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By Celeste Alexander This eight-tonne beauty has been a labour of love for the past four years, and thanks to the restoration efforts of Marlborough Vintage and Farm Machinery Society members, it’s back to its former glory. The 1926 McLaren steamroller was originally built in Leeds, West Yorkshire in the UK and bought brand new in the late 1920s by the Blenheim Borough Council. It was used through to the early 40s to “roll out most of the streets” in the area, volunteer Peter Tester explains. Continued on page 2 John Johnson, John Griffin, Peter Tester and Godfrey Earle are part of the team that has restored this old steamroller.

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Restored steamroller ‘a real little gem’ Continued from page 1 Nicknamed ‘Kate’, the steamroller was built to be used for leveling surfaces such as roads or airfields, powered by a steam engine. Today McLaren engines are highly regarded by enthusiasts, making this one a very special project for the Marlborough Vintage and Farm Machinery Society. “It’s a first for the society to have an operational steam engine. She’s a little gem,” Peter says. The name Kate came with the steamroller, although society members don’t know the story behind it. It was given to the society on permanent loan and in the early 1950s it was converted to a petrol engine, however four years ago society members decided to take the motor out and put it back to steam operation. “It’s taken roughly four years by a group of six of us volunteers. We’ve spent one day a week on this restoration and only have a few cosmetic things still to do, but so far she’s come up good,” Peter says. To get it going, it’s around an hour long process of putting in enough water before loading up the fire with

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wood and coal and lighting it. Once the system has warmed up and the steam reaches working pressure, the rest is just “going around doing the housework”, Peter jokes. “Moving parts need to be oiled and in general everything checked over before we can take her out.” A steamroller is operated by igniting a fire in the firebox. Hot gases from the fire pass down tubes to heat the water in the boiler,

and the pressure inside the boiler steadily builds. Once working pressure is reached the steam is released to push the piston inside the cylinder on the engine. Valves ensure that steam alternates between one side of the piston and the other, driving it backwards and forwards. A crank which connects to the piston turns the wheels to drive the

engine. It’s slow going and quite a physical effort to steer it once it’s rolling as the steering is slow, Peter says. You have to anticipate where it’s going and start turning in advance. Top speed is roughly six miles per hour.” Anyone wanting to see the steamroller in action will get the opportunity at the Daffodil Day Vehicle Display for Cancer at Brayshaw Park this Sunday.

Vehicle display this Sunday By Celeste Alexander Last year’s ‘Daffodil Vehicle Display’ for Cancer was such a success, that organisers are hoping for another great event. The Daffodil Vehicle Display for Cancer is being held this Sunday at Brayshaw Park from 9am - 3pm. Organising the event is the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Marlborough branch which is raising money for Cancer Society Marlborough. Branch president Kelly Landon-Lane says the event will be a great day out

for the whole family with a coffee cart, bouncy castle, a BBQ, tea, coffee and food. The main attraction will be the huge range of vehicles on display including classic and vintage cars, tractors, motorbikes, go karts, classic boats, speedway cars and vintage trucks. The display will be held on Patchell’s Green and entry is a gold coin donation. Entry per vehicle is $5 per car and all proceeds go to the Cancer Society Last year’s ‘Daffodil Vehicle Display for Cancer’ held at Brayshaw Heritage Park was a huge success and raised $9000. Marlborough.

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Tom Knowles, on the rise

By Celeste Alexander Tom Knowles... where do I begin? The former Marlborough Boys’ College student, turned musician, turned actor is fast creating a name for himself both on stage and in television. Around 10 years ago Tom was jamming out in the MBC music room, working on his 80s rock ballad show ‘Allergic to Love’ that would later take him to America and on tour in New Zealand. From there Allergic to Love took a break and Tom went on nationwide tours for ‘Grease’ and ‘Saturday Night Fever’ to name a few. In between his schedule he manages to return to Blenheim over the summer period for band gigs including weddings, some 60th birthdays and pub gigs. “When acting takes a backseat, the music thrives,” he jokes. More recently Tom has been based in Auckland where he regularly auditions for television commercials. Not only that, but he lives with his partner and ‘Westside’ actress Sophie Hambleton who plays the bubbly character of Carol O’Driscoll, Rita’s blonde friend on the prequel to Outrageous Fortune. When the Sun spoke with Tom last Thursday he had just returned from two auditions. His most recent commercial was for Countdown where he appeared as the young man trying to impress his new inlaws with a lamb roast. “It’s hilarious to know that I’m not actually able to cook that well, but there I was serving up a roast,” he laughs. Prior to that he appeared in an American Express commercial which was played worldwide. Since those two commercials Tom and Sophie finished a show

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last week titled ‘Seed’ which went on a full NZ tour. “My character was 14 different versions of the NZ bloke as a supporting actor for the women in the show. There were lots of costume changes and chaotic accents, but a lot of fun too,” he says. In his spare time, he continues to book as many gigs as possible and is planning to take his Allergic to Love show to Palmerston North

in October. “I also try to come home when I can. Sophie has come the last couple of times as well and I’ve showed her my local watering hole - Biddy Kates, so she’s a fan now too! She’s also a big fan of the wineries,” he says. Other projects that Tom has in the pipleline include a one-man show, a comedic history of music up to now, titled ‘The Magic

Jukebox’ which he hopes will launch next year. He’s also looking at a Maori musical and book as well as something quite different to what’s been done before, a world first tour of a musician and tattoo artist. “It’s all very different stuff... I try and keep busy but never have enough hours in the day,” he laughs.

