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She’s 97 not out!

By Bill McElhinney Coralie Jamieson loves gardening, floral art and keeping fit.

So on Tuesday Coralie celebrated her 97th birthday at a Sit and be Fit class with her daughter and a large group of friends.

“I started off by going to a falls prevention class,” says Coralie, who had a hip replacement three years ago.

“Then I came to Sit and be Fit, where the exercises really help with your coordination. And you get to meet a lot of friendly people!”

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Coralie Jamieson celebrates her 97th birthday by taking part in a Sit and be Fit class.

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Coralie celebrates at Sit and be Fit Continued from page 1.

The sprightly 97-year-old was joined by her daughter, Debra Rodgerson, and included in the birthday celebrations was a night out on Sunday to see the Blenheim Musical Theatre production of Phantom of The Opera.

Coralie is a keen gardener and floral artist and is a life member of the Marlborough Floral Art Society and the Marlborough Horticultural Society.

“But I don’t do as much gardening now as I would like, “she says. “I just find it harder to get around.”

Coralie is a regular at the Sit and be Fit classes held every Tuesday at the Church of Nativity hall and run by Maori primary health provider, Te Piki Oranga.

The classes are also held every Wednesday at the Waikawa Marae in Picton.

“We are targeting mainly out Maori community,” says programme manager Margy Crosby.

“But anyone can join in and we do have a wide cross section of participants.

“The goal is to keep Marlbor-

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Coralie Jamieson's daughter, Debra Rodgerson, joined her at her Sit and be Fit class on her birthday.

ough’s whanau healthy even when they find it difficult to move around.

“The idea is to get people involved in healthy activities and that’s how Sit and Be Fit developed,” Margy says.

Twirling poi and using rakau rhythm sticks have been introduced to the

classes.

“Learning to catch them is a great skill, and it’s great for co-ordination” Margy says.

The classes are generally taken sitting down so that everyone can join in, regardless of their impairment.

Participants are encouraged to sing along to the music

played during the class, and join in the fun and laughter.

“When we laugh, our whole body relaxes,” Margy says.

The classes finish with a shared lunch, “and we’ve got lots of kai today,” Margy told the Tuesday class.

“We’ll be rolling out of here at the end of this!”

Police appreciate the help from the public

By Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith While some good, solid Police work went into ensuring the arrest of a 41- year-old Picton man, some 10 hours after he is alleged to have robbed a Picton garage attendant of cash at gunpoint on May 2, the Police also had a very good response from the public, which helped immensely in setting the direction of the investigation.

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In the small hours of the morning following the robbery the Picton man was arrested without incident.

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He is facing a number of charges, including aggravated robbery, commission of a crime using a firearm, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and driving and drug-related offences.

Police would like to thank the public for their support and information received in helping to resolve this crime.

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Students get down to business

By Aimee O’Hagan Five pupils from Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges are well on their way to becoming young entrepreneurs.

For the last six months, Hamish Turner, Damien Bolliger, Hunter Davies, Shannon McLean, and Anna Martin have been in the process of designing and creating customized A2 Wall Planners for the 2019 Young Enterprise Scheme.

The team’s business is named, ‘Invest In Yourself’.

Their plan? To lend a helping hand to their fellow students.

The group believes their peers face “genuine stress and anxiety stemming from not knowing where to go and what to do once high school is over”.

“We sent out surveys to MBC and MGC students, and found there is an overwhelming concern for people’s futures,” Damien says.

“They don’t know where they’re going after high school and how to organize their lives.

“We decided these custom calenders would be a good idea to fill that gap.”

As the CEO of Invest In Yourself, Hamish says that the five designed the planner so that kids their age – specifically school leavers – could be more prepared.

“It’s quite stressful planning your future, so if we have a resource which has all the different universities and career opportunities on it, they will have that stress taken away,” Shannon says.

“They can invest in themselves and work towards their future.”

Hunter says that the business is relevant to them, too.

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Friday Feast today The Bayleys Friday Night Feast street party kicks off in Market Street from 3.30pm today. The colourful festive atmosphere features superb food and top entertainment. Admission is free to this fabulous event so turn up, enjoy the entertainment and purchase some outstanding dishes from the top chefs, both local and national.

Stride ‘n’ Ride winners The winners of this year’s Stride ‘n’ Ride programme, which encourages school students to trade the car for a walk, scooter or bike to and from school, were recently announced.

Cash prizes were awarded to Riverlands, Picton and Whitney Street schools, who recorded the greatest percentage increase in active transport during the event.

Riverlands and Picton schools were first equal and won $400 each, while Whitney Street School came third and won $200. The prizes will be used to further develop and promote active travel initiatives within the schools.

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Marlborough Girls' and Boys' College students proudly show their product prototype. From left: Anna Martin, Damien Bolliger, Hamish Turner, Hunter Davies, and Shannon McLean.

ers, and at the same time help ourselves.”

In order to customize their planner, students will fill out a Google form, selecting particular dates of events – such as university opening days, exams, hall application due dates, and more – which will then go on to their planner once it is purchased.

“If you’re deciding between joining the navy and going to Auckland University, you just tick both boxes

and they’ll go on your calender,” Anna says.

“We want to expand it beyond universities... Polytechs, ITOs, defence force, trades,” Damien adds.

The group’s planner will only cover the last seven months of the year, simply because the most important career-orientated events are in that period of time.

Partnering with Career Navigator (supported by the Graeme Dingle Foundation) and being

mentored by local businessman, Mark Unwin, has given the team an invaluable chance to work alongside local businesses.

Not only this, but if a “dragons’ den” of judges likes the business, the team will get the opportunity to pitch their idea to a national panel.

From June 4th at the latest, wall planners will be able to be purchased for $17.99. PDF versions are set to be available to buy at a later date, and will cost $7.99.

South African pastor Cheryl Davies will be the guest speaker at a special service at the Elim Christian Centre on Monday evening.

Cheryl has ministered and travelled internationally into 21 countries, including Germany, Denmark, Israel, England, New Zealand and Australia before moving to the United States.

She will talk about resolving patterns in family history such as sickness, financial situations, divorce, suicide etc.

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Miranda’s speeches may help set a new world record Blenheim woman Miranda Vriend has a lot to say!

