The Blenheim Sun 10 August 2018 issue

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August 10, 2018

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Spelling success!

George heads to national final

By Megan Connolly How well do you think you could spell under pressure?

Marlborough Boys’ College Year 9 student George Turner competed in the National Spelling Bee semi-finals in Christchurch on Tuesday.

And it was knowing how to spell the word ‘aphelion’ that pushed him through to the finals, in November.

This is the second year in a row George has made it to the National Spelling Bee finals in Wellington, where last year he finished in second place.

Continued on page 2 Marlborough Boys’ College Year 9 student, George Turner competed in the New Zealand Spelling Bee Semi-Finals on Tuesday and has made it into the finals.

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George makes it to the NZ spelling bee finals Continued from page 1 George travelled to Christchurch on Tuesday to compete with the other students in the New Zealand semi finals.

When asked how he prepares himself for the competition, George says a lot of it comes down to luck.

“You don’t know which words you will get, so I read a lot and have a bit of faith. Words I know I split into bits and words I don’t know, I take time to think about them,” George says.

The semi-final rounds consisted of a written

round where they had 100 words to practice, then the test would be a mixture of words seen and unseen, an oral component which was all unseen words, and a knock out round.

The semi-finals in which George has just competed involved the top 200 students from around the country. Only the top 18 make the finals.

“I’m very proud! But also so nervous I was on the edge of my seat!” mum Michelle says.

“It’s great to see these kids, who may be more into academia and not so

sporty, get recognition through their passions.”

Family in the UK have been sending George messages of support and congratulations, Michelle says.

To qualify for the semi-finals George got 97 out of 100 words correct in the classroom spelling bee, which placed him in the top 200 in New Zealand. He’ll go to Wellington for the final in November.

Flights and accommodation to Wellington for George and one parent are paid for courtesy Marlborough Boys’ College student George of the Wright Family Turner makes it to the national spelling bee finals Foundation. for the second time in a row.

New room opened at St Marks

By Bill McElhinney The Koru room, a new multi-function space at the Blenheim St Marks Addiction Treatment Centre, was opened last Saturday.

“We’re so pleased to have this room. We use it every day for meetings, for therapy,” St Marks manager Peter Rijhnen says.

“We’ve been busy the past few months moving things around as well as tidying up after the work has been completed.”

A container used by staff as an office has also gone and what was a hobbies room has been transformed into an open-plan office.

“The staff love their new office space,” Peter says. “We’re all so pleased with the new developments and are grateful for all the

donations we’ve had to make all this possible.”

The St Marks site in Main Street was purchased from the Anglican Church in 2003 and the church building is now a reception and living area.

Male and female accommodation has been added to the back of the church and a second house has been added to provide extra accommodation and a common room and hobbies room.

In 2010 St Marks purchased the adjoining property at 63 Main Street which will be post treatment supportive accommodation, where clients can live in a flatting situation while they seek permanent accommodation.

St Marks is the only residential treatment centre for both men and

Putiputi Thompson, patron Ian Cameron and kaumatua Kevin Thompson at the opening of the St Marks Koru room last Saturday.

women north of Christchurch.

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The centre operates seven days a week with 24-hour support from on-site staff and provides adult crisis respite care for Nelson Marlborough clients.

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Local firefighters in Canada Local firefighters Chris Hayles, Bill Hodson, Peter Selby, Steve Smith, Mark Hodges and deputy principal rural fire officer Rob Horsenail have flown out to Canada to assist on firefighting efforts for the out-of-control wildfires there.

They are part of a 65 strong group from New Zealand. Firefighters from Australia have also flown over.

Over 30 NZ firefighters have also flown to the United States to help with fires in California.

Youth Council goes live

This giant inflatable colon will be erected in central Blenheim next week to raise awareness of bowel cancer.

Giant colon a cancer alert

By Bill McElhinney A giant blow-up colon will be erected in central Blenheim next week to help raise awareness of bowel cancer.

Nelson Marlborough Health is launching a National Bowel Screening Programme and organisers hope the giant walk-through colon, complete with cancerous polyps, will help make people more aware of the problem.

The inflatable bowel will go up in Liz Davidson Place in central Blenheim on August 16 and 18 from noon to 6pm, and medical staff and bowel cancer survivors will be on hand to help answer questions.

From next Tuesday, August 14, free bowel cancer screening will be offered across Marlborough for people aged between 60 and 74-years-old.

A DIY kit is being sent out to thousands of mailboxes in the top of the south to allow people to self-screen for bowel cancer.

The test is easy to do and can detect tiny traces of blood present in a small sample of faeces (your bowel motion, or poo), which may be an early warning sign that something is wrong with a person’s bowel.

Samples of faeces are sent back through the mail for testing.

People with a positive result will

be contacted by their GP to discuss their results and to plan further investigation. Those with a negative result will be recalled for repeat screening after two years.

“The screening test will save lives and support our families and communities to be healthy for longer,” NMH general manager of clinical services, Lexie O’Shea, says.

“It is especially important for Maori people, because while Maori people have lower rates of bowel cancer, they are more likely to die of bowel cancer than non-Maori.

“This is often because they are diagnosed with bowel cancer at

The Marlborough Youth Council has launched its own Instagram account, designed to keep Marlborough’s young people in the loop.

Check out the Marlborough Youth Council Instagram @marlyouthcouncil.

You can also find them by visiting t h e M y Vo i ce we b s i te w w w. myvoicemarlborough.co.nz

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This DIY kit is being sent out to thousands of mailboxes in the top of the south to allow people to self-screen for bowel cancer.

a more advanced stage, so we are asking people to encourage their whanau to do the test when it comes to them in the post,” Lexie says.

“I urge everyone eligible to take the test.”

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the developed world and the Nelson Marlborough region has the fourth highest rate in the country.

A free public seminar will also be held at the ASB Theatre between 6pm and 9pm on August 16.

