pine Cay has been postponed a year because of the damage the hurricane caused, and she expects to return to Marlborough next month.

Marlborough award winning lavender Marlborough has again been recognised for producing New Zealand’s best produce – this time the finest lavender oil, with Marlborough Lavender Estate winning the 2017 Supreme Oil Awards Trophy for the best New Zealand English lavender oil.

At the Lavender Growers’ Supreme Oil Awards, held in Wellington last week, Marlborough Lavender Estate took out the Dennis Matthews Memorial trophy for the Best New Zealand English lavender (L. angustifolia) with their 2015 Pacific Blue.

The oil was described by judges as being ‘a nice balanced oil’ with ‘soft floral notes that lasted’.

Owners Dave and Debbie Alderton also received silver awards for the two other lavender oils they produce – Grosso and Super (both L. x intermedia, 2015).

“Making a premium lavender oil depends on the soil and climatic conditions, much like making a premium wine” Debbie says, and the microclimate at their Waihopai Valley farm was excellent for growing lavender.

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A report to the Marlborough District Council environment committee shows there have been two incidents involving wardens in the year to June.

One warden was verbally abused in Blenheim and an incident in Picton resulted in injury to the warden.

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Early bird tickets for the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival (February 10) are on sale.

They cost $55 plus fees and are only available for two weeks, unless sold prior, from Ticketek, Blenheim iSITE or the ASB Theatre.

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Business inbrief

Motorcycle hire company opens Beatnik and Co has opened its new business today at 49 Main Street, Blenheim.

The company rents Ducati scramblers and Vespa Primavera’s for people wanting to explore or travel ‘in style’ on a motorcycle, and aim to create a place for riders to gather before and after rides.

Self-guided tours are also offered.

Prime Minister dines in Blenheim Prime Minister Bill English will be visiting Blenheim next Tuesday.

The Chamber of Commerce is inviting members of the public to register for a lunch being held at the Clubs of Marlborough where he will be the guest speaker.

For more information email info@mcoc.org.nz by 3pm today.

Fly screens push business into awards

By Celeste Alexander Doug Powell purchased the MagicSeal Marlborough agency just over a year ago and has had his head down, working hard at building the business up the whole time.

So it was a huge surprise when he found out he had won a major award that showed his increase in sales in the Marlborough region were the highest of any agency in New Zealand.

Doug was awarded the ‘most improved agent’ and the bronze award for his volume of sales at a recent awards dinner held in Wellington.

The announcement came as a ‘huge shock’ he says, as he had no idea he was

up for an award.

“It was a big shock... I was a stunned mullet when they announced it,” he laughs.

“But it’s great and it’s thanks to my clients for their support and continued business.”

Doug purchased the business as ‘stock and plant’ and set about building it up in the region.

“It leapt up in sales as people got to know me and I’ve just been providing the right service to what they want.

“MagicSeal is a popular brand, the best of the fly screen brands around which has been a busy component of the business,” he says.

As well as MagicSeal, Doug also owns and operates Marlborough Fire Installations.

Doug Powell, MagicSeal Marlborough owner, with his awards.

Toastmasters open night The Sunbelt Toastmasters is hosting an ‘Open House’ event for the public to gain confidence and find their voice.

It takes place at the Woodbourne Community Centre on Tuesday, September 19 at 6.30pm.

For more information contact Anita Overgaauw on 027 3484997.

Early bird gets first tickets Early bird tickets for the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival (February 10) are on sale.

They cost $55 plus fees and are only available for two weeks, unless sold prior, from Ticketek, Blenheim iSITE or the ASB Theatre.

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‘Niche’ leads to business venture

By Celeste Alexander It has been a lot of work building up their industrial refrigeration business, but for Bryan and Charlotte Martella it has been more a labour of love.

The couple launched their business Martella Fluid Chillers eight years ago after identifying a ‘niche’ in the industrial market.

“It recently became apparent that we needed our own building so we moved in here one year ago and since then it’s continued to expand,” Bryan says.

Previously Bryan had worked for his parents’ business but decided to branch out and focus full-time on his new venture.

With 28 years’ experience in the industry, he says it was time to ‘do what he loved doing’.

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On Wednesday two underground fuel tanks were removed by contractors at the site of McKendry Honda on High Street.

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lease equipment is what I was really interested in.

“We initially ran the business part- time in addition to working for my parents, but then it grew so much that it became full-time.”

After six months Bryan and Charlotte welcomed Josh Benton who was previously working in Melbourne, as an industrial ammonia refrigeration technician.

Josh, a born and bred local boy who completed his apprenticeship with Bryan, has been in the industry for 17 years.

“We managed to convince him to return home home to Marlborough,” Charlotte says.

With both Bryan and Josh on the ground working, Charlotte supports them in administration.

The majority of the work they do is com-

mercial and industrial refrigeration throughout the Marlborough area, with 80 per cent of that being winery refrigeration. They also design, install, commission and service small coolrooms to large freezers. Air-conditioning is also a big part of their business.

In addition, Martella Fluid Chillers also leases out chillers, boilers and generators and is the local distributor for Smooth Air Products - “Heat transfer kits, fans and ducting are our specialty we can design and install it all,” Bryan says.

“For the DIY people out there, they can purchase the components from us for home heating projects, bathrooms and kitchen extraction kits.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Community clean up Waikawa About 40 Waikawa residents got stuck in for the bay’s spring clean last weekend, clearing rubbish and sprucing up the foreshore.

The working bee covered most of Waikawa, removing litter and cutting back vegetation before a community BBQ on the foreshore.

Councillor David Oddie says it was a great morning’s work and it also

gave the community a chance to get some resuscitation training with the defibrillator the community has purchased and placed at the launching ramp in case of emergency.

Council this year repaired the breakwater at the launching ramp, including fixing a seat on the rock wall.

Community News Asthma Marlborough provides ongoing education, exercise classes and support to all respiratory illness sufferers. They are available to attend any community event, so our

health information can be accessed readily by the public.

For further information contact Ph: 03 579 1609.

Ferry speed limit stopped shoreline damage A decade after speed limits were imposed on ferry traffic in the Marlborough Sounds a marine biology report says shore life has recovered to the point where monitoring can be scaled back.

