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By Bill McElhinney “I’m going to rename the business Phoenix Drycleaning, because it’s going to rise from the ashes!”

Blenheim Drycleaning and Laundry owner Dave Poole was remaining upbeat as he surveyed the gutted remains of his Queen Street business on Thursday morning.

Fire fighters were alerted to the Queen Street blaze about 1.40am on yesterday and could see the flames from the fire station When they realised it was the drycleaning building that was burning, more crews were called in.

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The fire fighters managed to contain the blaze to the one building, owned by Blenheim landlord Bruno Dalliessi, but it was completely gutted.

When Dave got the call about the fire at first he The largest circulating hoped it might be a false alarm.

“We had a drunk guy fall through the skylight last newspaper in Marlborough. year and the alarm went off, and I thought ‘who’s TWICE WEEKLY fallen through the skylight this time.’

“But when I got past Stadium 2000 I could see Delivering to: Blenheim, Picton, the smoke. I was amazed at how ferocious the fire Renwick, Havelock & Seddon. was,” Dave says.

At the height of the fire, seven units were at the scene, along with two support vehicles and a command unit.

Missed deliveries “Everything is gone,” says Dave, who has owned the business for 10 years. “There’s nothing to PH (03) 573-6196 salvage.

“But the building is insured, and so are all the www.blenheimsun.co.nz contents.

People who had items in there will be E-mail: news@blenheimsun.co.nz covered. ads@blenheimsun.co.nz “We’ll start going through our records and contacting customers shortly.

Address: 72 High St, Blenheim “Fire assessors are coming across from Nelson P.O. Box 634 Blenheim Fax: (03) 577-7863

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Kevin Sim from Marlborough Lines works to make the fire ravaged Blenheim Drycleaning and Laundry site safe in the wake of the Thursday morning fire. Police officer Sean Jones keeps onlookers at bay.

to go through the remains and try and find the cause of the fire,” Dave says, “Then we’ll have the insurance people in.

I’m determined to come back; we’ll rebuild the business.”

Dave is also heartened by the number of calls he has had from people passing on

their concerns and wishing him well for the future.

“I had to call the four staff this morning and tell them they’d have a big clean-up job on their hands,” Dave says with a grin “It takes some coming to terms with, but we’ll be back.”

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By Bill McElhinney It’s census time again and everyone residing in New Zealand must take part.

The census is run every five years and is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in New Zealand.

“It’s compulsory,” Statistics New Zealand general manager of 2018 census, Denise McGregor, says.

This year Statistics New Zealand aims to collect most of the

information online, which has caused some concerns for the elderly and those that may not use computers.

The 2013 census had found that, at age 74 years and over, the percentage of people with access to the internet dropped to 29 per cent, compared with 92 per cent of 15 to 64 year-olds.

However, while the online version is a focus for the agency, people can still request a paper form to fill out, Denise says.

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And it won’t be a problem if getting a paper form and filling it out puts you over the Tuesday deadline. Forms that come in later will still be counted, Denise says.

Field teams would follow up after census day to help people unable to complete the form.

There is also assistance for migrants living in Blenheim, Marlborough Multicultural Centre manager Margaret Western says.

“We have an arrangement with

REAP for newcomers to Marlborough to be able to access computers which will be located at REAP. We will have personnel available from 10am to 3.00pm on Tuesday to help people fill in their census forms. Staff at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Alfred Street are also helping people fill out the census.

Information from the census helps determine how billions of dollars of government funding is spent.

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Festival of colours

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By Bill McElhinney There will be a kaleidoscope of colours, sounds, sights and smells at Pollard Park tomorrow when the popular Marlborough Multicultural Festival takes place.

The annual festival, hosted by the Marlborough Migrant Centre, is Marlborough’s acknowledgement of Race Relations Day, which is celebrated throughout New Zealand in March.

“New Zealand is one of the most ethnically diverse nations on earth,” Marlborough Migrant Services manager Margaret Western says.

“The change in our society has happened very fast, in less than a generation.

Our newest Kiwis come here, as we all did once, as migrants or refugees.

“Our biggest challenge is what kind of country we let New Zealand become,” Margaret says.

“This Race Relations Day we are asking all Kiwis to welcome and get to know the people in our community.

What you do makes all the difference.”

Margaret says the festival is more than just a celebration of ethnic foods and dance.

“It unites the community and has become an important event on the Marlborough calendar.

“Not simply because it’s fun and colourful, but because it embraces cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for our ethnic people to showcase their culture, and feel they have a valued place here.

“And Marlburians can see the

Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage has pledged to take action on plastic bags after accepting a petition signed by over 65,000 people this week.

Progressive Enterprises, Foodstuffs, Mitre 10 and Z Energy will phase out single use plastic bags and retailers have also picked up the Soft Plastics Scheme which has been partfunded through the Ministry for the Environment’s waste minimization fund.

The minister has now directed officials to look at the best options reducing the use of plastic bags.

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Rapaura Country Fair The Rapaura Country Harvest Fair is on at the Rapaura School from 10am tomorrow.

Bouncy castles and the ever popular crazy trailer ride for the kids while mum and dad can spin the chocolate wheel and treat themselves at Lemon Heaven.

Take home fresh fruit and veg from the farm fresh produce stall and choose your afternoon tea from the great selection of home baking at the cake stall.

Li Li leads Marlborough Chinese community dancers the Happy Birds in a display at the Multicultural Festival.

Visitors numbers still good

richness of the ethnic mix of people who call Marlborough home,” Margaret says.

“As our province becomes more diverse the connections between people are important to building social cohesion and providing a platform for a thriving community.

“The festival provides that platform,” Margaret says.

“Come along, join in and

Good occupancy rates for motels and the accomodation industry continues with February being one of the best months of the year for Marlborough.