Award-winning writers Fleur Beale, Tim Tipene and Maria Gill will speak to young readers in Marlborough next week as part of the New Zealand Book Council’s Writers in Schools.

Girls’ College librarian Colleen Shipley is co-ordinating the visits from Monday to Wednesday plus one session at the Marlborough Library in Blenheim on Wednesday afternoon.

The library session, featuring Tim Tipene, is from 2pm to 3pm on August 15, during the primary school teachers strike, so it is a great option for primary school children that afternoon, she says. It’s suitable for pupils in Year 3 and up.

The authors’ visits are already having an impact, she says.

The writers visit is largely sponsored by the Marlborough Book Festival.

The authors will stay in Marlborough thanks to sponsorship from Rowley Estate Homestead.

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Denise paddles in Italian festival

By Megan Connolly Local woman Denise Neal from Marlborough’s Dragon Boat team, Simply The Breast, has recently returned from Florence, Italy, where she competed in the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission festival on the Arno River, last month.

The festival went for six days and included a pink parade and opening ceremony on the first day followed by two days of racing, finishing with the Sandy Smith Global Finale and a flower ceremony to commemorate those lost to breast cancer.

“It was awesome. It was incredible to be amongst women who share the same passion as you,” Denise says.

Denise joined the Vienna Pink Dragons International, the only composite team at the festival made up of women from 10 different

nationalities.

Despite never having paddled together before the festival, the team managed to finish 37 out of the 129 teams.

The festival is held every four years and is a non-competitive participatory Dragon Boating event for breast cancer survivor teams from all over the globe.

“Although we all get very competitive once we’re in a boat at the starting line!” Denise says.

Dragon boating is a form of post-surgical rehabilitation that also spreads the word that you can still have an active life after a breast cancer diagnosis regardless of your age and ability, Denise says.

In 1996 sports medicine physician Dr Don McKenzie challenged the medical thinking that women treated for breast cancer should avoid rigorous upper body exercise

The Vienna Pink Dragons International dragon boating team which included local woman Denise Neal.

for fear of contracting lymphedema.

But it was found that dragon boating resulted in no negative effects because it is a positively challenging upper body activity.

Three of the seven New Zealand breast cancer teams taking part in the event ended up in the top 15, one team finishing second overall.

If you want to be involved with

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Public Meeting Earthquake information update Wednesday 29 August Doors open 5.30pm; first speaker 6.30pm Hear the latest earthquake research from New Zealand’s leading scientists

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Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards launched The Mayor spoke at the launch of this year’s Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards at the Rangitane Centre in Grovetown last Friday, along with Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage.

The awards support businesses, our community, and the environment that belongs to all of us, Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says.

The launch marked the opening of the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards, which are held every two years to showcase businesses or community projects that are good for the environment.

The Council has supported them since they began 24 years ago.

The Awards are open to any business, community

group or individual in Marlborough. Judges are looking for entrants who protect and enhance the environment and use resources and energy efficiently.

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage praised Marlborough for the awards, which she says are unique in New Zealand.

Cawthron Institute Director Dr Di McCarthy said the Cawthron Institute, New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation, is proud to support the awards.

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How long do we wait

Beaver Road

It’s been well over a month now that we’ve had to weave our way through road cones on the Elevation into Picton.

How many more before something is actually done to repair the road or are they waiting for it to miraculously repair itself like a broken bone?

It just ain’t gonna happen by itself Transit NZ.

When are the speed bumps going in to help reduce speed along Beaver Road?

Good to see 30km limit signs up... be even better if drivers obeyed them!

A&E great!

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all the staff at A&E Great community we live in for their assistance and persistence in dealing We are blessed to have so many loving people with my partner’s heart attack on Sunday. and groups in our community.

Their professionalism and attention to the St Vincent de Paul are so grateful for Mike from smallest details was outstanding.

Meaters who is kind, caring and always has a Thanks to their care she was able to receive the smile. lifesaving treatment she required.

Too many people just come and go there without giving you all the recognition you deserve, each and every one of you, thank you from the Wot a stupid Ad on TV bottom of her heart.

Chemist shop.

Young girl squirting shampoo or whatever on carpet.

Farmers market We all know how frustrating items we buy (milk) Great market. etc are all so ‘kiddy proof’ But why inside when sunny?

Change your ad.

Very cold in that old shed.

Why is someone selling unlabelled honey?

Shouldn’t all honey have labels with pack address 1080 nets type of honey and weight and a nutrition label?

Hi my name is Kereru the wood pigeon and I live in the Pelorus area. l did have lots of friends until DOC set nets to capMako ture us and killed a large amount of my friends.

How come the first two Mako games are in Because we normally only have one mate in a Blenheim again? life time we have never recovered.

Seems a bit unfair to me.

So DOC between 1080 and nets us birds have no Nelson gets the later games when it’s a bit show, your head is still in darkness. warmer and there is a bit more interest in the competition.

Just wondering.

NZs Rhino problem

A smile costs nothing Hey ladies in Seddon Cafe I stopped for a break at your cafe, three of you working in the shop and not one smile from any of you.

Will drive straight on in future.

Stolen fruit To the couple who helped themselves to citrus last Thursday afternoon on our front lawn in Alfred Street, be warned the fruit is still sour/ green and just sprayed.

Minimum punishment is at least the belly ache!

Don’t do it again please. If you had respect and good manners you would ask permission first!

Marlborough Express Monday 30/7.

Tony Orman is absolutely correct with his opinion piece!

Council is smitten with other councils and DOC’s opinion on what should be in the Strategy for dealing with pests.

If its in MDC’s strategy then the responsibility is theirs.

The cost falls on certain sectors of ratepayers.

DOC loves that and may only help with some costs if at all.

For example:Blaming the possum for bovine Tb in cattle in Marlborough is all very well. If my memory serves me there has only been one tuberculos possum found in Marlborough and that was in the early 80s in the headwaters of the Kekerengu River.

