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The Tappy Team!

By Bill McElhinney Awatere farmer’s wife Mary Lissaman has climbed 2885 metre Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku 21 times.

Mount Tappy, as it is commonly known, looms up behind Jim and Mary’s farm, the highest peak in the northeast of the South Island, and has been a constant lure for keen tramper Mary.

“I initially climbed Tappy with

the Marlborough Tramping Club in 1998 and I totally loved the experience and the grandeur of the mountains,” Mary says.

“I then knew where to go, so I said I would take a group up the following year.

“So it became a yearly thing for me, and at one time I climbed Tappy three times in seven months.

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Five members of the Lissaman family at the top of Mount Tappy! Mary Lissaman at the front with Harry, 15, his father Ben who is Mary’s nephew, Mary’s son Jeremy, his son Logan and Mary’s niece Bid Kenny.

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Waterlea gallops future secured

By Bill McElhinney Waterlea gallops has been given a reprieve, and Marlborough Racing Club chairman, John O’Brien, is “thrilled!”

In a plan released in January this year, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, NZTR, described Waterlea as “no longer required” and said the Marlborough Racing Club should race at Riccarton Park instead.

The NZTR Venue Plan proposed to stop racing at nearly half the country’s courses by 2030, following Racing Minister Winston Peters’ Messara report last August, which recommended selling off tracks across the country to save the “deeply distressed industry”.

John said at the time the racing John O'Brien

community across the top of the south would fight to keep the licence to race thoroughbreds at Waterlea Racecourse.

“We are hoping to be able to celebrate our centennial in 2020,” John says. The club will be holding its 99th meeting later this month.

However following spirited submissions from Marlborough and other clubs, NZTR has reduced the number of racing venues to close from the 2019/20 season to seven.

The Blenheim, Wairoa and Reefton tracks have received a reprieve.

The continuing need for a transport hub for horses travelling between islands played a significant part in the NZTR Board’s decision to retain Blenheim.

“The club will keep its traditional two-day meeting in April in the 2019/20 season and this will enable the club to hold its centenary meeting at its traditional venue,” NZTR chief executive, Bernard Saundry, says The club owns the land and buildings in a 50/50 partnership with the Marlborough Harness Racing Club.

“The NZTR Board carefully considered feedback from nine regional meetings and the 75 written submissions received and decided that these three venues should remain, at least for the 2019/20 season,” Bernard says.

The future of Waterlea has been secured through to the 2024/25 season provided some remedial work to meet OSH requirements is carried out, Bernard says.

Three generations at the top of Tappy Continued from page 1.

“Many of the climbers were not trampers, just people wanting to climb that mountain that dominates the Awatere Valley,” Mary says.

“I soon learned that as long as the weather was on our side and we went at the slowest person’s pace, we would achieve the summit.

“There was only one time we had to turn back as a group as there was a huge frozen snow avalanche in one of the side streams that was too dangerous to cross,” Mary says.

Over the years she has taken up about 80-90 first timers.

“It has all been word of mouth. If people wanted to go I went!” Mary says.

“Their achieving the summit has been my reward, and given me such a buzz. I am so grateful to the Tramping Club

for taking me up initially, and I in turn could take up others.”

Mary ended her Tappy days recently on a really high note when she took six of her family up the mountain.

“There was my son Jeremy, a first timer, his son Logan, who had just turned 13, a nephew Ben, also a first timer, and his son Harry, 15,” Mary says.

“So there were five Lissaman’s standing on the top along with my niece, Bid! Having three generations up there after all these years was a pretty grand finale,” Mary says.

But was it the finale?

Marlborough Tramping Club president, Mary Jobberns is not so sure.

“We have just had our Tappy hut books from 2007 until 2019 brought down and when we were glancing through

A drone photo of the Lissaman family team at the top of Mt Tappy.

It was taken by people up there doing a film, Mary says."They had arrived by chopper about two to three hundred metres below us!"

them came across an entry from Mary dated 24.3.14,” Mary says.

“This is the trip where she took her 12-year-old grandson, Baily, and his friend Sam up the mountain.

Mary Lissaman wrote: “ It was a very proud Granny who stood on top of Tappy with her 12 yr old grandson Baily. Don’t think many other Grannies would have

done likewise! After about 18-19 trips (lost count) up Tappy I have decided to hang up my “Tappy Boots” “But almost exactly five years later she’s up there again with Baily and other family members.

So – do we believe this is her last trip?” Mary Jobberns says.

Guess we’ll just have to wait and see!

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Roy sees the real NZ!

By Bill McElhinney Retired Californian judge Roy Hewitt, who claims he was assaulted in Picton while on a cruise ship visit, will be leaving Wairau Hospital shortly and heading home.

Roy, 71, is recovering from surgery for a fractured femur after being allegedly shoved to the ground at Cockles Kitchen and Bar in Picton.

Roy says he was looking forward to his holiday after a rough period in his life; his own brain surgery, his wife’s cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy and the death of his son.

He and his wife, Trudie, were to spend 10 days with six friends travelling the country on the cruise liner Ovation of the Seas, and their first port of call was Picton.

They planned to take a rental car and do some wine tasting around Marlborough, but their plans were overturned after the bar incident.

Roy says he and Trudie went into Cockles to order drinks, then a man came over and told them to leave, saying he was sick of cruise ship passengers loitering at businesses without buying anything.

They had a heated discussion, which prompted Roy to swear at him.

“I admit I got a little mouthy,” Roy says, “and I regret doing that. But then he tackled me down on to the concrete floor.

“I was concerned about my head because it’s vulnerable after my brain surgery,” Roy says.

“So I went down on my hip and ended up with a fractured femur!”

Roy, a former deputy Attorney General of California, insisted police and ambulance were called, and gave a statement.

Police have retrieved CCTV footage from the bar, but a police spokesperson said they could make no further comment on the case at this stage.

In the meantime, Roy has been inundated with messages of support and offers of help from Marlborough

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Retired Californian judge Roy Hewitt was thrilled when Blenheim tour bus driver Wayne Carey visited him in Wairau Hospital with gifts from Brancott Estate.

residents, including a visit earlier this week from cruise ship shuttle bus driver Wayne Carey.

Wayne says he and his wife, Vicki, were moved by what had happened to Roy, so Wayne approached Brancott Estate, and staff there were happy to give Roy a selection of gifts, including some of the Marlborough wine that he was looking forward to tasting.

“This is wonderful,” Roy says as Wayne presented him with the gifts at Wairau Hospital this week.

“I’ve even been contacted by

several local wine companies who offered to put on a free wine tasting, complete with snacks, for me. But unfortunately I’m just not up to it.”

The American Embassy staff have contacted Roy and they and Roy’s insurance company are helping to get him and his wife back to the States.

“In the meantime I’ve been busy contacting my new whanau – see, I’ve even picked up some of the language!” Roy says.