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Wednesday August 22, 2018

Marlborough Boys’ College Student Ryan Webb, Rachel Boyce, Mandy Freeman, Deana Quissy, Jess Coleman and Johan Bekker at yesterdays learning support strike in Blenheim.

‘Help us to provide better support’ By Celeste Alexander “There is an increasing number of children in early childhood centres and schools with complex behavioural, physical and/or learning difficulties, and without intensive support these kids won’t succeed in school!” This is the message from NZEI Marlborough branch president and Picton School teacher Dave Paterson as he and many others demonstrated their frustration yesterday during the learning support strike action in Blenheim. Demonstrators voiced their concerns during a public gathering at Seymour Square; “Our children, especially those with additional learning needs, deserve the best specialist support but there aren’t enough specialists for the children who need the support and those we have are pushed to their limits with extreme workloads,” Dave says. It’s just one of many calls to the government to ensure the specialist staff are available and able to manage with reasonable caseloads. For the Marlborough area there is a mixed team of six specialists employed by the Ministry of Education including a speech language therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, special education advisor and an early intervention teacher who are stretched to cover 75 early childhood centres

and schools. They work with students who have communication, behaviour and physical needs and cover children from birth to 21 years of age. While their services are highly valued by the teachers, teacher aides, families and students who benefit from them, it’s evident their caseloads are “so huge they simply aren’t able to do justice to the job”, Dave says. “Quite simply they need more staff and sadly we are getting more and more kids in the system with severe problems but we are not seeing a corresponding investment.” Parent Stacey Gerritsen has a 12-year-old daughter, Megan, who attends Bohally Intermediate. Megan has a rare metabolic condition and relies on a wheelchair, is tube fed and requires a fulltime teacher aide as well as the specialist support. “Megan requires a fully adaptive curriculum at school, and so the specialist team integrates special support into the school and for us to support Megan. They are all very good at doing their jobs but they desperately need more support,” Stacey says. Teacher aide Rachel Boyce works with a Year 9 student at Marlborough Boys’ College who has high health and physical needs, and says without the support of the specialist team “I don’t think he would be attending

this school. “There was a lot of liaising with property maintenance as the buildings and surrounds weren’t feasible for him, so the support from them has played a huge role in getting the college up and running for students with wheelchairs. “They don’t just see the person as a number, they thrive for the child to succeed and we couldn’t be without teacher aides and the support of these specialists,” Rachel says. The same is said by Uptown Preschool head teacher Amanda Preece who says the need to keep teachers and teacher aides in their roles supporting children with extra learning needs is “pivotal to education”. “We are grateful as a centre to have close links with specialist learning and support educators. Without this these children would be hugely disadvantaged. “From a preschool perspective we see an increased awareness and strong need for more specialist teachers. “With the opportunity for increased specialist learning staff, there would also be a quicker turnaround in the waiting periods in which these children and families would be able to access vital services within the community. The current waiting period is far too long,” she says.

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Theatrefest at Havelock The Havelock Town Hall has been selected as the venue for the 2018 regional final of Upper South Island Regional Theatrefest. TheatreFest is a nationwide competition sponsored by the New Zealand Theatre Federation, which represents non-professional theatre societies throughout New Zealand. TheatreFest gives drama groups the opportunity to perform in competition with other groups, and the chance of making it through to the national finals. Winning one-act plays go head to head, competing for their chance to represent our area in the national finals. Five plays have been selected at local finals across the top of the South Island to be

performed in Havelock. The regional final will open at 7pm on Saturday. Those performing on Saturday will be: St Andrews College (Green Grass); Nelson Youth Theatre Co (This is a Test); Nelson Youth Theatre Co (Nine). Those performing on Sunday will be: Keeping Good Company (Dominico Hall); Rangi Ruru Girls College (Girls Like That). As usual, seating will be cafe style and the doors will open at 6.15pm. The plays on Sunday start from 9am, with the doors opening at 8.15am Cost is $20 for those wanting to watch two or more plays, $10 for one play. Cash sales at the door.

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Wednesday August 22, 2018

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Squeeze on the colleges The Marlborough Girls’ College and Marlborough Boys’ College were supposed to be co-located on a greenfield site, but as the ministry struggled to find a suitable block of land, it was looking at squeezing all three schools on the 13.2-hectare McLauchlan St site. My question is: For the 50 year (at least) future of college education in Marlborough, is it good enough that the solution be one that, even as we speak, suggests the co-located colleges be “squeezed” onto what is clearly

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Dear Ed, I happened to read a stuff article titled Hippos and Rhinos, about the Marlborough District Council’s pest management strategy where wallabies, which do not exist in Marlborough, are an invasive pest to be repelled, whereas the rambling vine Old Man’s Beard smothers vegetation everywhere and is not a pest plant. This seems a good script for a Monty Python video - very

