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By Celeste Alexander “Putting just one grocery item aside each week, from now until November 26, will make a huge difference to someone’s life,” co-ordinators of the Marlborough Community Foodbank Appeal say.

Next month the sound of fire sirens will be echoing throughout Marlborough communities and hundreds of volunteers will be collecting donations for the Appeal, which takes place from 6-8pm.

Over 600 boxes of food items were donated during last year’s Foodbank Appeal and this year there’s every chance that number will increase due to an extended coverage. Continued Page 2.

Marlborough Community FoodBank manager Wynnie Cosgrove with volunteers helping to coordinate next month's Foodbank Street Appeal, Tash Knox, John Foley, Vonny Paul and Jo Lane.

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Food donations to help those in need Continued from page 1.

All of the non-perishable food that is donated during this appeal will stock up the shelves at the Marlborough Community Foodbank and last through to around August of next year.

Manager Wynnie Cosgrove says every year the need for food parcels increases, with many going out to families.

“Around 1500 parcels were given out last year and a third of those were for families with parents in employment.

The needs are changing each year and our database of people receiving parcels is always increasing.

“What the Marlborough community so kindly donates to us through this appeal makes a huge difference and we really appreciate the support,” she says.

This year the appeal has been extended and will be visiting more communities, including Dry Hills, Fairhall, Fairbourne, Woodbourne, Rarangi and Seddon.

Helping to co-ordinate this huge effort are Jo Lane and Vonny Paul, backed up by the hundreds of volunteers, local businesses and sponsors.

“It’s a bit of a powerhouse going on during the appeal with everyone doing their bit,” Jo says.

There are 16 teams involved in this year’s appeal, “It’s incredibly amazing seeing the amount of people involved, donating their time, as well as seeing how much is coming in from donations.”

The Marlborough Community Foodbank Appeal began

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11 years ago and over that time it has grown to become “so big”, Wynnie says.

“It began with a few cars that went off to collect donations... now look at it! It’s a real highlight for those involved, and of course is helping the growing need in our community,” she says.

T ho s e r e c eiv i ng fo o d parcels are referred to the Marlborough Community Foodbank by local organisations and churches.

The Marlborough Community Foodbank already has a good stock of canned foods,

but there are several other items needed, Wynnie says.

“Things we are low on include spreads, flour, soup mix, cereals, milk power, long life milk, noodles, crackers and non-perishable Christmas treats. We also need baby food, formula... those sorts of items,” she says.

Volunteers will be out in force between 6-8pm so when you hear the sirens, take your donations out to the collectors.

If the appeal is postponed, it will be held on December 3.

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Marlborough Community Food Bank manager Wynnie Cosgrove with FoodBank Appeal volunteers John Foley and Tash Knox, holding a box of examples of food that can be donated.

Get ready to shop till you drop with the Blenheim Charity Shopping trail. Organisers Sue Duckworth from BlueDoor and Marlene Weatherall from St Johns with the new map.

By Megan Connolly Now is the perfect time for bargain hunters and op shop stores enthusiasts alike.

T he cha r it y shops of Blenheim feature on a map showing the location of the seven shops.

It features St John Charity Shop, St Vincent De Paul, The Blue Door, Red Cross Shop, Salvation Army, SPCA Op Shop and the Hospice Shop.

The map also has all the

open hours included on it so you can travel between them without any stress.

The charity shopping trail was a joint collective between all the stores, one of the organisers Sue Duckworth says.

“It’s really about all the charities working together to make this happen,” Sue says.

It’s perfect for people who are visiting Blenheim and want to go to all the shops but aren’t familiar with the town.

“We’ve had a lot of people in the past asking where they were but found it hard to direct them everywhere,” Sue says.

The map can be found in all the charity shops, the information centre by the train station and on the Council website.

Eventually, they hope that the map will be available in hotels and motels around Blenheim, Sue says.

So go get shopping!

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Councillor Laressa Shenfield resigns Blenheim ward councillor Laressa Shenfield has officially resigned from Marlborough District Council, due to the relocation of her family to Melbourne, Australia.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says Laressa tendered her official resignation by email this Wednesday morning.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Ms Shenfield for all of her hard work and service to this Council during her last two terms, and I wish her all the very best for the future,” he says.

HopeWalk for suicide prevention

Lister Court Medical's new GP, Dr Mehdi Maleki, who began working on Wednesday. He's pictured in the practice's new Nurses’ Treatment Suite.

Medical practice ‘not moving’

By Celeste Alexander Rumours that Blenheim’s Lister Court Medical is moving are “untrue”, management and staff say. Infact it’s the exact opposite, with renovations taking place and a new GP being welcomed to the practice this week.

“We would like to dispel the rumours and put patients’ minds at rest. Lister Court Medical is not moving anywhere,” practice manager Elaiyne Maleki says.

The medical practice has been at the same location on Francis street for more than 45 years, and will remain so for many years to

come.

“This year we have invested in significant renovations to the practice and it has made a positive difference for both patients and staff alike,” Elaiyne says.

The renovations have taken place over recent months and are close to completion. They include new decor, flooring, internal alterations and the construction of a new Nurses’ Treatment Suite which has freed up space for three new consultation rooms.

This has enabled the practice to welcome a new GP, Dr Mehdi Maleki, who joined the team on

Wednesday to support the existing GP’s, Dr Deirdre Ahern, Dr Philip Morris, Dr Jennifer O’Donnell and Dr Eric Wegener, as well as welcoming new patients to the practice.

Dr Maleki will be familiar to many in Blenheim having worked at the Urgent Care Centre over the last year as well as a GP in the area.

Dr Philip Morris has moved into his new room, and a new manager’s room has been allocated.

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Other new developments that began in 2017, was the practice becoming a ‘teaching practice’, providing supervision and support to two GP students through their rotations there. Registered nurse Ena Jansen is also close to completing her nurse practitioner education.

“With the addition of a new GP and nurse practitioner, we hope to reinstate this in the future,” Elaiyne says.

HopeWalk is back again for 2018 and is set for November 17, starting at Seymour Square at 10.30am.

This is the second year the event is being held in Blenheim.

Help to raise the awareness of celebrating life in the hope of suicide prevention, and mark this date on the calendar.

Supreme Award for Picton Dawn Chorus Volunteer group Picton Dawn Chorus took out the supreme award for Marlborough at the Trustpower Community Awards, held Tuesday night.

