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Ruud Kleinpaste’s enthusiasm was helping inspire hundreds of Marlborough youngsters last week as they gathered on the banks of the Taylor River Reserve in Blenheim for mini “bioblitz.”

Ruud was enthusing over Canvastown pupil Tessa Zillwood’s discovery of a New Zealand black headed jumping spider.

The black-headed jumping spider is a widely distributed native species which is quite at home in our houses and gardens, Ruud explained.

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‘Bugman’ Ruud Kleinpaste helps Canvastown pupil Tess Zilwood identify the spider she caught in the mini ‘bioblitz.’

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Nature lesson on the Taylor River Reserve Continued from page 1.

It has two big central eyes to help it identify targets and can calculate the distance it needs to leap to secure its prey.

These spiders can be observed carefully stalking flies before leaping on them, Ruud said.

“Can I keep it?” he asked Tessa.

“I want to show it to the people I’m going to see next!”

Ruud, commonly known by his media persona, the Bugman, has appeared on news programmes, docu-dramas, documentary series and children’s programmes promoting the importance of insects and other invertebrates.

“If we are serious about our operating space [the planet], then we need to ensure that the younger generation are trained to become science and nature-literate.” Ruud says.

Ruud was brought to the ‘bioblitz’

by Anna Crowe, Enviroschools facilitator and freshwater educator for Marlborough District Council.

Anna and council land and water team leader Pete Hamill organised for students and teachers from 13 primary schools and both Marlborough Girls’ and Marlborough Boys’ colleges to join with scientists from the Department of Conservation, the council, and Forest & Bird to take part in the ‘bioblitz.’

“The goal was for the primary school students to find and identify as many living things as possible over the three hour event,” Anna says.

“With a little bit of help from junior scientists from the colleges, the experts, and nature nerd Ruud, the students made over 80 observa-

Marlborough District Council freshwater ecologist Anna Crowe puts a native bush Fynn Hawes from Boys’ College was helping Witherlea pupils Ben cockroach under the camera so youngMuir and James Crowe identify their catch. sters can get a better look at it.

Anareia Cameron and Allie Andrew from Richmond View Bohally students Maddy SInclair and Siena Luke School with a dragonfly they caught. captured a bee.

tions of living things, including a sombrero spider, ring-legged earwig and stick caddisfly!

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Students actively protest against climate change

By Aimee O’Hagan “If you were giving a kid a trophy, would you smash it and then give it to them?” ask Springlands School students, Zoe Meeten and Jessica Bell.

This Friday, March 15th, students from various schools around Blenheim – including Springlands School, Bohally Intermediate, and Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges – are taking part in a school strike to protest against climate change.

The movement was started in 2018 by Swedish student, 16-yearold Greta Thunberg, who skipped school and demonstrated outside the Swedish Parliament, showing her dissatisfaction at how little politicians are doing to stop climate change.

According to Marlborough Boys’ College student, Lennox Crowe, approximately 82 countries have gotten involved since. There have been over 1000 strikes worldwide.

Zoe says that over 60,000 students are taking part, including many Kiwi students across the country.

In the eyes of MBC pupil, George Glover, this is what makes the movement so powerful.

“It’s not just Blenheim [taking part],” he says. “It’s everyone, everywhere, striking for the same reason.”

The strike’s purpose is to make authority figures aware that youth desperately want to do something about climate change, and to create waves on a global and political scale.

The youth have been using recycled materials to make signs for the event, using social media to advocate the strike, and talking to teachers and police alike to ensure students’ safety on the day.

Shannon McLean, Head of School Council at Marlborough Girls’ Col-

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School computers stolen Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for 30 computer tablets stolen from Richmond View School in Blenheim over the weekend.

Police are warning people not to be tempted by a cheap offer of an Acer tablet, as it may be one of the stolen ones.

If you know where they are or know who has them or is offering them please contact the Blenheim Police, phone 03 578 5279.

Withers tracks open Recent rain across Marlborough has resulted in the restrictions limiting public access to the popular Wither Hills Farm Park’s upper tracks being lifted.

The water restrictions in Renwick and Picton are unchanged for now but will be reviewed this week.

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Springlands School pupils, Zoe Meeten (left) and Jessica Bell, proudly display one of the many signs they have made for Friday's school strike initiative.

lege, questions, “If kids can realize climate change is happening, why can’t adults?”

“People will notice because they care when we miss school,” says MGC student, Emily Dalton, about the idea behind the strike.

“They say education is the pillar of our society, but we won’t have a society if climate change isn’t stopped.”

In Jessica’s own words, “it’s basically kids around the world deciding they’ve had enough of parents not looking after the climate”.

Lennox thinks that climate change would not be such a big problem if earlier generations were not so profit-driven, and had made more sustainable decisions.

“Generations before us have set up these fossil fuel empires that are producing manufactured goods, and doing everything they can to sell them to us,” he says.

“In order to combat climate change, society must disregard it’s root that is evil capitalism,” George adds.

The students are crying out for the

government to listen.

Lennox says, “My main concern about the strike is that it’s gonna get a heap of media attention and then nothing is going to happen.”

He stresses his belief that we need to ensure the strike is followed through with a “cross-party policy” to reduce carbon emissions by at least 75% and that government follow the Paris agreement and IPCC report.

In the end, all these students want is to make the world a better, safer place.

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Annual vehicle display a hit for Hospice

By Megan Connolly It was a great day at Waterlea Racecourse on Sunday afternoon for the annual Marlborough Hospice Vehicle Display.

Over 500 vehicles were on show at this year’s fundraiser, which organiser Sandy Inwood says beat last year’s record by at least 100 cars “There were steady streams of people coming through the gates all day. It was great,”

Sandy says.

For keen motoring enthusiasts young and old, there was something for everyone from vintage cars to motorbikes.

“It never ceases to amaze me. Every year there’s something different,” Sandy says.

The vehicle display raised over $8000 for Marlborough Hospice and is their largest fundraiser for the year.

All the money raised in Marlborough, will stay in

Marlborough, Sandy says.

“The funds will support the work of Hospice caring for people with life limiting illness within the Marlborough community,” Sandy says.

The Marlborough Hospice Vehicle Display has been running now for seven years and cannot be done without the help and organisation of the Classic Motoring Society of Marlborough, Sandy says.

Monster truck time! Seth Alac van der Laan with Emma-Rose Mory van der Laan.

Sepplin Dollimore getting his hands on a speedway race car.