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Dear Ed, Driving the Waihopai Valley Road, there are numerous recently patched potholes that are opening up. Shoddy work in the first place. Then at a works section of the road there were two trucks, a digger, six men just yakking and at the other end of the 30 km/hour section, two more men yakking. The trucks and machinery were idle. This sort of thing is frequently noticeable elsewhere with contractors. It raises the question of privatising road maintenance

and other work by using contractors. I recall the good old Marlborough County Council days with an efficient road maintenance team under Doug Newman. The point is, today the contractors are not efficient. On top of that inefficiency the contractors then plonk a profit margin. Ratepayers are being conned and fleeced thanks to the mayor of the time and a couple of “free market” councillors who championed privatisation and contracting. Country Bumpkin Blenheim

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It’s getting warmer By Bill McElhinney We’re holding our own in the annual sunshine stakes with our neighbours in Nelson. Last month Blenheim was only 4.5 hours behind Richmond in the 2018 sunshine stakes, closely followed by Napier, Whakatane and Tekapo. Napier was the sunniest town in July with 199.3 hours sunshine, well ahead of both Blenheim and Richmond Rob Agnew, from the Marlborough Research Centre says. At the end of May Richmond was leading Blenheim by 1.5 hours. During June Richmond recorded 22.5 hours more sunshine than Blenheim to open up a reasonable gap. However, the tables were turned in July and Blenheim recorded 19.5 hours more sunshine than Richmond, so the gap has narrowed again. July and March are the only months this year to have recorded slightly above average sunshine hours. So 2018 is certainly not going to break any sunshine records, Rob says. There were nine wet days

in July 2018 with the highest 24 hour rain total of 35.8 mm recorded on Sunday, July 8. And it’s getting warmer. July was the fourth warmest July on record in Blenheim for the 86 years from 1932 to 2017. The average daily maximum temperature of 14.5°C was 1.4°C above average. July was frosty, but less cold. A higher number of ground frosts than in July 2016 and 2017 were recorded. However, only one air frost was recorded in July, well below the long-term average of seven. On July 14 the coldest ground frost of minus 3.8°C was recorded. The coldest frost recorded last July was minus 6.8°C on July 31. Given the above average rainfall total in July and evidence of a lot of surface water in low lying areas, it is evident that soil moisture is at or close to field capacity at the start of August. With wet and relatively warm topsoil, farmers should be able to look forward to good pasture growth so long as soil is not waterlogged.

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Several of the workers have been a part of the RSE scheme for several years and have come back to Marlborough, RSE Marlborough manager Dave Craill says. “Upwards of around 1500 of these guys come here because there’s not enough Kiwis to do the work,” Dave says. “It’s economically very good for New Zealand, and Vanuatu too,” Dave says. Blenheim Mayor John Leggett was there to welcome these newcomers and praised the work they did and the skills they bring to the region. “It’s a really nice role the Migrant Centre can play in their transition into Marlborough,” Migrant Centre trainer Anne Barrer says.

Recognised Seasonal Employees (RSE) received certificates for an Intercultural Awareness and Communication Training Course that the Marlborough Migrant Centre ran recently.

By Megan Connolly The Marlborough Migrant Centre awarded certificates to RSE workers recently after they completed an afternoon course that focuses on an introduction and cultural orientation to Marlborough. The Intercultural Awareness and Communication Training Course focuses on living and housing, eating healthy, a general welcome and how to integrate into Marlborough society. Recognised Seasonal Employees come to Blenheim in winter to work in the many Marlborough vineyards, pruning grapevines and doing other maintenance work. The majority of the workers come from Vanuatu and stay here for around five months of the year.

Wednesday August 22, 2018

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By Phil Morrell “Summertime,” sings local musician and entrepreneur Heather Jameson, “and the living is easy.” It is, in fact, a somewhat coolish winter’s day, although the sun is shining. But Heather has a naturally sunny disposition and brings a little bit of summer into a cosy lounge heated by a roaring fire, fed periodically by Heather’s husband, Peter. Despite her obvious natural abilities, Heather’s road to musical success has been long and hard-fought. Born in Invercargill and later adopted, Heather demonstrated an affinity for the piano at a very young age, although she was not encouraged to pursue an interest in music. Nevertheless, young Heather would take advantage of every opportunity to run her talented fingers over the keys. “I can remember playing the piano when I was two,” she says, “and I thought God had come into the room. “I was obsessed with it. I didn’t get any

lessons, but I tried to play the thing.” As she grew, Heather would try to play wherever she could find a piano. “Alan Gardiner,” she explains, “who used to live here in Blenheim years ago and who started the Modern School of Music, would come down to Invercargill with Margaret Gill, who was part of the Gill Construction family here.

