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By Bill McElhinney Why is it that our Nelson neighbour, Richmond, seems to be ahead in the annual sunshine stakes?

A Blenheim Sun reader reckons it’s a myth that Richmond receives more sunshine than Blenheim, and the reason we’re so often behind is because Blenheim is still using an old style sunshine recorder, which records by a burning on a strip of paper.

Richmond, and other centres, have new electronic recorders.

But that’s not the case, Marlborough Research Centre scientist Rob Agnew says. Continued Page 2.

Marlborough Research Centre scientist Rob Agnew with the old sunshine recorder at Grovetown Park. It has been left in place in order to show visitors how the sunshine used to be recorded, Rob says, but it hasn't been used since the end of June 2002.

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“Blenheim’s sunshine ceased being recorded with the old style sunshine recorder (Campbell Stokes, where a card was burnt) at the end of June, 2002,” Rob says.

“If you have visited the Blenheim weather station at Grovetown Park, you may have noticed that the old manual sunshine recorder is still in place on top of the wooden pole.

“However, this recorder has only been left in place in order to show visitors how the sunshine used to be recorded,” Rob says.

“We have also kept the manual thermometers inside the Stevenson Screen and the manual rain gauges on the ground “The old manual instrumentation is much easier to show visiting school groups than electronic sensors, where there is nothing to see.”

Rob says Blenheim’s sunshine has been recorded with the electronic sunshine recorder since the start of

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The electronic sensor is on the tall steel mast in the centre of the met compound at a height of approximately nine metres “When the automated sunshine recorder was installed in 2002 it was run in conjunction with the manual recorder for two months,” Rob says.

“Over the two month period the manual recorder had a total of 294 hours sunshine and the automated recorder had a total of 295.9 hours sunshine.

“That was a difference of only one per cent between the two recorders, so we were happy that the automated recorder was an accurate representation of the manual recorder,” Rob says.

“The difference between the Richmond and Nelson sunshine totals has puzzled me over the last few years,” Rob says.

“I was under the impression that the Nelson sunshine was still being recorded at the airport, less than three km

away from the Richmond site.

“However, a colleague who works for the Tasman District Council informed me earlier this year that the Nelson sunshine recorder was moved away from the airport a few years ago, to a new location which is much closer to the hills and undoubtedly much more subject to shading.

“Why this move occurred I don’t know. It also puzzles me why Nelson never installed an automated sunshine recorder at the airport,” However, Rob is happy that the Blenheim and Richmond sunshine recorders are on a level playing field.

“On days with clear skies and no cloud, Blenheim generally records a slightly higher sunshine total than Richmond,” Rob says.

“However, Blenheim seems to get a lot of days with partial sunshine and often Richmond records a higher total on these days.”

At the end of July this year the Blenheim and Richmond sunshine totals were only 3.5

Rob Agnew with a burn strip that was used on the old sunshine recorder, which proved remarkably accurate when tested alonside the new electronic recorder.

hours apart.

But during August and September Richmond jumped ahead of Blenheim by 20 hours.

Police seek young vandals

Persistence guarantees that results are inevitable.

Police suspect that young persons were responsible for the vandalism of the Renwick Playcentre, which occurred over Labour Weekend.

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This was the second time in three weeks that the playcentre has been vandalised, Police say.

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The Renwick Playcentre committee were “deeply disappointed, but will pick ourselves up again and be back on session Friday (today)!”

FAR LEFT: Vandals broke into the supply cupboard at Renwick Playcentre over Labour Weekend and poured paint everywhere.

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Climate change coming The Marlborough District Council has backed a programme which will look at how rising temperatures, more intense storms and a sea level rise could affect the region, then factor it into decisionmaking.

Council solicitor Kaye McIlveney proposed the programme in a report to the council’s planning and finance committee.

A report from the Ministry for the Environment says Marlborough could see a rise in temperature of up to 3 degrees Celsius by 2090, and warmer temperatures could increase the spread of pests in the region and lead to more frequent droughts.

A local Government New Zealand spokesman says although climate change is a global issue, it is at the local level where the impacts of climate change will be most felt.

Marlborough wine a winner Blenheim Citizens Advice Bureau coordinator and office manager Linnette Mortlock, left, retired last week after 11 years at the CAB. Her position will be filled by the new coordiantor, Heather Ramsay.

Linnette leaves CAB role

By Bill McElhinney “I’m a people person,” Linnette Mortlock says with her trademark smile.

And helping hundreds of people has been Linnette’s passion at the Blenheim Citizens Advice Bureau for the past 11 years.

Linnette started at a part-time volunteer at CAB 11 years ago.

“A friend talked me into it,” she says.

After three years she trained to take over the position as bureau coordinator and office manager, a position she has filled for the past nine years.

But on Wednesday Linnette said farewell to her friends at CAB and stepped down from her role.

“It’s time for a break,” she says.

“I’m going to have a holiday, spend some time with my friends, and then I’ll see what I want to do.”

At her farewell function Linnette’s work was praised by CAB co-chair Sue Duncan, who thanked her for service to the community and her help with other CAB staff.

“She has kept the Bureau running smoothly over the years.”

“The role has become much more involved since I first started,” Linnette says.

“There is far more contact now with other agencies and government departments.”