With the many events like Wine and Food, the St Claire marathon these events are providing a real bonus for February.

With the pre christmas re-opening of State Highway One through to Kaikoura this hasnt had a negative impact says industry insiders.

With the Mussel festival on March 17 bookings are still looking good.

witness the richness that cultural diversity brings.”

The festival runs from 11am to 4pm at Pollard Park, and there will be a range of ethnic foods to buy, craft stalls, music, dance performances and a parade of traditional costumes.

There will also be activities for children, including bouncy castles and face Local Indian dancer Maninder Kaur performs painting. at the Multicultural Festival.

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inbrief Library opening Marlborough District Council library manager Glenn Webster says that the official opening date for the new Picton Library and Service Centre – Waitohi Whare Matauranga - will be decided once the pocket park landscaping and carpark next door have been completed.

Demolition of the old library building, along with the old Picton Medical Centre, was completed in January after the asbestos was removed, allowing for the creation of the pocket park.

The safety fences along the footpath remain in place as there is a wait for the paving tiles.

“We should have a better understanding of the timeframe by the end of the coming week,” said Glenn.

Antiques for sale The Antique Fair Charitable Trust, which supports Children’s Autism, is holding an antique and collectables fair at the Marlborough Convention Centre tomorrow and Sunday from 10am.

All items for sale including quality antiques, furniture, vintage tools, quality china, crystal, art glass and silver, clocks, books, jewellery, (vintage/modern), collectables, vintage linen, and much more.

Admission by gold coin donation.

Calling all women for a breakfast celebration

Base Commander at Woodbourne Bernadette Pothan will be speaking at an upcoming breakfast celebrating International Women’s Day. There will be a special breakfast event held on Thursday, March 8 to celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’.

The Zonta Club of Marlborough is inviting the public to attend which will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre from 7-9am.

Special guest Wing Commander Bernadette Pothan who appointed Base Commander at Base Woodbourne last year, will be speaking She has been leading Operation Respect for gender equality in the Defence Force and is the first woman Commander at the Base selected for that position by the Chief of Air Force.

Up to 240 women can be seated so the Zonta Club is urging people to get their tickets.

Tickets cost $35 each or $300 for a table of 10, and can be purchased from Libby MacDonald by phoning 021 1055 003.

Marlborough Nite Spa owner Danielle Maley takes an image of client Debbie Carter’s face with her new machine, The Observe 520.

The Observe 520 takes a blue scan of the face, giving a true UV image.

Scanner will help to decide on products to maintain healthy skin

By Celeste Alexander Imagine being able to look beneath the skin surface and know what beauty products and sunscreen you need to maintain healthy skin.

Nite Spa Beauty Therapy owner Danielle Maley says she can now do this with a brand new machine she has brought in, which may be the only one in Marlborough.

The Observ 520 is a specialist scanner that assists in accurately diagnosing skin conditions be-

neath the skin surface.

It enables Danielle to store and compare client images so she can track and respond to her client’s needs.

Some skin conditions are difficult to diagnose with the naked eye.

The Observ 520 exposes those conditions by skin fluorescence and polarised light illumination technologies.

There are six different skin analysis modes and images of

the client’s face is taken in each.

Then each time new scans are taken, they are compared to the previous.

“It will be extremely useful for clients who come to have appearance medicine so I can see what it’s doing, and whether I’m recommending the right skin care treatments and cosmetic products,” Danielle says.

The first client to trial the machine this week was Debbie Carter.

It revealled a small amount of collagen and elastin loss and some areas on the face that were lacking hydration.

“All in all Debbie’s skin looks really good. Now we will work on those areas so when Debbie comes back in around six months time I will be able to see the difference.

“This has been a great investment and I’m excited to be offering this to clients,” she says.

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By Bill McElhinney Some lucky golfer on Sunday could win a $30,000 Ford Focus.

The Blenheim Golf Club’s 1000 mens open tournament is being played on Sunday at the Pollard Park course.

“It’s our main men’s tournament of the year,” club president Murray Belk says.

“The course is in great condition and there is over $5000 in prizes to be won over 18 holes

with gross, nett and drawn hidden partners, plus longest drive, closest to the pin, straightest drive.

“Paul McKendry at McKendry Ford is sponsoring a car for the first person to hole in one on the par three 15th hole on the day,” Murray says.

“We’ve got a good field already, but we’ll take entries right up to the day of competition, so don’t pass up the opportunity.

It’s only a $30 entry fee.”

Murray Belk and Paul McKendry are hoping some lucky golfer will win this $30,000 Ford Focus on Sunday.

Top quilting tutor to speak in Blenheim

By Bill McElhinney One of the world’s leading quilters and quilting tutors will be in Blenheim next week to talk about a major project she is working on.

“Pam Holland travels the world teaching textile art and photography,” Marlborough Quilters convenor Sharyn Simpson says.

“She is working on re-creating the Bayeux Tapestry as a quilt…

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all 75 metres of it.”

Pam, who lives in Adelaide, ran her own fashion business for 20 years before taking up fabric art and quilting, is world-renowned for her skills, Sharyn says.

The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres long which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England, culminat-

ing in the Battle of Hastings.

It is thought to date to the 11th century, a few years after the battle.

The tapestry consists of some 50 scenes, embroidered on linen with coloured woollen yarns.

Pam will be talking about her work at the Blenheim Baptist Church in Beaver Road on Tuesday at 7.30pm.

There is a $5 admission charge.

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

Crinoline Bridge built with floods in mind

The Crinoline Bridge is designed to pop off its foundations and swing around when floodwaters get high.

The bridge has been designed to take four tonnes of water pressure but, when the forecast indicates a big flood, Council staff are able to release the bridge from its foundations. The bridge then swings under the water – it may look as if it’s being swept away but it’s just doing what it’s been

designed to do.