“So I got my friends together, and we did Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.” “They had this band that played in our lounge one day. I remember sitting there thinking, I have to do that. “So, I made Margaret teach me during the school holidays.” Heather also discovered at this time that she

was something of a perfectionist. “I would practice over and over. I drove everyone mad, everyone mental, until I got the song right. I just remember Margaret, and I wanted to do that.” Soon after moving to Marlborough at the age of twelve, Heather attended Marlborough Girls’ College where she continued to follow her passion for the piano, nearly getting herself expelled in the process. “We used to have these talent competitions where you could play classical music,” she says, “so I got my friends together, and we did Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.” This choice nearly proved to be Heather’s undoing, although her determination remained undiminished. However, her move from amateur enthusiast to professional musician was a long time coming, due in part to acute shyness. Several years passed while Heather and Peter raised their two children. Over that time, Heather still pursued her interest in music, but it was not until she

was in her mid-thirties that she again took to the stage. Now she is in constant demand as a musician and performer, with regular gigs at various venues across the region. Heather also teaches the piano from her home in central Blenheim and records music in her small studio. Now that she has conquered the stage, and to some degree her shyness, Heather is looking for new opportunities. First, she founded White Wabbit Teas using her experience as a tea blender gained overseas, then offering accommodation in a 1940s retro Teardrop Caravan. Next up? Heather Jameson – mother, musician, teacher, tea magnate, and accommodation host – is considering writing a comic play about adoption, as well as trying her hand as a stand-up comedian. And somehow, you get the impression that if Heather truly sets her sights on something, nothing will stop her achieving it.

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There are plenty of exciting things afoot at Marlborough Podiatry. Kaylene has been operating her business in Blenheim for over three years and more recently, welcomed a new staff member and has introduced some new technology that no other podiatrist has in the top-of-the-south. Anna O’Regan has joined Kaylene as a health assistant after having worked in the podiatry field since 1999. “After spending some time in Sydney I came back to Blenheim and started a family, and now I’ve decided to come back to podiatry. It’s only been a week but so far I’ve really enjoyed working with Kaylene and having that patient contact which I love,” she says. At Marlborough Podiatry, Kaylene and Anna deal with a wide range of ages from the young through to elderly, and are trained to deal with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of conditions that affect the feet and lower limbs. Helping with treatment recovery is a new machine bought in by Kaylene which focuses on heel and leg pain. The Intelect RPW device (pictured) provides a non invasive treatment solution for conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, a common complaint which has proven difficult to treat in some cases. It’s technology that Kaylene had always been interested in since she first studied podiatry. “I made the decision to purchase the device after becoming frustrated that people were not getting the recovery results they were looking for. I had clients who had explored

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Angel Investors George Elworthy and Mark Unwin bought local firm Solcor, which makes and distributes solid core rubber shock cords and bungy cords.

Angel Investors snap up a ‘carefully nurtured’ business By Bill McElhinney Marlborough-made bungy cords have the potential to go global. Loring Distributors Solcor makes and distributes solid core rubber shock cords and bungy cords, as well as fittings and accessories that are specifically designed for harsh marine environments with exposure to the elements and UV light. The cords were used by boats in the Whitbread Round the World yacht race and passed with flying colours. The company has export opportu-

nities for its locally developed and proven products. Solcor made an impression on Angel Investors Marlborough, a chapter of the national angel investment community. Angel Investors members Mark Unwin and George Elworthy liked locally owned and operated Solcor so much, that they decided to buy the business outright. New co-owner Mark Unwin says he and George are “very pleased to take over this carefully nurtured business, introduced to us through

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A day for hope The Cancer Society of New Zealand’s Daffodil Day symbolises hope for 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer. Since 1990, this iconic event has inspired people to come together and support the Cancer Society’s work. As well as providing an opportunity to raise awareness of cancer in New Zealand. Your donations will go towards providing a wide range of support services, education and awareness campaigns/programmes for people affected by cancer in Marlborough. Whether it’s buying daffodils, donating to our street collectors, purchasing our merchandise, or making a donation, every gift counts.

Volunteers set for another great Daffodil Day Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day is coming up next week on August 31 and volunteers are already gearing up for a big day. Pickers will be out next Tuesday and volunteers will be delivering daffodils to businesses who pre-ordered them. Pre-ordering daffodils will be available right up until the day, however fresh bunches will also be available around town for a gold coin donation. On the day there will be schools groups, Kapa Haka, line dancing, pipe bands, ukulele performances happening throughout the day from 9am to 4pm at Liz Davidson Place, Blenheim. Collectors will be out from 8am all over town during Daffodil Day collecting donations and the public will have the choice between fresh or fabric daffodils. Collections will also be happening at Picton, Havelock and Renwick to make it easy for everyone to donate. Over 400 volunteers like Marrilyn Colquhoun

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will be helping out across Marlborough before, during and after the event, doing everything from collecting, merchandising and picking flowers, through to bunching and selling. Marrilyn has been volunteering her time coming up five years now and she’s done all sorts of jobs for Cancer Society but this Daffodil Day she’ll be doing general office administration. “I volunteer because of the help I’ve received in the past. It’s a case of giving back,” Marrilyn says. Hilary Gill who has been organising Daffodil days for 10 years now says it’s growing every year. “When I started we raised around $30, 000 and now it’s over $80,000,” Hilary says. It’s about helping the community, they both say. “It’s knowing you’re doing something to help others,” Marrilyn says.

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The Lions Book Fair was held over the weekend in Blenheim, attracting crowds of all ages. Photos by Lily-Alyce Vercoe.