Ian Gerrand was happy to be out with his Holly Taylor had her ice cream treat as she 1959 GMC Pick up truck on Sunday. looked around.

Vicki and Wayne Carey and Pat Barnes were in charge of dishing out the raffle tickets.

Les Price and Dudley Lerwill checking out some of the cars on display.

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Crowds turn out for Blenheim Toyota gala despite the rain FREE WOFS FOR LIFE

By Bill McElhinney It was wet, wet, wet, but despite the rain a good crowd came to the annual St Mary’s School Gala on Saturday.

As well as the usual chocolate wheel, cake and sweet

stall, produce and white elephants stalls, there was a selection of ethnic foods, including roast pork from the Filipino community and butter chicken and chop suey from other ethnic gala

supporters.

Gala organisers say this is the first time in years that it has rained on the gala, but despite the weather the event was expected to raise around $23,000.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: What do you think about Air New Zealand reducing the price of their domestic airfares?

Beverley Stuart Nelson

Jim Fry Blenheim

Lyn Hughes Blenheim

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Noela Francois Blenheim

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

Nelson can be quite isolated when trying to get flights to go overseas so now it’ll be easier. It’s about time!

If they want to fill planes, it makes sense. It will defintely make it easier to accept flights because they’re more readily available.

I think it’s great! Not many flights go out of Blenheim so it will make it easier when we want to travel internationally.

It will be good for some people. We don’t fly very much so it won’t impact us.

They’ve made enough money off us, it’s about time they paid us back and lowered the prices.

It’s good because I’m at a stage of life where we follow our grandchildren. I have grandchildren who are in Invercargill.

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Our dealings with China Dear Ed, We are told that we must worry because China is angry over our stance on Huawei.

Take heart from the fact that we are not alone.

A little research shows us that Malaysia is kicking up about a rail contract made by its previous, corrupt, government; Pakistan and Bangladesh have both discovered

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that deals concerning Belt and Road projects are not what they envisioned.

We have made ourselves all too vulnerable with our tourism and dairying monoliths, but “kowtowing” will get us nowhere.

An uncomfortable fact is that China remembers with what arrogance and contempt it was treated by the Barbarians of the West when it was

Water for the grapes

Dear Ed, Jesus is alive and well in Blenheim, as the recent healing sessions over three evenings at Marlborough Boys’ College are testament.

Miracles do happen today if you only believe.

As the anointing fell demons fled, miracles and joy abounded. Wow! If the Son sets you free you are free indeed.

To see some of this on those evenings, log into Mark Heman,Sth Island,NZ. Sincere thanks to Breakaway, C3 and Harvest Life churches for bringing Mark Heman of Encounter Ministries to Blenheim.

Judi Woolley Blenheim

Dear Ed On both Friday and Saturday my husband noted a truck and trailer unit filling its tanks at the water outlet which is in Woodmoor Drive.

As we are already on mandatory water restrictions in Blenheim, eg watering our gardens only either early in the morning or evening and have been asked by the council to not wash our cars at all, we were both wondering what this large amount of water was been used for.

Upon ringing the council and enquiring I was told that it was being used for viticulture in the Awatere area due

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Bypass weasel stuff

Dear Ed, In his letter in the Wednesday Sun Power Trust chairman Mr Ian Martella adopts the tactic of many others seeking to avoid issues.

He attacks the messenger!

He knows very well what is going on here and what information is being sought by those who simply want disclosure of facts.

I hope this attempt to avoid those very significant issues is seen as what it is.

Openness about information is the issue here. He needs to address that!

Teejay Blenheim

prostrate under feudalism.

Now its totalitarian rulers will make use of that race memory when dealing with New Zealand.

There is no easy path in international relations. Much skill and subtlety will be essential in the coming days.

Bill Holvey Blenheim.

Dear Ed I happened to glance at the MDC advertisement and saw their explanation on the rejection of the bypass.

What nonsense and deceitful behaviour.

Firstly, the MDC explanation talked of traffic flows with no differentiation between cars and trucks.

Secondly it is noted council was involved in the strategic study.

However, our deputy mayor

to the drought conditions.

I am greatly concerned as Blenheim continues to increase in population (consider the house building boom) and surely as residents of this town this water belongs to us first and foremost...

The Watchman The Marlborough District Council replies: Blenheim has ample reserves of water and there are no mandatory restrictions here at present. The council only brings in water restrictions where the source or network cannot meet demand – which is

Terry Sloan stated it is not council business, rather the Transport Agency, yet as we know council was in cahoots with the transport agency in making this strategy.

It would seem council only gets involved when they don’t want to part with the money rate payers have amassed and are calling loudly for it to be spent on a bypass Thirdly, how ridiculous to start a bypass at Murrays Road, almost at Spring Creek.

the case for Renwick and Picton at the moment, but not Blenheim.

Council has given permission for some vineyards to use water from the Blenheim municipal supply as a short-term solution to help them through the pre-harvest period. Water is taken from specific hydrants and the vineyards are charged for the water they use.

Using this water is not affecting the water supply available to town dwellers.

The tankers are taking up to 800m3 per day, while Blenheim’s current daily demand is about 30,000 m3 per day.

No wonder the cost is $200m.

A roundabout at Rowley Crescent is all that is needed at a much lower cost.

There is not one ratepayer that cannot see the new bridge will worsen centre traffic build up, not improve it.

We are waiting with eager anticipation to see if yet again the people are right, not the experts consuming vast amounts of our money.

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Picton weather’s out there and hoping to get on TV Picton’s new weather station is up and running, and the next step is to get the information it records featured on television weather bulletins and the MetService website.

Councillors, council staff, the Picton Marlborough Visitor Economy Group and community members came together last week to celebrate the official opening of the weather station.

The station uses the latest technology to provide information on

all things weather related in Picton, including air temperature, wind speed and direction, rain fall, and humidity.

Initially the Picton weather will be shown on the Marlborough District Council website, or potentially an app.

But the goal is still to get the town on the MetService site and the nightly television weather.

The data provided has to meet international standards before it can

be used on those platforms.

Picton residents have backed having the separate weather readings from their seaside town, saying it has more changeable weather than Blenheim and other Marlborough centres.

The temperature and conditions in Picton can be quite different to Blenheim despite being only 25 kilometres away. And an accurate weather forecast in the town will benefit tourism and boaties.