The Marlborough District Council began the monitoring 20 years ago when concerns were raised about the impact of fast ferries travelling through Tory Channel/Kura Te Au and Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui.

Council introduced a navigational bylaw in 2000 to limit boat speed and the height of vessels’ bow waves, for the sake of safety and to reduce damage along the shoreline from wave action.

The latest report shows that, at most of 21 monitoring sites, shoreline erosion has either stabilised or returned to the state it was in before fast ferries began.

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Council coastal scientist Dr Steve Urlich says the findings show Council’s intervention helped to save part of the Sounds ecosystem.

"The monitoring shows the resilience of the marine environment.

Appropriate and far-sighted management can put ecosystems back on the road to recovery. These results are encouraging, but there is much more to do to restore the ecology of the Sounds," says Dr Urlich.

Council has been advised that shoreline and biological monitoring can be reduced to a bi-annual programme but that it was important it be maintained as there was little long term research on intertidal zones elsewhere in New Zealand. www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings

Shall we dance?

You don’t have to be Ginger Rogers or Fred Astaire - and it might have been a while since you were able to shimmy or twist – but everyone is welcome at the Seniors Dance where the theme is ‘50s and 60s classics’. It’s a great way to get the body moving and liven up the social life.

Any Marlborough senior who likes a whirl around the dance floor will

be welcome on Sunday 1 October at the Clubs of Marlborough.

There’ll be great entertainment, a light meal and raffles.

Entry by ticket: $10 a head, available from Age Concern, Clubs of Marlborough, Grey Power and Ken Ham Music Works.

Sunday 1 October, 4.00pm-7.00pm Clubs of Marlborough

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: 03 520 7400.

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It’s now possible to issue your own books with the self-service facilities introduced at the library in Blenheim this week.

Marlborough District Libraries manager Glenn Webster says library customers can use the new self-service kiosks to check out items - or to renew or reserve them.

The self-service is very easy to use but librarians will still be on hand to issue books or lend a hand as people get used to the new system.

The automated facilities also allow library members to update their accounts and pay any fees or fines.

The self-service facilities will be installed in the new library in Picton which will open later this year.

Library member Wendy Wilson uses the selfservice which began operating at the library in Blenheim this week.

Creative Communities Scheme Fund Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Rates rebate –

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards/CreativeCommunities-NZ-Scheme.

Applications close 5.00 pm, 28 September 2017.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor. Ph: 03 520 7400.

Apply now

Households on low incomes and NZ Superannuitants who pay rates on the home they live in may be eligible to receive up to $620.00 off their rates bill.

Visit the Council office in Blenheim or the Picton Library and Service Centre to apply or to see if you qualify. You will need to bring your income details for the year ended 31 March 2017. Applications for the current rating year close on 30 June 2018.

Council offices are open Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

For more information phone Council on 03 520 7400 or visit ratesrebates.govt.nz

Community grants Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community under the following category headings: • Arts and Culture • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Heritage • Sport and Recreation Applications must be for projects/services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct

benefit to the people of the Marlborough district.

Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards/MDCCommunity-Grants.aspx Applications close 5.00 pm 28 October 2016.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor.

Phone. 03 520 7400.

Marlborough Sounds Boneseed control In September Marlborough District Council and Department of Conservation staff will be carrying out control work for the weed known as Boneseed at known sites in the Marlborough Sounds.

Infestations of Boneseed exist mainly on the Foreshore reserve but some plants are located on private property. Control work will commence from early September and continue to the end of that month if required. As in previous years, Boneseed seedlings will be pulled by hand and larger plants will be cut and stumped with Vigilant Gel. A small aerial operation will be planned to target individual plants in remote areas on Snake Point, Onepua and on Glasgow Island. Plants will be controlled using the basal bark method.

If you would like further information on the status of this pest refer to the Marlborough District Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ environment/biosecurity/declared-pest-species/

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

boneseed.

You can view the current distribution of Boneseed in our region using ‘Smart maps’ on the Marlborough District Council Website www.maps. marlborough.govt.nz/ smartmaps Select the category ‘Environment’ followed by ‘Biosecurity Pest plants’ On the Layers Menu select ‘Pest Plants, Total Control’. The Boneseed distribution is identified by the abbreviation ‘BS’. Zoom in for a closer look!

Alternatively, if you have any questions or queries with regard to this pest plant, please contact Rob Simons, Senior Biosecurity Officer, at the Marlborough District Council on 03 520 7400.

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The Sun Roundabout My man has run this job from day one.... nobody knows how much work actually goes into it.

It’s not a matter of just pouring concrete.

And as for the speed limit it’s better it’s slower than faster, do you want more accidents!

People stop abusing the people that have worked their arses off all night and day, you have no idea.

Spring Creek roundabout.

Love it! love it! love it!

Night-time behaviour Instead of telling the public of Blenheim that people should not go out at night, how about catching the thugs and making sure that this type of behaviour is not going to be tolerated?

Cemetery theft Whoever took the wee stone angel, paua shell and small school metal class made cross from the Fairhall Cemetery, enjoy them as they were placed there with much special love.

Friendly faces

For goodness sake lady, are you joking.

Typical to turn into a sexist view.

It’s ok for all these write-ups of woman in business, woman doing this, woman doing that, but as soon as there’s a write-up for a change about boys and men you turn it into a sexist view.... grow up and get over yourselves.

This whole thing with sexist woman, it’s starting to go over board...in fact it’s pathetic!

Thank you to the friendly faces at Blenheim Countdown lotto, as you greet, smile, wave and welcome customers and supermarket shoppers at your front door.

Your kindness and cheerfulness makes people’s faces light up as they come through the door.

Your beautiful gestures bring joy to many.

For some folk who don’t venture out often, you may be the highlight of their week.

More of the Sun We’d like an extra Sun paper delivered round Blenheim.

Don’t read the other’s paper, Sun paper beats it no sweat.

Try Monday delivery for a few months .

Grove Road bridge Why is everyone so obsessed with the past?

Why not build one lane bridge for a start then demolish old bridge and make second lane.