Access to the internet, more awareness of legislation and a move towards finding more information for themselves means not as many people are using the service.

“But people still want someone to talk to,” Linnette says.

For Linnette, the best part of the job has been the people she has worked with, the dozens of volunteers at the CAB, and the opportunity to help and advise the hundreds of CAB clients.

“We deal with a lot of employment issues,” Linnette says, “people who have no job contracts.

“And there’s always a demand for advice on rental issues and help in finding rental properties. Accommodation is always an issue.”

When she’s not helping at the CAB, Linnette enjoys being part of a team at quiz nights, and she is also a keen supporter of the Blenheim Country Music Club.

The Citizens Advice Bureau in Blenheim is located at 25 Alfred St and can be contacted on 03 578 4272. The service is free and confidential.

Marlborough has won eight of the 13 varietal trophies in the inaugural New Zealand Wine of the Year Awards.

Marlborough winemakers shone in the aromatic categories, taking out the top Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sweet Wine and Other White Wine trophies, as well as the top Sparkling Wine, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Population is growing The estimated resident population of all 16 regions in New Zealand grew in the year ended June 30, Stats NZ says.

This is the first time in eight years that the population has increased in every region, following occasional years of decreases in the West Coast, Manawatu-Wanganui, Canterbury, and Marlborough.

Population growth in most regions was driven by the combined effect of international and internal net migration.

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Bohally planting for the future

By Megan Connolly Pupils at Bohally Intermediate School were out in the sunshine planting trees and native plants along the bank of Fulton Creek, which runs along the back of the school, on Wednesday.

The year eight classes were planting maitais, lance woods, sedges and White Marie trees to compliment the smaller flax plants planted on the opposite side of the stream by Marlborough Girls’ college students a month ago.

The trees will provide shade for the grass which will help reduce weeds and create a better habitat and more water flow so there will be more fish and wildlife in the stream.

“By spending the time planting the trees, every year eight pupil is leaving their mark on the college,” head of science and environment schools at Bohally, Phillip Johnson, says.

The Marlborough District Council project is a five year long initiative that aims to enhance the waterways around Marlborough and those specifically attributed to the Taylor River, an Environmental scientist at the council, Matt Oliver, says.

“Clean waterways means

a clean Taylor River,” Matt says.

By including the future generations in the process, the project hopes the youngsters will protect the nature work and stand up for the streams in the future.

The council will plant around 1000 trees all the way from Fulton Creek to Kingwell reserve.

By 2023, 55,000 square meters of riverbank buffer zones will have been created along the Taylor River. Achieving this will mean planting 15,000 plants per year.

Ben Carson and Will Poff with parent helper Anna Poff.

Year 8 students Will Flynn and Jacob Large get into planting.

Tasia Crawford and Ariana Bary planting by the river bed.

Tilly Sorensen-Brown, Danielle King and Jesse Theodore with a White Marie tree they planted.

Holly Waring-Jones and Hayley Gush get their hands dirty.

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Aerial Spraying - Wither Hills The annual aerial spraying programme targeting woody weed species is scheduled to commence from Monday 29 October and, depending on suitable weather conditions, could run until Friday 7 December.

The target areas for this work are highlighted on the map. It is recommended that members of the public avoid these areas during this time.

We do not expect to close any areas off to the public, but high use sections may

be temporarily restricted whilst the work is being carried out, to ensure the health and safety of members of the public.

Signage will be erected at the main farm park entrances to alert users. All work will be carried out in accordance with the Growsafe Code of Practice NZS 8409:2004.

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Green growth for environmental education

Public Holiday Service - Monday 29 October

Council’s role in environmental education has increased significantly over the last five years, with more schools and kindergartens involved in a variety of programmes.

All kindergartens and almost all schools are part of the Enviroschools programme, where children learn about sustainability, biodiversity and respect and care for the environment.

The local Kids Edible Garden programme is also proving popular. Taught in 25 schools, students learn to re-use organic waste, grow organic edible gardens and eat the produce they grow. Also popular is Council’s Freshwater Programme encourages students to think about the importance of our rivers and streams, while the Waste Minimisation Programme encourages people to reduce, re-use, recycle and compost.

Due to significant growth, a new district-wide education strategy has been drafted to reflect the Government’s strategy on environmental education for sustainability.

Council Education Officer Annie McDonald said it has been exciting to see the growth in

Marlborough District Council’s Blenheim office and Picton Service Centre will be closed on Monday 29 October, Marlborough Anniversary Day. Kerbside refuse and recycling collection Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Monday 29 October will be collected on Tuesday 30 October.

Transfer Station hours: Blenheim Transfer Station, Resource Recovery, Re-use Centres and Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting will be open between 7.30am and 5.00pm. The E-Waste Collection Facility will be closed.

Marlborough Boys’ College Enviro-Council conduct a waste audit to gather data about the school’s rubbish.

education for sustainability.“It’s great to see so many young people involved in our programmes. Our team is in the privileged position of working with some amazing teachers and principals, who value our natural environment and encourage students to protect and enhance it for future generations,” Annie said.

RIGHT: Spring Creek students learn about the importance of compost

New library addition strikes a chord Blenheim’s street piano has taken up residence outside the town’s library.