But we keep poisoning! Shameful !

Cynophobia I have had roundabout 19,926 meals in the company of dogs.

You can probably take off a few here and there for when I was a baby being breast fed and a bit more for work lunches and dates and the like.

But the figure would still be well over 19,000.

I have heard about Cynophobia but never come across it before and I’m fascinated to see it.

How a dog sitting quietly at another table can pee on your leg and get its faeces in your mouth... well it must have been trained by Dynamo!

It’s sad too, to see the vehemence that goes along with the cynophobic person, on the subject of sharing any space wth a dog.

They really miss out on some of lifes greatest gifts.

Oh my goodness I can’t believe the attitude and comments of the person who thinks if dogs are allowed in cafes they will pee on your leg soaking your socks and pooing.

You have absolutely no idea about dog behaviour do you.

Dogs are highly intelligent and provide companionship, service to the blind and other handicapped people, not to mention rescuing people in disasters.

Oh and there is no way they would want to go inside a cafe to the toilet they are trained to go outside.

Thank you Totally agree with texter the Blenheim Police, Fire service and Ambulance do a fabulous job and they don’t get enough credit especially the Police with what they have to put up with some times.

I also say fantastic job to you amazing people and thank you.

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Much appreciated A big thank you to the lady at Blenheim Farmers for finding some new toys to donate to the children’s room at the hospital emergency department.

The toys were warmly received by a joyful staff, and the children loved to see the toys in place.

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Cutting out plastic I absolutely LOVE that supermarkets are doing away with single-use plastic carrier bags, what a fantastic step towards reducing our plastic usage.

I was however even more impressed to receive an email from Countdown this week saying all online orders will be packed into paper bags, effectively taking around 350 million plastic bags our of circulation each year!

As I do most of my grocery shopping online, I think this is a fantastic idea, so well done to all the businesses introducing eco-friendly alternatives.

Thanks Thanks Colin and the team at Instant Auto for finding and repairing the all evasive problem with my car.

Great work and really happy with the price too.

Disappointing Good idea of the council for ratepayers to put cost of a new fire onto their rates, particularly for those on a limited budget, but remember to factor in the interest cost.

Bad idea the purchase and installation can only be through one particular company.

Smacks of an ‘old boys network’, no competition re costs.

Took our visiting friends to a popular cellar door last Saturday.

Well done Mike and team Great environment and lovely staff, however I We took our workers out for breakfast at CBD. was told the only red available for tasting was a Fantastic meal, service and friendly staff.

Rose. I like Pinot Noir.

Settled for a coffee and they lost a probable sale. You went beyond the call of duty.

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Jennifer Reeve, also known as Queen Elizabeth when she’s in full costume, exercising at New World Blenheim supermarket for fundraising.

Fitness in heels and tiara

By Celeste Alexander “If exercise is good enough for the queen, it’s good enough for all of us,” New World Blenheim staff joked on Tuesday morning as they supported their staff member Jennifer Reeve, aka Queen Elizabeth during a fundraising fitness drive.

Jennifer, who works as a florist at New World Blenheim, was certainly turning heads as she gracefully stepped up onto a cross trainer, in her heels, gown, tiara and royal ensemble.

“It’s not as easy as it looks… I’m getting worn out already,” she laughs.

She has become quite well known for her very convincing performance as Queen

Elizabeth over the past two years and is a hit with customers.

She is one of several staff who will be exercising on the cross trainer in public, near the entrance of the supermarket to raise money for different local charities.

It’s all part of a 28 day fitness challenge that New World Supermarkets are promoting.

The public can make donations in support of the staff members during their cross trainer fitness sessions which then are donated.

This week funds went to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, next week will be Foster Hope Marlborough and the following week to Hospice Marlborough.

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Sun deliverer Robert loved a chat

By Bill McElhinney Sun readers will remember with fondness long-time Sun newspaper deliverer Robert Austin.

Robert passed away unexpectedly at home recently, probably because of an undiagnosed heart condition, his brother, Braden, says.

“Robert enjoyed delivering papers and other mail items to Blenheim residents and having the odd chat with them,” Braden says.

“Our Dad, Roger, my sister, Helen, and I would like to thank everyone who took the time, however short or long, to share a sunny Marlborough conversation with Robert.”

Robert led a relatively simple life and always made time for others, Braden says.

“Robert enjoyed wearing out many bicycles over the years and, although we understand it was an undiagnosed heart condition that took him from us too soon, he would have been otherwise extremely fit,” Braden says.

The family moved to Blenheim, from Palmerston North, in February 1975, when Robert was five.

Robert Austin had delivered the paper since the Blenheim Sun started business.

Robert started at Witherlea School that year and then attended Bohally Intermediate, followed by Marlborough Boys’ College.

“Although he never had any children of his own, Robert was a loving uncle to James, Jarad, Guy, Natalie and Leoni,” Braden says.

A memorial service for Robert was held at The Elim Centre yesterday.

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Rail safety week Marlborough drivers and pedestrians are being reminded to remain vigilant around railway tracks as more trains come into service between Picton and Christchurch in the coming months.

The warning comes from the national rail safety advocacy group TrackSAFE NZ, ahead of Rail Safety Week on August 13-19.

KiwiRail data shows that in the past year there have been three near misses at level crossings in the Marlborough region.

One was at the Horton Street level crossing and two at the Hunter Road level crossing where the vehicles crossed through the flashing lights and bells, in front of shunt locomotives.

There was one non-injury collision where a vehicle was hit by a train when it was parked too close to the tracks.

Megan Drayton from TrackSAFE NZ says research has shown people driving cars can be complacent when they cross railway tracks often, and may not always look for

trains simply because they do not expect to see them.

“People should always expect trains at any time of the day or night,” Megan says.

“We particularly recommend that people in the Marlborough Region remain vigilant around railway tracks, as more trains come into service in the coming months between Picton and Christchurch.”