Miranda, a member of the Sunbelt Toastmasters Club, recently joined other Toastmasters in an attempt to set a new world record for public speaking.

Toastmasters from around New Zealand, 166 of them, gathered in Auckland over five days and spoke continually for 127 hours and 31 minutes, delivering in that time 390 speeches.

While only in Auckland for two of the five days, Miranda, presented six speeches.

The record attempt required that every speech was a minimum of seven minutes, after which people could speak for as long as they had something to speak about.

Some of the participants took up that challenge speaking for over one hour at a time!

The record attempt also required that the maximum period of silence could not exceed 30 seconds. If this rule was broken the clock went back to zero and the record attempt was over. This required a dedicated team of organisers to run the event like clockwork.

Changes between speakers had to be quick and speakers needed start talking as soon as possible.

Miranda says any silence was met with all kinds of funny gestures at the back of the room to get you talking.

She experienced the frantic gestures with her first speech and found it so confusing she stopped speaking, then the gestures became more frantic.

One of the speakers became so confused they were silent for 26 seconds;

The clock is ticking! Miranda Vriend presents one of her six speeches in the world record attempt.

the tension in the room during these seconds was incredible and almost caused the main organiser a heart attack!

The event ran through the night and Miranda especially enjoyed her 5am speech.

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a cold shower I came back into the speaking room totally re-energised.

“I instantly got the sleepy audience up and moving for my speech on managing lower back pain. That was a lot of fun.”

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Miranda is proud to have been part of this amazing event and is grateful to Toastmasters for teaching her to speak so well that she was never lost for words.

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By Bill McElhinney who lives in the dark The disfigured musical genius will come to life in House shadows of the Paris Opera week. next Blenheim’s ASB Theatre voice of a young soprano, After hearing the hypnotic becomes besotted with the the Phantom of the Opera when he discovers she girl, but turns mad with jealousy is in love with someone else.on page 2.

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A rather than ticket. a paper app new ‘Pay my Park’ mobile will allow drivers phone You enter your to top up or pay for their parking vehicle plate number remotely.

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Annual Plan – Next steps

Stride ‘n’ Ride winners announced

Consultation on the 2019-20 Annual Plan has closed.

Over 80 submissions were received during the month-long consultation period, covering a range of issues from cycle lanes

The winners of this year’s Stride ‘n’ Ride programme, which encourages school students to trade the car for a walk, scooter or bike to and from school, were recently announced.

Cash prizes were awarded to Riverlands, Picton and Whitney Street schools, who recorded the greatest percentage increase in active transport during the event.

Riverlands and Picton schools were first equal and won $400 each, while Whitney Street School came third and won $200. The prizes will be used to further develop and promote active travel initiatives within the schools.

Spot prizes including bike reflectors, lights and bells were also be awarded to all participating schools.

Bike Walk Marlborough Community Sport Advisor Braden Prideaux says this year’s event, which ran between 18 February and 1 March, involved many local schools, including Tua Marina, Renwick, Riverlands, Picton, Redwoodtown and Whitney Street schools.

“It was great to see so many students take part this year. We know that school travel planning improves road safety, increases physical activity and children’s independence, encourages the development of a sense of community and has environmental benefits from reduced car use.

Annual Plan Submissions Hearings

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to waste disposal.

Hearings with Councillors run from Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 June. The hearings are open to anyone who is interested in attending and will be held in the Council Chambers.

Annual Plan adopted and rates set for 2019-20 rating year

New rates effective from 1 July 2019

Driver mentoring programme comes to town On Tuesday Mayor John Leggett attended the launch of a new community driver mentoring programme that’s designed to improve safety on our roads.

The programme is organised by the Police, with support from a number of agencies and local organisations, including Marlborough District Council, which has provided services and helped the programme secure funding. Others include the AA, AMI Insurance and Supporting Families Marlborough. Local

businesses Wadsco Holden and BB Signs have also played a role in the new programme.

At the launch Mayor Leggett commented that it’s important for youth to have their independence and learn to drive with the right help and support.

“This programme can help youngsters get a good start on the road, and I’m glad the Council could provide some help to get it up and running,” Mayor Leggett said.

Tasman Road Policing Manager Grant Andrews, Mayor John Leggett and Acting Sergeant, Marlborough Road Policing Andy Holmes

Picton School students Paige Stirling and Shaydon Streeter and their teacher Helen Boudier, receive their certificate from Kiwi Can Leader Daniel Brunel (right) “It was fantastic to see schools use their own innovative approaches to reduce congestion around the school gate. Riverlands School offered a ‘park and walk’ option for students, encouraging parents to park away from the school and students to walk the last 300 metres to the school entrance.

Advice on short term accommodation The Tourism Charge is currently $214 including GST, which goes towards funding the promotion of the region by Destination Marlborough.

Anna says that if the homestay you want to operate doesn’t meet the plan definitions and standards, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve come to the end of the road – you can apply for a resource consent and, if granted, be able to operate.

Council will soon publish an information flyer and update the information on its website to explain what people are required to do, and what Council’s position is.

Council’s compliance officers will investigate any complaints about homestays and Air BnBs, including whether a resource consent should have been obtained, or whether the adverse environmental effects are greater or different than they would have been if the home was just being occupied by a family.

For further information about this process please contact Council on 03 520 7400.

The local elections are this October. In order to vote you need to be enrolled. To enrol or update your details you’ll need to fill in an enrolment form. Go online at www.vote.nz or phone 0800 36 76 56 to ask for a form to be sent to you.

Over the past 12 months Council has received an increasing number of enquiries from the public about short term visitor accommodation, in particular Air BnBs. Resource Consents Manager Anna Eatherley says under current plans and the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan, Air BnBs and similar arrangements are permitted as long as they meet the definition of ‘homestay’, and any related standards.

“When setting up a homestay it’s important to be aware that the accommodation must be provided in your own home or holiday home, and there must be no more than five guests at a time.”

“Depending on the accommodation provided, you may notice an increase in your rates levy.

You can contact the Council if you would like to discuss this. If you choose to advertise your accommodation you will incur a Tourism Charge regardless of whether you incur a rates increase.”

Positive Ageing – Staying healthy and active

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There are many factors that affect our health as we age. Everyone can take steps to stay healthy and active physical and mental exercise is vital to keeping good health.