The design is an effort to ensure that water and debris coming down the floodway does not back up behind the bridge.

An earlier bridge across this waterway was a narrow footbridge known as the crinoline bridge – with handrails that were too narrow for the hoopedskirted crinoline dresses worn by women at that time

Rain eases fire risk The recent rain means that the blanket ban on outdoor fires can be relaxed a little with permits now able to be granted for some outdoor burning. However fires should never be lit in windy weather or when strong winds are forecast.

A restricted fire season – where permits are required – is now in place in the urban areas of Havelock, Picton, Renwick, Seddon, Ward and Blenheim’s immediate surrounds.

This does not include the Blenheim Airshed over the town where all outdoor burning is banned. See https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/ environment/air-quality/nationalenvironmental-standards/airsheds Fire permits are required for all fires in the Open Air during a Restricted Fire Season.

You do not need a permit for • Gas fired barbecues provided they are at least 2 metres away from any dry material which could catch fire • Approved incinerators with chimney and spark arrestor to stop sparks from escaping • Any fire with a fully enclosed firebox such as outside burners, pizza ovens,

to play and parents a chance to connect and relax.

For more information go to www.childrensday.org.nz

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

Blenheim’s daily bus service is expanding with buses now operating through the lunchtime period. The extra lunchtime run will be added to the existing Redwoodtown-Witherlea and Springlands-Riversdale circuits, between 12 noon and 1.00 pm. Councillors made the decision to invest in the additional hour’s service, which will provide a more seamless experience for passengers. The extra circuit will be an extension to the service provided by Ritchies, who have been awarded a new nine-year contract commencing 1 March.

Council is also seeking feedback on a potential expansion of bus services including two new routes, one to Renwick and the other linking Burleigh and Boulevard Park on Taylor to the town centre. A survey will be released soon to gauge people’s travel patterns and understand better how residents use the current service, and how they think it could be improved. We also want to know whether additional routes are required and whether

an extension of service hours would result in locals catching the bus to and from work.

Survey forms will be available soon via the Council website and from Council reception, the Blenheim Library, Picton Library and from bus drivers.

Census Day coming up – everyone is counted The next census will be held on Tuesday 6 March 2018. This is the official count of people and dwellings in New Zealand.

A census form must be filled out for everyone who is in New Zealand on Census Day. This includes babies, children and visitors.

Information from the census helps determine how government funding is spent in the community - to make decisions about which services are needed and where they should be, such as hospitals, schools and roads. Census information is also used by councils, community groups, iwi and businesses for planning purposes.

This year, everyone is encouraged to complete the census online.

Census distributors won’t be coming door to door.

Instead, every household will receive a unique access code in the mail. When that access code arrives in the letterbox, keep it safe so you can

complete your census online on, or before, Census Day - 6 March 2018.

If you need help to complete the census form, call the Census helpline 0800 236 787. If you haven’t received your access code letter by Sunday 4 March please call the helpline.

Paper census forms are available by request.

Instructions on how to request them are included in the access code letter being sent to all households.

Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will provide free computer access to anyone needing to complete online forms. Sessions of up to 30 minutes are available at both libraries. Please see library staff if you need more help.

All personal details are kept confidential by Statistics NZ. No other organisations – including the Police, Immigration New Zealand or Inland Revenue – can obtain personal census data.

Heart of the Sounds – Picton solid fuel fired hot tubs etc • Braziers with a tray to catch falling embers.

Please exercise extreme care with any burning outdoors. Think about the conditions before you light a fire – even if you have a permit.

The restricted fire season is in place until further notice. Contact the Council for a permit, phone 520 7400.

It may take up to five working days to receive a new permit.

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Bus service extends to lunch time

and Foster Street.

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction 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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Picton is flying crisp new flags carrying the clear message that the town is the ‘Heart of the Sounds’.

Council upgraded all the pole fittings in High Street last year - now there are 25 of the aqua-and-navy coloured pennants featuring a pair of dolphins strung around the town’s CBD. The branding is the result of a joint effort by the Picton Smart & Connected group and the Picton Business Group, and can be freely used by any business, organisation or group in Picton.

Picton Smart & Connected chair Chrissy Powlesland says the messaging offers both an emotional and geographic reference point; the new flags help generate pride in the town and give a ‘sense of place’ for Picton.

“It’s a great message to have out there, especially with another 10 cruise ship visits scheduled to visit

Picton by mid-May. And it’s heartening to see the wording already being picked up by businesses as a byline. We look forward to lots of others following suit,” she said.

Positive Ageing – Protecting your personal information In this digital age it’s necessary to be aware that people can use the personal information of others for illegal purposes.

It is wise to be careful about the way you protect the details of your personal information.

Promptly report the loss of any personal identity documents like a passport or ID card.

Don’t carry around in your wallet or handbag all your personal charge cards or ID cards – only carry what you need on a daily basis.

Don’t put personal information out in the

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rubbish; cut up expired bank cards and shred invoices and bank statements before you throw them out.

Never give out your credit card details on the telephone.

Store personal identity documents like a passport in a secure, locked, place.

Secure your computer from online attacks with up-to-date security and be careful about the personal information you give online

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The Sun Drink more Your contributor “drink more” Fri Feb 9, has a valid point to make about drinking more water.

BUT is is not safe to reuse plastic milk bottles to store water!

Please read civil defense guidelines!

Pyrolysis plant Wake up people the RC Application is in.

By their own admission they will be discharging toxic emissions into our environment.

Do nothing and you will have poisons in the air you breathe and falling on your vege garden.

Your elected council are funding this to the tune of nearly half a million dollars of your money to dispose of grape posts.

Why should we be left with the cleaning up for the wealthy wine industry.