TrackSAFE NZ encourages everyone to obey the warning signs at level crossings and always wait for a train to pass before crossing the tracks.

“If there is a Stop sign at a level crossing in a rural area, motorists must stop and look for trains before passing,” Megan says.

“At level crossings in urban areas, pedestrians should always stay alert and always look right and left for trains.”

“We discourage the use of headphones or mobile phones around railway tracks as they can prove to be a huge distraction.”

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Cawthron Institute director Dr Di McCarthy, Marlborough mayor John Leggett, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, and awards chairman Peter Jerram at the environment awards launch last Friday.

Awards raise awareness of protecting environment

By Bill McElhinney Dog Point Vineyard, an organic vineyard that demonstrated conservation with a commercial edge, was the supreme winner in the 2017 Cawthron Marlborough Environment awards.

Entries are now open for the 2018/19 awards, held every two years to showcase businesses or community projects that are good for the environment.

The awards have been running for 20 years, during which time 246 organisations have entered.

For many, entering the Environment Awards makes them look at their operations through a fresh set of eyes and interacting with the expert judges is a learning experience.

“A healthy environment is the basis of a healthy economy and human health and wellbeing,” Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage said at the launch of the 2018-19 awards on Friday at the Rangitane Cultural Centre, Grovetown.

The Minister commended the Marlborough District Council and the Cawthron Institute for supporting the awards.

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nature, use land and water sustainably and help strengthen connections across the community,” Eugenie says.

The council has supported the awards since they started in 1997, Mayor John Leggett says.

He is encouraging businesses and community groups to share their experience in looking after our land and water and using resources and energy efficiently.

“Achieving the balance between protecting and using the environment is an important message to get out to Marlborough and the rest of New Zealand,” John says.

There are seven award categories – marine, farming, forestry, wine industry, landscape and habitat enhancement, community innovation and business innovation.

Each entrant receives an independent judges’ report that is like a free audit, highlighting positives and suggesting improvements.

Winners also receive between $1000 and $3000 in prize money. Entries close on September 28.

More information and online entry www. cmea.org.nz

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On the Road Marlborough Motoring

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Rikstay Auto PANEL & PAINT • Panel and paint specialists • Large and small repairs • Touch-ups and full re-sprays • Plastic welding

• Fully equipped paint booth • Insurance work • Rust Repairs • Specialised Rust and Paint Removal tanks

Come and see Mark for: • Batteries • Servicing requirements • Budget priced tyres

03 578 0086

Ph 03 578 7074 36 Grove Road, Blenheim www.rikstay.co.nz

info@classicandcustom.co.nz classicandcustom.co.nz | 3 Warwick Street

Rikstay Auto owner Mark Partington.

We do:

• Mufflers • Brakes • Shocks • Towbars • Clutches • Tyres • Vehicle servicing Agents for

Phone/Fax:

579 2000

Cnr Redwood and Main Street, Blenheim All major credit cards & EFTPOS We welcome CRT

Dont let this hAppen to your fAmily this Winter...

Specialists in all aspects of

Aluminium Cooling Components • Radiators • Oil coolers • Heat exchangers • Inter coolers

44 Main St, Blenheim Phone 578 8176 anytime

Rikstay Auto For tyres, servicing and repairs

The safety and reliability of your car is 4wheel drives in stock and what Mark doesn’t not something you should take for granted, have, he can order in. as often problems can arise when you least One new addition is the introduction of expect them to. off-road motorcycle tyres, supplied by trusted Regular vehicle servicing and tyres with the brand Maxxis. correct amount of tread are important for safe “We can even do a lube service on ATVs driving, so don’t risk and motorcycles. it - visit Rikstay Auto “Just come on in and on Grove Road. let me know what you “Just come on in and let need,” he says.

Rikstay Auto has been operating in me know what you need,” “Pa r t icula rly if Blenheim for nearly your tyres need to be Mark says.

30 years. checked and replaced, It’s owned by Mark it’s dangerous to be and Mel Partington driving in winter conwho took it over from Mark’s father five ditions on bald tyres.” years ago.

Winter is also a good time to have your Today it still remains well known for vehicle serviced and battery checked. for its friendly and reliable service, and of If you do need a new battery fitted, that’s course competitively priced tyres in new and no problem because Mark also has a range secondhand. of batteries in stock.

“Prices are kept competitive for the benefit “Don’t leave it until your vehicle has a of our customers and we stock only the top problem or fails a warrant of fitness, bring it tyre brands and the latest advancements, in and keep it in good, safe running order,” such as fuel efficient tyres from EECA.” Mark says.

Mark says.

Rikstay Auto stocks Valvoline Oil and There’s a good range of tyres for cars and Endurant Batteries.

Motorcycle licence training and testing

learn froM the Best!

• Learner practical test - $100 • Restricted licence test - $130 • Full licence test - $100 • Ride Forever full day courses • Refresher rides check out the dates on our website and give us a call

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Products and services Keeping your car safe on the road is our biggest goal.

That is why we offer tyres and services to suit all types of vehicles, including cars, utes, light trucks and 4WDs. You can come to us for: • New and used tyres

• Batteries • Wheel balancing • Puncture repairs • Mag wheels • Servicing We are proud to offer free quotes.

$40 minimum fuel purchase required

FLETCH AND THE TEAM ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU. Phone: (03) 578 2200 • 26 Main Street, Blenheim

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... call these businesses who proudly service our region

HEEL PAIN CLINIC DOES YOUR HEEL HURT FIRST THING IN THE MORNING? NOW AT MARLBOROUGH PODIATRY, RADIAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY CLINICALLY PROVEN TO RELIEVE HEEL PAIN IN 70-90% OF CASES.

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Heel pain including Plantar Fasciitis is a common complaint which historically has proven difficult to treat in some cases. Marlborough Podiatry is the first podiatric clinic in Marlborough to offer Radial Shockwave Therapy with our new Intelect RPW device (pictured). This is a noninvasive, non-surgical treatment available at our clinic on a walk-in/walk-out basis with no side effects or time off work.