It’s also important to get attention for any health issues as early as possible.

Simple steps like getting a regular physical examination from your GP, seeing a dentist or dental hygienist regularly, and keeping up to date with recommended immunisations can really make a difference.

Maintaining social contact is also crucial for an active mind, as well as reducing stress and depression. The brain is like any muscle – it needs regular workouts and there are many ways you can keep it busy. For example, reading, playing games like Scrabble, cards or chess, doing crossword puzzles or word games, or taking up a new hobby.

Keeping up your social life by visiting friends or joining clubs is also important for good health.

Becoming more active can also help you manage symptoms of illness and pain, and improve your overall sense of well-being. Reaping the rewards of exercise doesn’t have to involve strenuous workouts or trips to the gym.

It’s about adding more movement and activity to your life, even in small ways.

No matter what your age or physical condition, it’s never too late to get your body moving.

If you’re interested in joining a new club or meeting new people, Marlborough District Libraries maintain a database of information about clubs and groups. To find out more, visit the library or go to their website: www.marlboroughlibraries. govt.nz/about-the-library/community/ community-information-database

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Despite the recent opening of Seddon’s new Water Treatment Plant, water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should still be boiled.

It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health. All water used for drinking, food preparation or cleaning teeth should be boiled before use.

For Seddon township, the Ministry of Health is assessing the operation of the new water treatment plant. Council is required to provide the Ministry with information on the quality of the water leaving the treatment plant to

show it’s compliant with New Zealand Drinking Water Standards. Following approval from the Ministry, which is expected soon, the boil water notice will be lifted for the Seddon treated reticulation network.

For Awatere Rural areas, the boil water notice will remain in place. Council is working with the DHB regarding options for supplying rural customers with water compliant with the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

Treated water is still available at the public taps on Marama Road, outside Seddon School.

For further information contact Council’s Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

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Having seen the street art in Christchurch.

Could MDC employ one of those gifted peeps to create a masterpiece on the ASB theatre bare ugly walls?

talk Doesn’t cut the mustard

The lady in the yellow jacket on Saturday down at the car park in Nelson St obviously doesn’t know what the plastic bags in the dispenser are used for.

Looking away when you’re dog is doing his business doesn’t quite cut the mustard.

Ridiculous Dumping fees = ridiculous - took an old plastic laundry basket, past it’s prime, to Blenheim depot.

Got weighed, threw basket onto container then onward to exit. Got changed $4... the weight was the same as on entry.

When I questioned charge, was told that if I had put said basket into a black bin liner it would have been free!!!

What’s the sense of putting plastic into more plastic = bloody ridiculous. Will not be going there again.

Miss the convenience Why is it every time I go to the supermarket and ask for 1 plastic bag they’ve run out.

Seems to me they are popular! Sure do miss the convenience of those bags and their other uses around the home.

Road toll Doesn’t the road code clearly state drive to the conditions of the road regardless of the speed signs.

Come on Kiwis, pull your head in and think about what you’re doing on the road and we’ll be all ok and safe.

Good luck and god bless I find it interesting that when the Pike river disaster happened the Police took over the scene and prevented any recovery attempts at the time, now they refuse to be hands on in any recovery.

Why didn’t they do that in the first place and leave it to those that know about mines, perhaps some lives would have been saved.

Only time will tell now. Good luck and God bless to those brave souls going in now.

Petrol prices Ever noticed that any disturbance anywhere on the globe, or shortfall in tax money available for parliament politicians to squander; and its an excuse for prices go up.

We get no choice. When will they tax electric cars for using the sun? Hmm tricky that one, how many solar panels and wind turbines are there?. Vintage darling.

Fussy Blue Door you’re getting very fussy with items you want and don’t want. I thought we had people in dire need in our community but now I have to wonder!

Plastic recycle plant I wish our Council would spend money on a soft plastics recycle plant (remember how we were able to drop them in the bins at the supermarket) instead of these new parking meters.

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Lights on!

Attention all drivers. You may have noticed that the sun gets in your eyes a lot more this time of year, especially in the morning and evening.

You should have your lights ON!!

Driving into town this morning the visibility was very poor and only about 50% of the vehicles going the other way had their lights on.

Even though you may be able to see fine other people cannot see you! Turn the lights ON!!

Peanuts Can I please remind all food outlets that when you serve food with peanuts/peanut butter you must declare that it has peanuts in it.

Managed to just avoid an anaphylactic attack on Sunday.

Occupy your mind To No.13. Ever thought the home owners themselves don’t want to put a no. on their letter box.

If that’s all you got to do with your life you could come round to my place each day to pick up neighbours cat muck. Then you won’t feel so scared of local council as you would be occupying your mind.

Tuamarina 1080 storage sheds Newly acquired consent (but been operating for years!) to store 400 tons of deadly 1080 baits with the potential to KILL 16,500,000 people, let alone countless pets, livestock, native species, insects etc!

All stored in 2 tin sheds in a semi-rural area, a stone’s throw from a primary school and the Wairau River.

And our government is more concerned about guns? 1080 is of FAR more concern with figures like this!

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CBD bakery you’re a gem! But one tip please sort your counter service, it’s so slow and often I just can’t wait that long!

Its incredible. This is the fourth month in a row that my power bill is in credit. As a low wage worker that is a significant help. Thank you.

Why is it that when I receive mail through the post it is not processed by the post. Why did I waste $1.20 to get it to the business when I could have posted it without any stamp. It would be interesting to try.

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Thank you To all the people involved in David’s care throughout his illness – St John’s Ambulance, Health care staff and many others too numerous to mention thank you so much for your care and support.

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Love Blenheim We love living in Blenheim especially on a Sunday when sensible businesses close for a family day. It doesn’t matter if tourists are in town. Been to heaps of countries around the world that close on Sunday.

PC elite The PC elite are not strictly correct by preferring Christians to be referred to as “Sunday Worshippers” as the Seventh Day Adventists have their Holy Day on Saturday. Perhaps ”Weekend Worshippers” would be more accurate.

Slow service Burger king. You are so slow with orders compared with McDonalds.

Don’t blame them Once New Zealanders had to fight to have Saturday and Sunday off. I don’t blame shop owners wanting the day off. I wouldn’t work weekends or public holidays if I had a choice.