At the launch of Picton's new weather station, from left: Rosie Lees, environmental monitoring officer, Marlborough District Council; Helen Neighbour Cone, Marlborough Sounds Tourism; mayor John Leggett; Nadine Taylor, Sounds councillor; Mark Wheeler, CEO Marlborough District Council; Margaret McHugh, Marlborough Sounds Tourism; John Reuhman, Marlborough Sounds Tourism; Val Wadsworth, council environmental scientist.

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Cricket reunion was a winner Dear Ed, I would like to congratulate the Marlborough Cricket Celebration Committee on the excellent organisation, format and presentation for their 125th Reunion.

The organisation was first class

with the dinner and speeches excellent. It could be nothing else with the MC performing as expected.

Thank-you all concerned very much for a memorable celebration.

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Climate change strike kids Dear Ed, To all the school kids going on “strike” to draw attention to climate change: You are the first generation who have required air-conditioning in every classroom.

You want TV in every room and your classes are all computerised.

You spend all day and night on electronic devices.

More than ever, you don’t walk or ride bikes to school but arrive in caravans of private cars that choke the roads and worsen rush

hour traffic.

You are the biggest consumers of manufactured goods ever and update perfectly good, expensive luxury items to stay trendy.

Your entertainment comes from electronic devices.

Tell your teachers to switch off the air-conditioning.

Walk or ride to school.

Switch off your devices and read a book.

Make a sandwich instead of buying manufactured fast food.

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Pathetic bypass excuse Dear Ed Did anyone notice councils one page advert that claimed “traffic numbers don’t justify bypass cost”?

It was a weak cop-out. Have council been deaf to public’s comments?

It is trucks that are most of the problem. Truckies want out of Blenheim rather than wasting 20 minutes negotiating Grove Road and Main Streets traffic.

The public driving Grove and Main routes want trucks out.

Besides council’s weak cop-out in the advert had the bypass starting at Mills Ford Road. Not needed.

Nor is an internal one. Why didn’t the study look at a bypass taking off just before the Opawa bridge?

No wonder they came up with a cost of $200m.

I noted council was in on the study too, whereas they’ve denied responsibility for any decision making.

What underhand two-timing.

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Wrestling for his dreams Blenheim’s Adam Taylor has left for Japan as he keeps pushing to make a living in the squared circle. He talks to Jacob Page about being backed into a corner and how backing himself got him closer to the end goal.

Adam Taylor swapped Blenheim for Japan when he jetted out recently for a fourth tour of the orient in a quest to make a living as a wrestler.

The 25-year-old has been competing for 10 years under the ring name Taylor Adams.

It’s been a passion which has taken him to Australia, the UK and Japan in recent years all by unconventional means. ”Back in 2016, I kind of backed myself into a corner and just said bugger it and booked flights to Japan without having a plan after that. ”I had always wanted to wrestle overseas so I just contacted everyone I could and eventually someone took me,” Adam says.

The man who took him was former World Wrestling Federation light heavyweight champion Taka Michinoku at his K-dojo in Chiba which is 40km southeast of Tokyo. ”I got really lucky getting someone of his experience,” Adam says. ”He’s still in great shape for a guy who’s in his 27th year in the business.”

Adam says Japan is always a place he wanted to show his skills. ”I love the Japanese style and it’s such a great place to learn. ”It’s hard work in the dojos but it brings out the best in them. ”When I’m over there, I’m basically consumed with wrestling - I live in the dojo, I do chores in the morning, I train for four hours, I eat and then I do weight training.”

Adams says he was able to unlearn bad habits while over there because he was able to wrestle on a regular basis.

He says getting used to a quieter Japanese crowd takes time. ”They’ll sit there silently observing but when you get that loud applause it’s something which is

Adam Taylor shows the pain on his face while wrestling Japanese legend Taka Michinoku.

quite gratifying because you feel like you’ve earned their respect,” he says.

Adams says despite his international tours, he still has much more to achieve. ”This is not my ceiling - my goal is to wrestle for a living and I want to help out the New Zealand scene. ”It’s very rewarding to be the guy

who comes back from overseas and helps out here and gives the knowledge that I’ve learned while I’ve been over there.

“I’d love to go over to Mexico in the future and then like everyone crack it big one day.”

Adam says he hopes this latest three-month stint in Japan could be the catalyst for something more.

”It’s a great time to be a wrestler and while WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) is the goal, I know a few guys who make a comfortable living wrestling on the independent scene in America. ”You have guys in New Japan or All Japan or wrestling in Mexico or the UK, so the opportunities are there.

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Adam says it’s always a thrill to see Kiwis make it on the world stage. ”You look at them and you’re almost envious but it’s also such a great thing to see them make it and I will keep working hard to add my name to that list.”

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Unique new stalls at Witherlea School Gala Fashion forward bargain hunters will be well catered for at the Witherlea School Gala, with a special new stall making its debut this year.

The Closet Room will be stocked exclusively with recycled upmarket and designer clothing and accessories.

The gala, to be held at the school on Sunday from 11am to 3pm, has three other new stalls too, including Japanese Calligraphy, Year 6 Carnival Games and even horses and animal related games.

Gala coordinator Natasha Stewart says all the usual gala favourites will be back as well, such as the silent auction, the ever-popular trash and treasure and plant sales, fun games, crazy bikes and lots of classic gala treats like candy floss, a sausage sizzle, and plenty of delicious baked goods and coffee.

“The Witherlea School Gala is a hugely popular event every year, and with the addition of these four new unique stalls, we hope that 2019 will be the best so far.

“Besides being an important fundraiser for our school, the annual gala is a wonderful day out for not only our school community, but the wider

Year 6 Witherlea School students prepare a lollipop tree for the Year 6 Carnival Games at the Witherlea School gala on Sunday. From left: Emmy Greig, Cayse Winitana, Makai Cresswell, Kieran Moore and Oscar Tupouto’a, all aged 10.

Marlborough community as well. Everyone always has a great time,” Natasha says.

Funds raised from the 2019 gala will be put towards replacing the school’s blinds and curtains.

Witherlea School principal, Andrea Harnett, says

the Ministry of Education requires curtains to be installed across all classroom windows so they can be visually blocked off as a safety precaution.

“We also need to provide more shade in our classrooms to keep the children cool

during these wonderful but hot Marlborough summers.

As a school, we hope the community really gets behind our gala to enjoy what is a very special event and so that next summer, our children and teachers will be more comfortable in their classrooms.”