TALK TO KAYLENE TODAY TO SEE IF SHOCKWAVE THERAPY IS RIGHT FOR YOU.

24 George St • (03) 97 22 927 • 021 0259 2813 • www.marlboroughpodiatry.nz

DOMINATOR! GARAGE DOORS

Marlborough’s garage Door specialist We service garage Doors & auto openers

Carpet Cleaning speCialists

We specialise in genuine restorative carpet cleaning - you Will be amazed!

• Advanced Stain Treatments • Upholstery • Tile & Grout • Asthma & Allergen Friendly Dan Riddell Owner Operator

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Our commitment to on-going design and functionality improvements keeps our doors safe, reliable and secure.

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• Broken windscreen repairs • Windscreen replacements • Emergency service • While-you-wait onsite chip repairs

• Roading • Earthmoving • Gravel Supplies & Cartage • Heavy Transportation

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• Stock Cartage • Rural Cartage • Fertiliser Spreading • Vineyard Development

Freephone 0508 445 5266 Blenheim is 03-578 6049 • Rural Seddon 03 575 7029 Fax 03 578 6051 • Rural Kaikoura 03 319 5632 Email: enquires@gillconstruction.co.nz

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minutes with

 If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

I would want to see ‘Hope House’ operating again - a wonderful Marlborough facility for teenage pregnant women because Blenheim has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates.  When you have a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Apart from praying, I love getting on my bike and going for a long bike ride.

Libby Barnes

Pastors wife and trustee for She Connects - a group of Christian women leaders

 What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

I’ve seen many beautiful places especially down the west coast of the south island but another that stands out for me is Mt Beauty in Victoria Australia - well named!

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 If you could only eat 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?

Bananas, chicken, and chocolate.  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

A royal blue Volkswagen beetle car.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Worst purchase - our current vacuum cleaner!  Favourite programme currently watching?

Masterchef.  What’s your favourite kind of dessert?

Pavlova with fresh fruit salad.

gardening this week with Wally Richards

It’s all starting to happen in August Daylight hours are extending, spring bulbs are starting to flower, dormant roses and trees are starting to move and the weather is fairly mild, as it has been for most of the winter.

A word of caution: you can never tell whether a cold snap will take place in the next couple of months. This means don’t plant out warmth loving plants unless they are well protected.

I always like to get an early start with a tomato or two and if you lose them there is not much lost, but if they are not damaged by late frosts then you have a very early start.

Using my hydro flow System I had the privilege of eating the first ripe tomatoes this week from plants started in April.

They are in a glasshouse and they have grown well though the winter, producing a number of trusses of fruit which are slowly ripening.

This amazing way of growing plants such as tomatoes, cucum-

bers, capsicum, egg plants etc can be used by people in retirement villages, apartments and flats who do not have room to garden.

Once set up all you have to do is fill the holding tank with the special plant food as needed, and pick the fruit.

An email from a lady this week asks: Could you please tell me how to prepare my dahlias. Every year they start flowering beautifully and then suddenly all the buds start to go rotten, or only open part way.

My reply: I presume you lift the tubers?

The correct way to grow is not to plant the tuber but to layer them in a tray of sand or potting mix.

Once there are spouts, lift the tuber and pare off the sprouts, taking a bit of the tuber and the roots that have developed.

You plant these, not the tuber.

If during the season the flowers start to get damaged, then spray the plants and flowers with condys crystals and later on with Perkfec-

tion. See how that goes.

If you have not lifted your dahlias, then keep an eye on them and when they have produced new growth you can then lift them and do the above.

Freshen up the soil with blood and bone plus sheep manure pellets, and then plant some shoots that you have pared off the old tuber.

Strawberries will be starting to move and so a two weekly spray of Mycorrcin can be started now.

This will increase the amount of fruit you pick during the season by 200 to 400 per cent.

I took some young strawberry runners and popped one into each corner of the hydro flow containers with a tomato seedling in the centre.

As they are in a glasshouse the plants have started flowering early and it will be interesting to see how big the fruit will get in the system.

Under planting of containers is a good way to use as much growing

space as possible.

On my 100 litre (cut in half 200 litre drums) that I am growing fruit trees in, I under plant them with parsley, silver beet, radish, lettuce etc. Why waste that space?

I see my garlic is up and away showing nice clean foliage. I have sprayed them a couple of times with liquid sulphur with potassium permanganate and Raingard added to help prevent that garlic rust from ruining the crop.

Soon I will spray the leaves with Vaporgard to further protect them.

Now is a great time to get early potatoes in if you have the room,

as you can have them mature in November before the psyllids get going in the summer and ruin later planted crops.

Leaves on stone fruit trees will be starting to emerge soon and then curly leaf will strike. Start a seven to 10 day spray programme using a quarter of of a teaspoon of potassium permanganate per litre of water with 1 mil of Raingard added to each litre of spray. Spray foliage, trunk and soil.

While doing that, also include your roses and garlic.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464.

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Ashwood Park offers all the choices and amenities you could ever ask for in one convenient location.

118 - 130 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands | ph 03 577 9990 | ashwoodpark.co.nz

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Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Southern Jam Youth Festival: Don’t miss the opportunity to see young jazz musicians perform live and free in this year’s Southern Jam. The Blenheim Club, 2-4pm, 92 High Street. Fairweathers, 7.30-9.30pm, 36 Scott Street and Woodbourne Tavern 7-9pm, 80 High Street, Renwick.

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.

Blenheim Social Dance Club: Mid-winter dance with music by the Geraldine Band “Breakthru”.

Including Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Rock n’ Roll and Line. 7.30-11.30pm. $10 per person plus a plate for a shared supper. St Christopher’s Hall, 92 Weld Street.

Art At The Wine Station: Come on down and view the latest collections by celebrated local artists, Brian Baxter and Clarry Neame. 9.30am7.30pm. Today, Saturday and Sunday.