Previously located in Liz Davidson Place, the piano was gifted to the community last year by the Creative Kids Trust to celebrate Music Therapy Week.

Over 50 local children are enrolled in music therapy programmes through the Trust, which aims to help make vulnerable children shine.

The piano was donated to the Trust by the Wilson family who played on it for more than 50 years.

Today the piano is available for anyone in the community who wishes to enjoy it.

Music therapy week is celebrated around the country from 20 to 28 October.

RIGHT: Ben Robertson fills in time tinkering on the ivories before heading home to Golden Bay.

Picton Transfer Station will be open between 8.00am and 4.00pm.

Havelock Transfer Station will be open between 8.00am and 2.00pm.

Seddon, Rai Valley and Wairau Valley transfer stations will be closed.

Landfill The landfill will be open between 7.30am and midday.

Library Services Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed.

Bus service There are no bus services on Monday 29 October.

Temporary Road Closure - Saturday 1 December Christmas Parade 2018 Pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that on Saturday 1 December 2018 the following Blenheim streets are proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 11.30am to 5.00 pm for the purpose of the Christmas Parade.

•John Street - from the intersection of Henry Street to Hutcheson Street •Seymour Street - from the intersection of Alfred to John Street.

•Henry Street - from Alfred Street to John Street.

Parking prohibition: Parking of vehicles will be prohibited between 12.00noon and 5.00pm in the following Streets being the route of the parade.

Parade to commence at 3.30pm with rolling road closures.

•Hutcheson Street from John Street to Alfred Street •Alfred Street between Seymour Street and Market Street North •Seymour Street between Alfred Street and High Street •High Street from Seymour Street to Market Street

• Queen Street from High Street to Maxwell Road • Maxwell Road from Queen Street to Market Street • Market Street from Maxwell Road to Alfred Street.

During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and the grounds thereof in writing before 1 November 2018 at the office of Marlborough Roads, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim, PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7240 Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

Armistice Day Centenary celebrations

Ageing Positively - Age no barrier to creativity

Planning is well underway for the upcoming Armistice Day centenary celebrations which take place on 11 November 2018.

This year marks 100 years of the armistice that ended the First World War in 1918, after four years of brutal conflict. World War One took a huge toll on our country with around 100,000 New Zealanders, or ten percent of the population at the time, serving overseas during the war. 18,000 New Zealanders lost their lives.

The loss and trauma of World War One was also felt locally here in Marlborough. To commemorate the signing of the Armistice, declaring an end to the hostilities and the

Walter and Dot Scott are living proof that creativity doesn’t dissipate with the years.

Both in their eighties, the couple remain immersed in their worlds of art and literature, including a shared love of photography.

Dot is the writer with short stories published in various magazines and anthologies. In 2016 she launched her first book, a historical novel set in the West Coast gold rush. The sequel is already underway.

Walter is the artist, working with oils and pastels. Last year he was recognised as a Kiwibank ‘local hero’ for his contribution to the community.

Dot and Walter have both given many hours to supporting others.

Walter is a life member of the Marlborough Arts Society. He’s spent years as judge and competition organiser in the field of photography and, with Dorothy, established the Pastel

start of the peace process, the Marlborough Returned Services Association is working closely with Council to put together a programme that recognises that important day a century ago.

At 11.00 am on Sunday 11 November a special service will be held at the War Memorial Clock Tower in Seymour Square.

A parade of all veterans, including returned servicemen and servicewomen, will march from the Band Rotunda at Market Place, to the War Memorial Clock Tower.

Everyone is welcome to attend so make sure you come along to mark this special day in our history.

The Marlborough Health Shuttle Service The Marlborough Health Shuttle Service is operated by St John and is available to provide transport within Marlborough to all medical related appointments. The service operates 8.00 am to 5.00 pm

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retreats in Marlborough.

Also actively involved in the Anglican Church in Renwick, Walter and Dot live positive lives, showing that creativity knows no age barriers.

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The current ‘MP leak ‘ drama gives the impression that all social media including texts, email, Twitter, are too tempting and convenient for impetuous types in the sandpit.

Perhaps hand writing letters would give some MPs the chance to engage their brains.

Or is this twittering around the Beehive the new Transparency?

It’s not the oil companies!

Prime minister says oil companies are fleecing the motorists, I think not.

For every 2.40 spent on fuel the government takes 1.50. That is fleecing.

Re: Covered in flour

Molesworth St. Now they are going to start “lifting the sheets” in the capitals ‘crows nest’, ensuing marital outbursts will be bigger than Hilary and her dead lover!

It will uncover all personnel, most importantly all genders, enticingly leading play in the halls.

The public will be amazed, and it’s an ideal X rated movie script. Too many lips previously sealed until…!

No I cannot offer an explanation why bread here is covered in flour. It’s a real issue though.

I’m sure there are thousands of us scraping flour off bread before consuming.

Very unpleasant to consume a what seems like a tablespoon of flour with every mouthful.

Rental properties obvious Driving around Blenheim you can see which properties are rentals, overgrown sections with rubbish everywhere.

Don’t landlords realise it devalues their properties plus neighbouring properties as well.

Or is it only the money that comes in each week that matters.