Project co-ordinator Siobhan Browning says “we are thrilled that the community is being recognised, because that’s what it’s all about - the community working together from volunteers, garden trappers, members and supporters.”

The group won $2000 which Siobhan says will go towards recognising the efforts of those involved.

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Pre-schoolers donate Stop signs and sun strike Christmas boxes

By Megan Connolly Students from Te Kupenga preschool visited the Sun Newspaper office on Wednesday morning to drop of their filled Samaritan Purse Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

The boxes were filled with a whole lot of goodies like toys, stationary and useful things like hats and underwear.

The kids talked about what filling the shoeboxes meant to them on a very special mat time on Tuesday before they filled them up.

“We talked about how we’re helping out Santa,” early childhood teacher at Te Kupenga, Carolyn Poswillo says.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It partners with local churches in developing nations to reach out to children by providing gift-filled shoeboxes.

“We had it so a two-year-old girl filled a box that will be going to a two-year-old girl somewhere else,” Carolyn says.

The preschool has donated shoe boxes to the cause several times in the past and feels it is a worthwhile cause for the kids to take part in.

“We did this with the kids because it teaches empathy and how to give back to the community,” Carolyn says.

There was a lot of smiles and excitement.

“It was very fun,” preschool student Ellie

Taylor says.

The drop off deadline for the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes is today.

Three and Four-year-olds from the Te Kupenga Preschool dropped in Samaritan Purse Christmas child shoe boxes into the Sun Newspaper offices on Wednesday. Back, Jane Thompson, Reuben Short and Ellie Taylor. Front, Sophie Carter, Huxley Whitaker-Johnson and Eli Norton.

By Community Constable Russ Smith It’s been disappointing to Police that over recent months there have been a series of crashes at stop-sign-controlled intersections around Blenheim. The primary cause... drivers failing to stop as required.

It is therefore no surprise that Police pay attention to these intersections and again, no surprise that Police issue far too many infringements for failing to stop, because drivers put themselves, passengers and other road users at risk by failing to stop.

Intersections with stop signs are controlled in this way because they are ‘black-spots.’

These are places that have a history of serious crashes.

The stop signs are there to keep road-users safe.

Failing to stop fully, while taking the opportunity to properly check that the way is clear to proceed, dramatically increases your risk of having a crash. Please ALWAYS stop at a stop sign controlled intersection before driving on.

This time of the year also means Police attend more crashes as a result of ‘sunstrike.’ Intersections where one driver is travelling directly towards the sun in the morning or evening are commonly crash zones. An example is the Weld Street and Muller Road intersection in the late afternoon.

Please use caution and take your time to check that the way is clear before exiting any intersection where you or the opposing driver may have the view ahead restricted by the glare from the sun.

Bizarre story, some light commentary Things were looking up for Frank Singleton when he was released from California State Prison. However, when he realized that he didn’t have a ride home, he made one of those executive decisions that only an ex-con would make and walked straight into the prison parking lot where he attempted to carjack a woman sitting in her car.

After threatening her and bundling her out of the vehicle, he sat in the driver’s seat looking confused for just long enough that prison officers alerted by the victim were able to surround the vehicle.

Threatened with a Police dog and handler and a number of armed prison officers Singleton gave himself up and was arrested, eventually sentenced and returned to prison.

What foiled his getaway?

Singleton had hijacked a car with a stick shift (or manual gearbox), with absolutely no clue as to how to drive anything other than an automatic.

He told Police that he simply “didn’t feel like walking.”

We’ve all been there.

Sun Business Update

Total Warehousing & Logistics When Yale and Camille Verran decided to return to New Zealand, they chose Marlborough for it’s climate and sense of community.

They have also taken a big leap in establishing a brand new business which specialises in warehousing and the storage of chilled items.

Total Warehousing & Logistics Ltd has opened in a building located on Rene Street, Blenheim.

The idea for this business began as a conversation between Yale and his brother-in-law Rhys Moore who is a truck driver by trade.

Rhys was working for a local trucking company transporting empty wine bottles from Nelson to Blenheim when he noticed there was a gap in the storage market.

“We saw this as a good opportunity to cater for smaller companies, with a focus on the wine industry, who require a more tailored service,” Rhys says.

This means Total Warehousing & Logistics Ltd can carry out smaller deliveries for companies where and when required.

“Whether it’s two boxes of bottle caps or pallets of empty wine bottles, we can tailor our services to their needs,” Rhys adds.

Within the warehouse there is 700 square metres available for dry goods and 120 square metres in chilled space.

Managing the warehouse is Rhys with the help of family friend Ken Vincent and Camille who takes

Owners Yale and Camille Verran with manager Rhys Moore and Ken Vincent.

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Cemetery plots can now be pre-purchased People who want to purchase a burial or ashes plot ahead of time can now do so. The new policy applies to all Council administered cemeteries Picton, Havelock, Rai Valley, Tuamarina, Omaka, Fairhall, Awatere (in Seddon) and Flaxbourne (in Ward).

Under an earlier plot reservation system, there are some burial plots that are currently reserved, but have not been purchased.

Under the new policy, anyone holding a reserved plot under this system will now need to purchase the plot to ensure it is secured for future use. People affected by

this change should have recently received a letter from Council advising them of the new policy and how they can go about purchasing a plot.

If you, or someone you know, holds a reserved plot and have not received a letter advising of the new system, or you believe you had previously reserved a plot and are unsure about the details, please contact Carolyn Packham, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Application forms for the pre-purchase of a plot are available at www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/ cemeteries or from Council offices.

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New bus services trial gets green light New bus service trials, including a Renwick to Blenheim return service, expanded Blenheim commuter routes and a Blenheim to Picton return service have been given the go ahead by the Council.

Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan said the decision provides a workable solution for more bus services for Marlborough’s growing population.

“Many people participated in the public survey earlier this year, and that gave us some strong indications of the public’s preferences.”

A sub-committee of councillors including Mr Sloan, Mark Peters and Jenny Andrews, worked with staff to rank the priority trial service options as: 1. Renwick service (peak and off peak) - four weekday return trips and a Saturday service 2. New Blenheim commuter services (peak) - half-hourly between 7.30 am and 8.30 am, and 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm 3. Picton service (two days a week, off peak).