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A lot of your home’s heat can escape through windows, especially if you already have well insulated ceilings, floors and walls. One way to minimise this heat loss is by providing insulation for your windows. Double glazing is a way of creating an insulating gas layer - either normal air or special heavy gases - between two panes of glass. It lets in as much sunlight as single-glazed windows, but is better at holding in heat. Double glazing is standard in most new houses but it’s also worth installing in existing homes if your existing windows require substantial repairs or replacing. If you need to prioritise, install double glazing to the main heated areas of the house as well as to large windows. Good double glazed windows can: • Halve heat loss through windows • Significantly improve thermal comfort in your home • Reduce external noise • Reduce or remove condensation build up in cold weather. For best performance, look for the following: Frames that have a thermal break or are made of insulating materials - a plastic or

resin section in the centre of the aluminium joinery or frames made from an insulating material, such as uPVC or wood. These are less likely to attract condensation and will lose less heat than windows with standard aluminium frames. Compared to standard aluminium frames, thermally broken aluminium frames reduce window heat loss by about 20% and uPVC or wooden frames by about 40%. Low-emissivity (low-E) glass - allows light and heat in, but reflects some of the escaping heat back inside the room. Double glazing with low-E glass cuts window heat loss by about 20% to 30%, compared to double glazing without low-E. Multiple layers of good seals - to keep draughts, moisture and noise out. The joint between the glazing unit and the frame also needs to be well sealed. Spacers made of plastic or stainless steel (instead of aluminium) - these spacers separate the glass panes to reduce heat loss and condensation at the glass edge. Inert gas filling - such as argon, between the glass layers. This is a better insulator than air, reducing window heat loss 3% to 9% more than double glazing with air filling.

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• Fit tightly against the wall or window frame • Be wider than the window frame • Preferably be double layered with a thick lining. Net-curtains installed very close to the window, and in contact with the window frame, can be effective too. Tips for blinds To provide good insulation, your blinds should have a snug fit with the window frame, creating a good seal to trap the air in the gap between them and the window (if there are gaps around the blinds, their thermal effect will be minimal). Specifically designed thermal blinds (sometimes described as ‘honeycomb’ or ‘cellular’ blinds) may provide additional insulation, but only if they can be installed without any gaps around them – which is hard to achieve in practice.

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Wednesday August 22, 2018

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Tips for staying well in winter Wash your hands. Winter illnesses are easily spread by hands. Wash both sides of the hands and between the fingers for at least 20 seconds, use soap, and dry hands with a paper towel or clean dry towel. Exercise daily. A 30-minute walk outside gives you some fresh air and helps your body get stronger. Choose to eat healthy foods. This helps to build your immune system. Include fresh vegetables with some lean protein and try to reduce sugar and salt intake. Get fresh air in your home. Open windows during the day (even for a short time) and then close them before the sun goes down or before you turn on the heating.

Reduce dampness. Keep the bathroom door closed when showering or bathing to lessen dampness settling around the house. Dampness allows mould and mildew to grow and can lead to respiratory illness. Take care with coughs and sneezing. You may be spreading bugs if you are coughing or sneezing, and the best way to avoid this is to stay away from work or school. Use Healthline or your GP clinic after hours line for advice. If you or your child is feeling unwell you can get free health advice from registered nurses by phoning Healthline on 0800 611 116.

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Mould is hazardous Air your home to prevent mould A dry, well-aired home is easier to heat and healthier for you and your family. To air your home, open windows and doors whenever you can. Make the most of the sun’s warmth by opening curtains early in the morning and closing them just before it gets dark. If you’re creating steam or moisture, either by cooking, bathing or using a clothes dryer, open windows and use any extractor fans. Other things you can do to prevent mould and damp are: • Keep lids on pots when cooking • Wipe condensation off walls and windows • Hang washing outside, and make sure everything’s dry before putting it away • Leave wardrobes slightly open and pull beds and furniture away from walls so they can breathe • Keep the shower curtain hanging inside the shower or bath so water doesn’t drip on the floor, and wash the curtain every few weeks • Use an electric heater rather than un-flued portable gas heaters (gas heaters expel water as the gas burns) • Keep only a few plants inside. Remove mould as soon as it appears To protect the health of everyone in your home, remove mould as soon as it appears. White vinegar is a cheap and effective option to kill or clean mould. On painted surfaces, thin down the vinegar half and half with water to avoid damaging the paint or other

surfaces that might discolour. Leave it for a few days to take effect and then wipe off the dead mould with soap and water using a clean cloth. You can also use diluted household bleach (1 part bleach with 3 parts water mixed together) in a bucket of water to dispose of excess water containing mopped up mould to a drain. Your supermarket will also have a range of eco-friendly cleaners. Use a clean sponge or cloth when washing off mould and rinse it often to reduce the risk of it spreading. Remember to wear the necessary safety equipment such as gloves, eye protection and an appropriate safety mask when handling cleaning chemicals and when washing the mould away. Keep mattresses aired to prevent damp. If you or anyone in your family sleeps on a mattress on the floor, this will cause damp on the floor space covered by the mattress. Damp can cause health problems, as well as maybe causing damage to the mattress and the floor. If it’s not possible to put the mattress on a proper bed frame off the floor, be sure to air the mattress every day – remove the blankets and sheets and lift the mattress onto its side. Hidden sources of dampness left undetected long enough may cause expensive damage to a home. If there is unexplained dampness a landlord could bring in a qualified building surveyor to determine if there is a less visible issue causing the damp.