It is fine to save a few landmarks but where does it end?

We could show the way in modern design of approaches to town.

Thanks to whoever handed in my lost bank card.

The secret to a long and happy marriage is not what you say, it’s what you don’t say!

Trains Trains 2 sleeper carriage great!

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Where is the so called transport minister with help.

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Some had only gas to pay.

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To the young guy in the dark blue Honda Prelude driving back from Taylor Dam at 5:30pm a few weeks ago, I picked up your half eaten pack of potato chips and McDonalds rubbish that you tossed out of your car window.

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Petrol prices Gassed my car up with 91 in Blenheim for $2.01 per litre.

Got to Picton and there it was $1.94!

What’s going on! Talk about being greedy.

Come on!

Seagulls To the person who made reference to kids hanging around fast food shops saying kids should be at school as they are worse than seagulls!

Let’s not forget back in our day we had the fish ‘n chip run from school till it went belly up through health brigade gone mad.

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The Main Street roundabout is great so long as you’re in the right lane.

Quite appalling What is wrong with this town and the cat hate problem?

Some of the sad things I hear and read make me sick.

A call out to all ex-pupils of Picton’s St Jo’s to join us in celebrating 153 years learning on 4th of November. Contact a local.

Water tax Pine trees use large amounts of water, are they going to be taxed too?

Next thing we will be taxed on water going through the outboard motors.

World class health system So we have a world class health system in NZ? When people with cataracts cannot read a newspaper or a book and are unable to get enough points to go on a waiting list.

Then there is something seriously wrong.

Maybe Jonathan Coleman believes his own rhetoric?

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Candidates Not one candidate has mentioned the billions of dollars being removed from New Zealand’s economy and being sent off shore.

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Fairhall pupils Hamish Bray, Suede Cowley and Josh Halstead in the school native garden with their poems.

Poems and picnic at Fairhall School

By Bill McElhinney Bright young writers were proud to show their work at a poetry picnic at Fairhall School on Wednesday.

As parents and grandparents gathered in the sunshine, the youngsters shared their work and were awarded prizes in each of their classes.

Most schools in Marlborough have been involved in a Writers Week as part of their involvement within the Piritahi Community of Learning.

“At Fairhall we decided to hold a poetry picnic in our school grounds,” principal Steve Crockett says.

“We invited our parents to come along, bring a picnic rug, some lunch and share in listening to the students, who wrote some fantastic poems for the occasion.”

Steve says the winning poems from each room will be mounted on special plaques and

placed in the school native garden.

“We wanted to do something similar to the Taylor River writers’ walk in town.”

Steve also selected three poems for special mention, all written by boys.

“Boys are the focus for our provincial wide goal to raise achievement in boys’ writing,” he says Josh Halstead, 1st place entry in Year 6 poem: The Marlborough Rock Daisy She has the warm yellow heart of the sun She has the petals of the cold white snow She has a stalk of the mist on a cold winter Morning Dark green leaves like grass in a shadow She dances in the breeze as she sways from Side to side She huddles up in the cold dark winter She is the beautiful Marlborough Rock Daisy

By Cathie Bell Your reputation is your best asset, a local author says, and she has written a book to help people in all walks of life make the most of that asset.

Fiona Fenwick has worked in senior corporate and sports communications and reputation management in New Zealand and Europe for 30 years, and next week publishes a book ‘Stand Out and Step Up’.

There’s something in it for everyone, she says.

“There are stories, conversations, something for people to tap into at whatever stage they’re at in their lives.”

The one thing that underpins people’s personal brands and reputation is trust and integrity, Fiona says.

“It’s not just about being trust-worthy, but about being consistent in your behaviour.”

She likens it to biscuits in a supermarket – people buy their favourites, expecting them to be the same whenever they buy them. If they’re not, the trust is broken.

“If you are not consistent in your behaviour, what you do, it’s unlikely that people will grow a trust in you and your brand. Reputation is what people think of your personal brand.”

Fiona Fenwick with her book.

Fiona says everyone can stand out.

Her book aims to help people do that, and she says it is easy to read, with short

chapters and people can dip in and out of it.

The book will be available at PaperPlus and online on Monday.

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Car club gives charitable donation of $3,400 Marlborough Car Club has been part of the Community for over 60 years and recently it held a fundraiser at their annual dinner and awards night.

Generous donations were packaged into ‘blind’ auction items with Club Members bidding for a surprise prize. Total funds raised on the night were $2000 which is being donated to Cancer Marlborough.

At the recent annual Picton Tyres and Tools Riverlands Street Sprint the Car Club invited Riverlands School to provide two food stalls for the sale of cooked

foods to the spectators.

This, together with a share of the gold coin donations taken at the entrance, helped raise $1,400 for the school funds.

Club president Richard Bateman says; “Our Club is part of the Community and we are delighted to help support both Cancer Marlborough and Riverlands School through these fundraising activities.

“We know how stretched some organisations are and we hope our small contribution helps ease that, just a little,” he says.

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By Cathie Bell Students in the New Zealand School of Winegrowing will be learning in a way with ‘total relevance’ to their working lives, speakers at the school’s launch on Wednesday say.

The school, set up by Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ Colleges for Year 12 and 13 students, will start next year.

The launch event, for mainly wine industry people, was to thank Marlborough Grape Producers

Cooperative, which has supported the school since it was first proposed, and NZ Winegrowers, which contributed $50,000.

Boys’ college assistant principal James Ryan says only 18 per cent of boys and 33 per cent of girls go from Marlborough to university.

That meant the colleges needed to ensure students are on career pathways, and are ‘work-ready’ for industries in Marlborough, he says.

“It’s about making sure our students are able to go into your

industry without missing a beat.”

While the viticulture and winemaking science the students would study is part of an industry making alcohol, students under 18, the legal age of drinking, will not be drinking, James says.

“They will be getting grapes and making wine, but at no stage will anyone under 18 be consuming wine.

“You don’t have to touch wine to learn about smells, aromas, acids, and things like that.”

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough has signed a formal sister-region agreement with Ningxia, China’s premium wineproducing region.

Ma rlborough mayor Joh n Leggett signed the agreement in Yinchuan, Ningxia’s capital city, with the region’s governor, Xian Hui last week.