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Colouring competition winners Well done to our winners of the Sun Easter Colouring competition. Thanks to

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The winners were: Caleb McCone, Cristina Fernandez, Mia McNabb and Jack Straker.

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Hundreds of people turned out for the MoreFm Duck Derby on Sunday, making it a successful fundraiser for Life Education Trust Marlborough again this year.

The weather contributed to the large turnout, with children and parents watching their yellow ducks sail down the Taylor River.

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The council’s approved solar power service providers are: A&B Electrical Solutions Ltd; Callahan & Martella Ltd; Harrisons Energy Solutions; iGenerate Ltd; MPower Pacific Ltd; Solar Electric Technology Ltd; Solar Sure Ltd; Sunshine Solar.

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By Bill McElhinney This could be the best show the Blenheim Musical Theatre has staged.

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The classic Beauty and the Beast tale takes place in the setting of a Paris Opera House, where the Opera Company’s productions are constantly maligned by the shadowy figure of The Phantom, who considers the Opera House his personal domain.

He falls in love with a young chorus girl, Christine, and takes her under his wing to nurture her talent and turn her into an opera star.

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Spencer Kingi captures the pathos of The Phantom so well and newcomer Aria Bakker, as Christine, is a bright new star in the Blenheim Musical Theatre.

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Jeannie Mark’s choreography is once again superb and her talented young dancers perform with grace, style and enthusiasm – young talent to be proud of.

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New Zealand has a poor road safety record compared to some other developed countries.

In 2018, 382 people lost their lives on our roads*. Issues such as drink driving, drug driving, distractions, speed and people not wearing seat belts contribute to a high number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

We have a transport system that needs significant improvement to help save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.

No death on the road is acceptable. Everyone should be entitled to safe and healthy mobility.

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Friday May 10, 2019

Business mentors get behind student scheme

By Bill McElhinney Nineteen young Marlborough students have embarked on a journey to explore career options with advice and support from local business. The students and their business mentors are taking part in the six-month “Career Navigator” programme provided (at no cost) by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

The Career Navigator programme has eleven business people from a range of industries across the region serving as mentors - coupled with the support of over 55 local businesses and organisations - all backing this programme which helps young people find career pathways.

Career Navigator has been running across New Zealand since 2012, and uses group mentoring which sees two mentors matched with three to six students.

Programme coordinator, Lisa Preece says, “It’s all about opening young people’s eyes to what options are available to them – especially right here in Marlborough.”

“Career Navigator provides a strong connection between our young people and local business, and a greater awareness of career opportunities in their region.

Whether they are contemplating heading to university, into the trades, or have no idea of what they want to do after they leave school - our vision is for all young people to have a purposeful pathway into their future.”

Career Navigator is currently offered to Year 12 and 13 students at both Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College.

Every two weeks the students will

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The Career Navigator team. Back row: Josh Wilkinson (Hortus), Dan Francis (Smith & Sons Renovations), Bradley Duncan (Southern Water Engineering), Jacob Collins, Tane Anderson, Tana Connor-McClean, Tristian Taylor, Runa Hazard, Mark Watson (Robinsons Construction), Greg Stretch (SBS Bank).

Middle row: Riley Keen, Logan Lowther, Shanay Harvey, Georgie Ballagh, Rachel Rodger (Spy Valley Wine), Martha Cooke, Katie Ball, Chris Parnell (Churchill Private Hospital Trust), Matt Preece (Port Marlborough.) Front row: Olivia Liddicoat, Tania Smith (Career Navigator facilitator), Naomi Nailer (Springlands Lifestyle Village), Lucy Martin, Brittney Johnson, Sam Butts.

meet with their mentor group and learn about different business skills, take part in experiential workshops and there will be out of school activities as well, Lisa explains.

“Last year Grant Boyd and the team from Sanford (from scientists to skippers) took a group of students out on boats into the Marlborough Sounds, so they could see the sorts of career options were available in the aquaculture industry as well as sustainability-related careers.

“Students also got to go out to experience first-hand the broader wine

industry in a ‘vine to bottle’ learning day with the support of Hortus, Saint Clair and WineWorks. These are just two examples of industry-related experiences from the jam-packed 2018 programme.”

Graeme Dingle Foundation regional manager, Kelvin Watt says the initiative is a logical next step.

“This is a natural extension to our Kiwi Can programme that is reaching over 50 per cent of Marlborough kids every week.”

“Kiwi Can helps develop the ‘soft skills’ our young people need to be

New business advisory service Top of the South businesses owners are being offered a new business advisory service, and a series of complimentary meetings are being held next month to demonstrate how The Alternative Board can help them.

Alfredo Puche, a new Nelson resident, has brought The Alternative Board to the top of the South. The Alternative Board was launched 29 years ago by American entrepreneur Allen Fishman, came to New Zealand in 2012, and now Alfredo is offering it to business owners in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough. Globally, Every month, the Alternative Board brings together six to eight non-competing business owners as a peer board with those owners using their collective wisdom to offer advice and provide solutions for each other’s business.

The board meeting is chaired by a certified facilitator who will also meet individually every month with each business owner as well, keeping up momentum.

That one-on-one coaching each month, as well as the monthly group session with business owner peers, really enables members to get to grips with their business issues, Alfredo says.

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There is also a suite of business analysis and strategic planning tools available to members.

“Usually owners of SMEs are very hands on and don’t take the time to step back and look at the strategy for their business.

“The Alternative Board provides a structure and accountability for doing just that.”

Alfredo is holding three introductory meetings in Blenheim on May 22.

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successful in the workplace, and now Career Navigator introduces them to meaningful career opportunities and help equip them for the eye-watering pace of change in the future,” he says.

The Career Navigator programme assists students to understand more about themselves, their skills, interests and aspirations, and to have the confidence to set challenging career pathway goals and be motivated to achieve them.Finally, it forms connections with employers in their community, helping students become aware of the resources and opportu-

nities that are available.