Garden Marlborough helps other locals Following a successful 2018 event, Garden Marlborough’s organising committee have donated funds to two Marlborough organisations – The Selmes Garden Trust and The Grovetown Lagoon Restoration Project.

T h e f u n d s we r e raised over the fourday Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough festival last November, from the charity art auction and proceeds from the raffle.

“It is thanks to the generosity of the people of Marlborough that our event continues to grow after 25 years,” Garden Marlborough president Tim Crawford says.

“This is one of the ways in which we like to thank the local community and fulfil our aims as an organisation.”

Garden Marlborough is a not-for-profit registered charity. Every year, profits raised via the art auction at the Saturday night garden party are channelled back into local community. Examples over the past 25 years include: assisting with the establishment of an edible

garden and shade trees in several local schools, the donation of trees and organisation of planting in public spaces, the gifting of outdoor artwork to Wairau Hospital and Pollard Park, the development of the garden at Marlborough Hospice and a Garden Marlborough Scholarship to support students studying Horticulture at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology.

Selmes Garden Trust was set up in 2008 to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities within the Marlborough region as a communal way of providing employment for people with disabilities, while providing the public with excellent gardening and plant retail services.

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Aquaculture Week ready to flex its mussels again

By Bill McElhinney If you want to try some marvellous Marlborough seafood, hop down to the pop-up stalls in Market Street tomorrow.

This year Aquaculture Week will start with the pop-up event on Thursday, this time in the bigger space of the Market St Forum, supported by the Marine Farming Association, member companies and science organisations.

Debbie Stone from the Marine Farming Association says there will be a much bigger marquee than last year’s Bythell Place event, allowing people to sample freshly shucked mussels from 11am-6pm as well as product from Omega Seafood, NZ King Salmon and Paradise Oysters.

“We will also have more product than last year because we pretty well ran out and we think word will have got around that this event is a free showcase of the best farmed seafood that Marlborough has to offer,’’ Debbie says.

Art Blom from Mills Bay Mussels, is again bringing his raw shuck revolution to the day, demonstrating how to shuck a mussel. Mills Bay’s mussels won the food match with Mud House Wines at this month’s Marlborough Wine and Food Festival.

Jo O’Connell from Omega Seafood is again leading MAD day – Mussel Appreciation Day, which takes place on Friday. Restaurants, bars and cafes across Marlborough are making greenshell mussels the centre-piece of their offering on the day.

Peter Warren enjoys a freshly shucked Mills Bay mussel at last year’s seafood showcase pop- up in Blenheim.

Last year Jo managed to get the MAD event on national television, with Seven Sharp’s hosts eating mussels.

Also on the Friday, Havelock is hosting a field day for anyone interested in learning more about the marine farming industry. It will include a visit to a mussel industry boat, complete with lines showing freshly seeded mussels.

Anyone interested in attending is asked to email info@marinefarming. co.nz Saturday’s Mussel and Seafood Festival is also lining up to match or exceed last year’s record numbers.

Star music attraction this year is top NZ roots reggae band Katchafire.

On the food front, celebrity cook, food writer and publisher Annabel Langbein provides the top billing.

Last summer was one of the warmest

By Bill McElhinney It’s getting warmer.

A year ago Plant and Food scientist Rob Agnew said the 2017/18 summer, December to February, would be remembered as one of the warmest on record for Blenheim.

The summer of 2018/19 will also be remembered as one of Blenheim’s warmest, Rob says.

The mean temperature for this summer was 19.0°C, making it the fourth equal hottest summer on record for Blenheim.

December temperatures were above average, but as it was fairly overcast with slightly above average rainfall. However, January and February 2019 produced stunning summer weather.

The first three weeks of February were very warm, although the fourth week saw a marked cooling in the temperatures. This last week of the month dragged the mean temperature down by 0.6°C. The hottest day in Blenheim last month was February 5, with a maximum of 31.7°C. Five days during February reached 30°C. The last time February recorded five days above 30°C was in 2001.

February 1990 recorded six

days above 30°C; the highest on record for Blenheim.

The hottest summers on record for Blenheim: 193435, 20.2°C; 2017-18, 19.4°C; 1937-38, 19.1°C; 1974-75, 19.0°C; 1997-98, 19.0°C; 2018-19, 19.0°C. Rob says readers may be surprised to know that daily maximum temperatures over summer in Blenheim do not often exceed 30°C. The long-term data indicates that December only reaches 30°C one year in three, and January and February average approximately one day above 30°C per month.

This summer has been exceptional in that it recorded 16 days above 30°C; six more days than the previous highest total of 10, in the summer of 1989-90.

Total sunshine hours for the three months of summer were above average.

The summer rainfall of 65.4mm was below average. This is the sixth lowest summer rainfall total for the 88 years 1930-31 to 2018-19, which is fairly remarkable given that rainfall in December 2018 was above average.

The highest one day rainfall over the summer was 25.0 mm recorded on Christmas Day.

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By Megan Connolly Hannah Mead-Ryan was only three years old when she was diagnosed with high-risk acute lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

To get the treatments Hannah needed, mum Barbara Mead and Hannah would spend a lot of their time in Christchurch Hospital away from husband James and their twins, Nicky and Duncan.

Being away from the family and their support was “hard” and in another town where they didn’t have any family support made it quite difficult.

“Having a child with Leukaemia is a 100 per cent a full-time job,” Barbara says.

This is where the Child Cancer Foundation comes in.

The Foundation would give out petrol vouchers to dad James and the twins could come and visit regularly.

Their support person, Angie Hawkins, was there to help them with everything they needed.

She would greet them at the hospital, purchase food when Barbara couldn’t leave Hannah’s side and just provide company and emotional support for both.

“She organised a warm jacket for me when we first went down there because I didn’t realise how cold it was in Christchurch,” Barbara says.

Angie would also sit down with Hannah when she was given a new bead as part of the Beads of Courage programme, played games, or sat with Hannah while Barbara had to go to the chemist.

“Hannah loved the beads programme and all the arts and crafts.

“She wants to be either an artist or a cat vet so it was something she always looked forward to,” Barbara says.

Now several years on, Hannah has many necklaces with many different beads that show her journey to recovery.

But the support given by people like Angie is what the Child Cancer Foundation is all about.

“They do so much more than just hand out beads.

“The aim is to make the child better not just through physical treatment but emotionally and mentally stronger so they can grow up to be healthy children and adults,” Barbara says.

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By Aimee O’Hagan Nine (and a half) year-old, Carys Charles, has spent two years growing out her hair.