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Marlborough volleyballer on the move By Peter Jones, Sport Tasman Volleyballer Eloise van Velthooven is on the move again. The former Marlborough Girls’ College stand-out, who represented the senior New Zealand women’s side while still at school, has been playing in the United States since 2016. After spending her first two years at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, the 1.86m 20-year-old has been recruited by a college in Texas.

Eloise van Velthooven.

She will attend Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, situated on the Texas Gulf Coast, an institution with over 12,000 students.

At the “Island University” the lofty outside hitter will play volleyball in the senior NCAA division one competition, as part of the Southland Conference, and complete her studies towards a degree in exercise science. During her time at Parkland, Eloise met with considerable success. In her freshman [first] year her side won the national [NJCAA] junior division two title, losing just two of their 53 games for the year. In her second [sophomore] year they lost just six games,

and wound up fourth, but the young Kiwi learned plenty from the experience. “It was a really good stepping stone into the American system … lots of fun, I learnt a lot from the coaches … loved every minute of it. “I feel like I have grown a lot, physically and mentally …just being surrounded by such good players, lots of them way better than me, it’s just made me grow in confidence.” After finishing her two junior years at Parkland, Eloise was on the lookout for

a new college, somewhere her burgeoning volleyball talents could develop even further and Texas A&M fitted the bill nicely. The 2177km trip from Champaign, near the Great Lakes, to Corpus Christi, on the Gulf of Mexico, will mean a major change in weather conditions for the Kiwi, but she clearly prefers the warmer temperatures of the southern climates. “I can’t wait for it to be hot all year round – it’s so cold in Illinois … it’s been around 30 [degrees] here each day

since I arrived, really humid. The constant sea breezes make it bearable, but it’s still pretty hot.” Eloise played for the New Zealand under-18 team in 2014, the NZ schools side in 2015 and the national women’s team in 2015 and 2016. “The Islanders,” as Texas A&M teams are known, are aiming to take out the Southland Conference, earning a chance to play in the US nationals, which involve the top college players in the country.

Recent golf results Blenheim golf results Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club. August 13, 9 mens hole open stableford: George Addis 19; George Mitchison 16; Brian Brown 15; Roy Lilley 13. Women: Colleen McLeod 15. Interclub golf Marlborough interclub golf draws and results. McDonald Cup finalists Sept. 9: Rarangi vs Awatere. Foote Cup semi-finalists: 1st. Blenheim; 2nd. Rarangi; 3rd. Awatere; 4th. Marlborough. Semi-final draw: Blenheim vs Marlborough; Rarangi vs Awatere. Fairhall Cup semi-final draw, at Fairhall: Rarangi vs Awatere; Marlborough vs Blenheim.

Rarangi golf results Results from recent matches played at the Rarangi Golf Club. Saturday 18th, mens stableford: 1 Dave Robertson 40; 2 Terry Allen 39; 3 Era Kahaki 38; Terry Lane 37; Owen Gibbs 37; Blair Bavin 37; Allan Shutkowski 37; Barry Masters 36; Len Barlow 35; Dick Hubert 34. Saturday 18th, ladies stableford: 1 Paula Bavin 38; 2 Dale McCrindle 35; 3 Joanne Rainbird 33; Wendy Moffat 33; Joy Brehaut 32; Helen Neame 32; Sue Godsiff 30. Thursday 16th, ladies Charters Cup stableford: Best overall, Tracy Bary 39; 0-20 Rete Kydd 39; 21-25 Annie Hubert 35; Sue Godsiff 29; 25+ Trish Robertson 35; Carolyn Reaney 35; Maryann Best 34. Sunday 19th, men’s nett: Owen Gibbs 68; Marc Roberts 69; Rod Thompson 70; Barry

Ellis 72; Dick Hubert 73; Barry Masters 73. Sunday 19th, ladies stableford: 1 Gweneth Pilling 40; Margaret Tapp 39; Joanne Rainbird 39; Tracy Bary 36; Anne Newman 35; Annie Hubert 34. Tasman golf results Results from the Tasman Golf Lucas Salver Trophy and May Rowling matches played on August 11 and 12. Match play, Lucas Salver, northern and central Marlborough, eastern and western: Lizzie Neal lost to Emily Stenhouse 1 up; Lesley Baxter lost to Tracy Bary 4/2; Michele Readon won 3/2 Sue Murray; Robin White lost to Andrea Corbett 4/2; Kathryn Maloney lost to Jean Gibson 4/3; Pam Chapman half Rete Kydd; Lizzie Neal won 5/4 Tracy Bary; Lesley Baxter lost to Emily Stenhouse 5/4; Michele Reardon won 2/1 Andrea Corbett; Robin White lost to Sue

Murray 3/2; Kathryn won 4/3 Rete Kydd; Pam Chapman lost Jean Gibson 3/2. Marlborough Eastern and Western on 15-9. May Rowling, northern and central v Marlborough eastern and western: Natalie Reed won 4/3 Aroha Minhinnick; Jenny Norton lost To Marilyn Keenan 3/2; Donna Mitchell won June Maslin; Jenny Ferrier lost to Jill Waines 2 up; Susan Rooney lost to Jo Rainbird 4/3; Adrianne Wislang won 2up Yvonne Wallace; Natalie Reed won 5/3 Marilyn Keenan; Jenny Norton lost to Aroha Minhinnick 3/2; Donna Mitchell won 3/2 Jill Waines; Jenny Ferrier lost to June Maslin 2up; Susan Rooney won 4/2 Yvonne Wallace; Adrianne Wislang lost to Jo Rainbird 3/2; Northern and central 12 and Marlborough Eastern and western 12. As teams finished in a tie the trophy is shared.