I see MDC is about to rip us off again with dump charges. There will be more rubbish dumped on back roads and river banks.

Wake up councillors, charges are dear enough now!

Chewing gum. Makes my blood boil directly outside the stadium.

A lump of gum spat out onto the ground.

Special bin no more than 18” away!

BEAT THE HEAT!

Amazing service NZ Post!

I sent a large package from Springlands post shop on Tuesday and it arrived at destination, small town Oxfordshire England, their Friday morning. Bravo!

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Could the council please build an adult park with adult safe swings; slides, etc so we can go and chill out too.

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Softball park looking good

After a 5 day stay at Wairau hospital with a very painful injury, I would like to place a very sincere heart felt thank you to everyone that works in that building.

Absolute hero’s to me, every single one of you.

New resource consent?

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A new resource consent (U180734) has been submitted for the pyrolysis plant at Blue Gums.

ALTHOUGH they say this is not for CAA treated timber why bother to build it!

More than a pretty penny “Build it and they will come” they said. All $450,000.00 of it. OUR money!

More than a “pretty penny” for a block of toilets? Would it be cheaper if it had a hole in the roof?

Softball park looking good for the start of season kick off this Saturday 27.

Thanks MDC.

Wheelie Bins for recyclable waste.

People suggesting wheelie bins for recyclable waste need to do their sums first.

My wheelie bin costs nearly $10 for a once a fortnight empty. I should imagine it would cost millions to buy 10,000 odd bins and a fleet of new trucks to empty them.

I guess the rates would have to go up by a couple of hundred dollars a year to pay for it.

I don’t think there would a lot of support for such a great idea.

Maybe someone on the council could enlighten us. Good luck.

Cost of petrol The cost of petrol was (until a Labour Gvt. Lange/Douglas etc removed it) subsidised by the taxpayer.

If you bought in, say, Te Anau you paid the same as in Auckland. The excise tax is (Dom/ Post last week) $1.18/litre.

How many millions (billions?) P.A. does the Government take in? I suspect the answer would shock a high percentage of us.

Excellent exhibition!

Great service from Pizza Hut!

I found Care Marlborough’s recent Exhibition “The Art of Wellbeing” most refreshing, very colourful and free, with many uplifting messages.

A real credit to you all. Thank you for sharing your gifts. It was lovely to meet both Anne and Donna. Bless you all.

Check your facts!

Not your rubbish collectors

There are no dairy farms on Kaituna Tuamarina track or Wairau Bar roads.

Get your facts right. There are more issues with the river through town and no dairy farms on it.

To Blenheim people going out to Whites Bay etc.

Please take your rubbish home with you and don’t just throw it out on the way. We at Rarangi are not your rubbish collectors.

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Walk your dog!

New research from the SPCA has revealed that many Kiwi dog owners aren’t doing as much as they can to look after the family pet.

The findings show that 60 percent of Kiwis think a dog should be walked at least seven times a week, but in reality, fewer than 30 percent of Kiwi dog owners are actually doing this.

The research has been released ahead of SPCA’s new fundraiser, Walk Your Dog to the Moon, which will see Kiwis across the country uniting to walk the equivalent distance from the earth to the moon in a bid to raise money for abused, neglected and abandoned

animals.

The goal is to raise money to help animals in trouble, but it’s also about encouraging dog owners to get out walking more.

As part of the fundraiser, on the first weekend of November the SPCA will host 11 walking events across the country to unite registered moonwalkers to walk their way towards a better future for animals.

The SPCA aims to raise $150,000 nationwide through Walk Your Dog to the Moon. All funds donated will be used to directly help rescue, rehabilitate and re-home animals.

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Jack Bugler (14) will be one of 16 people competing in tomorrow's Special Olympics Ribbon Day, riding horse Jack.

Equine skills on show tomorrow

By Celeste Alexander Star swimmer for the Marlborough Special Olympics team, Jack Bugler, will be one of 16 people showing off their equine skills tomorrow.

They will be competing in the Special Olympics Ribbon Day which will be hosted by the Marlborough Riding for the Disabled.

The riders are aged nine-53 with a range of abilities, and have been working hard over the past three months to prepare for tomorrow’s event.

The riders will compete in dressage followed by a course that’s

known as the working trail, a set course which features obstacles such as a gate, a bridge and a pole maze to navigate their mounts around. This will be held in the outdoor arena whilst the dressage will be in the indoor arena.

Head coach Angela Fergusson says the public is invited to go along and support the riders as they put their skills to work, between 9am and 12.30pm. The prizegiving will be held around 1pm.

“We would love for people to come to see the riders in action and all

dressed up in riding attire.

“If you consider that they train one hour a week and the rate at which they have improved their skills, it’s pretty phenomenal I think. They have worked so hard over the three months and are really excited for tomorrow’s ribbon day, so please join us in supporting them,” Angela says.

Other standout names include Amber Jaye Paul (18), last year’s Special Olympics National Games triple gold medalist, and Karl Millan (14), who Angela says “rides beautifully’.

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School set to roll out the fun Every year there’s one event on the calendar that the students of Springlands School look forward to the most - their annual gala!

The Springlands School Gala will be held on Saturday, November 3 from 10am - 2pm.

This is a major fundraiser for the school, with money raised going towards upgrading the senior school playground.