Ningxia is now the fifth-largest wine region in the world and produces mainly Bordeaux-style red wine blends.

Marlborough generates more than three quarters of New Zealand’s wine production and there

is opportunity for the exchange of technology, expertise and wine education.

John says the formal relationship will help Marlborough-based wine technology companies to export to China and encourage Chinese students to travel to Marlborough for education and training.

“Ningxia’s more extreme climate means we’re not in competition because this is not an area that could produce sauvignon blanc but Marlborough has expertise, highquality processes and standards, a strong environmental reputation and advanced oenological research

which would all be of interest to China’s viticulture sector,” he says.

The mayor and a small delegation travelled to Ningxia to sign the sister-region agreement.

They have also paid a visit to the Pigeon Hill winery construction project in Ninxia where a Marlborough company is installing its VinWizard temperature control technology for the winery’s tanks.

“It’s a good example of how the links we have begun building with Ningxia can help develop new opportunity for Marlborough’s winemaking infrastructure,” John says.

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Arthritis affects all ages

By Bill McElhinney Lynne McMillan knows what it’s like to live with arthritis.

She was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her hip at the age of 40 and took painkillers for seven years before doctors took her seriously enough to do something about it.

An x-ray showed her hip joint was so worn down it was bone-on-bone.

She was booked for a hip replacement, which was a success, and she had her second hip replaced four months after that.

Lynne still has to deal with arthritis in her hands and feet, but manages most of the time without having to take medication.

“You have to pace yourself,” she says. “You need to keep fit and healthy and watch for possible food triggers, things that can aggravate your arthritis.”

Lynne has had great support from the local branch of Arthritis New Zealand and is now coordinating its annual appeal, which starts on Tuesday with the street

appeal on Friday.

“We’ll have collectors out around town and we hope the public will support us,” Lynne says.

“We’re lucky to have Air Training Corps members do door-to-door for us in Renwick and Woodbourne, and there will also be volunteers going door-to-door in Havelock.”

There are more than 624,000 Kiwis living with arthritis, Lynne says. That number is greater than the total number of people with diabetes and heart disease combined.

“Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are the most common forms of arthritis,” Lynne says.

“Contrary to popular myth, arthritis is not just about older people – it affects all age groups, including children. It’s one of the leading causes of disability in New Zealand.”

An ageing population means that by 2020 everyone is likely to know someone with the condition, Lynne says.

“By then one in five New Zealanders will be living with arthritis,” she says.

Lynne McMillan hopes the public will support the annual Artrhritis New Zealand appeal on Friday.

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By Bill McElhinney Cakes, handcraft, art flowers – there was a great display of colourful craft and handiwork on show at the Blenheim Salvation Army rooms in Henry Street on Wednesday.

And let’s not forget the pickles and chutneys, which were happily sampled by members of the public who popped in to the annual display organised by the Marlborough branch of the Women’s Institute.

Institute members had brought along floral displays, cooking, handcrafts, art work stories, knitting and crochet and photographs, which were all displayed for judging in their various categories.

“We’re grateful to Blenheim Mitre 10, who this year gave us vouchers to award as prizes,” says organiser P J Muir.

The public were invited to taste the chutneys on display and help with the judging.

The New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes offers friendship and fun for members, P J says.

“We get involved with our local community, encourage leadership, teach and share homemaking skills and provide opportunities for members to be involved in choral, drama, floral art, all types of handcraft and writing.”

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younger members was formed in Marlborough, P J says.

“We call ourselves Tea and Tarts.

We’re mostly under 40 and we meet monthly to socialise and try new activities. We recently did cheese making with one of our members, and had upholstery lessons from a local expert.

“It’s an opportunity for people to get together. We have members in Seddon, in Ward. We’re also starting a group for people who have recently retired.

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One of my best holidays was...

Two years ago my wife and I did a two-week bus tour of north east United States.

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I love watching cricket. I must experience the Boxing Day Ashes test in Melbourne ideally between Australia and England.

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

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Are smells the answer?

Local rally driver David Taylor took his race car along to Tua Marina School last week, letting students including Henry Nott and Maisy McNicholl get up close.

Rally car inspires students

By Celeste Alexander Local rally driver David Taylor treated the students at Tua Marina School to a visit with his rally-prepared Honda Civic last week.

Students had been learning about rally cars in class so David took along his car and gave a talk on motorsport, safety and what it’s like to race in a controlled environment.

It was also a chance for the kids to up close to a rally car.

He also spoke of a 13-year-old co-driver,

Jarred Hudson to inspire and show them ‘what they can do if they want to’.

“Here’s a young guy aspiring to do well in motorsport... he’s an inspiration to youth who are wanting to follow in his footsteps,” David says.

David also took one of the Tua Marina School teachers along as his co-driver at a gravel sprint event held last Sunday.

Rachael Moran ‘thoroughly enjoyed herself’ and took video footage of the racing to show her students.

The topic this week is smells or pheromones by which insect pests find their host plants and cause us problems in the garden.

I understand that insects find their host plants by either light reflecting off a plant or by the smell.

With light it means that the reflected light waves coming off your rose, for example, will be similar to all roses or members of that plant family.

The light waves reflected off your cabbage will be different to the rose, but the same as (or similar to) all brassicas.

As far as I am aware there are not many pest insects that find their preferred plants by light reflection. Most are attracted by the smell of the plant.

Insects also find their mates by the pheromones they produce.

Gardeners can confuse pest insects by disguising the smell of their plants.

Those with glasshouses could plant marigolds inside their glasshouses.

Late in the afternoon the glasshouse would be closed, then opened early in the morning.

During the night the marigold smell would build up in the glasshouse, completely overriding the smell of the tomato plants. Whitefly flying around would not be able to smell the tomatoes.

Codling moths can be confused by planting marigolds under the apple trees before spring so that when the moths emerge out of their cocoons later in spring they cannot smell the apple tree above.

There have been studies done that show

if you clear the soil of other plants and weeds and plant cabbages you are inviting the white butterflies in to lay their eggs.

If the cabbages are planted with other types of plants (or weeds) around then fewer or no butterflies will find them.