This Friday, March 15, it will finally get the chop. But it is not getting cut simply because Carys is “itching to get rid of it”.

“Carys’ aim over the last two years has been to grow her hair, and then have it cut and made into a wig in support of Child Cancer Foundation,” Carys’ mother, Phillippa Charles, says.

Fourteen inches of Carys’ lovely locks are being donated to the foundation.

In support of Carys, Renwick School is holding a “funky hair day”. On Friday, kids can come to school wearing wigs and decking weird and

wonderful hairdos, all for a gold coin donation.

Not only has Carys been working hard to grow her hair, but she is also raising money to give to the charity.

Her aim to raise $250 has been very much exceeded; Carys has now obtained over $900, and Phillippa believes Carys is well on her way to hitting $1000.

According to Anne Irvine, Northern Business Development Officer for Child Cancer Foundation, around 150 Kiwi children are diagnosed with cancer each year.

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Carys is proud to be supporting the foundation, and mentions that Child Cancer Foundation provides strength in times of doubt, comfort in times of sadness, and celebrates times of joy.

“Any donation is of help, please give what you can,” Carys says.

Phillippa and Carys would like to say an additional “big thank you” to Blenheim Toyota for being “incredibly generous” and donating a large amount of money towards the cause.

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The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

We are looking for another experienced

Heat Pump/Air Conditioning Installer/Technician to join our friendly team.

To apply please go to www.seek.co.nz

Locally owned and operated

Workers Required in Nelson Servicing the top of the South

Immediate start!

Forklift Looking for Operator a change???

Blenheim Needing work???

We need a person with the following attributes We are looking for the following staff ❖ F and Labourers OSH Certified Casual ❖ Have good handling skills Boat manual Unloading ❖ Health and Safety orientated Forklift Operators ❖ Team Player Timber Workers ❖ Physically fit

Join the A-Temp Team Contact Atemp now to 326 kickstart your new career Phone 0800 111 for an interview Julia 027 659 8501 info@atemp.co.nz 15E Maxwell Road www.atemp.co.nz or

Locally 0800 owned and operated 111 326 Servicing the top of the info@atemp.co.nzSouth www.atemp.co.nz

Marlborough, don’t miss the news!

Are YOU looking for a new challenge...

Part time or full time hours - we are flexible Join our warm and friendly team selling advertising to Marlborough businesses.

The Blenheim Sun newspaper is a well established privately owned company, that is respected in the market place.

This role would suit someone who is positive, friendly and not afraid to meet people.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Please forward a current CV and covering letter to the publisher.

The Blenheim Sun newspaper email: les@blenheimsun.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit of at least 12 months.

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Accounts & Payroll Due to a recent vacancy, we are seeking the services of an experienced Accounts and Payroll administrator to join our team. In-depth experience and extensive knowledge of financial accounting and payroll practises is expected. A ‘can-do’ attitude and a passion to provide the highest quality reporting will be winning qualities.

Key Responsibilities: • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • Payroll • General Administration Skills and Personal Attributes: • 3-5 years’ experience in Accounts and Payroll Administration • Strong knowledge of using Xero Accounts and Payroll packages • Strong computer knowledge including experience with Microsoft Office products, especially MS Excel • Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, processes and procedures • Experience performing accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable maintaining a General Ledger, Fixed Asset Schedule and Bank Reconciliation.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) in English are essential • Must maintain utmost level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of the work in this role This role will report to the General Manager and is a Permanent Part Time Role – 25 hrs per week.

Rosters and pay rates will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

To submit your application, please send your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to: The General Manager Andrew Scott ASB Theatre Marlborough andrew@mctt.co.nz By 5pm, Friday 15th March 2019 *** You must have NZ Permanent Residency or Citizenship in order to be considered ****

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Situations Vacant

Full time Optical Assistant Required

Guthrie Bowron Blenheim is locally owned and is looking for a flooring contractor for its growing flooring business.

This can be a permanent or casual contract.

The successful candidate will have the following • Experience in both carpet and vinyl laying • High standard of workmanship • Ability to relate to clients • Ability to work as part of a team • Full drivers licence • Ability to measure and quote would be an advantage • NZ residency or valid NZ visa We aim to provide exceptional service to our clients.

Please forward CV’s to office@gbblenheim.co.nz

Position Available Four Seasons • Shanghai Restaurant Chinese Chef full-time Restaurant manager

must have Managers Certificate

Part time service roles

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Dairy Part time staff wanted Please send CV to xhzhyx@hotmail.com

TEACHER AIDE POSITION Picton School An exciting opportunity has opened up for a motivated, energetic, positive person to join our Teacher Aides team. The position will be primarily working with a high needs learner who is in Year 6 this year. The key task is to support the child's engagement in learning and social activities. This role is 16 hours per week for Term 2. Future terms will be determined at a later point, though the support will continue.

There maybe the opportunity to work with other children with a variety of learning needs as well. Additional hours may be available for the right candidate.

If you are interested please submit your letter of application, your CV and the names of two referees to admin@picton.school.nz.

In addition, Non-New Zealand citizens are required to provide evidence of residency or work visa showing eligibility to work in New Zealand with their application.

Applications close on Friday 22nd March.

Riverlands School Fixed Term, Part-time Teachers-Aide We are seeking a skilled person to support students within the classroom environment. Desirable skills include empathy and experience working with children in a formal setting and an understanding of the learning process. Hours to be 9 am – 12:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Applications close 3 pm, Friday 29 March 2019.

Please apply in writing, outlining your experience, strengths and suitability to the position. Please include the contact details of at least three referees. Send your application to the Principal, Riverlands School, School Rd, RD4 Blenheim, or email riveradmin@riverlands.school.nz

Carpet and Vinyl Installer

Experience preferred but not essential, looking for a Customer focused person.

Full training will be provided Send C.V to: dir.blenheim.nz@specsavers.com Or pop into 79 Market St

ENGINEERING INNOVATION

Irrigation Design Engineer

SURVEYOR We have a vacancy in our Blenheim office for a Graduate Surveyor, Licensed Cadastral Surveyor or an experienced Survey Technician to complement our medium sized multi-disciplinary firm based in Blenheim. We carry out a wide variety of work throughout the top of the South Island. Flexible working arrangements including part time work is possible. We have plenty of work suitable for licensing projects for graduates if required.