What makes this gala unique is that it was founded over 50-years ago and continues to have a strong presence in the community.

Students, teachers and parents have been working tirelessly on pulling together entertainment, food, stalls, auctions and family activities, all promising a fantastic day out for all ages.

The students have also been busy growing plants to sell and will be assisting with some of the stalls, while others will be part of the live entertainment throughout the day.

Watch out for the children on stage as they perform both junior and senior kapahaka, jump jam and choir.

The school’s new Pacific group will also be performing for the first time.

This year there will be some exciting guest performances including gym displays, Bcre8tive dance group and even police dogs.

Entry into the gala is free and there will be plenty of food and refreshments available.

The Springlands School would like to thank all of the businesses and people who have supported this year’s gala.

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This bag of sports balls was donated by Mitchell Sports for the silent auction.

The committee behind this highly successful gala is the ‘Families of Springlands School’ (FOSS) who have put together a fantastic lineup of stalls, entertainment, food and activities.

You won’t be disappointed with the food that will be available.

There will be the usual mouthwatering selection of baking, as well as candy floss, icecreams, iceblocks and cold drinks.

For something hot and filling, there will be delicious lamb and beef burgers, sausages, hot chips, waffles and deep fried speciality sweet breads, chicken stirfry and a cafe set up for refreshments.

Scattered throughout the school will be a wide selection of stalls, entertainment and games suitable for all ages. For the adventurous there will be Prokarts Nelson bringing their climbing walls and bouncy castles, there will be pony rides, tractor rides and side shows including sloshems, toilet toss and

balloon darts.

Crazy hair, henna tattoo, nail art and face painting are back and still popular as ever. As are the stalls that everyone can enjoy including plants and produce, the White Elephant with its pre-loved goods where you can bag a bargain, lucky dips, a silent auction plus much much more.

If you’re feeling lucky, there will be the Monster Raffle where first prize is a wheelbarrow filled with groceries valued at $650, second prize of groceries valued at $350, and third prize of groceries valued at $200.

Cycle World is also very generously offering one lucky person the chance to win a bike of their choice, and this year’s Mystery Box contains a tablet that’s waiting to be won.

What more tempting do you need? Get the whole family together for the Springlands School Gala and enjoy a great day out.

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Wanted man arrested In mid-January this year a 28-year-old Blenheim man was arrested for burglary.

The man subsequently failed to appear in court as required by his bail conditions in September this year. A warrant to arrest was issued as a result.

Then in early October he failed to turn up for community work. He was then also wanted for this breach.

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self for a court appearance to have the matters resolved, and a number of messages were passed to him through family and associates, but he opted to stay on the run and subsequent Police enquiries indicated that he was actively evading Police.

On Friday, October 19 at about 8pm Police stopped an associate’s vehicle and spoke to the driver. She was the only occupant in the vehicle at that time. The vehicle was

seen again at about 10.30pm at a local petrol station. Police stopped and spoke to the driver again, but this time a check of the rear passenger area located the wanted man hiding on the floor in the rear of the vehicle.

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He appeared in Court on Saturday, October 20 and was remanded in custody to appear again on Tuesday, October 23. Police have opposed his bail.

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GARDENING THIS WEEK

Barbara Song Music teacher and music director at Marlborough Boys’ College  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

Humate and fulvic acid: By Wally Richards I have written about humate and fulvic acid many times in the past. Then two things were recently brought to my attention, so I thought it was time to give it a spin again.

A gardener from Whakatane told me that last season she grew two broccoli in two separate areas of the garden. One was sprayed every two weeks with a diluted solution of humate and fulvic acid, the other was not.

Both plants grew to maturity but the difference in size between the treated and the other one was considerable. Her words: ‘The treated plant was really big, about twice the size.’

The other instance was an advert selling fulvic acid as a human health product.

It reminded me that I used to have a local lady who bought five litres of the humate and fulvic acid from me every couple of

months or so.

She said, “I don’t use this on the garden you know.”

Of course I asked what did she use it for?

I was told she added it to her horse feed and she had rescued a very sick horse some time ago which the vets had said should be put down.

Instead she looked after the horse and gave it humate and fulvic acid every day in its food bag. It took about three months, she said, for the horse to regain full health and she was able to ride it.

Some time ago another gardener read an article I had written about germinating seeds and using humate and fulvic acid to assist.

He told me that he soaked some pumpkin seeds overnight in a solution of humate and fulvic acid and planted them next morning.

The following day the seeds had germinated and he had

baby pumpkin plants. Yes, it promotes fast germination of seeds.

An Auckland gardener who is keen on growing roses sprayed them two weekly with humate and fulvic acid from the start of a season and by January/ February his roses were looking better than they had ever done previously for that time of the year.

Some of the roses which never had perfume previously now did have!

He said the neighbour’s roses next door were finished for the season due to humidity, temperature and leaf diseases.

Where his roses had only a little leaf disease, lots of new buds and ample flowers with heady perfumes.

The following year he won the street gardening competition due to the regular spraying of humate and fulvic acid, according to him.

Humate and fulvic acid is Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL.) You need to use it as a foliage spray twice weekly over your food crops and preferred plants, such as roses, during the season.