A couple of years ago I was talking to a semi-retired farmer who plants out an acre of cabbages to give away to food banks.

He said there was never any caterpillar damage to the plants even though there were plenty of white butterflies around.

They even landed on the cabbages but did not lay eggs.

He sprayed the cabbages every week with a fish and seaweed product they use on the farm called Oceans 100.

I can only presume the weekly drenching not only disguised the smell of the cabbages but also made them unsuitable to lay eggs on.

I asked a rep from the company that makes the product and he has also been amazed to see a field of cabbages with white butterflies flying overhead, and yet there were no caterpillars or holes in the leaves.

I have had a few gardeners tell me that after they placed neem tree granules around their roses they did not have aphid problems.

Moths have great smelling abilities as they fly at night to find their host trees.

Get some small gauze bags, place some neem granules in them and hang those in the trees. The smell from these could be sufficient to hide the smell of the fruit and the moths will fly on by.

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Memory Walk ‘stepping up for dementia’ Alzheimers Marlborough is set to host a Memory Walk on Sunday, September 24 leaving from the Monro Street car park at 10:00am.

Registration is free and opens at 9:30am. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate to show their support for people with dementia and their families, friends and care partners.

It is also a time to remember the people we know or have known with dementia.

The Memory Walk in Blenheim is one of 20 walks being held in towns and cities throughout New Zealand in September as a part of World Alzheimer’s Month.

Alzheimers NZ chief executive, Catherine Hall, says the Memory Walks are a great way to raise awareness of the dementia challenge facing New Zealand.

“Dementia is one of New Zea-

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An estimated 60,000 New Zealanders live with dementia now and is forecast to increase to 170,000 by 2050. This increase

in the next 30 years is predicted to cost the country nearly $5 billion a year.” She says even though the dementia is one of New Zealand’s most significant healthcare and social service challenges, there is very little discussion or acknowledgement

son’s ability to perform everyday tasks and interfere with their everyday lives.

Dementia is progressive, which means that for most people the changes gradually spread through the brain and lead to the symptoms getting worse.

Dementia is different for everyone – what people experience, and how quickly they are affected is unique to them.

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“Most people with dementia live in our communities. They shop, work, eat out, catch the bus, go to the library and do everything else we all enjoy doing.

“We want New Zealand to be an open and inclusive society - a place where people with dementia feel valued and safe, and where they can contribute to and participate in their communities.

“Memory Walks are an important part of raising more awareness about dementia in our communities,” Catherine says.

Diane Tolley from Alzheimers Marlborough says they’re looking forward to a good turn out from the community.

“We want to make this year’s Memory Walk our biggest yet.

The community is enthusiastic to get out there and bring more awareness to dementia, which is encouraging for us.”

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- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 15 A Capella Extravaganza World champion A Capella singers ‘The Westminster Chorus’ and the world-famous quartet the ’ LoveNotes’. With performances from ‘Ovation’ Marlborough Girls’ College choir and the Marlborough Sounds Chorus. 7:30-10pm, ASB Theatre Marlborough. Tickets $25-$45, available at the ASB Theatre Marlborough and online.

Pelorus Jack Up The latest offering from local playwright, Rick Edmonds. Havelock Town Hall, Main Road, Havelock. Today 7:30pm, Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 4pm. $10-20. Tickets available from Eyes on Nature Havelock, Forresters Cafe, Rai Valley, Still Books Blenheim and Take Note Picton.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Marlborough Embroiders’ Guild display of work with guest exhibitors from The Nelson Extensions Group. Today, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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.

Marlborough Women’s Club Friday’s at 2pm, 108 High Street, Blenheim. A variety of programmes throughout the year, Mah Jong, music, gardening, crafts and a monthly speaker. Women of all ages welcome. For further information phone Catherine 9293299. This Friday is Variety Circle with Jono - Bio-security.

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. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery Open Fridays and Saturdays only for winter, 11am-4pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

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The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar Wharf, on Picton Foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868.

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

Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

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Millennium Public Art Gallery 47 degrees South–Rakiura-Five Artists on Stewart Island, on until October 1. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, Blenheim, koha appreciated.

charity. Contact Alison 578 5109.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday, 9am.

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.

Phone Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

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

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.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm.

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Kerry Eagar 021 888 423 for more information.

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

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

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Havelock Lions Springtime Market Spring market with a variety of stalls, plants, food, clothing, pork products, sausage sizzle and books. 9am-1pm, outside the Havelock Town Hall, Main Road, Havelock.

More FM Dogs Day Out Taylor River Reserve, Taylor River, Monro Street Carpark, 10am-12pm. Free dental checks, microchip testing, pup pics, spot prizes, games and obedience and agility displays. For more information contact More FM Marlborough 03 984 3400 or morefm.co.nz.

Hope Walk Blenheim Join the movement to raise awareness of suicide. Return walk from Seymour Square, sausage sizzle and information sharing. 11am-2pm, Seymour Square Blenheim.

Aquathon Three hours of aqua aerobic fun. 1-4pm, Stadium 2000 Aquatic Centre, Kinross Street. Entry is by donation which will go to Marlborough Hospice.

EcoWorld EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Redwood Market 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Site fees donated to

Dangerous Liaisons – New Zealand String Quartet 30th anniversary tour featuring a concert filled with passion, yearning, joy and heartache. 5-7pm, $5-$45, general admission, sorry no pre-allocated seating.

Cloudy Bay Vineyard, 230 Jacksons Road, Blenheim.

Ulysses Club Ride Lunch ride to Lambretta’s Café in Nelson, a RIC is needed for this one. 10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Blenheim Country Music Club Normal club day, Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street, 2-5pm. $3 with afternoon tea provided, all welcome.

Phone Kathy 5779659 or Brian 5736556.

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. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 9am-noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Grab yourself a delicious brunch, lots on offer.

Picton Rail & Sail Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. For further information contact Graham Low 573 6356 or Russell Mathews 573 8553.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Rd. Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday and Sunday, please confirm for travel. Phone Mary 572 8762 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.

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

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street. Phone Russell 579 1952.

Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Picton Table Tennis Meets at the Picton Little Theatre every Sunday and Tuesday, Dublin St, 10amnoon. $3 bats, tea/coffee supplied. Adults only. Phone Ernie 0275 888 453.

Kapa haka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm.

All welcome.

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Vineyard wanted CASH BUYER Young local family looking to purchase house and vineyard 12 hectares plus.

No agents please.

Phone 021 993 623

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

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

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Wednesday 20th Sept 7.30pm - 9.00pm Still Books 18 Scott St

Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the contract to provide dual route bus services covering the Blenheim urban area and a trial for a combined Blenheim /Renwick Township route (subject to final Council approval). The contract term will commence 1 March 2018 and will be for a nine year period with a pricing reset at the end of year six in accordance with NZTA requirements.

Tenders close at 4.00 pm on Friday, 27 October 2017.

Tender documents can be obtained from Marlborough District Council at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/tenders All inquiries should be directed to: David Craig, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240

Pot Belly Fire and Flue $250 ph 573-9292

Date: 3rd October 2017 Venue: Marlborough House, 21 Henry St, Blenheim

Home Brewing and distilling Specially for beginners to show how easy (and cheap!) it is to brew your own great tasting beer and make your own spirits and liqueurs.

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Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.

Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.

Applicants must have the following: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic • Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will be given • Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers licence • Due to staff requirements preference will be given to the ability to converse in Thai.

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Building Caretaker and Foreman • Interesting, challenging & varied role • Utilise your practical & people skills • Fun, professional & progressive team Port Marlborough operates port and marina facilities in Marlborough and has an extensive property portfolio within their operational areas.

WHAT'S ON Tonight Members Draw 1st draw $4300.00 Music - Watt 4

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This is a rare opportunity to use your practical trade skills and proven leadership capabilities in a role that offers wide variety and autonomy to plan your day in a great team environment.

This newly created role within the Workshop team is responsible for overseeing the gardens, rubbish collection, store duties and general caretaking tasks within the marinas and port facilities. You will also undertake or organise inspections, repairs and maintenance for Port Marlborough owned commercial and residential buildings.

This is a full time role, Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.30pm.

Applications close Monday 25th September 2017 To view the job description or to apply, visit www.intepeople.co.nz For further enquiries please contact Lucy Maclean 021 358668 or 03 5794794

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September 13th to 16th, and 20th to 23rd 7.30pm; Sept 17th 4.00pm Adults $20, Students & Seniors $15, Children $10, Dolphins FREE BOOK AT: Eyes on Nature 61 Main Rd, Havelock 574 1256; Forresters Cafe SH6 Rai Valley 571 6979; Take Note 28 High St, Picton 573 6107; Still Books 18 Scott St, Blenheim 578 9701 Hall opens 3/4 hour before each show - arrive early to get the seat of your choice.

Clubs of Marlborough Committee Nominations and Notices of Motion Close at 6pm

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

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The Sun church notice 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

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

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Office Coordinator Role with MGP The Marlborough Grape Producers Cooperative is a Marlborough based wine company focusing on the supply of quality Sauvignon Blanc to the international market.

Due to an expanding workload, the Cooperative is looking to appoint a permanent Office Coordinator to work in our business for between 25-30 hours per week.

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the office and accounts, including the following: • Using Xero to manage the Companies accounts including bill payments, invoicing and wages etc. This involves the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts.

• Developing spreadsheets to help with reporting to both the GM and the Board.

• Recording Minutes of Grower Meetings, Board meetings etc.

• Developing the Cooperatives website and social media presence.

• Assisting permanent staff with various PA type activities during the week.

• Assisting the GM with scheduling and recording over the busy vintage period.

Applications will close on Friday 22nd September and we will aim to hold interviews in the week following.

For more information and to submit applications e-mail - lisa@mgp.coop Craig Howard General Manager Marlborough Grape Producers Cooperative Ground Floor - Youell House

Friday September 15, 2017

Patient works of art on show

By Bill McElhinney “Most of these works will have taken hours, even weeks to do,” says Marg Foxton.

She is admiring the Art of Embroidery exhibition, a display of work from members of the Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild, currently on display at the Yealands Gallery in High Street.

The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm and finishes on Sunday.

“The works are very precious to their owners, and they are not for sale,” Marg says. “We have had a few inquiries, but the answer is no.”

The guild runs classes on many styles of embroidery using local and out-of-town tutors.

There is also an extensive library which is available to members.

Embroidery has become more popular as people find themselves with more spare time, Marg says.

There are 47 local members who meet on the first Saturday of each month from 1.30 to 4.30pm, and the third Monday of each month from 7.30 to 9.30pm.

The meetings are held in room E1 at the NMIT building in Budge Street.

Marg Foxton and June Laurenson with Bowl of Flowers, a ribbon embroidery work by Carolyn Straker, the winning piece at a display by the Marlborough Embroiders’ Guild at the Yealands Art Gallery.

Advance voting sites EasyVote packs will start arriving in voters’ letter boxes and include a personalised EasyVote card which makes voting quicker.

Marlborough voters wanting to cast their votes in advance of the election can do so at sites in Blenheim and Picton.

Here are the voting locations and times.

Blenheim: Rangitane House September 16, 10am - 2pm September 18- 20, 10am - 5pm September 21, 10am - 8pm September 22, 10am - 6pm Picton: Mariners Mall September 16, 10am - 6pm September 18 - 19, 10am - 4pm September 20, 10am - 5pm September 21 - 22, 10am - 6pm

Review: Pelorus Jack Up

By Heather Jameson Havelock Theatre Company Havelock Town Hall, Wednesday 13 September 2017 There is always a warm welcome at the Havelock Theatre Company, with easily the best proscenium arch in the Top-OfThe-South.

Pelorus Jack Up is the latest

offering from the multi-talented Rick Edmonds - as well as writing and directing, Rick had to step in as understudy for a principal character on opening night!

A humorous script with some great laugh lines poked fun at the local yachting scene and made numerous references to the political shenanigans of

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the America’s Cup. The opening scene reminded me of the Secretary General of the United Nations vainly trying to hold the committee together, and there was even a reference to “The Donald”!