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“I’ve even had offers from people here in Blenheim to put me up while I recover.”

Roy is now on crutches for the next six to eight weeks after having 15 staples inserted in his broken femur.

His wife and friends had carried on to Napier and Wellington on the cruise ship, and Roy will be reunited with his wife in Wellington before the pair fly back home.

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By Aimee O’Hagan On Tuesday, April 9th, Grovetown School held it’s own ANZAC service for the residents of Grovetown.

The service, according to Grovetown School teacher, Louise Hedlund, is held every second year. It was “just like any standard ANZAC service”: the national anthem was sung, wreaths were placed on a memorial to remember the fallen soldiers, and the Last Post was played.

Children from Grovetown School sung ‘Beautiful Soldier’ to honour the lives of the young men who died during World War One and World

War Two. Mayor, John Leggett, addressed attendees with a speech.

The service was held at the front of the school by the memorial, which has been on Grovetown School grounds since 1920.

Six kowhai trees line the fence nearby to honour the six soldiers from Grovetown who died in World War Two. With funding donated by a generous community member, Grovetown School has been able to pay for the upkeeping of the memorial.

The school has also designed a wreath that has 13 poppies

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on it. Each of the poppies represents a soldier from Grovetown that was killed in either of the two wars.

Louise says that this is the exact reason why Grovetown has it’s own ANZAC service.

“It’s not to replace the one we have in town,” she mentions.

“It’s just our own special edition to remember the specific soldiers from Grovetown.”

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Dog park progresses in leaps and bounds

Have Your Say on the Annual Plan

Plans for Marlborough’s first dedicated dog park are well underway, with construction set to begin shortly.

The park, at Fox’s Island in Renwick, is next door to the SPCA and will feature agility equipment including weave poles, hurdles, a bridge, a jump through and a balance beam. The park will also include a water feature with dog bowls and waste bins. The park, which is similar in size to a rugby field, will be divided into three sections to cater for different sized dogs.

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle says it is fantastic to have a park completely dedicated to dogs.

“The park will be a place for owners to meet and socialise their dogs, and can be used as part of a valuable education programme for dog rangers and other local groups.”

“The opening of the park ties in nicely with Blenheim hosting the Black Hawk National Dog Show this October,” Clr Arbuckle says.

Marlborough has 10,000 registered dogs.

The park’s construction is 80% funded from dog fees, with the remainder coming from rates.

Submissions are open on the 2019-20 Annual Plan, which explains Council’s work in the coming financial year, how much we expect to spend on our activities and services, and how it will be funded.

Mayor John Leggett says the Council is maintaining its focus on capital investment for Marlborough’s core infrastructure.

“The proposed expenditure in this year’s annual plan is in line with forecasts in the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan, with Council investing $519M on core services over ten years.”

“We have managed to reduce the proposed rates increase for this year to 3.96%, which is well below the 5.72% forecast in our 2018-28 Long Term Plan, and puts us in the lower third of New Zealand’s councils this year.”

“We would like our increase to be lower but, like everyone, councils are subject to inflation. In our case BERL’s Local Government Cost Index forecast movement in the year ahead is 2.32%; our other major impact is from capital expenditure.”

“I’m looking forward to hearing what the public thinks of our plan, and what areas or projects they think should be priorities,” the Mayor says.

Go online to read the Annual Plan 2019-20

Animal Control Sub-Committee Chairman Jamie Arbuckle with his dog Gizmo. (Ricky Wilson/ Stuff)

Update at www.marlborough.govt.nz/ or pick up a copy at Council’s Blenheim office, Picton Library and Service Centre, Marlborough District Library, Blenheim, or your local community library.

The Update answers the following questions: • What does the Annual Plan mean for levels of service?

• What does this mean for your rates?

• What does this mean for our capital expenditure?

• What does it mean for the amount of Council debt?

• What does this mean for reserve balances?

The deadline for submissions is 5.00 pm on Monday 6 May 2019.

You can fill out an online submission form at: www.marlborough.govt.nz under Have Your Say. Or write to: Annual Plan Feedback Marlborough District Council 15 Seymour St, PO Box 443 Blenheim or email: annualplan@marlborough.govt.nz If you would also like to speak to Councillors at the hearing, let us know, along with your submission.

Picton CACTUS celebrate graduations

Mayor John Leggett (centre) welcomes members of the 2019 Marlborough Youth Council at the official swearing in ceremony

Youth Council gets down to business After recently being officially sworn in by Mayor John Leggett during a special ceremony in Council Chambers, the 2019 Marlborough Youth Council is keen to get down to business.

They’ve already met twice this year and as well as confirming their plan for the year ahead they have discussed a range of issues including their submission to Council’s Annual Plan, alcohol issues, cyber safety, the Youth Civic Awards, and a youth art project in Picton.

The 19 member Youth Council provides an opportunity for young people to have

a voice about issues relating to them and to undertake leadership roles through involvement in civic activities.

Mayor John Leggett said the Youth Council plays an important role in helping Council understand the issues facing young people in Marlborough.

“Our youth councillors help us to hear about the issues which affect them and their peers which is fantastic. Equally, they get to learn about Council processes and how the system works, which is a valuable lesson to learn,” Mayor Leggett said.

French Pass recognises Anzac servicemen As memorial crosses and wreaths appear across Marlborough and New Zealand in the run up to Anzac Day commemorations in two weeks’ time, this year, for the first time ever, the French Pass community will unveil a special memorial for their fallen Anzac servicemen.

The newly built stone memorial, adjacent to the existing hall, recognises five First World War and six Second World War French Pass servicemen who gave their lives and are lost or interred overseas on battlefields.

The new Memorial to the Fallen will be officially unveiled at this year’s Anzac Day commemoration. The local community will also hold ceremonies at the French Pass Hall to bless and dedicate the new memorial.

A dawn blessing will be held before first light,

followed by ceremonies at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Council contributed $8,000 towards the cost of the memorial and the French Pass Memorial Project Group raised $5,000 for the project.

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The Picton Combined Adolescent College Training Unit Support (CACTUS) participants celebrated their graduation from a gruelling 8-week course last weekend.

CACTUS is a physical education programme for youth aged 13 to 18, based on military training values, discipline and techniques.

The community and Police initiative uses physical challenges to help youth develop a range of skills and improve fitness.

Mayor John Leggett congratulated the participants on their completion of the course and challenged the graduates to keep going on their new path.

“Now the course is over it’s up to you to set your own goals, use your strength and concentration, and achieve those goals. Make the most of yourselves and of any chances you get,” Mayor Leggett said.

Left to right – Mayor John Leggett; Hannah Bhandal (CACTUS participant); Sgt. Richard Van Asch (Picton Police and Picton CACTUS coordinator); Dylan Endersby (CACTUS participant and winner of the Sugar Tipu Memorial Trophy); Inspector Simon Feltham (Marlborough Police Area Commander); and Councillor Nadine Taylor

Positive Ageing – Helping your community Maintaining a sense of usefulness is important once you retire from the paid workforce.