Before the trial commences, Council will enter into a negotiation process with bus service providers to confirm pricing and finalise the routes.

The services can all be accommodated within a funding allocation of $300,000 for the 18-month trial period.

The cost will be offset by fare revenue and a Government subsidy.

Community News - Community Grants

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

funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough district.

Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website Grants and Awards

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Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled.

It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama Road and Foster Street.

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

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Keep an eye out for trains Daytime freight trains between Blenheim and Christchurch are back again after almost two years, following the Kaikoura earthquake, marking another milestone in the rebuild effort.

For the past 13 months freight trains have only been running at night, so that rebuilding work could continue during the day. But now, with freight trains back in action during the day, it’s important that people know they should expect trains at any time, from either direction.

Safety messages for pedestrians: Every time you’re near railway tracks, be alert Only cross at formed pedestrian crossings or an overpass or underpass Remove headphones, stop and always look both ways for trains before crossing the tracks Only cross if you are sure there are

no trains in sight Obey the warning signs at the crossing - if lights are flashing or bells are ringing it means a train is approaching If a train has passed or is stationary at a station, always check both ways again to make sure another train is not coming. Two tracks might mean there is a second train.

Safety messages for motorists, motorcyclists and cyclists: Take extreme care when driving or riding over a railway level crossing Obey the warning signs and look carefully in both directions for trains Listen, be aware and pay careful attention to your surroundings Always ensure there is space on the other side of the crossing for your vehicle.

Wither Hills reservoir upgrade almost complete

Work to seismically strengthen and upgrade the Wither Hills reservoir is almost complete Work on the 1970s structure, located south of Weld Street began in March this year and included remediation of the external walls, internal concrete surfaces, floor slab and roof. Pipework has also been replaced as part of the work.

Council Projects Engineer Mark Power said all structural improvements on the 36 metre diameter reservoir are now complete.

“The reservoir walls have been structurally fixed to the floor and

the roof tees; the roof has had a new topping slab to provide additional waterproofing; and new pipework has been installed and pressure tested.

“The next step involves filling the 5,600 cubic metre reservoir to disinfect it, and to test for water tightness. This process will take approximately three weeks,” Mark said.

The reservoir should be back in service by late November, and in conjunction with the other reservoirs will provide adequate storage for Blenheim’s water supply for the foreseeable future.

Ageing Positively - The importance of dental care Despite our age, healthy teeth and gums are required to ensure good nutrition. They’re also important for self-confidence – a smile helps with that positive feeling of wellbeing.

The need for dental treatment may increase with age.

The cost of professional dental care can be an issue for some people on fixed incomes, but there is help available.

• Low-income adults who need emergency dental treatment can apply

for a Special Needs Grant from Work and Income. The grant is a one-off payment.

• Some assistance is also available through Work and Income for dentures for people on low incomes.

• ACC pays costs associated with accident-related dental treatment.

• Wairau Hospital’s dental services provide limited low-cost services to some outpatients, such as community service card holders and people with special needs. A referral from a

dentist or GP is usually needed.

Contact Wairau Hospital Dental Department for more information, Ph. 03 520 9670.

Remember it’s important to: • Maintain regular dental visits. Even if you’re a denture wearer, getting your gums checked is still important.

• Brush twice each day, and use toothpaste that contains fluoride.

• After you brush, floss. Cleaning between your teeth ensures healthy gums and teeth.

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Effluent in creeks

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Answer to logging truck (Friday 12th). Yes, it is legal. This is their job and drivers take it seriously. Do you moan about other traffic, sick of whingers.

Cow effluent in river creeks in Blenheim, dairy farmers on Kaituna-Tuamarina track road & Wairau Bar road. Council does nothing, I told them last year I email fish & game manager.

Yeah right!

MDC softball park looks old

So, the new consent for the pyrolysis plant states that only untreated timber will be disposed of... yeah right!

Blenheim wake up please, don’t let your council quietly and secretly approve this!

MDC softball park looking like it’s 15 years old, not 3. No work done at all over the off season.

Not good enough.

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TNDC bar is excellent Funds for softball?

MDC why is softball missing out on funds?

Because of rugby and netball?

So much for being one big sports hub. What a load of BS.

Tired of being woken To the car wrecking yard down Warwick Street, please disconnect any horns and alarms to any vehicles that are on the site.

We are sick of being woken up at random times of the night to noises coming from people and cars on the property, and this is a residential area!

Keep it positive To the serial texter re softball, maybe your negative comments over the past year or so are driving people away from the game.

People who have done far more than you will ever know, keep it positive.

BEAT THE HEAT!

Re letters to Sun (Oct 10). Have you tried the TNDC bar. Excellent bar, service and food. Sit inside or outside and relax. Give it a go.

Pyrolysis furnace Pyrolysis furnace. The MDC is again up to its quiet devious best, now attempting again using ratepayers money to sneak a permit through for its ‘outside contractor’.

Warning folks, they say it’s for non treated timber but are not all timbers treated-oh that’s grape posts too.

But who in power or law here is not conflicted with wine interests? Cough, cough darling!

Feel sorry for new Taylor Pass owners.

Action on Euthanasia?

Euthanasia. Where is the promised action by the government on this?

I for one have my rights for a ‘gentle and easy’ passing in the right circumstances yet our political buffoons refuse to hear our informed decisions.

Get out of your misleading beliefs of obsession and start acting for families, or Switzerland is my final request.

Suicide is a nasty word but well reasoned compassion, is, peace of ‘my’ mind.

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We definitely need wheelie bins. The rubbish flying around the streets look terrible.

Just wondering what happens to the thousands of balloons that are let go every day. l am not a greenie but fed up with all the kerfuffle over plastic bags.

You can’t use them for groceries but it’s OK for veggies and meat and you can buy them.

So the council charges over $400 for a r/c for a pool fence. Suggest a police investigation on these rip-offs.

Covered in flour Could someone please explain why the bread is covered in flour.

It’s messy and ruins the taste.

Animal cruelty Marlborough high on list for animal cruelty.

Up 75 percent. How dismaying is that. Report it. Or you’re just as guilty. What a sad place the world is.

Make softball great again!

New softball park needs a lot of work on it BUT MDC wont spend money on making softball great again in Marlborough.