The mentors who have volunteered for this year’s Career Navigator programme are: Mark Watson (Robinson Construction); Naomi Nailer (Springlands Lifestyle Village); Daniel Francis (Smith & Sons Renovations); Grant Boyd (Sanford); Chelsea Yates (New Zealand King Salmon); Chris Parnell (Churchill Private Hospital); Rachel Rodger (Spy Valley Wines); Matt Preece (Port Marlborough); Greg Stretch (SBS Bank); Bradley Duncan (SWE); and Josh Wilkinson (Hortus).

Flexible financial advice with a local touch If you are looking for assistance with financial matters and you want someone who will be there for the long-haul, Jamie Norton is your man.

After more than seven years in the banking sector, Jamie has gone out on his own as a financial advisor at RMA Financial.

The 31-year-old was born and raised in Marlborough and is excited to start building relationships with people that will last years.

“It’s important people realise that dealing with me is not about just one or two meetings or pointing them in the right direction, it’s about a long-term commitment to financial matters and navigating the ups-and-downs of life.”

Jamie specialises in life and health insurance but can also assist on KiwiSaver and ACC matters.

Jamie says he can help anyone, regardless of their personal situation.

“It doesn’t matter what your situation is, whether you’re married or have kids, we can sit down and

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go through things step by step and put a plan in place.”

He says each person’s needs are reviewed at least every year to ensure their financial needs are being met regardless of what life changes may have occurred.

“I’m not tied to any particular provider, I have no quotas to fill, so I can give my clients the flexibility they need to get a good outcome for their needs.”

It’s that flexibility and a desire to help people which has motivated him to step out on his own.

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GARDENING THIS WEEK Gardening in the month of May: By Wally Richards May temperatures make you realise that the seasons have changed and our gardening has taken on a new perspective.

Watering is the first to come to mind. Plants need only a fraction of the amount of water they used in the summer; growth has slowed, temperatures have dropped, soils retain more moisture, plants are transpiring less.

It is a critical time for plants. Mulches which helped conserve soil moisture now become a deadly blanket, preventing water heavy soils from drying out.

Every year I have gardeners contact me towards the end of winter or early spring asking why certain plants have died. In most cases this is caused by wet feet due to mulches in the root zone.

So rake back the mulches, bag them up for next summer and let the soil breath and dry out. This is especially important for citrus trees.

Container plants indoors and outside need very little water now, compared to summer.

Saucers under the containers that hold water cause wet feet and should be removed.

Spring bulbs should be planted by now as they are starting to sprout.

If left too long the bulbs will shrink and then rot. I see a number of garden shops have left over bulbs that they are selling off at reduced prices.

Check that the bulbs are still firm and the shoots are not too big, then they are fairly safe to buy, but they should be planted immediately taking care not to damage roots or shoots.

May is the month in which strawberry plants will be available. If available loose (bare rooted) or in bundles they are a better buy than potted into individual pots.

If you see a variety called Albion grab them, as they are one of the best I have come across. Current beds of strawberries will have runners and if the varieties you have are good producers, then it would pay to take the rooted runners and either make a new bed or make a trough out of wood 20cm wide and similar depth.

Put a good compost such as Daltons with blood & bone, sheep pellets and Wallys Unlocking your Soil Potential (replaced Rok Solid) into the mix.

Plant in a diagonal pattern and spray with Mycorrcin.

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roses you can take the prunings and sprout them. Only pick your best roses.

Tomatoes in glasshouses along with capsicums etc will likely need a spray of Vaporgard for extra protection in areas where you may experience harder frosts.

Also keep the plants on the dry side; if too wet, they will die.

May is also the month we should start controlling grass grubs in our lawns.

During the dry summer grass grubs have been hiding deep in the soil, waiting for the autumn rains to moisten the soil and then they crawl up to the grass roots and start eating.

Before you spend money, lift some turf in areas where there have been problems and see how many are in square foot. If there are only two or three then there won’t be much damage, but if there is a reasonable number, then it is worth treating.

We have two safe controls; Wallys Neem Tree Powder which you sprinkle over the lawn and lightly water to settle. The Neem properties get into the roots and stop the grubs feeding.

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Container plants indoors and outside need very little water now, compared to summer. Saucers under the containers that hold water cause wet feet and should be removed.

Repeat the Mycorrcin spay once a month till spring, then do two weekly.

This can increase your new seasons crop by 400 per cent.

About this time of the year nurseries will be lifting the deciduous plants such as roses and fruit trees.

If you have any requirements for particular varieties then see your local garden shop and place a order so you don’t miss out.

If you grow asparagus, now is the time to chop down the ferns, compost them, weed the bed and place seaweed over it, along with any animal manures or chicken manure you may have access to.

Winter cabbage, broccoli and Brussel sprouts all benefit from being earthed up like you do with potatoes.

When you harvest, cut off the head and cut a cross in the top of the stump.

It will then produce some small heads for use later on.

Frost proof all tender plants by spraying them with Vaporgard and sprinkling Fruit and Flower power into the root zone on the soil.

It hardens them up, helps keep the foliage green and the Vaporgard gives frost protection to tender growth.

If there are several frosts night after night, additional protection will be needed.

Hardwood cuttings, particularly of small fruit bushes, maybe taken now with a good chance of success.

Likewise when you cut back your

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 10 Bayleys Friday Night Feast: Mingle and absorb the colourful festive atmosphere that only superb food, sterling entertainment and great people can cook up. Bring the children, bring your appetites and join the party. 3.30pm-8.30pm. Market Street, Blenheim CBD. The Phantom Of The Opera: Don’t miss the widely loved musical The Phantom Of The Opera, presented by the Blenheim Musical Theatre. 7.30pm, on until May 18. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street. Tickets $25-$75 available from Ticketek.

Tempo: Today’s Emerging Musicians Performing Onstage. With performances by Marlborough’s young musicians and singers and guest artist local singer and songwriter Anneka Thwaites. 7pm.

Entry $3 per person, $10 family. Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street.

Buddhism Is Not A Religion: Join Geshe Jampa Tharchin as he breaks down misconceptions about Buddhism. Today ‘The Two Truths’ 6.30pm-8pm. Saturday ‘Buddhism is Not a Religion’ 10am-11.30am. Just drop in, everyone warmly welcome.

Entry by donation/koha. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road.

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 6.30am3pm, Monday-Friday. Karaka Cuisine, 12 Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate.