This exhibition is being held in collaboration with Hospice Marlborough.

The Wine Station, Blenheim Railway Station, 2 Sinclair Street.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Works On Paper’. Sheyne Tuffery draws together Craig Bluett, Wendy Murphy, Danny Knox and students from woodcut printmaking workshops, in an exciting exhibition of works on paper. On until August 19. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily.

Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Join artists for the launch of the new exhibition ‘New Perspectives on Landscape’. A group exhibition of five recent Masters of Fine Arts graduates from the Dunedin School of Art. 6-7.30pm. Millennium Public Art Gallery. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street.

Marlborough Women’s Club: Every Friday, 2-4pm. Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea. 108 High Street, Blenheim.

The Gallery Havelock: Open 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 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.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

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

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays and 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.

Last years Daffodil Vehicle display for Cancer event. Cancer Society health promotor Anna Small with Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Marlborough branch president Kelly Landon-Lane.

Saturday 11 Southern Jam Youth Festival: Don’t miss the opportunity to see young jazz musicians perform live and free in this year’s Southern Jam. The Clubs of Marlborough, 12.30-2.30pm, 42 Alfred Street and Speights Ale House, 12-2pm, 111 Middle Renwick Road.

Southern Jam Finale Gala Concert: if you’re looking for a great night out, look no further than the Southern Jam Finale Gala Concert. Showcasing pieces from all participating schools and featuring the All Stars Band compiled from the top musicians of this year’s festival. $25-$40. 7.3010.30pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Coppermine Junction Winter Hoedown: Dust off your dancing boots, grab a few drinks and enjoy a winter hoedown from Bluegrass band, Coppermine Junction. 7-10.30pm. Tickets $15 available from Canvastown School or on the night door sales $20. Canvastown Hall, 13 Wakamarina Road.

Ryan Neville And The Midnight Blues Band: Come celebrate a night to remember with firey Blues, Rockabilly and Jazz. 8-11pm, tickets from $23. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

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.

Road Bunch Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

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

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor rides are available.

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

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.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: New Exhibition on show ‘New Perspectives on Landscape’. A group exhibition of five recent Masters of Fine Arts graduates from the Dunedin School of Art. On until September 16. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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

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

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

No Holds Bards: A mix of four Shakespeare’s plays including Macbeth, Hamlet, Othello and King Lear, but not how you know them. 7.30pm.

Tickets $25 available from Take Note Picton and Alyssum Blenheim. Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin St, Picton.

BikeFit 2018 Cyclocross Marlborough: Take the opportunity to have a go and experience the fun, thrill and laughs, riders and spectators alike.

Test your skills or try something new, open to all, spectators welcome. From 11.30am, various grades and prices.

Catalina Sounds, Waihopai Valley.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Womans MTB Ride: On every Sunday 10am–12pm. Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1pm. Parker Street, Pollard Park.

Vintage Car Club Museum: Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Ulysses Club Ride: A ride down to Clarence Bridge then back to Kekerengu for lunch. 10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market:

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

Kapa Haka: Te Rerenga o Te Ra-Flight Across The Heaven’s. Tutor Nan Kahu & Whaea Lovey. Wananga and practice every 2nd & 4th Sunday, 1-3pm.

Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

Nau mai haere mai. All welcome.

Upcoming Events: Bowel Screening Programme Launch: Take the opportunity to walk through a gigantic inflatable colon (bowel) to get a better understanding of what happens on the inside.

Thursday August 16. 12pm-5.30pm.

Liz Davidson Place, corner of Queen and Charles Street.

Bowel Screening Public Lecture: For anyone with a family history of bowel cancer, or wanting to learn more about the Nelson Marlborough Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

Key speaker will be Gillian Clarke, NMH Bowel Screening Programme.

Thursday August 16, 6-9pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Daffodil Vehicle Display For Cancer: A fun day out for everyone. On display will be a variety of vehicles including veteran, vintage, classic and modern cars, motor bikes, tractors, trucks, stock, street, and hot-rod. Also available on the day will be train rides to Omaka and return, a bouncy castle, bbq, and refreshments. Saturday August 18, 10am-3.30pm. $2-$5.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

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wanted

pets for sale

Qualified electrical, heat pump service and repair technician, call Cip 03/9723893, 0284052863

Se rvi ce section 500-700 square metres approximately. West of Battys and Murphys Roads, including Renwick and surrounding areas. Phone 5779966.

Purebred CHOCOLATE English Cocker Spaniel puppies for sale $1800 Phone: 0277 108 174

PAINTER

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

Clubs Marlborough Lawn Bowls Section

Friday August 10, 2018

church notices Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030.

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PICTON Christian Life Centre - 40 Broadway Pi c to n. A n A s s e m blies of God Church.

All welcome. Sundays 11. 3 0 a m . C o n t a c t 035737426.

RENWICK AREA

Deliverers required Wednesday and Friday.

Please phone Susan 5777 868

Wednesday

Nativity Anglican Church

AGM

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services

public notice

August 19, 2018 11am Board Room

Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service Sunday -10am Family Service Sunday - 5.30pm Canvas Thursday - 10am Communion Service

Now insulating Sectional Garage doors

garage

SALES

Phone Craig 027 433 1997

Mark off that list of jobs!

UNREGISTERED TEACHERS REQUIRED

Have some junk that could be treasure?

Don’t throw it out!

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash Ph 5777 868

We are seeking unregistered relief teachers for our busy preschool. If you are an experienced energetic committed teacher who loves working with children send your CV and application to:

situations vacant

janspreschool203@gmail.com or 203 Howick Rd, Blenheim.