If you can display the following skills, we would love to hear from you: • A Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv) degree or NZ Diploma in Surveying or relevant surveying experience • Advanced skills in 12D model design & surveying modules (although training can be provided if required) • Competent and experienced in the use of survey field equipment, Total Station and GNSS • Confident in field and office processes relating to cadastral surveys • Ideally, some knowledge of e-surveys and dataset preparation but not essential Prior New Zealand survey experience is essential and we welcome applications from a range of levels and experience. Salary is negotiable depending on levels of experience.

We will provide support, progression, and training, and highly value an individual with the right attitude.

All applications and discussions will be treated in strictest confidence.

Only applicants with the right to work in NZ will be considered.

To apply for this position, please email your CV along with a covering letter to Mike at mike@ayson.co.nz before 22 March 2019

te Pā Family Vineyards seeks Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Our fast-growing Marlborough wine business is on the hunt for a flexible, experienced, and solutions-focused supply chain and logistics professional to help move our wines around New Zealand and the world.

Key responsibilities: • Co-ordinate the dispatch of orders domestically and internationally • Drygoods management, ordering and forecasting • Demand planning / forecasting • Bottling (booking, organisation and planning)

MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE Inclusion Centre Co-ordinator Up to 32 hours per week (term time only) Start date as soon as possible.

Marlborough Boys’ College is a school with proud traditions that focuses on developing all-round young men by providing opportunities for them to achieve to their potential academically, in sport, the arts and in leadership and service.

We are looking for an individual who has strong relationship capabilities, a sense of humour, resiliency and can take initiative. The successful candidate will be able to work one on one and in small groups with our students with moderate to high levels of learning and/or behavioural need to support them to attend and engage a range of learning opportunities. Suitable experience and/or qualifications working with students with moderate to high support need will be an advantage.

To apply please request an Application Pack by emailing the Assistant Principal Human Resources nicole.peterson@mbc.school.nz Applications close 9.00 am on Monday 18th of March 2019

• Stock / inventory management and data entry • Vintage rollover planning and forecasting with monitoring and reporting • Create reports for stock on hand, stock allocation, sales, and provide analysis / insight • Export (orders, freight forwarder liaison, documentation, WECs) • Co-ordinate and monitor international courier samples • Supporting the winemaker with compliance when needed.

Two to three years of experience at a production and / or planning level are essential for this role, as are references.

To be successful in this full-time role, you will be a self-starter with well-developed problem-solving skills as well as tenacity and a focus on detail. An understanding of the bigger picture of the wine / FMCG industry would be advantageous. You will have critical organisation and communication skills, as well as the ability to quickly adapt because this is a fast-paced role in a dynamic and exciting industry.

We’re looking for someone with the interpersonal skills to form and manage relationships with suppliers, building up good will, and of course to represent our brand with pride. Salary based on experience.

If you think you have the skills and attitude to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to office@tepawines.com by 5pm on Friday 29th March 2019. Visit our website www.tepawines.com for more information on our business. *Only people eligible to work in New Zealand may apply for this position. Please provide evidence (photocopy) of your work visa or citizenship*

Cuddon Limited is one of Marlborough’s oldest engineering businesses and is calling for applicants to fill a design role within our Irrigation Department. This position reports directly to the Irrigation Manager.

Our ideal candidate is an Irrigation Design professional who is able to listen to our customer’s wants and needs and be able to find solutions for our customer’s that meet or exceed their expectations. The role will entail design from scratch, negotiation of contract, some management of contract during installation, full commissioning and testing of project prior to hand over to client.

To be able to achieve this, we are looking for an Irrigation Design Engineer that has the following attributes; • good interpersonal skills • good understanding of pumps and pipeline hydraulics • knowledgeable on fertigation, control systems and water treatment • attention to detail and ability to plan • strong formal report and quotation writing skills • proficient in use of IRRicad, AutoCad, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project software If you have these traits and a sound product knowledge on irrigation equipment such as, pumps, filters, valves, and controllers and you get a buzz from designing an irrigation system from scratch to fruition then this is the opportunity for you.

Blenheim is the capital of Marlborough province and is New Zealand’s largest wine growing region and is on the doorstep to the Marlborough Sounds.

A competitive remuneration package is offered with the opportunity to enjoy working within a supportive and enthusiastic team.

This is a permanent full time role. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ working permit prior to taking up this position.

Applications to andyr@cuddon.co.nz

Event Co-ordinator Due to a recent vacancy, we are seeking the services of an Event Co-ordinator to join our team. Experience would be advantageous, however a ‘can-do anything’ attitude and a passion to provide the highest quality service will be winning qualities.

This operational role will report to the Event Manager. You will be responsible for attending to client requests, making all relevant arrangements, producing event run sheets and working closely with team members, to ensure the expectations of our clients are met, and wherever possible, exceeded.

Key Responsibilities: • Liaise with clients, suppliers and venue personnel, making arrangements for a wide variety of events • Conduct venue site inspections with potential clients, assisting them to develop fiscally viable options to bring their vision to reality • Perform administrative tasks, such as generating run sheets, event signage, invoicing and account settlement • Perform duty management shifts Skills and Personal Attributes: • An ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines • Excellent organisational skills, time management and attention to detail • A demonstrated focus on customer service and professionalism • An understanding of, or a genuine desire to learn about the events industry • An ability to work well under pressure • Be a forward thinker, using initiative to anticipate and prevent problems • Be innovative and think outside of the square The nature of the event industry is such, that hours of work can vary widely from day to day. The Event Coordinator will be required to be present to oversee their allocated events. This may include early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.

If you are looking for a challenge and something different every day, this could be the opportunity for you.

To submit your application, please send your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to: The General Manager Andrew Scott ASB Theatre Marlborough andrew@mctt.co.nz By 5pm, Friday 15th March 2019 *** You must have NZ Permanent Residency or Citizenship in order to be considered ****

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FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW

Public Notices FITZ'S Gym Now open 7 days at Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Road Casual and monthly rates available any enquires phone 5784851

Sunday 24 March Weld Park, Ward

WHAT'S ON

Tonight

WANTED

Schedules now available FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES available on application Bernadette Gilmore Ph 577 7174

Housie 7.00pm - Club Main Hall Quiz 7.15pm Main Bar

Thursday Housie 12.30pm - RSA Lounge

Friday

Painting and decorating work Qualified Tradesman Ph John Mills on 574 2466

Members’ Draw - $300.00 Karaoke with D’s - 7pm Club Bar

Saturday

Something for Everyone

Members’ Draw - $3800.00 Live Music - Don’t Frett - 7pm Club Bar

Sunday St Patricks Day - Food and drink specials

Tuesday Members’ Draw - 1st draw $1300.00

*Unless struck prior

Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB

STRAIGHT LINES Its Summertime

THANK YOU

The Renwick Arms Country Club would sincerely like to thank the dedicated and very generous sponsors of our fishing competition.