If you want to really see some interesting plant reactions try this: Dissolve a tablespoon of black strap molasses into 500 mls of non-chlorinated hot water, then add to another 1.5 litres of non chlorinated water.

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WHAT’S ON

Friday October 26, 2018

IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 26 Port Marlborough Pavilion Halloween Party: Don’t miss the Port Marlborough Pavilion Halloween Bash. Everyone’s invited including ghosts, witches and monsters too. $5. 5pm-8pm. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park.

1 Joseph Sullivan Drive, Picton.

Library Monthly Book Sale: With something for everyone. From adult fiction, non-fiction and large print titles through to magazines and children’s books. Today, Saturday and Sunday. Open library hours.

Mindfulness & Meditation: Join Geshe Tharchin and learn about authentic Tibetan Buddhist techniques and how they can be practically applied in our modern lives. Today 6.30pm-8pm and Saturday 10am11.30am. All warmly welcome. Entry $10. Alzheimer’s Rooms, 8 Wither Road.

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 27 Eastern State Speedway: On Site Mechanical Repairs Ltd Opening Night. Don’t miss the first night of the 2018/2019 season. Gates open 5pm with racing starting at 6pm, $5-$25.

Eastern State Speedway, Vintage Lane, Renwick.

Havelock Lions Market: Outdoor market with plants, jams, pickles and relishes, clothing, knitwear, loads of books, bric-a- brac, sausage sizzle and much more. 9am-1pm.

Havelock Town Hall, Corner of Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock.

Spring Creek School Halloween Fair: A family friendly Halloween Gala suitable for the whole family. Entry

Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery is holding an Open Day on Sunday 28 at Brayshaw Park from 10am to 3pm. With plenty working machinery, Thomas the Tractor rides and food available, it’s a great day for the whole family. Gold Coin entry. Featured, Bernie Mason atop a wagon. $5 or $20 family. 5pm. Spring Creek School, 52 Ferry Road, Spring Creek.

Marlborough Artisan Market: Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce.

Pop on down every Saturday 9am1pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, Taylor River. Weather dependant.

The Pink Floyd Project: If you are a lover of classic rock, this show is a definite must see. With all songs played live and loud, channelling the spirit of authentic old school Pink Floyd. Featuring classic tracks from the Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Meddle and so much more.

8pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

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 is Open” featuring the art of Andrew Panoho. On until November 4. Opening hours 10.30am4.30pm 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 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

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

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive.

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

Sunday 28 Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Open Day: Plenty on offer with working displays of restored vintage machinery, Thomas the Tank Engine rides, morning and

afternoon tea plus lunches available.

Gold coin donation. 10am-3pm.

Marlborough Provincial Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Blenheim Country Music Club: All new performers welcome, come along and join in. 2pm, $3 with afternoon tea. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Elizabeth Lissaman Book Launch and Signing: Meet Jane Vial and Steve Austin the authors of Elizabeth Lissaman, New Zealand’s pioneer studio potter.

2pm-3pm. Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Marlborough Heritage Movies: A Picton Little Theatre and Picton Smart and Connected Heritage Event, showcasing a series of cinematic gems. 2-4pm. Tickets $5 with a gold coin donation for afternoon tea.

Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton.

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: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. 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 Wakefield for lunch. 10am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Monday October 29, ride to Ward 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.

Upcoming Events: St Christopher’s Market Morning: Plants, Christmas decorations, jams, cakes, books BBQ and lots more. Saturday 10th November, 8.30pm-1pm. St Christopher’s Church, corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets.

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Vineyard Positions 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.

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For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.norwood.co.nz/careers MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Asset Management Engineer

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.

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Council is looking for a talented Asset Management Engineer

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.

The region is a very attractive place to live and work, as well as the Marlborough Sounds and many wineries, activities such as tramping, mountain biking, and skiing are all within a short drive of Blenheim.

With a three waters budget of approximately $215m over the next 10 years our Assets and Services Department is looking for an experienced Asset Management Engineer to produce and maintain asset management plans for water, sewer and urban stormwater. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Infrastructural Assets Database.

This key role will also be responsible for planning and budgeting outputs of engineering asset management to meet both statutory and management objectives.

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• Had experience with Asset Management planning or an interest in that area.

• Had a minimum of five years’ experience in Civil engineering, preferably in the fields of water supply, sewerage and asset management.

• Have computer skills which are required in Excel spreadsheets and databases.

• Have a sound understanding of engineering principles especially as they relate to Council services and asset management.

• Familiarity with the Local Government Act 2002.

• A willingness to work in a small team to achieve specific goals.

• A level of physical fitness which is required for working on site.

A salary package reflective of the successful candidate’s experience is offered for this role.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 9 November 2018.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact stuart.donaldson@marlborough.govt.nz.

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

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LOG Splitter. Phone 5777214.

MOBILITY Scooter wanted to buy. Must be mechanically sound and tidy. Phone 5795523 or 0212205870.

Garage Sale WAIKAWA, mainly marine items. Plenty of bargains.

SUNDAY 8.30am. Moana View Road.

MARLBOROUGH Anniversary Monday 29th.

8am-10am. 65 Taylor Pass Road. Raising money for SPCA.

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We have a vacancy for a teacher aide to support learning in our middle school.