Work hard to get

Everyone is entitled to their opinion BUT when you bag retail staff could you include your occupation or work experience, just to add balance!

No complaints about RSE workers.

But backpackers getting offered vineyard work daily on Indeed job search through local backpackers stay and work deals is making it harder to get jobs.

As for a certain Garlic shed, myself and 2 others put application in in December and they are still advertising as of 7 days ago.

Explain that!!

Its not as easy as it use to be !

Dog left in car The 13th of Feb outside canteen noodle u left ur dog in hot car 27 degrees and counting.

Are u thick or evil?

Yr dog was there 45mins panting its heart out windows hardly open.

Yes i reported it 2 spca.

Unaffordable Sounds like Mr Bagrie is hoping that a lot more people in early 60s will die before reaching retirement age.

If its so unaffordable why not scrub it altogether.

Caring people I have been in the caring game a few years now.

Have this male client who suffers more than we can imagine.

At the end of each visit his greatest worry is his crowning glory.

Does my hair look right.

Wow! amazing.

Put your hand up To the female driver that hit my car in the countdown carpark a couple of weeks ago and then denied liability to the insurance company, thanks for leaving me with a $500 bill to now pay at my own cost.

I’m very disappointed in your dishonesty, particularly when your Blenheim office said that it would be all sorted.

Be honest, Blenheim.

Town clock I work daily near the clock in the town centre an know the dedicated council staff have been trying very hard 2 correct the problem.

Any small quake or the recent heat seems to affect the clock.

Many times it is started early morning and goes for only a short time, which lm sure most people do not see.

Maybe you could come up with a solution or a magic part Duncan ?

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Charity shop or not Would we go into any other store an purchase a casserole dish an pay extra for the lid!

Come on get real.

Maybe someone should read the consumers act?

An to some people who shop at charity shops $3 can b a lot of money.

The author of this text in last Friday’s txt talk has his or her facts wrong.

So called misleading pricing comes under the Fair Trading Act, not the Consumer Guarantee Act. An organisation which is for profit is a business and pays tax accordingly.

An organisation such as this one which receives donations in order to on sell to raise money for special causes is clearly a charity and will be registered as such.

The writer of that rant needs to calm down and take a chill pill.

Unfair profits With the massive profits, banks, power companies and insurance companies are showing is there any crumbs left for the ordinary New Zealander?

ACC As a long term ACC beneficiary I was surprised to find my compensation payments hadn’t been made for several weeks.

On enquiry, I was told my file had been closed, simply that, closed.

Why, she didn’t know.

I haven’t died (or nobody has told me) so how can this happen?

No letter of apology nor explanation have I received.

Who pushed a wrong key & why no safeguard against this happening again I wonder.

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Kiwi saver Not sure how every one sees how our kiwisaver works, but I was under the allusion that its our retirement fund and designed to get bigger as we put money in plus our employers contribution so its gaining more and more !

Well mine was looking pretty good up until three weeks ago untill I looked at my retirement money going down!

In one week alone I lost over a thousand dollars from the funds!

Its still going up and down in the last week but nowhere near where it was over three weeks ago!

So every one should watch what going on in their kiwisaver account as mines losing ground right now!

So much for my retirement! #%@t off we are getting screwed by another government project thats not what it seems!

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Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion.

Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Theft For person that took my purse.

Can you at least hand it in even if you have taken money and bank card.

Thanks to the respondents of my recent water txt talk.

While I understand their reservations about Scrap metal dealer the sale of bottled water, reticulation and the Does anyone know who the scrap metal dealer grape industry, I believe that the whole ethos is who has the blue business card? surrounding the conservation/value of water requires a complete shake-up!

Water meters reduce consumption because a price is put on it - this method is utilised inter- Family reunion Had family Reunion over two days at Springlands nationally and works!

Tavern over weekend 122 members attended, Feedback invited - not just rants! would like to say ideal venue for a large gathering, buffet meal was excellent Sat and BBQ on Sunday, excellent service by staff at Armadillo’s Spring lands.

Is it true Is there any truth behind the word on the street Family that traveled from America, Canada, that the multi story car park building is costing Rarotonga, Australia, and New Zealand were impressed with the accommodation in the area. about $10k a week?

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Noel Raxworthy, Terry Knight and Chris Bryant at the Renwick Menz Shed working on a woodwork project.

Woodwork and banter

By Celeste Alexander Clients from Alzheimers Marlborough got to spend some time working with wood and tools last week at the Renwick Menz Shed.

The men were working on their tractor and trailer

designs with the help of Renwick Menz Shed members.

Manager Rick Gleeson says Alzheimers Marlborough approached them late last year to send a group of men to enjoy some basic woodworking skills.

Last Thursday was their second session.

“It’s great for them to put their skills to use and interestingly, some of these men are former builders and carpenters so they’ve really enjoyed themselves,” he

says. The next project they will be working on will be making a wooden game of noughts and crosses.

“They can take these back with them and enjoy with their families,” Rick says.

By Community Constable Russ Smith Blenheim Police are thanking members of the public after they did the right thing and contacted Police over their concerns about a driver and his manner of driving.

Shortly after 11am on Tuesday the Police received calls from members of the public concerned about a motorist driving in the Whitney area of Blenheim.

Police located the driver concerned and attempted to stop him using Police lights and siren.

The driver is alleged to have refused to stop, continuing to drive along Eltham Road and Rogers Street at low speeds.

When he finally did stop, the driver is alleged to have refused to get out of his car and then when Police arrested him, he is alleged to have resisted arrest. The driver subsequently underwent a Police drug-testing

Community constable Russ Smith.

process and later provided a blood sample that will be used to establish whether he was affected by substances.

The driver, a 43-year-old unemployed man from Renwick, has been charged with failing to stop for Police and resisting arrest.