Jan Matthews Ph 0276865150 For more information on us see www.janspreschool.co.nz

• Home Renovations • Concreting • Landscaping • Decks & Patios • Fencing • Paths & Driveways • General Building & Maintenance Affordable & reliable, call for a free quote

027 344 9062 | info@onthemark.nz

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Marlborough and Marlborough Returned and Services Services Association Association

AGM AGM Saturday 22nd September 2018

2pm 24th RSA Lounge Saturday September Nominations for Committee 2pm RSA Loungeopens Monday 20th August 2018

Two Strong Men & A Truck House Removals

We make your move easy!

Available by the hour.

Phone 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

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ESTATE Jewellery, gold & diamond rings, gold chains etc, crystal, china, NZ books, lots of art, furniture, antiques & collectibles.

Just Browsing Battys Rd (03)5775402 10am to 4.30pm.

MASSAGE Table and snooker cue. Both in good condition. Phone 5785906.

wanted to buy Ol d NZ postcards & NZ books, fountain pens, military items, scrap gold or damaged jewellery, advertising signs, NZ Maori / whaling & historical artifacts, antiques, collectibles & the UNUSUAL. Free quotes. Please phone Phil on (03)5775402 (JUST BROWSING).

M A R L BOROUGH

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VINEYARD OPERATORS

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We are looking for people who want an opportunity to be part of our passionate team where there is plenty of scope to reach your full potential.

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Text your thoughts to:

027 242 5266

VEHICLE DISPLAY FOR CANCER SUNDAY 26th AUGUST 2018

9AM - 3PM BRAYSHAW HERITAGE PARK BLENHEIM No matter what car you drive, come along - motor bikes, veteran cars, vintage cars, classic cars, rally cars, sprint cars, modern cars, go carts and tractors

PERMANENT OR PART TIME

Work with us in a supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. You will get a variety of opportunities to share your skills and develop knowledge for a recognised career in vineyard operations.

We are all about supporting our people, we recognise and reward experience, offer on-going practical skill-building opportunities where we place you in a role that matches your skills, training and aspirations.

Apply your practical knowledge and skills on a day-to-day basis; • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray applications • Irrigation operations • Hands-on vineyard maintenance

Train rides and Mr Whippy for the kids, BBQ, tea and coffee Gold coin donation to view, $5 per vehicle display entry.

For more information contact Tony Smith: marlborough@vcc.org,nz Proudly sponsered by Riverside Refinishers, Radiator Services, Tyreland Blenheim, Blenheim Testing Station

All proceeds go to the local Cancer Society

• Harvest operations Please apply via our website or call Delegat National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

DELEGAT WINES.COM/CONNECT/CAREERS

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Friday August 10, 2018 situations vacant

Simcox Construction is looking for a full time Reception / Administration person About the roll: This is a front of house position. You must have a great smile. Be polite, friendly, well presented, and a welcoming person. You will be responsible to meeting all visitors.

Answering phones and redirecting phone enquiries. Ordering of office supplies, Data enter and other administration duties as required.

Skills and experience required • A commitment to outstanding customer service • An excellent telephone/front desk manner • A high level of initiative and exceptional attention to detail • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • A sound knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook • An enthusiastic attitude and sense of humour • Ability to multi task • Administration experience (minimum of 2 years) Please email jen@simcox.co.nz a copy of your CV and cover letter.

Closing date: 27 August 2018 at 5pm

garage sale

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GaraGe Sale with a difference!

Bethsaida Retirement Village Selling bedroom furniture, lounge chairs, walking frames, wheelchairs and aids for the elderly.

10am Saturday 11th August at the former Redwoodtown Countdown Building, corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets.

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Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

Co-ordinator 10 Hr per week

We are looking for a person who: • Is methodical • Relates well to diverse personalities • Has computer skills Principal responsibility is the maintenance of a well functioning enviroment staffed by 35 enthusiastic volunteers.

An understanding of the CAB organisation would be an advantage however full training will be given.

For further information and a full job description phone 5728170 or email; duncansue008@gmail.com Applications close Friday 17th August

Cloudy Bay Clams is the pioneer in the industry of harvesting surf clams along the coast of New Zealand.

Our top-quality surf clams provide a unique dining experience that is valued worldwide.

The position is to take a senior hands-on role in the coordination and efficient running of the Wetstore facility and processes.

Core Functions: • Assist with the co-ordination of workflow and tasks on your shift • Product Handling • Preparing Product for Export • Wetstore Maintenance and Cleaning • Maintaining Accurate Records This position is Sunday to Thursday 22:00 – 07:00. You will be required to have a Full Class 1 License along with experience in managing a team. Computer skills are essential for this role. A forklift “F” endorsement and a Food Safety Qualification will give you a distinct advantage.

Should you wish to apply please send your CV along with a cover letter to ros@cloudybayclams.com.

Closing Date: Friday 17th August 2018.

Pre-employment Drug Testing will apply.

Business for sale

CLEANING BUSINESS FOR SALE

Established client base with potential for growth. Be your own boss with a well established and respected brand

Ph 579 9333 or 027 499 6869

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Death Notices ADAMS, Jean Gwendoline (formerly Williams, nee Dawson): August 2, 2018 BENSEMAN, Clinton Ian (Lurch): August 4, 2018 BUCKMAN, Alastair Gordon (Dr. Al): August 4, 2018

death notices

REIHER, Derek Earnest James: On Sunday August 5 2018, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Denise. Loved brother of Avis Carter (deceased), brother-in-law of John and Judy Cunningham. Uncle of John and Marlene Carter, great uncle of Leo Carter, Craig Carter (deceased), and Jason Andrews; greatgreat uncle of Zoe, Leigha, and Matt Proctor.

A long varied life, lived well, against all odds.

Messages may be sent to the Reiher Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Grateful thanks to the staff of both Hospice Marlborough and Nurse Maude.

A farewell service for Derek will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Nelson Square, Picton at 10.00am on Monday August 13, followed by interment at Picton Cemetery.

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

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

Frances Page 09-08-2017 Everyday in some small way, memories of you come our way.

Though absent you are always near, still missed, loved and forever dear.