Cycle lane confusion I stopped and asked an older guy why he was cycling along the road dodging traffic on Eltham Road and not in the cycle lane provided and he said it was only for school kids.

I think more info should be put out there.

Confused All that money spent on the forum and it looks not much different.

Card carrying tricksters Love politicians. We have an ex PM in court for fraud, a hopeful PM heading that way, a current PM still love courting and nasty wasps swarming to purge the beehive for the money honey.

Is politics a game now?

Yes Mrs May, it is here in NZ! Who needs Brexit, we have our own bag of card carrying tricksters.

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Weekend hiring?

Needed to hire a rotary hoe for the garden on Sunday, rang hire places, only to find them closed. What’s the point of hiring equipment out for weekend jobs if you’re not open weekends!

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Hidden gem Clouston gardens is beautiful.

What a hidden gem.

Petrol cost should be capped The cost of petrol should be capped so everyone gets the same cost.

If the companies then want to offer discounts it is an extra bonus not a popularity ransom.

Vindicated At last my views on Simon Bridges have been vindicated with his appalling handling of the Ross ‘situation‘.

I hope Mr Ross is proved not to be the ‘encumbrance ‘ Bridges makes him out to be so we can see the end of the condescending, sarcastic, supercilious and inadequate leadership that Bridges displays - and this from a long-standing national supporter.

Picton refuse centre hours Maybe they should look at changing the opening hours to 11 am till 4 pm, Saturday & Sunday.

Instead of having to race to the dump by noon Saturday, then waiting till noon on Sunday.

Only an increase of 2 hours all up, but could make a difference to the users.

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OPENING NIGHT OCTOBER 27

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Local drivers are making their final adjustments to engines, body work and safety gear - all ready to put on a show for the crowd.

It’s been months in the making for all of those involved, including the committee and new president Shaloe Lammas.

Shaloe is the club’s first female president in 11 years, and one of the youngest too.

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OPENING NIGHT OCTOBER 27

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By Megan Connolly Ange Valk and Liz Valk have been running the junior speedway club for 12 years and still have the same passion for making kids smile as they did on day one.

The Eastern States Speedway season is kicking off on October 27 and long time club supporters and volunteers Liz and Ange are ready with plenty of fun for the kids.

Being a junior member means you get a goodie bag at the start of every meeting, birthday and Christmas presents, and free entry into every meeting with a personalised lanyard.

The pair originally fell into the role when the previous organisers couldn’t continue running the junior speedway club.

“Neither of us actually had any kids at the time and we thought why not, it’s quite a cool idea,” Ange says.

“We’ve basically grown it from nothing.”

Ange has always been around speedway since she was young and went on to help out on pit crews and being involved with cars as she grew older.

“I loved all the cars and the travelling around,” she says.

For Liz, it was through her husband and speedway driver, Scott Valk.

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IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 19 Tasman Mako v Canterbury: Head over the hill and catch the Tasman Mako v Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Semi Final. 7.35pm kick off. Trafalgar Park, Trafalgar Street, Nelson.

The Marlborough Camera Club: Exhibition ‘Spirit of Wairau’, showcasing selected photographs taken by members depicting our beautiful region. On until November 15. Café Home, 1C Main Street.

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

108 High Street, Blenheim.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Exhibition of rare works from the personal studio collection of Don Binney, one of New Zealand’s best loved and most collectible painters.

On until October 27. 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.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show by Nigel Brown ‘I Am/We Are’. On until October 28.

Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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

Saturday 20 The Liberty Swing Band: Direct from Wellington, The Liberty Swing Band will be performing all the classic tunes and sounds of the Big Band Swing era of the 30’s and 40’s.

Today, 7.30pm, Sunday 4pm and Monday 1pm. Tickets $25 available from Still Books in Blenheim, Take Note in Picton, Foresters Cafe Rai Valley and Bow to Stern in Havelock. Proceeds go to Havelock Community Pool repairs.

Linkwater School’s Spring Fair: Celebrate spring while joining in with all the fun. With an amazing selection of plants, arts and craft, coffee and delicious goodies, kids games, raffles, jams and preserves and the list goes on. 10am-1pm. Linkwater School 1357 Queen Charlotte Dr, Linkwater, Marlborough Sounds.

Linkwater School Link-toberfest Dinner And Auction: Don’t miss this Baravian themed evening. With a complimentary drink

The Wellington-based Liberty Swing band will be playing a series of concerts in the Havelock Town Hall this weekend: Saturday 20th 7.30pm, Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd 4pm.

Tickets $25 available from Still Books in Blenheim, Take Note in Picton, and Bow to Stern in Havelock.

Proceeds go to Havelock Community Pool repairs. and nibbles on arrival, prize for the best outfit on the night, an authentic meal by renowned chef Marcel Rood, music, mystery boxes and a fundraising auction. Cash bar and Eftpos available on site. 5.30pm. Tickets $40 with a limited number available, please contact Linkwater School Office to purchase. Sorry no door sales on the night. Outward Bound School, 387 Anakiwa Road, Anakiwa.

Marlborough Artisan Market: Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday 9am-1pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, Taylor River. Weather dependant.

Gold Coin Day at Edwin Fox: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre and discover this gem of international history. Gold coin donation entry. 9am-5pm. Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show “Faith - the Window of Heaven” featuring the art of Andrew Panoho. On until October 25.Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

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

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

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am12pm 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.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive.

Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

Sunday 21 Hammers & Horsehair: Wellington-based musicians, Douglas Mews, Rowena Simpson and Robert Ibell present this rich and varied programme of romantic music from the first half of the Nineteenth Century. 3pm. $25 with afternoon tea. Tickets available form Take Note Picton and Alyssums Blenheim, Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton.

Boer War / South African War Commemorations: Commemorating the departure of the first contingent from Marlborough. 11am. Tuamarina Monument, Tuamarina, State Highway 1.

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.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. 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.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: 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.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Happy Valley at Hira for lunch.

10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Monday October 22, ride to Pelorus Bridge departing at 1pm. Also Thursday Group rides. Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

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

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf: Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Road.

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

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

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Hospice garden ‘a happy place’

By Celeste Alexander The Wairau Garden Club has supported Hospice Marlborough since day one with members keeping the outside garden area looking beautiful all year round. This week they also presented a cheque for $500 to the Hospice, for the purpose of the “ongoing beautification” of the gardens, club secretary Evelyn Campbell says.