His vehicle has also been seized.

He appears in Blenheim District Court on Monday, March 5.

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‘Honesty and unity’ key to happy marriage

By Celeste Alexander Blenheim couple Barry and Sandra Kirk have been celebrating some significant milestones over the past week, including their 50th wedding anniversary today.

To top things off, their daughter Wendy has flown in from Australia to organise a surprise celebration.

“All we know is that we are celebrating locally... Wendy won’t tell us anymore.

“She even applied on our behalf to the government to receive a card from the Governor General and Prime Minister,” Barry says.

Barry and Sandra first met when they were living in Hastings. Both in their early 20’s, they were introduced by Barry’s friend who was also a neighbour of Sandra’s sister.

Barry was looking for a date to take to a fire service dance and upon meeting Sandra he says it was pretty much love at first sight.

“She was lovely, just like she is now,” he smiles.

After deciding she was the ‘one’ Barry organised with Sandra’s mother to have her dressed up to take out shopping for an engagement ring.

“Sandra had no idea,” he laughs.

“We got to the letterbox when I said we were going to buy an engagement ring. She nearly dropped from the shock.”

The pair married after a year of courting on March 2, 1968.

They carried on working before starting a family. Barry worked at the Post Office Savings Bank and Sandra as a shop assistant.

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They went on to have a daughter Wendy and son Bradley, both who live in Australia.

The key to their happiness comes down to the words - ‘yes dear’, Barry jokes.

“I would say being very honest with one another and being good to your family are what kept us strong,” he says.

Growing up watching her parents, Wendy says they showed unity and looked after one another.

“They were both hardworking people with good ethics, morals and values. I’m thrilled to be here with them celebrating their anniversary,” she says.

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Students inspired to build EQ proof house

By Celeste Alexander Students at Renwick School have built a model house that they designed to withstand an earthquake, and it’s now a permanent fixture in their classroom.

The class, headed by teacher Jeanette Lammas, began a study of natural disasters with a focus on the students’ different learning styles.

One group of boys decided to build cardboard models.

Feeling like they werent ‘good enough’ the boys decided to join forces and build a larger model out of wood and other permanent materials.

One of the group members, Connor Tupe says they pulled wooden pallets out of the creek and gathered plywood, nails, basic tools to build the structure.

“We wanted it to be earthquake proof, so that if it was shaken it wouldn’t break apart,” Connor says.

With the help of parents the boys even worked into the evenings on the house and when completed, they furnished it

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Renwick School students Jake Campbell, Connor Tupe, Luc Sherwood, Traye Friend and Hunter Stanton with their mini earthquake proof home they built in class.

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“There’s more work we want to do to it,” Connor says. “We will be improving on the design with better walls, a railing and maybe a chair and table.

“We have it for the year so we will just keep adding to it,” he says.

The house has been named ‘Room 27’, because Renwick School class-

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“We’ve turned it into our own environment so our stationary, bags, drink bottles and shoes go on it and we use it as part of the classroom,” they say.

The boys’ efforts have been praised by their teacher Jeanette who says she’s ‘very proud of their work’.

“It’s been a real labour of love and they’ve built a very solid, strong design.”

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Pigs and pumpkins feature at popular Rai Valley Show

Funding following cyclone’s damage Fortunately for the top-of-the-south, Cyclone Gita was scaled down to a medium-scale adverse event, but none the less there was still damage.

To help the parts of the Tasman district where damage occured, the government announced recently there would be help available.

Minister for Agriculture and Rural Communities Damien O’Connor announced that the damage wrought by former Cyclone Gita in parts of the Tasman district meets the criteria for medium-scale adverse event classification.

The classification triggers funding for recovery efforts across the primary sector including activity coordination and events delivered through the Rural Support Trusts.

The local Rural Advisory Group has been working alongside Civil Defence and Emergency Management to visit affected farms and build up a picture of the impact and path to recovery. The Fonterra Emergency Response Team has

been helping clear fallen trees as a priority.

“A lot of work is needed to make farms safe, rebuild infrastructure, and clean-up the mess. MPI is working with the Ministry of Social Development to confirm if Enhanced Task Force Green teams will be set up to help with some of the clean-up,” Damien says.

In the Tasman region, Civil Defence and Emergency Management, the local Rural Support Trust and Federated Farmers have been working together to assess welfare needs and impacts for farmers and growers in the worst-affected areas.

“Travelling around Tasman immediately after the cyclone the early impacts were clear, but a week later there’s more damage everywhere you look.

“In this area it was flooding from the storm, as much as wind damage,” says Damien.

“Silt and debris have been washed into farm and orchard land, and orchardists are working to urgently clear silt away from apple and other production crops.”

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By Bill McElhinney Giant pumpkins and pig and possum carrying will feature again at the Rai Valley A & P Show on Saturday.

There is a $200 prize for the heaviest pumpkin and a pumpkin sculpture artist will be at the show this year to do demonstrations of carving on as many pumpkins as possible.

The popular children’s Rai Challenge of carrying a pig or possums through an obstacle course begins at 10:15am with great prizes sponsored

by RD1 Farm Source Rai Valley, followed by a new version of the adult’s challenge at 1pm.

The Rai Valley Fire and Emergency Crew are doing a rescue demonstration just prior to the new grand parade time this year of 12:30pm.

Also this year there is a mini young farmer competition on board for children aged five to 14 years, entry free.

The Rai Show is a traditional show with a good old country atmosphere.

There is always a good mix of animals, amusements, exhibits, vintage, food and craft stalls.

Livestock classes begin at 8am with the equestrian events, cattle and sheep sections to follow. The dog section judging begins at 1pm, and the wood chopping starts at 12noon.