Have you thought about volunteering?

Maybe just once a week, or a couple of hours a day? What you would like to offer is completely up to you.

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Volunteers are needed right now for a range of roles in Marlborough - from supporting families of hospital patients, to helping rescue and release the rare Hutton’s Shearwater bird in Kaikoura.

For more information contact Volunteer Marlborough: Ph. 03 577 9388 between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.

You can also find current opportunities on the Volunteer Marlborough website at: www.volunteermarlborough.org.nz

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If the trees are on road reserve and the council gave permission for the trees to be planted they should pay to find a solution.

If someone planted them without permission they should pay to either remove them or move the power lines.

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No dogs in CBD

Welcome Welcome to Kmart last week. At least we will be paying the true retail for homewares and not paying for false discounts from others.

Everything half price, what a joke they must have a huge mark up to do this. Thanks for waking me up after years of false prices.

While enjoying a delightful lunch at Saveur I was rudely interrupted by a Jack Russell winding his lead around my bags and chair.

I had to interrupt my meal to untangle the dog from my chair and bags.

Dogs and their owners, just like children, need to be taught on how to behave in public eateries.

Taking into account floods, urban growth and land reclamation where natural moisture which would normally absorb back into the soil, is collected and channelled down drains to the oceans; how much is the sea actually rising due to thousands of new and bigger boats displacing water upwards. Eureka - answer that Greenie Archimedes, the earths oceans are but one big bathtub! We await your 2019 measurement.

Good on you Re ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’ (Mar 29). Good on you for saying something to that poor excuse of a human. Imagine what he does behind closed doors. Tells you what sort of person he is doesn’t it.

Name change?

Maybe “txt talk of the week” should have a name change to ‘Moan of the week’ come on Marlborough, can’t you find something positive to say?

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

Imagine the insurance hike Hilarious-police considering not to chase cars driven by children under 18. Now, when they are wearing hoodies and the police stop the car, find out they are juveniles, say they are so sorry for interrupting their human rights to commit crime, and tell them to carry on speeding without any action.

A member of the public will tell ‘who dunnit’yeah right. Imagine the insurance hikes. OMG.

Well done Well done the Picton “Flower Ladies” who meet every cruise ship & hand out posies to each passenger. Only port in NZ where this happens!

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Totally disagree with the change of the Crusaders. What’s going to be changed next?

Fire alarms There has been some talk about Fire Alarms etc. l cannot hear them, along with many older people and the deaf. There should be lower pitched alarms made.

Parking outside house MDC put the yellow lines in Lansdowne Street because the residents on that side of the street asked for it to be done.

Share the path Dogs in CBD

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So good to see Kmart here at last.

If this town wants to be modern and have the drawcard for people to come here, then there needs to be some competitive and forward thinking here. So far there are many areas still to catch up with other centres here.

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Mr Wheelers letter is a very poor attempt to justify a lack of strategic direction in any future movement of north/south traffic around Blenheim.

His traffic numbers are misleading. No mention of northbound traffic from the south (why only count trucks?). No mention of light vehicles moving North and South and not wishing to stop, no mention of vehicles having to move along Grove road from the ferry and destined for the Riverlands hub.

Finally don’t state traffic numbers have shown little growth without drawing attention to the closure of SH 1 due to the quakes.

Your job is to encourage future infrastructure development, not crush it.

How can comrade Ardern justify a 24 hour trip to China, costing hundreds of thousands when suffering people cannot afford medication, so she can be back to feed baby.

And it is not a state visit, merely a passport stamp. Capitalist communism. Ms A you need to apologise and gain overseas respect before hopping around on one night political pointless stands when you should be tending to those ailing.

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We have a small Bichon and we take her into Bunnings, Mega Mitre 10 and many cafes outside of CBD. Come on Council lighten up! Many businesses are very accommodating. And yes we always ask.

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People who pick their nose while driving... you do know the glass window on your car is see through, aye? Stop it.

Well done Council for erecting the large, clearly illustrated “ Share the Path” signs on the Taylor River path.

The instructions, together with a touch of common courtesy, should stop further friction.

Support Franz Doing nothing at Easter? Then how about a weekend round trip to Franz Josef. They are doing it tough with the main road cut and tourism gone.

Hot pools, good food & walks, you might even run into a friend. Time for us to help out in their time of need. Hey Les, how about it - The Sun Weekend Road Trip.

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CLASSIC FIGHTERS OMAKA 2019

Built especially for this years airshow a German flak wagon with anti aircraft guns will be part of the theatrics.

WW1 German AC7 V tank replica, only 20 were built and only one survived Retired pilot and engineer, John Evans has spent many hours rebuilding this Newport 11. The French built the war. Pictured putting the finishing touches to the replica are Brian Morland and Graham Davies. the Newport 11 during WW1 .

Yealands’ Classic Fighters Airshow What does it mean for the average Marlburian?

The Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow represents many things to many people across the breadth of Marlborough.

For every individual, its meaning is quite different but what it does represent for everyone in the province is a huge burst in economic activity that provides benefits right across the region.

For those participating in putting

on the event itself, it is a marvellous opportunity for a ‘show and tell’ stage on which to display a range of exotic machinery that gets to perform in the show, ranging through beautifully restored vintage and classic cars, motorcycles, military vehicles, stationary engines and of course including Omaka’s amazing population of beautifully restored, rare, heritage aircraft.

Proud supporters of The Omaka Air Show

You will have seen some of these winged wonders on display through the year at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre but for this special weekend you will actually get to see some of them flying.

For the Charitable Trust that runs the Omaka AHC, this weekend represents the major fund-raising initiative organised specifically to help gather funds for the improvement

and expansion of this wonderful facility, that is privileged to be Marlborough’s No.1 tourist attraction.

The volume of volunteer work behind the show is extraordinary and sees literally hundreds of people getting behind the event for months on end, doing all manner of jobs from working on aeroplanes and practicing the flying displays to building props and sets for the remarkable

theatrical tableau that punctuate the whole show.

It is this dedication to theatrical performance and set dressing that has made Marlborough’s home grown airshow one that is admired all over the world, leading the Editor of one of the top aviation magazines in the UK to describe the Omaka event as “One of the world’s best and most innovative airshows”!

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ABOVE: Mark O’Sullivan with his Harvard which he will fly in this years airshow.

RIGHT: Mark O'Sullivan, is part of the crew working on restoring this Waco. The Waco will be on display at this years airshow.

See story in Wednesday Sun.

Serious action not to be missed This year will see a greater number and variety of creative props and sets than have ever appeared before, some of which will not last through to the end of the show, so there is some serious spectacle to be savoured coming up!