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HARRIS, James Albert (Jim): Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Thursday July 19, 2018. Aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Rona, and the late Ann. Loved father and father-in-law of Teresa and Bruce Keown, loved brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Jeanette, Frank (deceased) and Margaret. A loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to the Harris Family, c/- 54 Clouston Park Road, Upper Hutt 5018. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road at 1pm on Saturday August 25, followed by interment of ashes at Fairhall Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 O’BRIEN, William Arthur (Bill): On 21 August 2018 peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice surrounded by family, in his 78th year. Loved husband of Huia. A beloved son of the late Apikara and Hare Taua O’Brien. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Cindy and David, Kim and Stuart, Con, and Eddie. Beloved ‘Poppa’ of Tom and Paige; Alexandra and Madeline; Jayda and Maizy and great ‘Poppa’ of Manaia. Honorary Poppa of Christopher and Jocelyn, Liam and Alexander. “Loved by Many” At Bills’ request a cremation has been held with a celebration of his life to be held at the Port Marlborough Pavillion, Waikawa, Picton on Friday 24 August at 1.30pm. CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

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VINEYARD OPERATORS PERMANENT OR PART TIME

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. 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.

An opportunity has arisen in our very busy retail operation located in Grove Rd. Marine & Outdoors represent some major, high equity brands in their chosen ﬁeld, namely YAMAHA Marine & WEBER BBQ’s as well as being a part of the very fast growing BOATING & OUTDOORS, NZ’s leading marine accessory supplier group of independently owned stores. We are in need of a retail Sales & Yard Assistant to join our team in readiness for another busy summer season which will soon be upon us. The duties will include (but are not limited to): • Meeting and greeting customers into our showroom • Assisting with retail sales, meeting the needs of our customers and maintaining the presentation of our extensive product range

Apply your practical knowledge and skills on a day-to-day basis; • Tractor and machinery operations

• Grooming of yard boats where necessary

• Spray applications

If you take pride in a job well done, are prepared to be a part of a dynamic team, enjoy customer service and interacting with customers, and may even have a love for boats and bits, (not essential but preferable where possible) then please send your CV to: petew@mwcraft.co.nz

• Irrigation operations • Hands-on vineyard maintenance • Harvest operations

If this position sounds like it has your name written all over it, then please don’t hesitate to apply.

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

Spray Marks is a professional, committed, friendly team who are passionate about road safety and quality. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals willing to learn new skills and work ﬂexible hours, in the following positions:

Labourers/Assistants

Traffic Controllers

Road Marking Operators

As a road marking or general works assistant, you will be working in a range of locations including Christchurch city, the Canterbury area and other parts of the South Island. Training will be provided and remuneration is dependent on experience. Opportunities also exist to develop your skills in a range of related areas within the company.

Trafﬁc Controllers around the Kaikoura area. Full training will be provided and remuneration is dependent on experience. Opportunities exist to progress to STMS and/or work in other parts of Canterbury.

A and B Type Operators based from our Christchurch branch. We have contracts in the city, the wider Canterbury area and other parts of the South Island, so ﬂexibility in work locations and shifts is necessary.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES: A current Class 2 Full driver’s licence (or working toward) A current STMS or TC qualiﬁcation Flexibility about when and where you work – sometimes extended hours, travel and a mixture of night and day work is required A good level of physical ﬁtness

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES: Full Class 1 Drivers Licence (ideally) or international equivalent NZ Residency or a valid work visa Strong communication skills Reliable and trustworthy Physically ﬁt

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES: A current Class 2 Full driver’s licence with D endorsement (ideally) A current STMS or TC qualiﬁcation Previous experience as an operator A good level of physical ﬁtness Reliability and a strong work ethic

www.surveymonkey.com/r/Spraymarks Spray Marks offers long-term stable employment, ongoing training and development, modern, well serviced equipment, Health Insurance for you and your family after six months and competitive hourly rates. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory. Apply online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Spraymarks or phone Alisha Murdoch on 0800 101 373

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sport

Wednesday August 22, 2018

inbrief

Weekend sports fun on the field

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Red Devils cycling Marlborough Red Devils schools cycling skills on Monday, 4pm at Athletic Park. On Thursday there is a bunch ride. Meet at 4pm at Athletic Park.

Whitehead Park bowls Results from recent bowls matches played at Whitehead Park. Wednesday: 1st Kevin Wills, John May, Carolyn Ward; 2nd Gordon Devlin, Arthur Umbers, Red McGonagle; 3rd John McCarthy, Peter Chronican, Ali Mahoney. Saturday: 1st Pauline Bailey, Noel Doran, Dawn Nichol; 2nd Kevin Wratt, Murray Simmonds, Sue Bell; 3rd Roberta Marshall, Tony Troon, Bob Taylor.