The money was raised by the club’s 102 members through plant sales.

General manager Nicki Kitson says the work and the donation by the club are “hugely appreciated”.

“It’s so good when the members come... you can hear laughter and happy chatter coming from the gardens. The families and patients also appreciate having beautiful, peaceful garden areas to sit in,” she says.

Nicki is so impressed by the gardens that she has entered it into the Rapaura Springs Garden MarlborHospice Marlborough fundraising co-ordinator Sandy Inwood and general manager Nicki ough ‘Best Garden Awards’, which Kitson receive a cheque from Evelyn Campbell of the Wairau Garden Club. will be announced next month.

GARDENING THIS WEEK Look after your soil: By Wally Richards Daylight saving has kicked in and that means more time in the twilight hours to get things done in your gardens.

A visit to your local garden centre at this time of the year, with all the new season’s plants and seedlings available, is an insight to what you could try this season.

Now we are into a new season, let us not forget that the most important aspect of the garden is the soil and how we look after it and what we put into it.

The first rule in soil care is not to apply anything to the soil that is harmful to the soil food web.

This means no chlorinated tap water, no chemical herbicides, no chemical sprays, no chemical fertilisers (a little of some good slow release ones can be an advantage without doing damage).

Now that has just about elim-

inated all but a very small section of the products in a garden centre.

So what are we going to use in our gardens? Garden lime where we grow our vegetables, and if you want to be more into real health aspects then use Wallys Calcium and Health which contains a blend of serpentine (rich in magnesium) and high quality AgLime.

With boron, potash, phosphate, selenium and sulphur added, it is ideal to use with your vegetable plants and fruiting plants.

Where you plant tomatoes use dolomite and for potatoes use gypsum, as neither of these change the pH but still supply the calcium needed by the soil life and the plants.

Blood and bone is a great gardening favourite which you incorporate into the soil or cover with a layer of compost.

Do not leave it on the surface, as it just bakes.

Use sheep manure pellets and any other animal manures and especially chicken manure. If you can’t source chicken manure, use Yates Dynamic Lifter.

Bio Boost is a great product available from the likes of Farmlands and PGG Wrightsons and a few switched on garden shops. It is inexpensive, slow release and a great basic NPK. Then we have Bio Marinus, which is manufactured by the enzymatic hydrolysis of fish offal, blended with humate, seaweed and biology including bacillus subtilis, trichoderma, mycorrhizae fungi etc, together with gibberellic acid, which promotes growth.

I highly recommend this organic product, which will put new life into your soil and stimulate the existing soil life.

Mycorrcin complements the above by providing additional food for the plants.

After mixing the two together, use them soon after and don’t store in a plastic container as it will blow up like a balloon as the microbes build up their populations into the billions.

You can even increase this aspect by diluting some black strap molasses into the soil drench.

If you suspect you have some diseases in the soil such as club root or root rots from the wet weather then apply Terracin soil pathegon suppressor.

Then for minerals; a soil drench with Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) will make a great difference to the health of soil and plants. All of the above can be applied together as required.

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Youth learning from Volunteers in the YES programme recently. From left, Hamish Turner, Aaron Waters from Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade, Cerys James-Sitter, Isaac Park, Justin McKnight, Todd Neal and Scott Henry from Rarangi Rural Fire Force, Les and Jessica Smith from Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Say YES to emergency services

By Megan Connolly Do you have what it takes to be in emergency services?

Have you always wanted to see what it’s all about?

The participants in the Youth in Emergency Services programme (YES) recently finished their eightweek intensive course that taught them new emergency service skills.

The 18 to 24-year-olds got to experience a small slice of life as volunteers at Rarangi Surf Lifesaving, FENZ (Fire & Emergency New Zealand) Urban and Rural, Civil Defence, the NZ Police, St John Ambulance, Coastguard, Land Search and Rescue, and Red Cross.

They spent one night a week learning the theory then got to go out Saturday morning and put it all into practice.

“It’s giving young people the tools to support themselves,” organiser and volunteer firefighter at Picton Fire Brigade, Aaron Waters, says.

After the eight weeks, the programme finishes with a ‘Big Day Out’ where all the students go around each service and put their new skills and teamwork to the test.

All the participants are encouraged to volunteer 20 hours back to one of the emergency services after the course has ended.

Twenty-year-old Libby Craighead

recently completed the programme.

Having just moved back to Blenheim after studying, she found it to be a great way to meet friends in the “awkward age group” and learn new skills.

“It was good and I still volunteer for civil defence,” Libby says.

Eighteen-year-old Justin McKnight found it to be fun too.

“It was great fun and a worthwhile learning experience,” Justin says.

It doesn’t just benefit young people but also the greater community, Aaron says.

“It’s brought the services closer together, too. We know each other a lot better now.”

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Council has an exciting role for a GIS Administrator to further develop geospatial technology and promote its use within the organisation. The successful applicant will get to work within a dynamic team, and will be in a position to add considerable value to future Council related projects.

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• Good IT technical knowledge of geospatial integration and web technologies.

• Some hardware experience in relation to graphic plotters and large format printers would be an advantage.

You will also be required to have good problem solving, analysis and customer service skills. You will have strong project planning and management skills, and will be reliable, level-headed with an acute attention to detail.

If you are a team player and would like to utilise your advanced GIS knowledge, skills, and experience, then this is a great opportunity for you.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 26 October 2018.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Stacey.Young@marlborough.govt.nz.

M A R L BOROUGH

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.

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

WWW.DELEGAT.COM

www.marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental Systems and Data Analyst Marlborough District Council is investing in Marlborough’s future by striving to provide the people of Marlborough with a great quality of life and a healthy natural environment.

Do you want to become part of a committed team that has great values? Then Marlborough District Council has an exciting new role that will interest you.

As the Environmental Systems and Data Analyst you will play a vital role in monitoring data systems to make data digitally available in accordance with the National Environmental Monitoring Standards.

Do you have an interest in the natural environment and, more especially, a strong interest in hydrology and environmental monitoring?

You will be responsible for the coordination, development, and continuous improvement of environmental policy, data standards and procedures. You will also be responsible for the design and implementation of data quality procedures and techniques for environmental data.

For this role you will require: • A tertiary qualification in information management, resource management, relevant science discipline, or relevant experience.