The great range of food-stall and trade-stall vendors love coming to the show.

It is incredibly hard work, especially for the food vendors at lunch time, but the potential returns for all vendors are very good and with so many international enthusiasts coming to the province just for this event, it opens up

opportunities to access customers they would never otherwise see.

For the businesses in Blenheim itself, be they retailers, restaurants, motels or petrol stations, the Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow means a significant fiscal ‘shot in the arm’ that can be factored into the company budget every second year.

This means that for sheer weight of numbers of visitors wanting to have a great weekend in our region, every business is going to do well as long as it opens its doors.

Most regional councils in this

Experience what it was like for the young bomber crews during World War Two Adventure flights are now available in the worlds only airworthy Avro Anson Coastal Reconnaissance bomber.

Flights leave from the Aviation Heritage Centre at Omaka Aerodrome.

country recognised long ago that growing the ‘Event Market’ is a critically important part of the strategy of any municipality. So it’s pleasing for the organisers of this event to know that the efforts of all those volunteers are helping to bring value not just to the AHC museum, but to the rest of the province with estimated returns to Marlborough ranging up to the eight figures mark.

So what does it mean for the average Marlburian?

Well it should certainly be seen as a great day’s entertainment, with every hour filled with high

quality entertainment.

It’s not the cheapest day out, but it’s only once every two years, and most importantly, it is a fund-raiser for a charitable trust that in itself, benefits all local households.

And it is not cheap to run this event.

Not many people realise that quite a number of the star aircraft performers taking part in the show cost over $20,000 to have in attendance, and that’s a single aircraft price, out of many dozens of exotic flying machines participating in the show.

Thankfully, many of the locally

based aircraft don’t charge the airshow at all to participate, and that helps hugely towards running the event.

On the other hand, it costs nearly $50,000, just to hire the toilets so it can be seen that there is a huge risk to the organisers to run this show.

Hopefully, all Marlburians will embrace the fact that, when seen through the eyes of visitors from all over the world, everyone in this province should feel very proud of the spectacular home-grown event their province has put on for those visitors.

NEED RETURN TRANSPORT TO THE AIR SHOW FROM PICTON? Sounds Connection is providing return transport from Picton to the show!

Departures 9am from Waikawa Bay through Stops in Picton and on to the Airshow. Returns 4.15pm from Omaka.

Cost: $35.00 per person return

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THE OMAKA AIR SHOW To Book FLY DC3 New Zealand scenic flights at the Airshow: • Visit us at our tent near the Gold Pass stand.

• Phone 0800FLY DC3 • Text 0274 382 297

Prices start from $990.00 per person.

More information is available by emailing rraviation@xtra.co.nz

Give us a call today 03 5738843 Or book online at www.soundsconnection.com see transport and transfers section.

Or the Classic Fighters Official Website

Flights all 3 days of the airshow - $100 adults, $60 3-15 years.

Visa/Mastercard/Eftpos/Debit card accepted.

p: 09 479 1378 | e: flights@flydc3.nz www.flydc3.co.nz

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MINUTES WITH

Over the years, to help overcome the problem of oxalis, I have recommended spraying the foliage with a herbicide or with baking soda.

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Oxalis and glasshouse maintenance: By Wally Richards It is the end of the season for glasshouse growing, unless you do some winter plantings.

Once tomato plants and other summer crops have finished you may like to use the glasshouse for some salad crops such as lettuce and spring onions.

Or you may like to put down a few cloves of garlic, positioning them so they will be happy growing there till harvest time about December.

The glasshouse may offer some protection against garlic rust, which has devastated many crops for the last couple of years.

You will still need to use protective sprays to be sure that you get a reasonable return for your time and space.

Another tip: when you get your garlic gloves soak them in a solution of potassium permanganate by dissolving half a teaspoon in a litre of water with a tablespoon of salt added.

Soak for about four hours and then plant. This is to kill any rust spores.

Besides cleaning the glass and removing any shade paint you may have used during the summer to reduce heat, you need to fumigate the glasshouse to kill any insect pests.

The easier way to clean

glass is to use those fine wire pot cleaner pads.

If you grow in the soil rather than containers, you may also need to sterilize against any diseases.

To do this use Terracin at the prescribed rates after making sure the soil has been moistened. Then a couple of weeks later apply Mycorrcin to finish the job.

The soil is drenched with these products, which means applying with a watering can not a sprayer.

If the glasshouse is clear of plants you can fumigate it by burning sulphur powder.

Take a couple of tablespoons of the yellow sulphur on a steel hearth shovel or a steel bladed spade in the middle of the house.

Close the vents and light the sulphur. You need a strong flame to get it burning.

Once it gets burning it does not stop and you need to get out and close the door.

Leave closed for 24 hours and then open up and vent out.

Over the years, to help overcome the problem of oxalis, I have recommended spraying the foliage with a herbicide or with baking soda. The alkalinity of baking soda dehydrates the foliage but does not affect the bulb.

It is about three tablespoons

of baking soda in a litre of water with Raingard added.

Spray over the foliage of the oxalis on a sunny day when the soil is on the dry side.

You repeat this every time foliage appears so the bulb cannot get energy from the sun.

At some time it will run out of puff and expire. That, unfortunately, does not solve the problem as the bulblets will be attached to the parent and when the soil is disturbed they will grow and become a bigger problem.

To get around this aspect don’t work the soil. Instead cover the area with newspaper or cardboard. Then place clean compost over that and you can plant into the new compost.

In other words you are burying the problem.

Beware of where you source compost from as you can bring oxalis bulblets in with the compost, particularly those that make compost from green waste.

If there is sufficient heat achieved when making compost, then that will roast the bulbs/bulblets and no oxalis will sprout.

You could help the break down of the bulbs and other weed seeds in the compost by drenching with Wallys Super Compost Accelerator.

The compound in Compost

Accelerator is ammonium sulphamate, which could be used to compost the oxalis bulbs in the soil where they are living.

So you have an area of garden which is full of oxalis and no other plants, except for well established trees and shrubs, drench the area with the product, dissolving 200 grams into a litre of water.

Avoid any preferred plants or exposed roots, and the soil should be moist before you apply.

Leave for a day or two then give the area a light drink to drive the product deeper.

If any oxalis foliage appears pour some more solution over it and do further spot treatments and hopefully after some time no more oxalis will appear.

With any luck the bulblets will be composted along with their parent.

As I do not have any oxalis I can’t prove whether my theory will work as well as I would expect, so keen gardeners that like to try things and have oxalis give it a go and please let me know the results.

It is chilling down now so be careful with your watering as you can harm plants if they are too wet for too long.

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Watch out for sun strike

Staff members at Wairau Hospital came to work wearing gumboots of many different colours, shapes, and sizes.

Wairau Hospital staff wear gumboots for a day

By Aimee O’Hagan “If it weren’t for your gumboots, where would you be?