Saturday 11 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon: A unique off-road journey through the vineyards of Marlborough. With stunning views, taste stations and entertainment throughout the 21km run, hybrid or walk course. Briefing from 8.50am, with start times from 9am. Saint Clair Cellar Door, 13 Selmes Road.

Aroha for Alivia: An evening to raise funds for Alivia, who was diagnosed with rare cancer

The Blenheim Musical Theatre production of The Phantom of the Opera is on at the ASB Theatre until May18.

Photo: Graham Brooks two days before she was to start school. With live music and amazing prizes up for auction throughout the night. 7pm. Tickets $30. Waikawa Boating Club, Waikawa Marina, Picton. Tickets available from the Envirohub/Kaipupu Point office, 14 Auckland Street Picton or Beachcomber Cruises Picton.

My Name Is Moana: An intimate 90 minute tribute to the ocean, led by celebrated singer/songwriter Moana Maniapoto. 7.30pm.

Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton. Tickets $25 available form Take Note Picton or Alyssums Blenheim.

Karaoke With D’s Karaoke: Put your singing voice on and come to the Clubs for D’s Karaoke night. A fun evening for all. 7pm–10pm. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show Jacqueline Hocquard’s Wildlife Paintings. On until May 26. Opening hours 10.30am4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Remembering Rodin’. A touring exhibition developed and toured by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. On until June 22. Also ‘Four X Five X Six’. In

a world that has become more digital by the day, six artists have chosen to work with 4x5 colour photography.

On until June 23. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

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.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive.

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

Sunday 12 Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run: Get active and have fun on Mother’s Day while supporting a worthy cause the Heart Foundation. Plenty of great spot prizes up for grabs. Check-in time 8am with race starting at 9am. Taylor River Reserve, Monro Street entrance.

Register online at jennianmothersday.com or registrations available on the day.

The Great Blenheim Bake Off: Mother’s Day fun event. Compete or just eat with loads of fun and edible entertainment. Bring your creative baking to the market at 8.30am.

Marlborough Farmers Market, corner of Alabama and Maxwell Roads.

Mills Bay Mussels Street Party: It’s time for an unforgettable food experience. Think you know this humble Marlborough mollusc, think again. Try them grilled, crumbed or smoked, beer-battered, baconwrapped, in a chowder, croquette, fritter and more. $10. Booking not required just turn up and enjoy.

11am-3pm. Mills Bay Mussels, 23a Inglis Street, Havelock.

Ulysses Club Ride: Mother’s Day ride to Kekerengu. 1pm departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides. Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

EcoWorld: Mother’s Day special with free entry for all mothers with a paying

adult or child. EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am5.30pm.

Path To Everest: Kilian Jornet the best mountain runner in history wrote as a child a list of all the races he would like to win and all the mountains he dreamed of climbing.

This is an intimate portrait that reveals his fears, contradictions and his desire to keep seeking new challenges. 3pm5pm. Top Town Cinemas, 4 Kinross Street.

Blenheim Country Music Club: All new performers welcome. $3 including afternoon tea. 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

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

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

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Golf Croquet every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Association Croquet on a Wednesday and Saturday plus Ricochet on Friday. 1pm. Parker Street, Pollard Park.

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.

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

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Bingo Babes to hit town For the first time in Blenheim Ethel and Bethel the Bingo Babes will entertain on Saturday evening June 22 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

The Friends of Rapaura school are organising this event as a fundraiser says committee member Hannah Price.

“We have been trying for some time to get these ladies to perform in Blenheim and now we have a date,” she says with excitement.

“It is going to be one crazy fun filled night”.

Ethel and Bethel are best described as a hilarious night out and sure to have you in stitches of laughter.

Reading some of the show reviews is exciting says Hannah.

A review from Amanda says; I have been to Ethel and Bethel Bingo Babes twice now and they are fantastic entertainers, we had a blast both nights.

Would definitely go again.

Linn says “I never thought playing Bingo could be so much fun, a laugh a minute.

Awesome night and we

so loved it.”

Penny says “these little loves don’t look like heavy weights but my goodness they can pack a punch.

Their shenanigans and humour are fantastic.”

“Not only is it a great nights entertainment but we are raising funds for our school and children, we need extra heating in the classrooms and new sports equipment,” says Hannah.

Hannah urges people to book early and get your tickets now from BP Computers, Red Hot Fashions and Rapaura School”.

Ethel and Bethel are a couple of old biddies who love nothing more than a few rounds of bingo with a bunch of good folk looking for a fun filled night out! Their unique brand of bingo is coupled with humour and spontaneous per formance outbursts.

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Also may suit semi-retired or retired persons. If this sounds like you please give us a call For more information phone Susan 5777 868

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Application pack available on request and inquiries to apply@mbc.school.nz Closing Date Monday 20th May at 4 pm

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MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE Learning Assistant Fixed Term, Part Time Up to 30 hours per week (term time only) Start date as soon as possible 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 levels of learning difficulties to support them achieve academic success.

Suitable experience and/or qualifications as a Learning Assistant 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 Friday 17 May 2019

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For more information on this position and to apply please send to nita@marisco.co.nz

Council is looking for a talented Accounts Officer

Do you want an Accounts role with a broader range of functions than normal? This role does not only carry out the Accounts Receivable role for Council, but also provides financial and accounting support to Marlborough Airport Ltd (MAL).

The Accounts Officer role: • ensures that Council’s receivable duties are performed on a timely basis and that input is accurate; • processes all accounting transactions and performs administrative duties for MAL. This role is for a customer focused accounts receivable and accounting person with proven clerical experience.

The qualities we are looking for are: • excellent organisation, people and communication skills; • experience and accuracy in data processing and reporting; • sound understanding and experience of computer and accounts receivable systems; • high levels of accuracy for reconciliation and accounting work.

In this role you will benefit from your ability to: • apply accounts receivable and accounting best-practice; • meet deadlines; • operate in a team; • consistently deliver results; • operate Excel and other products in the Microsoft Office Suite; • have effective credit control skills.

Council uses Technology One software. Experience in using this software is not required, but it could be an advantage.

The salary range for this role is between $45,000 and $50,000 and will vary depending on what skills and experience you have to offer.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 15 May 2019.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact Murray murray.south@marlborough.govt.nz .