•A high degree of computer literacy including programming, configuration, and management of software and databases.

• Considerable relevant experience in monitoring systems, information systems, information communication and quality assurance systems • A high level of project management experience • Sound knowledge of environmental issues in the region.

Advanced knowledge of the following tools will be preferred: • Hydrotel Telemetry Software • Hilltop Time Series Management Software • LAWA website.

You will also be a strong team player with excellent time management skills. You will have strong fault finding and problem solving skills.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 23 October 2018.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact mike.ede@marlborough.govt.nz .

Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand are seeking positive, capable and self-motivated individuals to join our team. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of the team in one of Marlborough’s prominent Viticulture Operations.

We have the following positions available in Marlborough: Vineyard Machinery Operators and Senior Machinery Operators – Full Time We are looking for Vineyard Machine Operators and Senior Machine Operators to join our Machine Operations Team. You would be part of a dedicated vineyard machine operation team who work with a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading machinery service to our South Island vineyards.

Vineyard Machinery Operators - Fixed Term We are looking for Vineyard Machine Operators for fixed term positions through the busy summer growing season and harvest to work with our full time Vineyard Machinery Operator team. You would be part of a dedicated vineyard machine operation team who work with a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading machinery service to our South Island vineyards.

Vineyard Machinery Technician – Full Time We’re seeking an additional Vineyard Machinery Technician. In this role you will be ensuring our Machinery is maintained and supported to a high standard ready for machine operations work plans. This includes pre-season maintenance, post-season decommissioning and breakdown support. Mechanical, auto electrical or engineering background an advantage.

Field Supervisor and Senior Field Supervisor – Full Time We are looking for a Senior Field Supervisor and Field Supervisor to lead our variable labour team. You would be part of a dedicated labour supervision team who works with various local contacting companies to complete the vineyard labour operations across 2000ha of Pernod Ricard Winemakers vineyards.

Viticulture Technician – Full Time We are looking for a Viticulture Technician to support the Wairau Sites Manager, with leading, planning and implementing day to day activities across 1600ha of our PRW vineyards.

This position would provide additional visibility, leadership, coordination, planning and technical expertise for the Wairau based operations team while also actively participating in operational tasks.

We are one of New Zealand’s premier wine and spirits companies. We represent a rich portfolio of brands that makes us intensely proud and reflects our #1 position in New Zealand - a position achieved through hard work and a great culture.

We are a company of people with commitment and integrity, a dash of entrepreneurship and a splash of conviviality.

If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you!

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Apply today at: https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en-nz/careers/

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Friday October 19, 2018 Situations Vacant

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 Situations Vacant

Wanted

Church Notice

OFFICE MANAGER

CAMPERVAN Or Motorhome. Must be in good condition and all certified. Phone 021349046. No text messages please.

PICTON Christian Life Centre - 40 Broadway Picton.

An Assemblies of God Church. All welcome. Sundays 11.30am. Contact 035737426.

LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome.

5785030.

MAIN OBJECTIVE

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

PERMANENT NIGHTSHIFT

Two nights per week with other shifts available.

If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for the elderly, then we would like to hear from you.

Please email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form.

Applications close 25/10/18

EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR REQUIRED Our long established family business requires a person to operate our modern 6 and 4 head embroidery machines. Sewing experience or previous embroidery experience would be an advantage but is not a requirement as full on the job training will be given. This is a full time position but the start and finish times may vary depending on the workload.

If you want to be part of a great team of people and be rewarded well for the work you do, please apply in your own handwriting to: Allan Newman, Newman Graphics, 60 High Street, Renwick. A 90 day trial period will apply

and candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

This role is responsible for the Administration, Finances and the day to day running of the Post Shop

KEY TASKS

• Ensure invoicing is completed efficiently and effectively in a timely manner • Reconcile accounts • All aspects of financial reporting • Chasing and sorting aged debtors and creditors • Ensuring wages are paid and PAYE filed every month • GST payments and filing • Reporting on Cost of goods • Ensuring profit margins are met • Sales Reports made available for monthly board meetings, weekly to the directors • Required to attend Board Meetings and keep minutes • Circulate Board minutes along with agenda for up coming meetings • Organise board meetings • Assist in the post shop when required • Final balancing of the post shop daily • Drawing up employment agreement contracts • Conducting Performance reviews of administration team • Strong understanding of all aspects of the business • Ensure Xero is being used to full capability’s • Understanding of financial/accounting processes • Excellent computer skills especially Excel, Word and Outlook • Show initiative, be flexible and willing to adapt as the role requires.

• Great communication and interpersonal skills with employees, clients and customers • Must be able to multi-task, organise and priorities workload • Be a team player – strengthen and build team culture • Attention to detail with respect to quality and accuracy for data entry.

• Ability to develop and improve existing processes and procedures • Any other jobs as required from time to time The above duties will be carried out in a operational practise and performed in a safe and sensible environment.

If you want to be part of a great team of people and be rewarded well for the work you do, please apply in your own handwriting to: Allan Newman, Newman Graphics, 60 High Street, Renwick. A 90 day trial period will apply and candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

For Sale GLASS Shower enclosure. 1.4m wide, 1m deep, 1.85m high, 5mm thick. Room for two shower heads. $200 ono. Phone 0211554697.

WEDGWOOD Dinner set "Beaconsfeild". Complete set. $200. Phone 02102317206.

BLACK raincoat and 2 women’s leather coats sized l/xl, plus Legmaster with attachments for sale call 0275166335

GARAGE

SALES BURLEIGH Road, Saturday 9am. Baby/ Toddler furniture, toys and Household items MCLAUCHLAN Street, Saturday and Sunday 9am, weather permitting.

Public Notice

Awatere Playcentre AGM 6th November 2018 at 7pm The Station Seddon SH1 All welcome

ELECTRICIAN

Annual General Meeting Wednesday 31st October 2018 7.30pm

We have a vacancy for a registered electrician with a current practising licence.

We are looking for a support worker to join our Adult Community Mobile Service.

This is a casual position and you will join our passionate team. You will have proven experience of working in the Mental Health and Addictions sector and work with the clients we support to create a sense of hope and help them to reach their personal goals.