There are vintage displays, the usual range of fairground

Giant pumpkins and pumpkin carving wiill feature at the Rai Valley A & P Show.

amusements, trade stalls of machinery, arts and crafts, bow and arrow shooting, an animal nursery and a fancy dress pet parade.

Sandy’s Bar is returning again along with live band NINE95 entertaining from 11am.

Other new sections in the show this year include goats and metal work.

Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children age from five to 16 years. Under fives, free entry.

Programme of events 6:30am gates open to trade entrants 9:00am gates open to public Cattle, sheep, horse, indoor judging begins 9:30am animal nursery open 10:00am goat judging begins Children’s Rai Challenge

starts 10:30am Giant pumpkin judging followed by sculpturing demonstrations 11:00am Sandy’s Bar Four part A’capella mens group entertainment 11:45am – 12:15pm Rai Valley Fire and Emergency rescue demonstration 12:00pm Wood chopping begins Fancy dress pet Mini young farmer competition Indoor hall open to public 12:30pm Grand parade 1:00pm Adult’s Rai Challenge competition Dog judging begins Band NINE95 Vintage displays, amusements and much more throughout the day.

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The neem tree and roses A tree in India named azadirachta indica is more commonly known as neem, nimtree or Indian lilac.

It is a tree in the mahogany family and grows quickly.

Various parts of the tree have been used in Indian villages for hundreds of years and sometimes it is called the village pharmacy.

Extracts from the tree have been used historically in parts of Asia for skin and dental treatments for what has claimed to be over 2000 years. Parts of the tree are consumed in certain Indian and Southeast Asian dishes.

Neem is used in human medicine for skin and acne treatment and for the control of scabies and head lice. The active component, azadirachtin, has been demon-

strated to be of very low toxicity.

The seeds or kernels of the neem tree are collected and cold pressed to obtain neem oil, which is a natural insecticide with three modes of action: Anti-feed, growth retardent and repellent.

The most effective of the three is stopping pest insects from feeding on plants. Once affected by consuming a little neem they starve to death although neem is not a poison.

After the neem oil has been extracted from the kernels the residue left over is call neem cake, which is imported and sold as neem tree granules or neem tree powder. The only difference between the two is the particle size.

The advantage of the powder

is that it is ideal when planting seeds, such as carrots, to prevent carrot fly attack. When used in the planting hole of seedlings such as brassicas it protects against caterpillar damage and on lawns it prevents damage from grass grubs and nematodes.

The powder is quick acting and can be effective for about one to three months, depending on soil types.

The neem granules are ideal for placing under trees, shrubs and roses to deter pest insects.

For instance the granules places under citrus trees will, in about six weeks, rid them of whitefly, mealy bug, scale and borer.

Neem granules should last for about two to six months as they slowly break down.

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- weekend event guide Friday 2 Omaka Maze Fun, mystery and maze, providing plenty of excitement for all ages. Today 5-8pm (last entry), Saturday 10am-8pm (last entry) and Sunday 10am-5pm (last entry). Dog Point Road, Omaka.

St Christopher’s Goodwill Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods and books. 9am-noon, St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown.

Friday Knockout Pool Tournament Open to anybody except 1st division players.

Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play. Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough.

Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship.

Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Heritage and Whaling Museum A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

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

Detour Gallery Forest and Bird exhibition on until March 3.

Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm and 11am3pm weekends. 67 Market Street.

Saturday 3 Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair Loads of fun games, great stalls, awesome auctions, white elephant and the ever popular chocolate wheel. Bring the whole family for a great day out. 10am-2pm. Rapaura School, 349 Hammerichs Road.

If you have an event email Susan at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

Rai Valley A&P Show Rai Valley’s biggest little show. Where town and country come together for a fabulous day of food, fun and sun. $3-$7, under 5’s free. 7am-5pm, Carluke Domain, Carluke Road, Rai Valley.

Marlborough Multicultural Festival Celebrate the cultural diversity of the Marlborough region. With a range of ethnic foods to purchase, craft stalls, music, dance performances and a parade of traditional costumes to enjoy. 11am-4pm, Pollard Park.

Nia Dance Come and join the fun with an interactive session at the Marlborough Multicultural Festival. 1.25pm, Pollard Park.

Antique & Collectables Fair An antique fair not to be missed, with all items for sale. Admission is by gold coin donation.

Today 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street.

Beach Netball Festival Day Have a blast in the sun on the beach, with Marlborough Netball. Get your team together (teams consist of 5-8 players) $50 per team.

Sausage sizzle and a raffle with great prizes on the day. 10am-6pm, White’s Bay, Port Underwood Road.

Music In The Sounds Live music in the stunning Marlborough Sounds with Midge Mccleary, Sarah Brown and Steve Mitchell. Every Saturday until March 31, 1-10pm with free entry. Punga Cove Resort, Endeavour Inlet.

Marlborough Artisan Market Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday, 9am-1pm. The Quays, 2 High Street, Blenheim. Wet weather venue is the Alfred Street carpark building.

Summer Bootcamp With fun games, AB training sessions, HIIT sessions, to name a few, suitable for all fitness levels. $10 per person, children free.

10-10.45am, Pollard Park, located on the left hand side of the tennis courts.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Members’ Autumn Exhibition from 3 March until 25 March. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Millennium Public Art Gallery Exhibitions on show, ‘Whenua’ a substantial exhibition of art related to the land, on until March 18, and J.S Parker -The Poetry of Surfaces on until March 11. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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

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

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

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

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

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

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

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Ulysses Club Ride Lunch ride to Pier Hotel, Kaikoura. 10am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

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.

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

Come and have a go.

Sunday 4 Seaweek Underwater Clean Up Bob’s Bay Take part in the underwater clean up in Bob’s Bay. Free to all participating divers and helpers, divers must be certified, diver’s air is free.