Applications close 17th May 2019 Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and the ability to pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

www.marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Friday May 10, 2019 Situations Vacant

Public Notices

Death Notices

Death Notices

TEN Pin Bowling open 7 days at Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Road Phone 5784851

CONROY, Susan (nee Burdon) The Conroy family are heartbroken to announce that Susan passed away early on Sunday morning May 5, 2019 in Melbourne. Her passing has left a hole in so many hearts. She will be missed more than words can explain.

We love you.

Dearly loved wife of Dennis. Mum of Abby, Joshua and Jemma. Nana of Nathan, Vanity and William. Daughter of Carol and the Late Tunney. Sister of Gary, Gail, Peter, John, Barbara and Patrick.

KERRY, Jean Marjorie (Hilton): Jean peacefully left us, supported by family in the comfort of her home on Saturday 4 May 2019. Much loved wife of the late Ken Kerry. Adored and admired Mum of Denise, Joanne and Keisteen. Mum-in-law of Geoffrey, Grenville and Graeme. Nan to Angela and Mark, Craig and Mollie, Ethan, Liam, Carlie and Taryn. Great Nan to Matthew, Angus and Maeve. Messages to 14A Eltham Road Blenheim 7201 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to the Child Cancer Foundation c/PO Box 233 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Jean’s inspirational life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Saturday 11 May at 1.00pm followed by private cremation at the Cloudy Bay Crematorium.

COOKES Tree Services for tree removal, trimming, thinning, line clearance, stump grinding, hedge trimming, mulch supplies. Fully insured. Free quotes.

Call Lance 021-361-912 or 578-0083

Got an important issue to share?

Support Staff - Learning Assistant 20 hours per week

We are looking for a Learning Assistant to join our team. The position is to support a student with High Health Needs. We are looking for a vibrant, positive, team player focussed on child learning and wellbeing.

Community Hub Coordinator 4 hours per week

We invite applications to lead the implementation of our new Community Hub. We are looking for a person to build relationships, coordinate wellbeing initiatives and facilitate social and learning opportunities for parents.

For more information and an application pack please visit www.redwoodtown.school.nz

Applications Close 23 May 2019, 3pm

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

Riversdale Community House

AGM Tuesday 14th May, 7pm 131 Budge Street Alistair Sowman will be speaking on relevant topics for our community.

Everyone welcome Supper to follow

Notice of Meeting

Marlborough First Light Foundation Inc. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Monday, 27th May 2019, 5.15pm at Mount Riley Wines, 10 Malthouse Rd, Riverlands, Blenheim If you would like to attend please email Irmi Watt (secretary) at firstlightmarl@hotmail.co.nz

Board Available FULL Board, or partial board, available for a quiet, working person in a family home in Springlands.

Please phone Mike 0274323075.

Wanted to Lease VINEYARD Wanted to lease. Experienced vineyard manager requires vineyard. Text 0272400204 or email Johnnynz1234@gmail.com.

For Sale THREE Bedroom house in Springlands. One bathroom, two toilets. Inquires from $459,000.

Phone 0211558018.

Private sale: Three year old, owner built home.

3 bedroom and 1 bathroom 140m2 house on 385m2 section in Blenheim. $449,000.

Please contact Christie 027 696 4103 to view Garage Sale

ANTIQUE BUYER VISITING -Pay up to $10,000 for petrol pumps, enamel signs. Also wanting oil bottles & stands, ship portholes, ships lamps/ lights, ships wheels & pulleys. Old clocks, barometers, musical instruments, violins, bugles, music boxes, roll top desks, oak picture frames, war medals, swords, bayonets, helmets. Old joiners tools, plumb bobs, scribes, planes, hammers, tool chests. Matchbox, dinky, diecast, tin plate, windup toys, moneyboxes. Buy single items from $50 to collections $50,000.

Church Notices LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service

Births This Week KITE, Vince: May 2, 2019 BURKHART, Lewis Jenson: May 1, 2019 SMITH, Isobel Maree: May 2, 2019 TAYLOR: May 2, 2019

Phone Murray 021 441 400

HOPE AND HEALING

WITH CARL COME JOIN US: BUTLER FRI 10 & SAT 11 MAY COME JOIN US: - 7PM FRI 10 & SAT 11 MAY AND - 7PM SUN 12 MAY AND SUN 12 MAY - 10AM AND 6.30PM

50 Redwood Street 11 May, 8-12 noon Preloved toys, books, DVD’s, plants, clothing, a high chair, lots more

FRIDAY FACT

CLEGHORN Street. Saturday 11 May, 8am.

Moving sale. Household items, furniture, tools, toys and much more.

11 LAWRENCE Street, Havelock. Saturday 11 May, 9am-2pm. New cake mixer, duvets plus odds and sods.

Book your space now in our Friday Sun (by 3pm Thursday)

Garage Sale Column!

Phone 5777 868

PEARCE, John William CP: Father John passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday May 5, 2019, at Blenheim. Dearly loved son of Bill and Maureen Pearce (both deceased), loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Helen, Brian and Kerry, Ann and Neil Cartwright, and a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to c/- Star of the Sea Parish, 61 Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers donations to the Passionist Foundation would be appreciated, and may be made at the service, or online at https://www.passionists. com/donate/ A Rosary for Father John will be recited at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 7pm on Friday May 10, followed by a Requiem Mass to be celebrated at the Marlborough Convention Centre, Alfred Street, at 11am on Saturday May 11. Father John will continue his journey home to Sydney for burial.

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

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Death Notices

- 10AM AND 6.30PM

BARNETT, Michael (Mike): BENNETT, Pamela Joy (Pam) (nee Freeman): May 6, 2019

Harvest Life Church 22 Nelson St, Blenheim 03 579 1975 or 027 476 1917 www.harvestlife.nz or find us on Facebook

BRYANT, Peter Edmond (Peanut): May 2, 2019 CLAUSEN, Margaret: May 5, 2019 CONROY, Susan (nee Burdon): May 5, 2019

GARAGE

SALES

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

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ARE YOU ARESICK? YOU SICK? LACKING FOCUS? LACKING FOCUS? Marlborough Kindergarten OR DIRECTION? OR DIRECTION? Association

Fundraising Garage Sale

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

FREETH, Robert Michael (Bob): GAIR, June Patricia: May 4, 2019

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ ELECTION Nominations are invited for the election of 3 parent representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon on FRIDAY 24TH MAY 2019 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement and photograph.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

Voting closes at noon on FRIDAY 7th JUNE 2019.