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Please send application and CV to principal@rapaura.school.nz.

Applications close 16 November

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Parents and caregivers of children who are due to start Witherlea School during 2019 are invited to send in enrolment application forms. To be eligible to enrol, students must be living within the school zone at the time of enrolment (the date they start school).

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Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust is to be held at Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Road, Waikawa, Picton from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, 25 November 2018.

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MacPherson, Elizabeth (Betty) October 25, 2012

In Loving memory of Mum Always ready to do her best, With a heart so true and tender, She devoted her life to those she loved, And those she loved to remember.

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Death Notice CURRIE, Winifred Jean: Passed away peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice on Sunday 21st October, 2018. Aged 84 years.

Much loved mother of Philip and Nicky (Wellington), Greg and Sandra (Havelock), Ian and Nicole (Trinidad). Loved Gran to Emma, Matt and Luke; Lexie and Tom; Megan and Mathias and Great Gran to Liam, Ruby, Lucas and Matilda. A celebration of Wins life will be held at Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce St, Blenheim, at 2pm Friday 26th October followed by a cremation.

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Friday October 26, 2018

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Toddy, the trophy and a trip to the bathroom There is nothing better than a free lunch.

The national provincial rugby championship is a glorious nursery for New Zealand rugby but it’s worth is going unappreciated.

This Saturday, Auckland will play Canterbury in the premiership final and entry will be free to everyone who wants to witness it at Eden Park.

It’s a good initiative to give a final the atmosphere it deserves, but a sad

reality of how irrelevant the competition has become to the casual rugby fan over the past 20 years.

My first live rugby memory was watching Todd Blackadder’s Canterbury beat Counties Manukau in the 1997 provincial final.

A photo of Toddy hoisting the trophy aloft hung in my bathroom for many years and may do so again in the future.

I sat at ground level on temporary seating on the sideline such was

demand for tickets to the 38,000seat venue.

It was a sunny afternoon game (imagine that for an outlandish theory to draw people in) and running rugby was the order of the day with more than a dozen All Blacks on show.

Jonah Lomu and Joeli Vidiri were on the wings for Counties but Canterbury proved too strong winning 44-13.

I can’t remember much of the

game itself as sitting ground level as an eight-year-old meant I wasn’t tall enough to see any exciting moments.

More than 40,000 people saw that final live and there were even more at Dunedin’s Carisbrook the following year when 40,626 witnessed Otago beat Waikato for the 1998 crown.

Even with free tickets, it’s unlikely half will turn up on Saturday.

It’s my belief, the provincial com-

Grape Growers golf classic on at the Fairhall course Marlborough Golf Club is hosting the Marlborough Grape Growers Co-operative (MGG) Spring Classic golf tournament on Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3, at the Fairhall course.

“The club is very grateful for the major sponsorship support from MGG for the third successive year, as well as that from supporting sponsors,” spokeswoman Marion Tripe says.

“This is an open tournament with two divisions for men and one for women with some great prizes up for grabs,” Marion says.

“There are still places in the field so anyone interested should enter on-line at www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz or complete an entry form at the club or contact Robin Taylor on 5792980.”

Format is two individual day competitions, a Friday stableford and Saturday gross/net as well as an overall stableford competition Marlborough Grape Growers Co-operative representatives Drew Ellis, Craig Howard and David Smith with over the two days.

Marlborough Golf Club treasurer Robin Taylor at the Fairhall course where Spring Classic tournament, “You can enter any one or both sponsored by the MGC, will be played on November 2 and 3. days,” Marion says.

petition is what keeps the All Blacks at the top of the rugby world.

It’s the reason Steve Hansen can name a 51-strong end of season squad and still have players feel hard done by when they miss out.

Some of the best things in life are simple and effective.

The NPC competition may be lost in the oversaturated New Zealand rugby market but it still has its place.

Provincial rugby is the strength of rugby in New Zealand.

Golf on the run a lot of fun Golf on the run proved a winner at the picturesque Nopera Bay Golf Club in the Kenepuru Sound.

The club hosted the first 2018 Clarke Construction Speedgolf Tournament in Marlborough last Sunday.

Speedgolf is the combined total of strokes and minutes taken to complete 18 or nine holes, using a maximum of seven clubs.

It was a stunning day for the event, and Richard Olliver was the clear winner over 18 holes with 80 strokes + 34:40 minutes = 114.40 to take out the open division.

Second equal were Clyde and Nigel Sowman.

In the nine holes plus nine holes category (allowing for a breather in between), local David King was the winner with 99 + 44:18 = 143.18. Runner up was Geoff Bennett.

In the over 60’s men nine holes, it was Laurence O’Connell 35 + 22:13 = 57.13, runner up Terry Sowman.

This category reflects that the sport is not only for the young but the young at heart!

In the women’s open nine holes, Sandra King did a fantastic round of 43 + 30:08 = 73.08. Runner up was Lynley Sowman.

Organisers say seven very committed golfers in this division took up the challenge, loved it, and will be back for more.

PGG Wrightson rows to ‘flawless victory’ The weather gods smiled on the organisers of the Wairau Rowing Club’s final of the corporate 8s rowing recently.