To apply please go to https://careers. emergeaotearoa.org.nz, Job Code 15324

GRAPHICS vacancy

Sowman Lounge Hutcheson Street, Blenheim

Our firm carries out general, commercial and industrial work, specialising in electrical installations of irrigation systems and related maintenance.

Basic knowledge of PLC programming is desirable but not essential as training will be given.

To start as soon as possible.

Email your CV to: glburnett@xtra.co.nz or phone Grant Burnett on 0274 420 113 or (03) 578 2100 15 Glendale Place, Blenheim

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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

Public Notice

LIVE MUSIC

Do you have a passion for graphics and have experience and skills in;

Direct from Wellington The Liberty Swing Band

• Adobe Indesign

Playing all the classics!

• Photoshop

Havelock Town Hall Sat 20th Oct 7.30pm Sun 21st Oct 4pm Mon 22nd Oct 4pm Tickets $25 Available from Still Books in Blenheim, Take Note in Picton, and Bow to Stern in Havelock.

Proceeds go to Havelock Community Pool repairs

If you have an excellent command of the english language you might be that person we are looking for.

Hours are part-time and age is no barrier.

If you think this is for you please contact: les@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 021 360 008

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service Sunday -10am Family Service Sunday - 5.30pm Canvas Thursday - 10am Communion Service

Death Notices

Marlborough Colleges Old Girls Association (Inc)

Grow your career, be challenged and realise the potential in you and others around you.

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Back Country Services • Roof & House Painting •Tree & Hedge work • Section Clearing • Rubbish Removal • Fencing/ Decking • You name it, we do it!

• Free quotes-7days CALL 0272111707 or 0279245940

Back Country Services • Shearing • Crutching • Foot rotting • New fencing & repairs.

• Firewood • Tree work • Licenced Home Kill CALL 0272111707 or 0279245940

BOWERS, Malcolm McLean: Malcolm slipped away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, on Tuesday October 16, 2018. Aged 83 years. Darling husband of Jenni, much-loved father of Simon and Rebecca, and the late Michelle. Messages may be sent to 11 Solway Drive, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201. 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. A memorial service for Malcolm will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 11am on Saturday October 20.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 GIBBS, Frederick William (Bill): Passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village on Tuesday October 16, 2018. Aged 85 years. Loved husband of Hazel, loved father and father-in-law of John and Sally (Rakaia), Mark and Felicity Loncar, Susan and Gordon Ham (Katanning, Australia), and Janet and Tony Fenemor. A loved Grandad Bill of nine, and great-grandad of 14. Messages may be sent to 106A Budge Street, Blenheim 7201. A donation to the Marlborough Boys’ College Special Needs Unit would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to c/- 5 Stephenson Street, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of life for Bill will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm on Tuesday October 23, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 CHAPMAN, Kerry John: Passed away peacefully at Bethsaida Rest Home, Blenheim on Saturday 13 October 2018, aged 73 years. Loved husband of Vivienne. Adored father of Jason, Tran, Dean and Tineke and a loved Grandad and Great Grandad.

Messages to 228 Weld Street, Blenheim, 7201. A very special thanks to all the kind and caring staff at Wairau and Christchurch hospitals, Marlborough Hospice and Bethsaida Rest Home. “No more pain Kerry, R.I.P.” At Kerry’s request a private funeral service has been held.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

ARBUCKLE, Dale John: On 17 October 2018, passed away peacefully at Marlborough Hospice, surrounded by family, aged 58 years. Loved husband of the late Rose. Loved father and step father of Jamie and Sally, and Sindee and treasured granddad of Jaxon, Paige, Dale, and Kiera; Keanu, Joey and Rakaia. Loved son of John and partner Yvonne, and Florence Arbuckle. Loved brother and brother in law of Terry and Sonja; Andrew and Felicity; Raewyn and Bruce; Steven and Vivienne; Nigel; and Shannon, and uncle to all his nieces and nephews and their families. A loved brother in law of Mary and Rex Hayes and their families. Messages to 199 Battys Road, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to Marlborough Hospice, PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Dale’s life will be held at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services on Tuesday 23 October 2018 at 1.30pm followed by burial at the Upper Wairau Cemetery.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

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SPORT

Friday October 19, 2018

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Give ‘em a taste of Kiwi

For the past year, I’ve been forced to look at a six-storey mural of former Kiwi coach David Kidwell.

After the Kiwis’ 26-24 win over Australia on Saturday night, they can paint over that any time they like.

Kidwell, a Cantabrian, and Kiwis coach at last year’s abysmal Rugby League World Cup, was an abject failure in the role, as the Kiwis were bundled out to lowly Fiji on home soil.

New Zealand rugby league supporters are the most loyal fan base in the country.

Forever loyal and forever let down.

Saturday’s win, the Kiwis’ first in more than three-and-a-half years, would have won many fans back after their shock exit on home soil last year.

New coach Michael Maguire and rookie captain Dallin WateneZelezniak pulled off an epic upset

at Mt Smart Stadium and probably helped revive the international form of the game in this country.

Let’s not mince words here, international league is the third most important level of the game behind the NRL and State of Origin.

This Kiwis’ performance should be the blue-print going forward.

Historically, the typical Kiwis effort was punctuated by an emotional

national anthem, stirring haka, physical first 30 minutes before they rolled over in the final 50 minutes to lose by 30 points at the final whistle.

The 2018 version saw them soak-up pressure throughout, complete their sets and pile pressure on the highly fancied Australians who wilted under the scrutiny.

Only two late tries from the men in green and gold made the final

Special Olympics success down south

By Megan Connolly The local Special Olympics team headed down to Rangiora at the weekend to compete against teams from the West Coast and Canterbury.

The group of 13 left on Saturday and were greeted with a lovely BBQ and a disco in the evening, coach Jenny Wills says.

“Everyone did a really good job.”

They competed in many events like breaststroke, freestyle and this time, in the Individual Medley.

The Individual Medley was a different category than usual for the team to compete in. Usually, the group compete against the Nelson teams where the Individual Medley is not offered.

“It really gave them the opportunity to compete against different people,” Jenny says.

Stand out performers were Henry Shaw, Adam Shatford and Jack Bugler, who all did incredibly well, winning several firsts and ribbons.

But the whole team did really well, Jenny says.

“Everyone had a smile on their face.”

Jenny has been coaching the team for 34 years and keeps coming back year after year.

“I just really enjoy it. It’s a lot of fun and you get plenty of support from people,” Jenny says.