You’d be in a hospital or in an infirmary.”

Yet, somehow - despite this cheesy song - various staff members at Wairau Hospital did not get a day off work for wearing gumboots.

Doctors and nurses turned up to work on Friday wearing gumboots in support of Gumboot Friday – a segment of the I Am Hope campaign (started by television per-

sonality, Mike King), which aims to raise $2,000,000 in order to provide children in need with free counselling.

About 20 staff members participated.

Wairau Hospital nurse, Natalie White, says that the participating staff all donated money towards the cause, “putting in what they could”.

“We wanted to do something because it’s for child mental health,” she mentions.

Natalie and fellow nurse, Charlotte Walsh, stress the importance of the movement.

Both have experienced the impact of poor mental health “first hand”.

With children of their own, the two say that they have seen what young people go through.

“There’s a lot of stresses in life these days, especially for our young ones,” Charlotte says.

“Social media doesn’t help.

“Change needs to start somewhere. Counselling is good. Kids just need to know where they can go.”

She believes that “supporting the kaupapa” of the I Am Hope movement is one way we can begin to make a positive impact on New Zealand youth.

Children from various primary and secondary schools – both around Marlborough and the rest of New Zealand – also took part in Gumboot Friday.

Phantom of the Opera soon Members and supporters of Blenheim Musical Theatre gathered at the Lakings Road rooms on Monday evening for a preview to the upcoming

production of Phantom of the Opera.

Cast members were present and some musical items from the show were presented.

The winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including best musical, The Phantom of the Opera has been seen by 100 million people in 144 cities in

27 countries worldwide.

Phantom of the Opera opens in the ASB Theatre on May 8 and runs through to Saturday, May 18.

Debby and Leo Jensen at the Monday night preview Some of the cast members for The Phantom of the Opera of The Phantom of the Opera at The Blenheim Musical Samantha Baxter, Allison Dight and Danica Manson.

Theatre on Lakings Rd.

Aria Bakker and Spencer Kingi at the Phantom of Danielle Strongman, Carolyn Strongman and Becky Wadsworth the Opera preview night. Aria and Spencer play the attend the Phantom of the Opera preview. lead roles.

By Community Constable Russ Smith With the change away from daylight saving time, we are at that time of year again when the sun is going to be low on the horizon during the morning commute, and again in the evening on the way home.

With that in mind, we are warning people about sun strike.

A 79-year-old man on a mobility scooter was hit by a car recently as he was crossing Alfred St on a pedestrian crossing.

The woman driver was travelling very slowly before the crash as her vision had been affected by the setting sun.

The man was knocked from the scooter on impact but his only injury was a grazed elbow It’s after the clocks go back that we have these accidents.

Most Blenheim major roads run east-west, so we do have a lot of sun strike problems at this time of year.

The crash is a good reminder for people to watch both

Russ Smith sides of their windscreens and drive carefully at those times of the day.

Please remember that we often have crashes caused by the fact that a driver cannot see with sun-strike blocking their view of the road ahead.

The most common crashes involving sun-strike are at intersections when motorists fail to see a vehicle approaching. If you find that your view ahead is severely affected by the glare of the sun, slow down, check that it’s safe to pull over, indicate and stop safely on the roadside.

Re-orientate yourself and, be sure that you can see the road ahead and it’s safe to proceed before you continue driving.

If you find that your view ahead is severely affected by the glare of the sun, slow down, check that it’s safe to pull over, indicate and stop safely on the roadside.

The good oil painting tips and tricks Marlborough artist Mieke Davies is keen to show the tricks and techniques that can take your oil painting to the next level.

Mieke will run a 17-hour “Oil Painting (not just) for Beginners” course at the Marlborough Art Society over three sessions on May 18, 19 and 25.

Mieke says her true passion is oil painting and she is keen to pass on techniques to enhance people’s paintings.

The workshop will allow people to learn how to make luminous colour, luxurious mark making as well as how to add depth and vibrancy while also preventing paintings from cracking over time.

“I’ve been teaching this course for 12 years and I believe it has something for everyone,” she says.

“If you’re self taught in oils, these techniques can really help.”

The workshop is technical and structured but designed for a beginner right through to a more experienced

Artist Mieke Daviews with one of her paintings, "Coptic Koro."

painter.

“People will learn how to paint like how the old masters painted and some more modern, contemporary styles as well.”

Participants will finish with four paintings of various styles and using the techniques which Mieke says are an absolute must to get the best result from your paintings.

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Cats: Don’t miss one of the world’s best loved musicals, ‘Cats’. Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot, this new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece is a must. 7.30pm10pm. Tickets various prices. McLauchlan Family Auditorium, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Antipodes New Zealand Tour: Antipodes a collective of New Zealand and Australian jazz musicians, playing original compositions that emphasise melody, emotive soundscapes, and an open improvisational aesthetic. 8pm. $20. Dharma Bums Club, 65 Church Lane, Wairau Valley.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show “Liz and Val Do Colour”. Local and known Picton artists, Liz Kempthorne and Val Griffith Jones collaborate in this joint survey exhibition of their expressive paintings, based in landscape and colour. On until April 28. Opening hours 10.30am4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Southern Acoustic Tour ’19: Auckland band The DeSotos with their intimate, up close and personal acoustic tour. 7pm-10pm, with free entry. Marlborough Public House, 51 Scott Street.

It’s My Party And I’ll Die If I want To: What would you do if you had just been told that you have a terminal illness and don’t have much time left?

This black comedy romps along with skeletons rapidly exiting cupboards, admissions of infidelity and general dishonesty. Tickets from $27.50. R13.

Today and Saturday 7.30pm-10pm.

Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton Street.

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: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm.

10 London Quay, Picton.

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

Marlborough Museum: Exhibitions on show ‘Parasols’ from the Marlborough Museum’s collection, on until August 1. Also ‘Women Photographers of Marlborough’ showcasing the work of Winnifred Couper, Angela Kennington and Bridgette Knox. On until August 9. Open 10am–4pm daily.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Karaka Art Exhibition – Works By Tui Johnson: A solo exhibition of artwork by Tui Johnson, exploring imaginative and environmental themes, and displaying some of Marlborough’s diverse landscapes from a unique perspective. On until the July 11. Open 6.30am-3pm, Monday-Friday. Karaka Cuisine, 12 Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate.

Grovetown Lagoon Loop Track Opening: Don’t miss the official opening of the Grovetown Lagoon Loop Track.

11am. Bring your walking shoes and enjoy a walk around the outside of the Grovetown Lagoon afterwards. Please arrive by 10.40am and park on Steam Wharf Road, Grovetown.

10km Run/Walk For Wellness 2019: Non-competitive run/walk with all money raised to go towards support and information for those affected by cancer in the Marlborough region.