The first half needed a little more pace, but Act two certainly hit it’s straps. Highlights for

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me were the young lovers, an hilarious Jimmy Spittle, and the Captain of the ‘Saucy Sue’ and his crew. Acting credit to the seagull, who almost stole the show.

An enjoyable night out watching grass-roots theatre.

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Births This Week

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Death Notices

BROWN, Howie Robert: August 14, 2017

CLARK, Ian (John McDonald) (Haggis): September 9, 2017

CLAVECILLA, Isaiah: September 9, 2017

DANIEL, Arnold Maurice (Mauri): September 8, 2017

SEAL, Poppy Denise Mae: September 8, 2017

GAMMIE, Marilyn Agnes: September 8, 2017

TAUFA, Noah Viliami: September 12, 2017

LANDON-LANE, Eileen Joyce: September 10, 2017 McALPINE, Douglas David (Doug): September 8, 2017 MAY, Beryl Joyce (nee Ham): September 10, 2017 MUSGROVE, Fiona Christine: September 8, 2017 SHERRIFF, Teresa Dawn (nee Smith): September 3, 2017

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Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.

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BROWN, Pauline Marie: Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Thursday September 14 2017. In her 95th year. Loved wife of the late Barrie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter, and Elizabeth and Carl Mertens. Loved Mama of Conor and Rosie, and Liam and Lydia. Messages may be sent to the Brown family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Flowers welcome, or a donation may be made to St Vincent de Paul and may be made at the service or sent to 63 High Street, Blenheim 7201. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 1pm on Monday September 18, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 MITCHELL, Helen Elizabeth (Liz): On Wednesday September 13 2017, unexpectedly at Wairau Hospital. Aged 69 years.

Much-loved wife of Don, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jacqui and Scott McKenzie, Kathy and Brian Wells, and Rhys and Ange. Adored Grandma of Ollie, Adam and Charlotte; Ben, Jacob and Alice. Treasured Ma of Anton, Nicky, Logan, Maia, and Libby.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pamela, Dan (deceased) and Shona, Christina, Sue, and Margo and Geoff. Special and loving Mum, Grandma and friend to so many. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. John would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240. Messages may be sent to the Mitchell family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240, or to Liz and Don’s home. A funeral service for Liz will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 2pm on Tuesday September 19, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

death notices SIMMONS, June (nee Stephens): On Tuesday September 12 2017, peacefully at Aberleigh Rest Home. Aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Noel. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Barbara, Angela and Les Penman (both deceased), Richard and Lynn, Alison (deceased), Owen and Colleen, Timothy (deceased), and Patsy and Greg McLean. Much loved by her many grand and great grandchildren. Thanks to the staff at Aberleigh Rest Home for their care and understanding. Messages may be sent to P O Box 5034, Springlands, Blenheim 7241. At June’s request, a private cremation has taken place at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

DELL, Anita Marie (nee Ridley): On September 13, 2017, unexpectedly in her sleep, in Blenheim aged 38 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Jason. A devoted Mum of Connor and George. A dear daughter of Jonathan and Kay Ridley and daughter in law of Tony and Jude Dell. A loved sister of Emily and aunty of Sophie and sister in law of Angela and Trevor Dickson and aunty of Jordan and Summer-Jayne. Messages to 10A Litchfield Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Anita will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim on Tuesday 19 September at 10.30am followed by private cremation at the Cloudy Bay crematorium.

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Kids’ duathlon off to flying start

By Cathie Bell Entries have opened for the New World Marlborough Kids Duathlon.

The fun event combines bike riding with running or walking, and will be held at Brancott Estate on November 5.

Organisers say the race is to take place over two courses, with the first being a run or walk 1 km – bike 3 km – run or walk 1 km, and the second a longer one with a run or walk 2 km – bike 5.5 km – run or walk 1 km.

Both courses are open to kids between six and 18 years, and organisers say participants can choose their course according to your age and fitness level.

“We are delighted to have the support of Brancott Estate Vineyard who offer us their beautiful, offroad vineyard setting for the New World Blenheim Marlborough Kids Duathlon.”

The event is limited to 500 entrants, costing $18, and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis up to October 13.

Late entries can be made, but they incur a fee, and entries aren’t able to be made on the day.

Organisers say the emphasis is on completing and showing personal best rather than who wins.

“It’s a fun event with no winners and loads of spot prizes!”

Entries can be made at http://www.kidsdu.co.nz/

Children competing in last year’s duathlon.

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SPORTS TALK

Kicking goals and taking names has been far from startling.

Perhaps Jordie Barrett’s season-ending shoulder injury has forced this subject to the surface.

Speculation was that the younger of the Barrett duo was going to play fullback and take the shots at goal.

I grew up watching rugby with my Granddad and he always said you pick your goal kicker as your second pick after your captain and right now the All Blacks aren’t doing that for the first time since the failed Carlos Spencer experiment at the 2003 World Cup. That tournament saw fullback Leon MacDonald play centre and kick goals - something

he’d never done regularly in his career.

This All Black team is in a rebuilding phase but even the all-conquering teams of 2011 through 2015 occasionally relied upon the laser accuracy of Dan Carter to kick key penalties and conversions. We even relied on Stephen Donald for one night.

It’s all well and good scoring tries and playing running rugby but when the All Blacks get into an arm wrestle of a match - and believe you me they will - then we will need a kicker who can be relied upon.

That is no longer Beauden so maybe the wait for Jordie is my only salvation.

Sporting spectacular on way

By Cathie Bell Organisers are calling for schools to join in a community-wide ‘school sportsathlon’ next week.

Spokeswoman Danielle Blackmore says the event will be held at Lansdowne Park on Friday September 22, which is a school day, but that is to help it get going and become a community event.

It will be for years four, five, and six school children to try out a lot of different sports on the day, earn points, and have fun.

Ten different sports codes will be available for the children to try out, and they get points for learning different skills with each sport.

The sports taking part with their development officers are rugby, soccer, hockey, golf, netball, basketball, athletics, volleyball, softball, and PCT, the police training obstacle course).

Danielle says the event is a Rapaura School fundraiser, but it will have wider benefits for the whole community.