One year on, still deeply missed by your family.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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Births This Week Amos, Amber Melody: July 29, 2018 Dennes, Scarlett Jade: July 31, 2018 Tahuhu, Manaaki David: July 31, 2018 Tau’alupe, Alexis Ann: August 1, 2018

EVANS, Carol Dawn: August 3, 2018 HAYWARD, Barbara Ngaire (née Tomuri): August 6, 2018 HUTCHISON, Ted: July 31, 2018 KERR, Jean: August 5, 2018 NICHOLLS, Colin David (Nic): August 4, 2018 POTTER, Priscilla Rosemary: August 1, 2018

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WHALE, Joyce Patricia (Pat): August 6, 2018

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Cantabs do right by champion Crusaders Hats off to the people of Canterbury for their support of the Super Rugby champion Crusaders on Saturday night.

Cantabrians have received plenty of criticism for not filling their pop-up stadium over the past five years but Saturday’s 38-19 win over the bride’s maid Lions showed they will come out if the product is worth it.

A sellout of 19,500 people had the place rocking, I was there and enjoyed elements of my childhood in the buzz and atmosphere at the game.

Hopefully that came across on television because the crowd was supportive, vocal and passionate to their own team and respectful to the Lions who lost their third consecutive final.

Make no mistake, the stadium experience is poor and not worth the $82.50 for a second tier ticket that I paid to be there.

It was my first game at the stadium this year and I’m a fully eye-patched member of the crusade.

The stadium is cramped, cold and clunky.

It’s easy for people in other cities to question Cantabrian support for their team but, as a big fan of all teams, there is competition for the entertainment dollar and there’s not much value in a rugby game in the middle of winter in that stadium.

The atmosphere on Saturday night was decent by Kiwi standards.

Generally, unless we are intoxicated, Kiwi

crowds tend to sit on their hands and not do much unless their team does something worth getting vocal about. We aren’t a country of loud and proud cheer sections, perhaps our lineage to England runs deep.

However Crusaders fans chanted for their team on defence, cheered when they were hot on attack and drowned out the final siren with a “back to back” chant. It was well deserved for a team that looked likely to win the competition on paper nine months before it started and never looked likely to lose that favourites tag once the season began.

So for one week, lay off us Cantabs - we supported the right way and celebrated in great style.

Young bowler wins

By Bill McElhinney the first year singles trophy, the Life Two young Blenheim indoor bowlers Members Cup, and Finn won the K ended up competing against each other and M Jones Trophy in the year two to at the weekend for junior singles title. five singles.

Cameron McKenzie and Finn Hunter, In the weekend competition, held at both 14 years old, are the only two the Simcox Stadium, Cameron and Finn under-18-year-olds in the Marlborough competed for the junior singles title and Indoor Bowls Association. the K. Henson Cup. Both youngsters play for the Witherlea In the best of three games, Finn was Indoor Bowls Club and both have had the winner. trophy success. Cameron recently won Photo right: Young indoor bowlers Cameron McKenzie and Finn Hunter. Finn won the junior singles title at the weekend.

far you can push yourself. The end goal is very exciting and I can’t wait to put on a show for everyone. The support from my sponsors is amazing. Harcourts backed me as soon as I showed interest.

Having Dad also working there gives me that extra push to put in the work to make Mark, Chris and everyone else that I shared a table with last year proud.

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Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club.

Thursday, mens stableford; Don Lammond 39; Mike McConnell 39; Dez Campbell 39; Hamish McNeill 38; Ray Herd 37; Murray Belk 34; John Cootes 34. 9 holes: Roy Lilley 17; George Mitchinson 15; George Addis 14.

Saturday, monthly medal, nett: Hamish MacNeill 67; Shaun Brown 68; Mike Gardiner 68; Paddy Couchman 71; Jim Findlay 72; Buck Asplet 73; Gary Hildyard 73; Buck Asplet 73; Ross Agnew 73. Best gross: Hamish McNeill 73. Fairweathers Prize NTP 6/15: Gary Hildyard. 9/18 Geoffrey T Sowman NTP for 2: Hamish MacNeill.

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The Sun will be profiling each Fight For Life competitor in the lead up to the big event on September 29.

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The annual Woodbourne Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, August 19 from 10am - 1pm.

You can register on the day from 7.30am, and registrations close 15 minutes before your event starts.

There will be the half marathon walk and hybrid starting at 9am, the half marathon run at 10am and the 5km and 10km run or walk at 10.15am.

The half marathon run, walk or hybrid costs $25 per person and the fun run/ walk of either the 5km or 10km costs $5 per person.

You can enter early via Eventfinda or at AvantiPlus Blenheim.

Sponsor - Harcourts ticipating in this if I ever got the chance... and look where we are!

I love supporting Life Ed because I remember the Bohally days, getting to leave class to go and hang out with Harold. It’s so cool that I can do something to give back and support the future generation of kids.

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Red team - Adele Harris I have just turned 23 and needed a new challenge! I’m a tattooist by trade and as exciting as it is, it’s pretty much an office job.

This event has given me the motivation and push to better myself health wise.

I attended the Fight for Life Ed event last year along with my now sponsor. Just sitting ring side got my heart pumping!

There and then it was set in my mind that I would be par-

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This event is a five-person relay starting at Waitohi Domain, Picton finishing in Havelock outside the Havelock Hotel and is set for Saturday, September 15.

This R15 event was for runners only until 2002 when a walkers grade was introduced.

The race is limited to a maximum of 80 teams participating (incl. walkers teams) and entries are open now, and close September 10 so get in quick.

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Fins up The Renwick Rugby Club hosted the Mitre 10 Cup Pre-season match between the Tasman Mako and Wellington Lions yesterday at the Renwick Domain, and the next two matches in the Tasman Mako 2018 Mitre 10 Cup Draw will be played in Blenheim.

The first is against Canterbury on Friday, August 17 at 7.35pm and then against Southland on Sunday, August 26 at 2.05pm.

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