8.30am. $20. Cancer Society Memorial Garden on Taylor River Reserve, Beaver Road entrance off Nelson Street.

Blenheim Country Music Club: Concert day with guest Pete Bonnington. 2pm. $5 includes afternoon tea.

Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

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 $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Sorry no Eftpos, cash only.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Gwenda Cavanagh, Angela Enright and Judy Burbridge gathering items for the Oasis Family Church garage sale in the Foundry car park, John Street, tomorrow from 9am. They are raising funds to support former Blenheim woman Laura Monahan’s work with women in Mozamnique.

Saturday 13 Rescue Ride: Join the Marlborough Ulysses Club for a ‘Rescue Ride’ to raise funds for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Meet at Waikawa Marina carpark at 11am, ride leaves for Blenheim at 12 noon. All welcome, a road-worthy motorbike essential.

Kaituna Ridges Ramble: A 12km walk/bike/run fundraiser for the Pelorus Community Preschool. A fantastic day out with prizes and spot prizes up for grabs. Registration from 7.30am with an 8.45am start. $10-$50 cash only, sorry no Eftpos will be available. 74 Readers Road, Havelock.

Havelock Lions Market: Different place and different stalls but with the usual favourites. Including books, honey, knitwear and crafts as well. 8.30am-2pm. In conjunction with the Kaituna Ridges Ramble, Reader’s Road, Havelock.

Round The Bays Cruise: A two hour return trip covering 15 nautical miles, with full commentary.

A great way to see some of the best of the Marlborough Sounds. Adult $60, child (5-14yrs) $40, under 5 free.

Departing 12.30pm. Beachcomber Cruisers, Corner of London Quay and Wellington Street, Picton.

Chess: Every Saturday at Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

Mozambique Fundraiser: Garage sale, bake sale plus sausage sizzle. 9am-12pm. The Foundry carpark, John Street. Fundraiser for mission programme in Mozambique to build a Café for disadvantaged woman. Come along and grab a bargain while supporting a great cause.

Pirate School: Learn how to be a pirate, find the treasure and enjoy arts and crafts.

Ship biscuits and lime juice included.

9am-5pm. On until April 20. Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Eastern State Speedway: Featuring the Stockcar State of Turmoil, Sidecar Open Champs and SMH Mobile Hose Service Mainland Modified Series - Final Round. 6pm.

Entry $5-$25. Eastern State Speedway, Vintages Lane, Renwick. Don’t miss all the action.

The Road That Wasn’t There: This is a story about a girl who followed a map off the edge of the world…. An award-winning production combining puppetry, shadow play, and live music. A curious tale for intrepid children (aged 8+) and adventurous adults. Today 10.30am and 1.30pm., Sunday and Monday 1.30pm. $15-$70. Anderson Theatre, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance: Shine a Light rock ‘n’ roll dance, 7.30pm onwards, $5 entry. Bring a light centre piece for the table, please no naked flames. Downstairs Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show The ‘Long Way Around’ and ‘Mike O’Kane - Just Playing’. On until May 5. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

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

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

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

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

Gravel Grind 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 the tractor rides are available.

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

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

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

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76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

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Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua We require a registered, qualified, experienced ECE teacher to join our team. Our centre is a 30-place mixed-age community centre with children attending from 2–5 years. We are a rural community situated in the beautiful Awatere Valley in the town of Seddon, Marlborough. ERO visited in January 2019 and we are very happy that our next review is in 3 years. We have great ratios of 1:8. Marlborough Kindergarten Association provides the teaching team with ongoing professional support.

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Death Notices

STRIK, Flora Nora Adriana: Born in Jakarta.

In loving memory of a much loved wife and gracious mother passed away 55 years ago 13.04.1964. Remembered always by her loving husband Wilhelmus (Bill) Visser (New Zealand) and her children (Netherlands).

FOLSTER, Heather Anne: Passed away suddenly in her 85th year, at home, on Wednesday April 10, 2019 with Geoffrey at her side. Dearly loved wife of Geoffrey, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and the late Michael Doherty, the late Martin, Stephen and Jenny. Loved Nana of Brennan, Eamon and Bonnie; Joseph; Thomas, Hannah, and Oliver. Loved Great Grandma of Finlay, and Hudson.

Loved sister of the late Jean Deane, the late Franklyn, James (Jim), and John Bonnington. Messages may be sent to 7 Dashwood Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Heather will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1pm Tuesday April 16, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

WRIGHT, John

Golden Wedding Anniversary Leslie John and Vivien Mary Broughton (Newman) Married 12th April 1969 St Marys Church Maxwell Road Blenheim Congratulations

Remembering darling John who passed away 2 years ago, on 15 April 2017. Time moves inexorably on and leaves us missing him and yearning for his presence, however briefly.

But God is good and we know John is where He wants him to be, waiting for us to meet up yet again. That day, whenever it comes, is one written on our hearts.

Thank you Lord for your promise.

We love you John.

- Lynette, Peter, Sonia, Dylan, Taniesha, and his sisters Christine and Jane, and Dinah.

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Death Notices BADMAN, Athol John: April 6, 2019

HOLT, Ivy May: April 3, 2019

BERRYMAN, Keith Hugh Nicolas: April 5, 2019

JACOBSON, John Patrick Joseph (Jack): April 6, 2019

BRADLEY, David Alexander (Dave): April 3, 2019

JELLYMAN, Keith Wallace: April 6, 2019

CASTLE, Eric John: April 7, 2019 EGGERS, Andrea Marion (nee Rae): March 28, 2019 HANSON, Kenneth Lloyd (Lloyd): April 4, 2019

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

OFFORD, Mervyn William Edward (Merv): April 8, 2019 TIMMS, Gerald Joseph (Gerry): April 4, 2019 TOPP, Deslie Velma: April 4, 2019

CHURCHES active in our community ‘Superkids’ holiday programme ready to run

By Aimee O’Hagan This year, the popular, Christian holiday programme, ‘Superkids’ – run by Elim Christian Centre – is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary since Superkids Trust was formed.

The programme runs for a week every school holidays, excluding Christmas break.

These upcoming school holidays, Superkids is set to run from 9am to 1pm, Mon 15th April to Thursday 18th.

Superkids is for kids aged five to twelve, and only costs $12.00 per child, per day.

With a bouncy castle, board games, singing, crafts, a go-kart, woodwork, and more, member of Superkids Trust, Amber Watson, says “there really is something for everyone” at Superkids.

According to Amber, approximately 450 different kids attend the

programme each school holidays.

Around 250 come each day.

She says that the programme is really all about “community service”.

With over 54 people from various Blenheim-based churches donating their time and effort to help out each day, that is not hard to believe.

“We want kids to come here and have a good experience,” Amber mentions.

“It’s a place where they can feel safe, accepted, loved and secure.”

Perhaps most importantly of all, a significant aim of the programme is to “plant moral seeds”.