Meet at the Waikawa Dive Centre at 8.30am.

Rear Unit 2, Waikawa Marina, Waikawa.

Massive Marlborough Clean Up Picton Foreshore Join Conservation Kids New Zealand, with the clean-up of the Picton Foreshore. Solid footwear, gardening gloves, sunscreen, water and snacks recommended. 9.30-11.30am, meet at the foreshore playground, Picton Foreshore.

Waikawa Tri Series A fun event with something for everyone.

Two triathlon and duathlon distances, an open water 1500m swim and a children’s swim/run. Suitable for all levels. Registration from 8.30am, racing starts 10am. Waikawa Foreshore Reserve, Picton.

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

Chess Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

Marlborough Bee Keeping ‘Re-Queening and Honey Harvest’, with Dale and Renee De Luca from Putake Honey.

2-4pm at the club hives in the Community Gardens, Budge Street. All welcome.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3). Cash only.

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

Picton Rail & Sail Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays.

Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident.

74 Paynters Road.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

Picton Table Tennis Meets at the Picton Little Theatre every Sunday and Tuesday, Dublin Street, 10am-noon. $3 bats, tea/coffee supplied. Adults only.

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We require an enthusiastic and passionate baker capable of producing high standard products. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a skilled team in a successful supermarket.

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Coster, Baby boy: Born February 20, 2018

BARBARA, Brian Anthony: February 17, 2018

Deer, Roriik Tahumataa: Born February 14, 2018

BELCHER, Norma Jean: February 22, 2018

Jones, Maia Aroha Patricia: Born February 22, 2018

CLAY, Fiona (Fifi, Aunty Fi, Chuckles) (nee Sinclair): February 26, 2018

Norton, Evie Kiri Ann: Born January 18, 2018

HILL, Ernest Murray (Murray): February 24, 2018

Oliver, Isha Rayne: Born January 19, 2018

JENKINS, Roger George: February 23, 2018

Rainey, Logan Andrew: Born February 14, 2018

NARAYAN, Walter: February 26, 2018

Thompsett, Mia Rose: Born February 11, 2018

STEWART, Margaret Joyce: February 23, 2018

Zucchetto, Lena Wilma: Born February 23, 2018

WATERS, Eric Ian (Rex): Service No. 422445, F/O 9 Squadron RNAF, 5 Group Bomber Command.

February 21, 2018 WEUSTEN, Margaret Aileen: February 22, 2018

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Lifestyle Business for sale

The Marlborough franchise of GroutPro is offered for immediate sale.

GroutPro is one of three complimentary franchises offered by the award winning ProGroup – Property Improvements Specialists. Since 2008, GroutPro has become a household name in the maintenance and restoration of tiled areas in the home or commercial property.

Our 35 GroutPro franchisees enjoy a fantastic lifestyle while operating their own highly profitable business in their own community.

GroutPro has been operating in the Marlborough region since 2012 and has a strong presence in the area. As well as tile restoration services, GroutPro franchisees also have full access to the GarageCarpetPro suite of products and services at no additional cost.

• The ProGroup offers one of the lowest fixed franchise fee structures around with no royalties on earnings.

Typical earnings of $2500+/wk.

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If you are sick of the daily commute, or the hassles of corporate life, and would like an opportunity to be your own boss, working your own hours in your local area, with great income potential, and little competition, this business could be perfect for you. No experience is necessary as full training is provided.

The business is being sold as a going concern with all existing tools and stock, with full training included in the purchase price (excluding travel and accommodation in Auckland). A fully sign-written vehicle is also available via negotiation.

Expressions of interest at $39,950 plus GST (if any) welcomed.

It's thumbs up for Mark Terry from the Wairau Valley School kids, who were delighted with the new desks Mark bought for them.

Mark’s new desks have school kids smiling “Then this year I asked them what they needed and they really needed new desks. The legs were falling off the old ones – they were knackered.”

Mark organised the purchase of new desks worth over $5000, which were presented at a special school assembly last week.

“It’s all about giving back to the community I live and work in,” says Mark ,who sells rural lifestyle and residential property in Marlborough and Nelson for PGG Wrightson Real Estate.

Wairau Valley School Principal Karen O’Donnell was

By Bill McElhinney New desks are the order of the day for the small rural Wairau Valley school, thanks to the generosity of local real estate salesperson Mark Terry.

Mark, who has lived in Wairau Valley for the past nine years, approached the school last year to see if there was anything he could help with.

“Schools always need a hand,” Mark says, “so I offered to make a donation to the school of a few hundred dollars from every sale I made.

totally blown away by the offer from Mark.

“We rely on the good will of people like Mark to make the Wairau Valley school an even more awesome learning environment for the 40 plus kids, “ Karen says.

Mark has committed to supply further furniture through the year “as long as the sales keep happening.

“We’ll need some bigger desks, because kids keep growing” Mark says, “so I plan to buy some more later in the year.

“It will keep the kids and board of trustees smiling.”

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Cometh the hour, cometh the inner-snowboarder I’ve struggled to grasp the Winter Olympics but last week I was all-in for one hour.

I’d come out of a reasonably high level meeting to find most of my 50 colleagues gathered around the projector watching the Women’s Big Air final from Pyeongchang, South Korea.

I pride myself on being a lover of all sports but I must admit I had to be told we had one of our own Zoi Sadowski-Synott in the final.

Standing with my colleagues watching the first of three runs I saw plenty of aerial trickery

that I marvel at but cannot relate to when it comes to the Winter Olympics.

Unlike many of the Summer Olympic events, I’ve never been one for the snow or ice, in fact winter for me is about survival, not skiing or snowboarding.

However as we watched each competitor and many of my colleagues slowly went back to work until Zoi had another run, it started to be compelling television.