Major Sponsors, Midland Distributors and Bow to Stern NZ Havelock Basis, Boyd Wilson Electrical, CJ Hagen Contracting, CRB Logistics, Creative Signs and Graphics, Dalley’s Dunnies, DB Breweries, Express Home Kill, Gas Renwick Giesens Wines, Grove Rd Super Liquor, Guthrie Bowron, HR Engineering, JL Trucking, Just Tag it with Embroidery, Kaituna Quarry Family Trust, K&J Consultants 2007Ltd, McDermott Earthworks Ltd, McDonalds Family Restaurant, Meaters of Marlborough, Motor-Kanix, NZ Breweries, On Site Mechanical Repairs, Rob McArtney – builder, Media Works Marlborough, Talley’s, The Little Café on Charles, Tony Coe, Picton Sports World, Henderson’s Ltd, Local knowledge Charters-Havelock, Renwick Supervalue, Woodbourne Tavern

How often do you need your lawn mown?

For good, honest lawn care and advice Phone Neil on 02102739755

Thanks you to everyone who entered our competition and to all our helpers to make this competition so successful.

Marg Fergusson Club Manager

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Trust Te Mauri © Proclaims: The Seeds of Our Mauri Whenua: Have Always Been Sown...

It is “ The Right Time” to Reap: The Harvest Our Ancestors Originally Planted Upon This Land Aotearoa

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In Memoriam

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.

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Garage Sale Column!

Phone 5777 868

May 8-18, 2019

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Trust Te Mauri © Third Enactment is too Announce...

Our Commercial Ventures and Enterprises We are Engaged In: *The Recovery of: Our Ancedtral-Wahi Tapu Lands and there Restoration Back to Their Original Native State” *The Re-Establishment of Our Flora and Fauna back to how it once was Within Their Original-Natural-Environmental-Conditions *The Vineyard Recovery Business Specifically for the re-cycling of all things viticulture

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Book online at asbtheatre.com June 20,from 2019 ASB Theatre Marlborough, July 6, 2019 Purchase 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim.

Book online asbtheatre.com Serviceatfees apply.

Or phone 0800 842 538 Purchase from#asbtheatremarlborough ASB Theatre Marlborough, Visit asbtheatre.com more Blenheim. information 2 Hutchesonfor Street, and to join our theatre club.

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Public Notices

CLOTHING

ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS For all your sewing requirements

Phone Lynette

03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed

Wanted B A N J O in reasonable c ondition. Phone 0273687184.

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

For Sale CARPET. Houselot 42 metres. Can be seen down before 21 March. Phone 5777790.

JEWELLERY – Many 9ct & 18ct gold with diamond, ruby, amethyst & sapphire rings, gold necklaces & bracelets. NZ books, original NZ art and prints, crystal, china etc. Many 1960’s wind up & battery tin toys, collectables, gift vouchers. JUST BROWSING Battys Rd. Monday to Saturday. (03) 5775402.

Community notices Ex Wairau Hospital staff Ex Wairau Hospital staff from all departments welcome to lunch at Taylor Restaurant Tuesday 26th March 11.30am RSVP 5786524

Marlborough Community Housie INC. Housie/bingo. Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. Every Thursday, 7pm start. Food available.

The Blenheim Depression Support Group We now meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Beaver Road, Blenheim. Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am. For more details please phone The Baptist Church on 5783676 or Barb on 0277372403.

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11am-12.30pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim. Sign out.

Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

Death notices HODSON, Edna Avis: On Monday 11 March 2019, peacefully at Wairau Hospital with her family at her side, in her 96th year. Wife of the late Bill Hodson. Much loved Mum of Kevin and Denise Hodson, and Raewyn and Graeme Gane. Messages to 114 Selmes Road RD3, Blenheim 7273. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service.

Special thanks to the staff and residents of Springlands Lifestyle Village for their loving care of Edna. A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Thursday March 14th, at 2.00pm followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.

McKENZIE, Brydon John David (Mac): Passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday March, 8th 2019.

Dearly loved partner of Liz and former husband and friend to Alyson and Vern.

Cherished and respected Dad to Tracey and Scott; Daniel and Jackie; Rachael and Crispin; Eiryn and Michael; Dan and Bex and Nicole and Tim. Much adored Grandad to Scarlett, Arabella, Max, Ryan, Mason, Lara, William, Boston, Killarney, Arizona, Quinn, Hunter, Kaizer, McKinley and Harlan.

A graveside service to remember Mac will be held at the Seddon Cemetery on Thursday 14 March 2019 at 1.30pm.

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HODSON, Edna Avis (Nana): Much adored Nana to Nev and Jenni Gane, Laurin and Bridget Gane and Melanie and Jared Morris. Treasured and much loved Great Nana to Sara, Harry, Aiden, Mya; Ajay, Jake; Max, Jimmy and Sam. “The lolly jar will always be full Nana.”

HODSON, Edna: Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Denise Hodson. Loved Grandmother of Joanna and Troy Hart and the late Mark Hodson.

Loved Nana to Poppy and Monique.

LATIMER, Icilma Dorothy (nee Macilquham): 15.09.1932 – 11.03.2019.

Peacefully at Maxwell Lifecare, Blenheim. Wife of the late Alan. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Colleen, David and Darrell, Andrew and Julie. Nanny Baa Baas to Elizabeth and Amelia. Loved sister of Zelda, Bob (deceased), Doug, Charlie, June and Bruce.

Messages to the Latimer family, PO Box 818, Blenheim 7240. Our thanks to the staff at Maxwell Lifecare who took such good care of Mum in her last few months.

A private cremation has been held.

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MACDONALD, Anzac: Passed away lasting on Friday March 8, 2019 at Middlemore memories Hospital, Auckland. Aged 80 years.