Lilian Ligaliga from Whitney Street playing during a match against Lilly McKendrick from Smog- Saint Mary’s Old Girls vs Pelorus looking Witherlea on Saturday morning. to pass. Photos by Lily-Alyce Vercoe.

Table tennis titles decided Nathan Watson and Jacqui Wood took out the men’s and women’s table tennis singles titles at the Alpine Motel Marlborough closed challenge played recently. Nathan was involved in a brilliant final against 2017 winner Alex Kennedy. Nathan won it in a match featuring some brilliant rallies and attacking play. Jacqui Wood retained her title after a round-robin competition. The former nationally ranked top 10 player impressed with her pushing play and powerful top spins. The match for second place was one of the matches of the day, with Marion Wood just getting past Hannah Smit. The two men’s singles finalists combined for a win in the men’s

doubles final against Ken and Jason. Jacqui and Marion won the women’s doubles over Hannah and Barbara Burkhart. Jason and Jacqui won the mixed doubles over Marion and Warren Haszard. In the over-40 section, Jason Kennedy beat Warren Haszard in the final. Marion Wood won the equivalent women’s event over Barbara Burkhart. The two singles winners combined for a win in the mixed doubles over Warren and Barbara. Ping Muanwong and Steve Rowsell retained their men’s doubles title with a win over Jason and Martin Stephens. Warren continued his good form

in the Over-50 Section when he beat Ken in the final and also claimed the over-60 title when he beat Steve Rowsell. Other titles decided were: men’s plate, Josh Sim beat Bjorn Cowdrey; under-21 men’s singles, N. Watson beat A. Kennedy; 22-39 age group: Z. Cowdrey beat J. Wood; men’s over-40 plate, S.Rowsell beat Malcolm Honour; open over-50 doubles: W. Haszard/P. Welsh beat S. Rowsell/Peter Wells; men’s over50 plate, Martin Stephens beat M. Honour; open over-60 doubles: W. Haszard/ P. Welsh beat S. Rowsell/ P. Wells. Predator in the lead Predator 3 have hit the lead following the fourth round of

competition. They beat Young and Restless 10-2. Alex’s Team are only one point behind, following an 8-4 win over Jamie’s Team. Matt’s Team beat Zac’s Team 9-3. It wasn’t regular Matt Willis leading the team, but fill-in player Matt Pigou. On the next table, Ken’s Team edged out Ping’s Pongs 24 games to 23 after matches were drawn 6-all. Diff’rent Strokes beat Give it a Bash 27 games to 19 with the matches ending 6-all. Points: Predators 3 (Jason) 39, Alex 38, Matt 37; Diff’rent Strokes (Nathan) 30; Give it a Bash (Jacqui) 23; Pings Pongs 21, Jamie 21, Zac 19, Ken 16, Young and Restless 16.

Picton golf results Results from recent Picton Golf Club matches. August 11 stableford: Nephi Anderson 39; Billy Reeves 37; Roy Te Keeti 37; Jeff Pascoe 36; Ron Frisken 36; Phil Hawke 36. August 16 stableford: Gary Aldridge 39; Ron Frisken 39; Mike Ashworth 38; Jeff Pascoe 37; Trevor Gullery 37; Anthony Booker 37. August 17, 9 hole par: Jooan Gabara 3 up; Odette Roper 1d; Judy Jones 1d; Dido Harper 2d; Mary Butler 2d; Heather Smith 2d; Maurice Carter 3d.

Harrier Club events On Thursday the Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack/training run or walk leaving from the Oliver Park clubrooms at 6:00pm. Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome. On Saturday there is an informal run walk, Mapp Track and Cob Cottage. Meet at the gateway of the car park at Wither Hills, top of Redwood Street, at 2pm. This is for those that are not participating in the Tussock Run or those that just need to limber up. On Sunday see you all at the Seddon School Tussock Run, 5 km, 15 km and quarter marathon events. All courses encompass a variety of farmland, vineyards and unsealed roads. Enter online at www.tussockrun.co.nz

Blue team - Emma McArtney Sponsor - Wadsco Trucks & Hortus My name is Emma and I moved here to sunny Marlborough from England when I was 12. My husband Blair and I have two beautiful school aged children. I am an early childhood teacher at a local preschool and also run our business which is caring for school aged children. I have worked with children here in Blenheim for 15 years and have seen many children of different ages being able to take

advantage of the programmes that Life Education Trust ‘Harold’ provides. The health programs that they provide are so beneficial, plus they have Harold to look forward to seeing... Harold is quite a celebrity within the community! I’ve never been one for team sports, I enjoyed throwing some weights around a few years back but nothing that I have stuck with. However boxing.... I really enjoy!

I started boxing some time ago and really enjoyed it so I stuck with it. I went to the Fight for Life last year and it was such a buzz, I remember saying I am going to do that next year, and here I am! A HUGE thank you to my sponsors Hortus and Wadsco trucks, this would not be possible without you guys, I hope I make you guys proud! Can’t wait for fight night, see you there.

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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