A sport I knew nothing about 15 minutes earlier all of a sudden became intriguing and

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I started pointing out technical flaws like I’d been watching it for years!

I’d explain why some tricks didn’t seem as spectacular, I used lingo like “sticking the landing” and “goofy-foot” like I was a regular on the snow.

I’d become completely caught up in the hysteria.

Partly because Zoi, at just 16-years-old, was in third place ahead of the third and final run.

It wasn’t a particularly tremendous final round, most of the challengers for the medals couldn’t perform their aerial

acrobatics and “stick their landing” but that did not matter, we all cheered as a bronze medal grew closer with every snowboarder tumble.

It had been 26 years since New Zealand had won its only medal at the Winter Olympics.

The odds of a teenager gaining a bronze to go with that silver in 1992 seemed remote yet that is what happened.

Fortunately, I witnessed it live.

It goes to show you sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.

Summer runners Next Thursday, March 8, start on the Taylor River by the Monro Street car park at 5.45pm for walkers; 6pm for runners, 5km time trial series:

Netball on the beach There is a beach netball festival day at White’s Bay tomorrow from 10:00am to 6:00pm organised by the Marlborough Netball Centre. Businesses, club teams, social players and families are welcome to have fun on a beach netball court which is 20 x 10m, one goalpost and heaps of fun and laughter. Dress ups welcome – the best part is you don’t need running shoes. There will be a sausage sizzle and a raffle with great prizes on the day.

Blenheim Golf Club results

The Blenheim special olympics team competed in a blue ribbon event at Tapawera School on Sunday. Photo provided.

Special Olympics swimmers compete at Tapawera Nelson, Motueka and Marlborough special Olympians all converged at Tapawera Area School on Sunday for a special Olympics swimming event.

The competitors had to be at Tapawera for a 9am start, so that was an early wakeup for the Marlborough swimmers leaving at 7am, one having to travel from the Awatere Valley.

Pool conditions were a cool with the early start, but once the swimmers started moving they warmed up quickly.

The motto for the organisation is ‘Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt,’ and this was evident in the swimmers’

attitude.

They were constantly encouraging each other and on exiting the pool one of the district coaches constantly dished out ‘high fives’ and acknowledged the swimmer by name, even if they weren’t from her district.

All the swimmers are allocated into a division, a recognised system to make it fair across the board.

Special Olympics New Zealand is first and foremost a sports organisation, but it also provides athletes with far more than the physical benefits of sport.

It’s about fun, friendships and team spirit, about a feeling of be-

longing, and ultimately improving the quality of life.

Motu Harris in Year 12 entered a few events, but his favourite must be the last race, the 25m Freestyle as he won it, beating Marlborough swimmers Jacob Heard and Brad McLennan with a good time of 19.03 sec.

“Ribbon Days are all about fun, ability and sportsmanship, Nelson coach Dallas Robinson says.

“This is the opportunity for swimmers to set times in new events and consolidate times in proven events.

“Swimming ability is important, but no more important than respect for one’s team mates, fair

play, and consideration for coaches and officials.”

Special Olympics New Zealand offers a year-round programme of sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

More than 7000 athletes train and compete in 14 different Olympic-type summer and winter sports throughout New Zealand.

Each year, Special Olympics New Zealand runs more than 200 events in over 40 towns and cities around the country.

These events are supported by over 3000 volunteers and are facilitated through a network of regional sports coordinators.

Thurs. Feb. 15, mens stableford: Neil Gibbs, 43; Clive Atitchison 41; Brian Brown 41; Arnold Newman 41; Paddy Norton 41; Theo Russell 39; David Best 39; Brent Baker 39; Steve Anderson 39; Wayne Waldin 38; Gordon Lang 38; Cyril Scammell 38.

Mon. Feb. 19, 9 hole stableford, men: Spot Saul 21; Peter Olding 20; Dan Crawford 20; George Addis 20; Vern Ayson 20; John Pullar 19; Ian Clark 19; Ivan Neame 18; David Waters 18; Phil Starkey 18; David Winstanley 17; Brian Burgess 17; John Rewi 17; Hay Montgomery 17.

Ladies: Jenny Evans 23; Bernice Arnold 18; Colleen McLeod 18; Denise Hodson 17; Kay Ayson 17; Marg Ogier 15; Marg Roberts 15; Shirley Godsiff 15.

Weds. Feb. 21, women’s opening day stableford: 0-21 June Maslin 37; Trees Rewi 33. 22-35 Colleen McLeod 37; Kaye Keys 37. 36-40 Jenny Evans 32, Kay Ayson 26.

9 hole stableford: Lesley Hill 14, Lyndie Allen 13.

Fri. Feb. 23, 9 hole twilight: Trent Davies 23; James Brunel 21; Har Eradus 20; Lyell Burrows 19; Shirley Godsiff 19; Kay Ayson 18; Brian Yarrall 18. James Brunel had an eagle on no. 7.

Sat. Feb. 24, mens bisque par hidden partners: Phil Starkey and Doug Shaw +10; Ryan Windleburn and Wayne Waldin +9; Paddy Couchman and Hay Montgomery +9; Alf VanDerHulst and Barry Forbes +9; Ian Clark and Kevin Smith +8 and Dez Campbell and Cyril Scammell +7. Womens stableford: Trees Rewi 37, San-ga Grupp 37.

Upcoming events: Thurs.March 1, Mens stableford; Fri.March 2, 9 hole twilight open, all welcome.

Sat. March 3, monthly medal, first round Reeve Cup. Ringers and shootout start. Women: medal. Sun. 4th: Blenheim 1000 Open (mens tournament). Entries still accepted, contact Brian Yarrall on 579 3317 or email: yarrallmob@snap.net.nz The course is closed from Monday, March 5 to Friday, March 9.

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