“Faith is our main objective,” Amber says.

“We want to promote the concept that church is fun!”

The programme is based at Elim Christian Centre on Burleigh Road.

For more information, visit Superkids online.

Superkids is a great way for children to have fun in the school holidays.

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Star of the Sea Catholic Easter Services HOLY THURSDAY Apr 18

• Blenheim (7pm) Mass 61 Maxwell Road, Blenheim • Kaikoura (7pm) Mass Grays Lane, Kaikoura • Picton (7pm) Mass 7 Otago Street, Picton

GOOD FRIDAY Apr 19

• Blenheim (10am) Ecumenical Service at ASB Theatre, Hutchison Street, Blenheim • Havelock (10am) Lawrence place, Havelock. Stations at Sacred Heart & Morning Tea at Anglican Church • Picton (11.40am) Stations • Blenheim (3pm) Mass • Kaikoura (3pm) Mass • Picton (3pm) Mass • Seddon (7pm). combined Church Service 15 Foster Street Seddon

HOLY SATURDAY & EASTER VIGIL Apr 20 • Blenheim (7pm) Mass • Kaikoura (7pm) Mass • Picton (7pm) Mass

EASTER SUNDAY Sun Apr 21

• Seddon (6am) Mass Seaview Beach, Flemings Rd • Picton (9am) Mass • Kaikoura (9.30am) Mass • Blenheim (10am) Mass • Havelock (11am) Mass

Salvation Army to organize combined Easter service

By Aimee O’Hagan Blenheim churches – from The Salvation Army, to Star of the Sea Catholic Church, to Wairau Presbyterian Parish – are set to join together on Good Friday, April 19th.

The reason? The Salvation Army (with the assistance of Blenheim Christian Minister’s

Association) is coordinating a combined churches Easter service, which is going to be held at the ASB Theatre from 10:30am.

The service has been held for the last three years.

Member of The Salvation Army and the organization committee, Deane Goldsack, advises that those attending get

there early.

Last year, the theatre was overflowing: according to Deane, approximately 180 people were unable to get a seat.

The service will primarily focus on the last words that Jesus Christ uttered whilst he was dying on the cross.

“It will be a mixture of congre-

gational singing, videos about Easter, and other elements,” Deane says.

He mentions that the formula for the service is usually the same, but the organizers do try to “present the story of Easter in a fresh way so it doesn’t get old”.

All community members are welcome to attend.

HARVEST LIFE CHURCH Services: Maundy Thursday 7pm Good Friday 7pm Easter Sunday 9am & 4pm 92 Weld St Blenheim 7201 03 578 0139 www.stchristophers.co.nz

Services on Sundays at 10am Kids Programme A variety of midweek Connect Groups Youth meet on Fridays A Church for all ages - Families, Children, Youth, Seniors

CONNECTING WITH, SERVING AND LOVING OUR COMMUNITY 22 Nelson St, Blenheim | 03 579 1975 www.harvestlife.nz

The Church of the Nativity 76 Alfred St

Maundy Thursday 7.30pm Tenebrae Service Good Friday 3pm The Cross of Christ A reflection on the crucifixion Sunday: Resurrection Day! 8am Eucharist 10am All Age Eucharist

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Name change a no-go for Crusaders’ fans Two weeks of digesting the potential of a Crusaders name change and there’s still no desire from the masses for it.

I attended the first home game since the March 15 terror attacks, on Saturday and it is clear to me, regardless of the tragedy, true rugby fans of Christchurch see no need for change.

The perception from fans, both on social media and in the stands, is that this is political correctness gone mad.

That’s my stance as well and I will

not be swayed from it.

The Crusaders organisation has said the name and imagery is no longer tenable.

Fans are refusing to accept the links drawn between the terror attack and their Super Rugby franchise.

The decision is now with a PR agency and submissions are being taken from the public.

Let’s just say it.

The response they get from the public will be anti-name change.

I’m sure the Crusaders’ top brass

know this, it’s just a question of how they appease their fans.

They’ve backed themselves into a corner by saying the status quo is no longer tenable meaning either the name goes or the logo and imagery goes.

For the first time in 21 years of going to Crusaders’ games, there were no horses pre-match - a sure sign fans are already being pre-conditioned to change.

The perception from fans of the team is that this has been a media

beat-up.

An issue which should have only been brought up by the mourning Muslim community was instead brought up by the media looking for a new angle on the tragedy.

The bosses of the franchise need to stand up for their name and their fans and quash this.

They haven’t and they won’t.

At best, it looks like the name could stay under new logos and imagery, at worse, it’ll be a new name and new era which very few, if any genuine

fans want.

The only way to affect change is for fans to stop buying the merchandise, stop attending games and stop accepting what is being told to them.

If people want to fight for a name change, then stop supporting the sources who want the change.

The Crusaders franchise will not get any changes though without a fight from their fans.

Judging by those in the stands on Saturday night, the fan base is up for a fight.

Wairau Valley golf Wairau Valley Golf Club results for Saturday, April 6.

Medal plus putts, men: gross, M. Collins 73; nett, R. Restall 63; P. Jerram 66; J. McLauchlan

67; G Flynn 68; B. Boon 69; B. Linklatr 70; T Whiteside 70.

Putts: R. Restall 27; M. Collins 27; A. Johnston 29.

Ladies: gross, A. Walker 98; E.

Brown 98. Nett, L. Johnston 75; M. Flynn 76; M. McKenzie 68; E. Brown 80; A Walker 84.

Putts: M. McKenzie 29; L. Johnston 31; M Flynn 31.

Marlborough Veterans Golf Results from the Veterans Golf tournament played at Blenheim Golf Club on Tuesday.

Individual: 1 Ash Ticehurst (Wairau Valley) 40; 2. Ray Heard (Blenheim) and Owen Farrell (Awatere) 38; 4. Arthur Dovey

(Marlborough),Gordon Lang (Rarangi), Hans Bloemberg (Blenheim), Mike Guillimont ( Blenheim), Ian Newport (Marlborough), Tim Rutledge (Marlborough), Werner Pluss (Blenheim), Lindsay Burrow (Marlborough) and Don

Lamont (Blenheim) 36.

Team: 1st, Blenheim # 1: Mike Guillimont, Don Lamont and Werner Pluss. 2nd, Wairau Valley #1; 3rd Blenheim #2.

The next tournament is on Monday April 15 at the Rarangi Golf Club.

March 30, mens electic stableford: Luke Yarrall 27; Neal Blackford 26; Brent Baker 24; Don Lamond 24; Werner Pluss 24; Brian Yarrall 23; Ross Agnew 23; Graeme Daines 23; Mike McConnell 23. Women, medal: Judith Batty 73. Fairweathers Prize NTP 6/15: Mike McConnell.

Geoffrey T Sowman 9/18 NTP for 2: Bob Tapp.