The team is currently preparing for the carnival that will be held here in Blenheim next May. And thanks to the competition down south, the Individual Medley may be a new race at next year’s event, Jenny says.

The Special Olympics Marlborough team headed down to Rangiora at the weekend to compete in a ribbon against Canterbury and West Coast teams with great success.

moments interesting as the Kiwis had shown their superiority throughout much of the match.

These early signs are promising.

Like all things about top flight league in New Zealand, whether it be Warriors or Kiwis, consistency is key.

Is this a flash in the pan performance or is this the rebuild after the Kidwell disaster?

Only time will tell.

Pigeon results Blenheim race pigeons were released at Timaru on Saturday, a distance of 390 km, and with a slight breeze from the south and improved weather the flock was expected to develop higher speeds than normal on their journey home.

The first early arrivals were to the loft of Two Fishers of Dillon’ s Point and covered the distance doing 87.7 km/hr, close behind Chris Bensley with his first arrivals on 87.2 km/hr, next Alister Cooper on 84 km/hr followed by George Massie of Picton whose birds were doing 82 km/hr.

LIST & WIN!

Enter the 2019 Graperide Entries are already starting to roll in for the 2019 annual Forrest Graperide, set for Saturday, March 30.

This will be the 15th year the event has been held and organisers are offering a bunch of incentives to take part.

The first 500 entrants that sign up benefit from a discounted price, and there will be a mountainbike section (20 or 40km).

There will be a change to the road course and Bluebridge is again offering their fantastic Cook Strait discounts for those travelling from the North Island.

With the road open from Christchurch to Blenheim, it’s expected that entries will be up on the previous count.

This award winning ride takes riders from the vines of the Wairau plain to the picturesque port of Picton then through 40km of incredible Marlborough Sounds scenery to the greenlip mussel capital

List your property with the Blenheim PGG Wrightson Real Estate team and you are in the draw to win…

The use of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross supplied by Houston Motors*, Or a fishing trip for 4 in the magnificent Marlborough Sounds, Or you could win a Winery Lunch spot prize**

Contact the Blenheim team now.

Steve Gurney and Rachel Martin washing off after jumping in the "Doctors Stomp" Grape bin at last year's event. File pic

of Havelock and home to Forrest Estate where the fun and relaxation awaits.

If one lap isn’t enough there is two laps in the Magnum (if you’re starting out or just

bringing the mountain bike then the Taster at 42km is a great ride alongside the beautiful Wairau river).

To register, visit www.graperide.co.nz

Joe Blakiston 027 434 4069

Ken McLeod 027 433 4746

Greg Lyons 027 579 1233

Mark Terry

027 572 2559

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL | VITICULTURE Office Details: 20 Westwood Avenue, Springlands, Blenheim, Phone: 03 57 93703 *Conditions apply. Promotion ends 21 December 2018. **Spot prizes drawn fortnightly. www.pggwre.co.nz

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Friday October 19, 2018

Cricket season begins tomorrow

River Hopkins sailing a Starling during last Saturday's Anderson Sprint Series at Picton. Photo provided.

Sailing season ramping up Saturday was a cold morning with a light south-west wind blowing through, but despite the conditions a good number of sailors turned out for the first day of the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club’s ‘Anderson Sprint Series’.

The club’s season is just starting to ramp up with members sailing most Saturdays, and trainings for youth held during the week.

There are a series of race events on the club’s calendar, including sprints, Long Harbour and Bar to Bar, to name a few.

With the construction of the new club started, some areas are fenced off so the logistics and parking proved a bit more challenging.

But this did not stop the sailing.

It is a great sport for young and old.

Saturday’s event was a cold Saturday morning with a light southwester blowing. Rainbow coaching session was held in the morning which attracted a good number of sailors after two recent Learn to Sail courses.

A small triangular course was laid with a southerly start. Turnout was great with Optimist in rainbow, Green and Open fleet.

There were three starlings and a Splash, two Finns and a good flock of lasers, and around 22 yachts on the harbour.

During the first race the wind somewhat died in places and this caused tricky sailing conditions. A wind change was not far away and the course shortened and reversed for the second race. Wind filled in quickly and the course lengthened

again for the last four races.

The day turned out to be perfect after all and six races were sailed.

A good start for the series. Below are summary of results, first placings: Optimist Rainbow - Hamish Lindstrom Optimist Green - Max Edwards Optimist Open - Moss Hopkins Intermediate - Emily Overend Open Class (Finn and laser radial) - Shared between the two Finns Laser Full rig - Mark Hodren

The Marlborough Cricket season begins officially this weekend with the start of the Tasman Premier League.

Once again the two Marlborough Labour Hire teams, Falcons and Dolphins, will be flying the flag for Marlborough clubs with five clubs from Nelson competing for the Kelvin Scoble Trophy.

Both Marlborough teams play at Horton Park this Saturday. Falcons take on ACOB while the Dolphins entertain Wakatu with both games starting at 11.30am.

Sunday is Junior Cricket activation day. Go along from 11am to 1pm, watch some great cricket action and meet members of the Central Districts Stags team.

The Marlborough U17 team will be playing teams from Nelson, Canterbury Country and Wellington as part of a two day quad tournament. In addition two Primary school development teams will be taking on their Nelson counterparts in T20 games on Sunday only with games played at Horton and Oliver Park.

Junior players who have not registered yet will be able to do so with all junior grades starting over the first weekend of November.

Anyone requiring more information should contact Artha at MCA offices on 5779050 or email development@ marlboroughcricket.co.nz or visit the MCA website – www.marlboroughcricket.co.nz

MIRITU DAY SPA NOW OPEN We are delighted to announce that our Miritu Day Spa is now open and we welcome our new therapist, Kana Sato to the Bay of Many Coves team.

If you are looking for a relaxing Signature Massage, a facial or perhaps a welldeserved manicure or pedicure – then treat yourself to a day in the spectacular Marlborough Sounds.

For the months of October and November – all visitors booking

treatments in our Miritu Day Spa will receive a complimentary glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc as well as going into the draw to win a Weekend Spa Retreat at the Bay of Many Coves Resort.

Call us today – we look forward to welcoming you soon

The Bay of Many Coves Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton

(03) 579-9771 enquiries@bayofmanycoves.co.nz