As Cook Strait ferries were cancelled with southerly swells, somehow organiser Mike McManaway managed pristine rowing conditions on the Wairau river and a thoroughly enjoyable day was had by the nine teams that contested the regatta .

The form book was not upset with the reigning champion PGG Wrightson Omaka jets completing the ERG night and on water double this year beating Dog Point Wines in the final.

Not having it all their own way a collision at the start resulted in the race being restarted with the

The winning PGG Wrightson. Simon Cooke, Joe Blakiston, Neil Webb, Geoff Hocquard, Hannah Hocquard, Greg Price and James Mckenzie. Front, Kimberley Price and Katie Bruce (Cox).

PGG Wrightson team rowing a flawless race to claim a good margin victory.

Joe Blakiston praised the

organisers for such a fun event while challenging other business houses to get on the water next year.

Winning the plate final was WK Partners. The bowl final was won by Airbus with Cloudy Bay taking out the tankard.

Nopera Bay Speedgolf winner Richard Olliver burns up the course on his way to victory. Photo Susie Williams

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Friday October 26, 2018

Success for young hockey team

Sixteen-year-old Adam Baillie the youngest member that played in the Deaf Lawn Bowls New Zealand Open Championships at Springlands Bowling Club at the weekend.

Deaf lawn bowls team play at Springlands

By Megan Connolly Members of Deaf Lawn Bowls New Zealand had their national championships at the Springlands Bowling Club at the weekend, and it was a great success.

The four-day tournament meant the players had the opportunity to play each other then get out to explore their host town’s facilities.

“We’re very appreciative of the Springlands Bowling club. They are fantastic hosts and do a lot for us,” International Deaf Bowls Federation president Dennis Herrick says.

The small club of 38 people is made up of hearing-impaired players who

gather together from all over New Zealand and play at different clubs around the country.

“Because we don’t have our own green we move around so we can see the country. But everyone practises at their own club,” organiser and player Joan Richards says.

To qualify as a member of Deaf Lawn Bowls players must have a hearing loss of 55 decibels or more and have to prove it through an audio graph.

The conditions for the national tournament are that players are not allowed to wear any hearing aids or assisting devices, and if they do they

are disqualified from that game.

“It creates an even playing field basically.

“We have a lot of people who have never had hearing, or who were born with it then loose it,” Joan says.

The great thing about the club is its wide variety of ages involved. The youngest member playing on the day was 16 years old and the oldest was 78.

“We do this because it gives a sense of confidence and self-worth. It means that it’s all about ability,” Joan says.

If you are interested in joining the team email Dennis denbarher@gmail. com or call Joan on 0272495530.

The under-15 Marlborough boys hockey team drew the McDonald Cup match played against Nelson in Blenheim two all.

Marlborough won the Supporters Cup match, which was played in Nelson. They beat Buller 8 nil, beat West Coast 6 nil and beat Nelson 2-1.

The national tournament (championship) was held in Dunedin. The boys finished in sixth place out of 12 teams.

Results: lost to Thames Valley 3-0; beat South Canterbury 2-1; beat Manawatu B 7-0;

drew with Mid Canterbury 1- all; beat Otago B 6 nil; beat Wellington B 2-1; lost to North Harbour B 6-2.

The Marlborough team was: Lachlan Mackie (captain), Leighton LeSueur (vice captain), Gus Varney, Sean Moran, Hugh Pearce, Jack Unwin, Luke Adams, Logan Rasmussen, Ryan Sloper, Declan Phibbs, Charlie Struthers, Charlie Struthers, Xavier Ennals-Pellet, Pacey Johnston. Ollie Jarvis played in the McDonald Cup. Isaac Brydon played in the Supporters Cup.

Rarangi golf results Results from the latest matches played at the Rarangi Golf Club.

Oct. 17, men’s stableford: 1Hans Bloemberg 41; 2 Bruce Curgenven 39; 3 Terry Grant 39; 4 Steven Fagan 39; 5 Dave Mahoney 38; 6 Barry Fyfe 38; 7 Murray Ingram 37; 8 Allan Shutkowski 37; 9 Allan Ryder 37; 10 Allan Rutledge 37.

Oct. 18, ladies medal: Best overall, Trish Robertson 68; 1st Margaret Tapp. 72; 2nd Denise Hodson 73; 3rd Kathy Payne 73; 4th: Sue Lang 74.

Oct. 20, men’s nett medal red tees: 1 Brian Baxter 65; 2 Brian Gill 67; 3 Tony Nichol

68; 4 Terry Lane 68; 5 Barry Masters 69; 6 Terry Grant 69; 7 Neil Reeves 70; 8 Shane Grant 70; 9 Gordon Lang 70; 10 Ian Hale 71.

Oct. 20, ladies nett medal: 1 Anne Newman 78; 2 Annie Hubert 79; 3 Sue Campbell 79; 4 Sue Lang 84.

Oct. 21, men’s stableford: 1 Phil d’Auvergne 39; 2 Brian Gill 39; 3 Nick Thomson 36; 4 Mike Garrett 34; 5 Murray Ingram 34.

Oct. 21, ladies stableford: 1 Kathy Payne 40; 2 Margaret Tapp 38; 3 Tracy Bary 33.

Oct. 21, Town vs Country stableford: Won by Country.

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