April 3, Glad Perr y tournament, overall winner nett: Joan Toomey, 93-22-

71. Stableford 0-22: Maria McConway 33; Helen Neame 32; 23-29: Sue Duckworth 37; Polly Marfell 37; Kaye Keys 33; 30+ Dawn Walker 32; Bernice Arnold 32; Denise Hodson 30.

Coming events: April 11, mens single par. April 13, mens Edgar Clarkson Trophy 27 hole stableford, 9.30am start. Women, March Trophy, 18 holes, report 11.30am.

April 15, 9 hole stableford. All welcome, 10am start. April 17, Irish stableford.

Blenheim Golf results

Luke Frame is the new Tasman Secondary Schools Regional Sports Director.

New College sports champion Luke Frame knew he had big shoes to fill when he stepped into the role of Tasman Secondary Schools Regional Sports Director, but he welcomes the challenge.

The 24-year-old replaced long-serving former director Jeni Thornborough in January after moving south from New Plymouth. His predecessor has been prominent in the region since beginning with Sport Tasman four and half years ago.

Luke views the chance to follow on from Jeni as “a great working opportunity”.

“To be in this role at a fairly young age is an exciting prospect,” he says.

“I hope to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to make life easier and more enjoyable for the people working in secondary school sport.”

Luke’s job description involves working in tandem with the region’s 16 colleges, providing leadership, co-ordination

and delivery of secondary school sport in the top of the south.

He is tasked with lifting the participation of secondary school students in organised sport, promoting and facilitating sporting events and competitions, plus advocating to bring South Island and national secondary schools events to the Tasman region.

He will also provide quality training and advice to school Sports Coordinators and offer professional development sessions.

In 2018 Luke was the Graduate at Sport Taranaki, a role that introduced him to the working world of sport and active recreation.

“I had many great opportunities, from co-ordinating the Breakers’ game and working at the Taranaki Rugby Football Union for a few months.”

He is new to the Nelson region, having grown up in Gisborne and Tauranga, while

his partner is currently living in New Plymouth but plans to move to Nelson when a job becomes available.

Luke says that “anything and everything rugby” was his main sporting passion when growing up.

“Currently I’m more focused on running and a few casual sports such as touch and tennis, and I completed my first half marathon in Queenstown last year.”

As well as the challenge of continuing the fine work Jeni undertook in the role, Luke is excited by the multitude of possibilities surrounding sport and recreation in the region.

“We have to continue to make the most of what we have here in Nelson, there are so many great facilities and areas that can increase the draw to being active.”

“Ultimately it’s all about people and relationships – one of the best aspects of the sport industry,” he says.

Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club.

March 28, mens medal and putts: Clive Aitchison 91; Brent Baker 93; Ezra Kahaki 93; Ian Hatcher 94; Bill Varrall 96; John Anderson 97; Ray Herd 99; Jim Findlay 100; Alby Atkinson 101; Phil Starkey 102; Graeme Daines 102; Allen knight 103; Mike McConnell 103; Mike Gardiner 103; John Cootes 103.

Marlborough Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club.

April 2, women’s 9 hole net medal: Jenny Speight 32; Bev Lindsay 39; Vivienne Boyle 42; Leigh Andrews 42.

April 3, women’s Jessie Murray Eclectic net medal, Div.1: Denise Pickering 71; Jane Anderson-Bay 72; Julie Nicolle 72. Div.2: Lynn Dowler 74; Janet Leith 74; Gloria Rodgers 74; Angela Beard 75. Div.3: Viv Bond 65; Tessa Sutherland 66;

Elaine Porter 70; Pam Pullar 77; Lesley Corbett 78; Mary Ann Jacobson 81.

April 4, men’s stableford, Div.1:Arthur Dovey 42; David McGuckin 41; John Buzan 41; Bruce Dunphey 40; Paul Roughan 38; Chris Henry 36; Ken Steel 36; Bede O’Malley 36; Brian Burgess 36. Div.2: G ar y Duke 42; Warren Houliston 41; Rex Scoble 41; Scott Murray 39; Nevil Paterson 38; Alastair Boyle 38; Tony Armstrong 37.

April 6, St Clair Greensome American Foursomes net, women: Smith & Lissaman 65; Dickson & Greenstreet 65; Grigg & Jacobson 65; Porter & Eggers 65; Wilson & Smith 65; Kydd & Tapp 67; McGarry & Rodgers 68. Men: Newport & Blohm 60; Johl & Knappstein 62; Eggers & Stratton 63; Ponder & Yemm 64; Clarke & Kirkwood 64; Lawrence & Hegarty 65; Tripe & Smith 65; O’Malley & Barsanti 66; Rooney & Duke 66.

78 on c/b Trish Robertson 102-24-78. Bronze 11 - 24.8 to 40.4: Joy Ashby 106-3670; Joy Brehaut 101-29-72; Pat Olliver 112-34-78; Lynn Naysmith 111-29-82.

April 6, men monthly mug, 1st qualifying club champs: best gross, Brook Hale 78; best net, David Best 68; Nick Thomson 69, John Jones 72, Terry Lane 73, Alan Rutledge 75, Brian Baxter 75, David Robertson 75.

Ladies monthly flute: best gross, Helen Neame 96; best net, Dianne Betts 71; Maryann Best 74.

April 7, ladies 2nd round Charters Cup stableford: best overall, Annie Hubert 39. Div

1, Mariann Grant 33; div 2, Paula Bavin 32; div 3, Kathy Payne 27.

Men’s stableford, round 1 Jack Enright, 2nd round qualifying club champs: Nick Thomson 44; Brook Hale 44; Rod Thompson 41; Blair Bavin 38; Ian Hale 37; Gavin Coombs 36; Phil Hill 36; Bary Ellis 36; John Jones 36; Clarry Neame 35.

Coming events: Wednesday, men’s midweek golf, 11am start. Thursday, ladies, 10am start, 2nd round Charters Cup stableford.

Saturday, Golf hub open tournament, 12pm start.

Sunday, men stableford, ladies putting, 11am start.

Rarangi Golf results Results from matches played at Rarangi Golf Club.

April 3, men’s net medal: Ian Berrie 67; John Jones 69; John Clark 70; Phil Hill 70; Barry Ellis 71; Bruce Curgenven 71; Jerome January 72; Mike Garrett 72; Ian Molloy 72; Nick Thomson 73; Terry Lane 73; Hans Bloemberg 73.

April 4, ladies medal, Robertson, Foote, 2nd round LGU, 2nd round qualifying club champs. Best overall: Denise Hodson 101-31-70 on c/b Joy Ashby. Silver 0-18.4: Helen Neame 96-1977. Bronze 1 - 18.5 to 24.7: Dale McCrindle 97-21-76; Annie Hubert 102-25-77; Margaret McLeod 101-23-

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