The organisers aim to deliver a unique sporting event in a spectacular venue, creating high value experiences for children and spectators alike, whilst promoting and supporting the various sporting codes .

Danielle says it will give the students a chance to try new sports and help increase exposure for the smaller sporting codes, as well as promoting the benefits of sport and exercise.

Sport inbrief

With Jacob Page

I’m an old school sports fan - at 28 years-old I often have the cynical, yet-traditional, mindset of someone swiftly approaching a Super Gold card.

Saturday night’s All Black test victory proved to me that Beauden Barrett can no longer be relied upon to be the first choice goal kicker.

The boy from the Taranaki seems to be getting worse off the tee and as much as coach Steve Hansen continues to show faith in him, I can’t see improvements and it will cost us close games.

I believe Barrett is still our best option in the No 10 jersey for now but even his general play

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Funky Gym A workshop titled Funky Gym is being held on Monday, September 25 at the Marlborough Cricket Pavilion. It runs from 5.30pm to 7pm and costs $15 per person.

It’s aimed at creating environments to support children developing fundamental skills through games, fun, exploration and environments.

It’s for early childhood educators, new entrant teachers, coaches, parents and caregivers.

Registration is essential.

Email jenny.d@sporttasman.org.nz and state ‘Blenheim Workshop’.

Fredericks’ half century Makos loose forward Vernon Fredericks has been named in Tasman’s starting line-up to play Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, giving him the opportunity to make his 50th appearance.

The 26-year-old, from Blenheim’s Moutere club, made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders earlier this season.

Netballer of the year Marlborough Girls’ College shooter Malia Manoa was named Marlborough netballer of the year on Sunday.

Following Marlborough Netball’s senior finals at Marlborough Lines Stadium the season’s awards were handed out, Malia picking up the top prize for the player who has achieved at the highest level within the centre.

Her talent and dedication were recognised by Mainland Netball who placed her in the mainland High Performance Group. She was also included in the 2016 South Island Secondary Schools tournament team and attended the NZ schools camp in February.

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Front row: Ajay Gane, Thomas Blackmore, Jake Gane and Brodie Materoa. Rear: Bridget Gane, Danielle Blackmore, Joseph O’Reagan and Aimee Materoa.

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Reason for participating: “When the opportunity arose to be apart of the Fight For Life Marlborough I put my hand up straight away, Ive always had an interest in boxing and was looking forward to a new challenge.

“I’m very grateful to be taking part in this charity event to raise funds for the Life Education programme knowing that they are providing young Kiwis with information about health and nutrition. I still remember meeting Harold the Giraffe for the first time as a young tacker having plenty of laughs and learning at the same time.

“It has been an awesome journey for me training hard with such a great group of people down at the Warrior Warren Boxing Club. I would like to give a massive shout out to Peter, all the trainers and boxers from the gym.

“Also a big thank you to Endeavour Homes Marlborough and Marlborough Mitre 10 Mega for your support and sponsorship to make this journey possible .

The ASB holiday fun football two-day workshop is being held on October 4 and 5 at A&P Park, Blenheim.

Registrations for this school holiday workshop closes October 2.

It runs 9am - 3pm and costs $30 per day. Suitable for children aged five12years.

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Keen to serve and happy to help

By Bill McElhinney Ryan James is determined to forge a career for himself.

Ryan, 23, works part time at the Selmes Road garden centre, part time at the Stadium 2000 gym, and now has another part time job at the Gecko Junction cafe situated in the Warehouse car park.

The cafe is run by the Bread of Life charitable trust, and manager Brian Gull says one of their aims is to give people like Ryan the opportunity to learn new skills and

years but found it difficult “and it just didn’t work out,” he says.

“We couldn’t do without him,” Gecko manager Sarah Cowan says.

“He’s a good learner, he’s great with the customers and he stays behind and helps tidy up even though he’s already done his hours. He’s great!”

“The staff here are like family,” Ryan says.

“I’ve learned so much and I really love it.”

Ryan does dishes, helps with some food preparation and serves

Ryan is looking forward to the Special Olympics National Summer Games in Wellington this November. gain work experience, which could lead to a full time job.

The charity offers counselling, family and community support, the OSCAR childcare programme and food parcels.

Ryan, who suffers from epilepsy, was referred by Blenheim CCS Disability Action.

“I’ve been free of seizures for the last eight or nine years,” Ryan says.

“I can do anything, really, but I’m just a bit slower because my brain takes a bit longer to process stuff.”

Ryan did work at a Marlborough construction company for several

customers.

“I’ve learned to do the till,” Ryan says, “and it’s really helped me with money skills.

“I love cooking and I do some at home. One of my specials is glazed salmon with pumpkin puree and a spring onion and avocado salsa.

“Working here has really helped build my confidence. I hope it will lead to a full time job.”

Brian hopes so too. Giving people like Ryan the chance to learn new skills and build their confidence is one of the reasons the cafe was established.

Claire Rouse, Sarah Cowan and Ryan James work as a team at the Gecko Junction cafe.

Besides helping clean at the gym, Ryan has also been doing an exercise programme there under the guidance of one of the instructors.

“I’ve lost weight as a result,” he says. “I was 107 kg but now I’m down to 95 kg and I’m feeling a lot fitter.”

The fitness will help Ryan with his summer sport, cricket.

“I play for the Wairau Club. I’m a medium pace bowler, and I’m working on my batting,” Ryan says with a grin.

“I’m a bowler, medium pace with a bit of swing.

“My best figures were in 2013 when I took three wickets for 18 runs off eight overs.”

Ryan is also looking forward to the Special Olympics National Summer Games in Wellington in November where he will compete in ten pin bowling.

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Surprise visit Hip hop artist hand-delivers album

By Celeste Alexander An American hip hop artist has travelled all the way from Houston, Texas, to hand-deliver his album to Picton teenager Kurt Smart.

Eric James, known as Mista EJ, arrived in Marlborough on Thursday and leaves on Sunday.

He plans to spend time touring the region with Kurt and his family and even volunteer some time with a local charity.

Continued page 2 American hip hop artist Eric James, Mista EJ, travelled to Blenheim to personally hand-deliver his album to local teen Kurt Smart.

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