Loved husband of Wendy, loved father and father-in-law of Brett and Therese, Russell and Fiona, Gillienne and Rob and Katarena and Gary. Loved Grandad of Nicole and Jordan; Josh, Daniel and Holly; Kane and Caleb; and Reuben and Jolie. Also loved Great Grandad of Zoe. Messages may be sent to 112 Waikawa Road Picton 7220. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 2227, Stoke, Nelson 7041, or online at www.helirescue.co.nz A funeral service for Anzac will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am on Thursday March 14, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

SMITH, Eleanor: On Wednesday March 6, 2019, peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Aged 98 years. Wife of the late Fred Smith of Kowhitirangi (NZ), and Donald Armstrong (USA).

Daughter of Adele and Charles Boyle (USA), and sister to the late Milton, Dorothy and Franklin. Loved mother to Diane Price, Bruce Armstrong, and the late Debby Thompson. Treasured grandmother to Donald, Maroeska and family, Adam and Nicky, and great grandmother of Jack and Evalyn. Grateful thanks to Bethsaida for their loving care, and to Dr Lintern for his ongoing support during Eleanor’s life in Marlborough. A true friend, sadly missed by all who knew her. Messages may be sent to 55B Brooklyn Drive, Redwoodtown, Blenheim 7201. At Eleanor’s request, a private cremation has been held.

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

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The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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

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Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

A f t e r H o u rs C h e m i s t s : Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

M a r l b o r o u g h Wo m e n ' s Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice.

Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

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Harrier Club events On Thursday the Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack/training run or walk leaving from the clubrooms on the corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets at 6:00 pm.

Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome.

This is the first Thursday evening pack/ training run or walk for the season.

On Saturday the Harrier Club is holding a public open day for runners, walkers and those that just want to get out in the fresh air. Meet at The Harrier Club Garage, Churchward Park, Blenheim, at 2pm. Look for the Club sign.

Children and adults welcome. Bring the family. Come and see and participate no matter your ability (some of us Harriers are slow and some do walk). Free BBQ, Tea, Coffee, water available.

Wairau Valley golf Results from recent matches played at the Wairau Valley Golf Club.

Saturday, medal round and putts ,men: B. Lacey nett 62; R. McGarry 64; S. Mackenzie 67; G. Hagen 68; D. McFarlane 69; J. McLauchlan 70. Putts: A. Johnston 25.

Ladies: R. Pupich nett 60; R. Lacey 63; M. Hampton 64; E. Brown, M. McKenzie 68.

Putts: A. Walker, R. Lacey 27.

Awatere Golf Club results The ladies opening day on last Wednesday turned out to be rather hot, and a wonderful field of locals and visitors ventured out to do battle on the dry fairways.

Results: 0-24, 1st Sue Godsiff 44 stablefords; Maria McConway 41; Margaret McLeod 38.

Handicaps 25-31: 1st Dianne Marsh 44, on countback from Annie Hubert 44; Polly Marfell 41.

Handicaps 32+: Jill Hurcombe with an amazing 38; Rachel Westenra 40; Carol Loe and Caria Hepplewthwaite 47.

Men’s medal Saturday: 1st Mike Van Dijk net 60; Shane Waters 62; Warren Westenra 67. NTP, Lyell Marfell.

Picton golf results Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club.

March 2, monthly mug: Phil Hawke 63; Len Barlow 65; Mike McGuire 68; Craig McIsaac 69.

March 5, 1st LGU : overall winner, Margaret Frisken, nett 61; Joyce Allen 62; Kaye Keys 66; Jenny Hart 72 c/b; Dido harper 72; Cushla Brosnahan 72.

March 7, stableford: Ron Peters 42; Len Barlow 38; Anthony Booker 37; Graham Couldrey 36; Aaron Wilson 36; Bill Gattrell 36; Nick Wright 36; Alan Butland 36.

Lily Parkinson and Ella Sowman, right, beat Rose Bowers and Poppy Eradus in the under 14 Max Sowman was happy to win the doubles. under 8 singles.

Juniors enjoy tennis tournament The Marlborough Junior Residential tournament was played in perfect conditions on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning over the weekend of March 2 and 3.

Some 51 children took part and for many this was their first tourna-

ment. Over the course of the two days 86 matches were played.

Results, singles: girls under 8: Harriet Cornelius; under 10, Jemimah O’Donnell; under 12, Ella Sowman; under 14, Lily Parkinson; under 16, Grace Howard.

Boys: under 8, Max Sowman; under 10, Oliver Clarke; under 12, Felix Parkinson; under 14, Brandon Brooker.

Doubles: girls under 10, Jemimah O’Donnell and Poppy Parkinson; under 12, Pippa Clarke and Ana

Eradus; under 14, Ella Sowman and Lily Parkinson.

Boys: under 10, Joshua Harris and Alex Herd; under 12, Dan Clarke and George Matthews; under 14, Brandon Brooker and Nate Washer.

Indoor bowls clubs are keen to see new players

By Bill McElhinney With the arrival of autumn, the 2019 indoor bowls season is about to start again.

T h e r e a r e 11 c l u b s i n Marlborough and most have started playing, or will be starting in the next few weeks.

Indoor bowls representative players will have a busy season, with representative matches being played in Nelson, Motueka, Westport and Christchurch as well as Blenheim.

The main event will be the A.S. Paterson Trophy, which will be played for in Collingwood in July.

Representative trials start on Sunday, March 31, with up to 48 players required for some events.

Indoor bowls is a game that can be played socially, or at a more competitive level. Champion of champion events and tournaments are played most weekends, usually at the Simcox Stadium in Battys Road.

Clubs are always looking for new members, and if you want to

Pat Brown, president of the Strand Indoor Bowls Club at Redwoodtown, prepares to roll out the first bowl of the club season.

try this popular game most clubs have a coach available to help new players get started.

You can contact any of the following.

Playing on Monday nights: Clubs of Marlborough at 7pmcontact Ken Jones, 577 8190/ Witherlea, 7pm – contact Gary Parlane, 578 4706.

Past i mes Redwoodtown,

7.30pm – contact Errol Fairhurst, 578 4112.

Playing Wednesdays: Strand Redwoodtown, 1pm – contact Debbie Wearing, 577 6750.

Rai Valley, 7pm – contact Margaret Leslie, 572 8452.

Waikawa, 7pm – contact John McCarthy, 573 9086.

Blenheim South, Redwood-

town, 7.30pm – contact John Symington, 579 3346.

Grovetown, Wesley Foundry, 7.30pm – contact Morris, 578 6699.

Linkwater, 7.30pm – contact Jenny Norton, 972 0888.

Marshlands, 7.30pm – contact Steven Grant, 570 5860.

Rapaura, 7.30pm – contact Julian Adams, 570 5971.

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