Jocelyn Cameron Returning Officer Education Futures Ltd

HENRY, James Roy (Roy): May 4, 2019 Calling “shotgun” when riding in a car comes from the term “shotgun messenger” which was used to refer to the guard who sat next to the Stagecoach driver. The guards would use a shotgun to keep robbers and criminals away. It made its way into society due to Hollywood’s love of Western flicks.

HUTCHINSON, Donald Leslie: May 5, 2019 KERRY, Jean Marjorie (Hilton): May 4, 2019 O’DONNELL, Bevelyn Nola (Bev): May 6, 2019 PEARCE, John William CP: May 5, 2019 ROWLAND, Shirley Avis: April 30, 2019

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SPORT

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Warriors roll the dice on Nikorima As the Warriors chuck quick money at their halves problem by bringing in Kiwi Kodi Nikorima, it highlights the issue with the club.

Shaun Johnson must have a slight smirk in Cronulla as the club he left under a cloud in February has been forced to make a hospital pass decision to lure Nikorima, the

Broncos half, to Auckland.

When Johnson left, Warriors fans were told by the club that the phone was running hot with players wanting to be amongst the New Zealand franchise.

Like many things with the Warriors that was predictable hyperbole.

The forking out of the cash not even midway through the season

is an admission that the current state of affairs simply is not good enough.

Nikorima is a talented 25-yearold who has played 86 NRL games.

He’s young enough to make a decent impression and he’s signed through to the end of the 2021 season.

The sceptic in me still ponders if he was that great of a player, why would the Broncos, who are having a terrible season themselves, let him go in the middle of a campaign?

This outcome is the best the Warriors could do given the situation.

They have likely overpaid for Nikorima’s services but luring the

best players across the Tasman has meant they’ve done that for years.

Without this roll of the dice, and that’s what it is, the Warriors’ season would have gone nowhere.

Of course, it may still pan out to go nowhere, but that wouldn’t be a new outcome for a Warriors campaign, would it?

After all, it’s just a matter of faith.

Table tennis competition kicks off

Instructor Kathy Donaldson puts a Riversdale sit and be fit class through their paces.

Marlborough Hubs in full swing Marlborough’s five Community Hubs have been extended.

Situated in the Redwoodtown, Picton, Havelock, Riversdale and Awatere areas, the hubs are designed to offer opportunities for physical activity at an affordable price.

After the success of the hubs in 2018, facilitators Sport Tasman with support from Churchill Private Hospital, Marlborough District Council and Marlborough Primary Health Organisation have decided to extend the range of activities offered. “ We have added an extra three programmes to the set-up this year so it will be even bigger than last year, which was our record year so far [in terms of participation],” Community sport advisor Rory Crawford says.

“We are just looking to provide low-cost, effective physical activity for communities in the heart of their community, so people don’t even need to travel to take part … ease of access and affordability are the keys for us.”

Some of the programmes are ACC falls prevention-approved, designed to keep participants safe. The activities

are directed at all age groups – from Picton and Havelock’s Tumble Tots programme for pre-schoolers, to Boot Camp and Youth Groups for teens, through to Sit And Be Fit for the older brigade.

Programmes run all year and participants can become involved at any stage.

“Feel free to just turn up and get involved,” Rory urges.

The five hubs provide a wide range of tailor-made activities. Redwoodtown offer Talk/Tech/Teach, where participants need to bring their own device, Keeping U Moving and an Older Person Seminar.

Their co-ordinator is Wendy Reynolds 021 223 0160.

Picton have four options – Tumble Tots, Tennis, Youth Bootcamps and an Indoor Walking Circuit Class.

Vanessa Evans, 03 5735400, is the Picton Hub co-ordinator.

The Riversdale Hub hosts Sit and Be Fit on Mondays and Thursdays, with co-ordinator Chloe Rarity, 035780469.

The Awatere Hub have Actively

Ageing, Boot Camp, Taekwondo, Yoga and Youth Group (under 18).

Lil Broadhurst, 03 5757975, is the co-ordinator.

Havelock host Tai Chi on Saturdays and Tumble Tots on Mondays. Susan Foster is the co-ordinator, her email is havelockv2020@gmail.com.

Rory has been working closely with the Havelock Hub of late, undertaking research designed to gauge the wishes of youth in that region.

“We are looking to bring in a youth-centred programme so we ran a Youth Lab, canvassing the opinions of 35 young folk in the region. We asked them for honest feedback on what type of programmes they would like to see, plus when and where they would like it to run.

“It was great to hear from the rural community about what they were looking for. We will look to take their thoughts on board to make sure the programmes are designed by them, for them.

“It’s not us telling them what they want, it is about them telling us and us delivering,” he says.

The Marlborough Table Tennis Association has picked ten teams of even strength for the nine week competition, and the first matches of the teams competition were played last week.

Matt Millar and his teammates, Rob Honour and Rory Osborne, beat Matt Pigou’s team 8-4. Matt Millar was in great touch, seemingly having the ball on a string at times.

Matt Pigou had to work hard for his two singles wins as both of his opponents are comfortable attacking.

Nathan Watson led his team to a 7-5 win over Will’s Winners after being 5-2 down at one stage. Nathan, a current member of the NZ training squad, was taken to four sets by Will Kim. Peter Wells and Steve Rowsell, both former Wairau Valley players, started the comeback when they won their last singles matches. Will won his remaining two matches with Warren Haszard and Marion Wood also getting on the board.

Alex Kennedy was undefeated as Tradies beat Battlers 7-5. Alex is now unbeaten in the teams competition since

2017. Peter Welsh and Malcolm Honour backed him up with a win each.

For Battlers, Jason Kennedy and Simon Bishell won two each. It was especially a good effort from Simon, who took a set from Alex despite not playing regularly last season.

Newcomer Matthias Krönert from Chemnitz, Germany, was influential as his team beat Zac’s Team by 22 games to 21 after matches were drawn 6 all.

John Diamanti won a single and a double. Young junior Joseph Ruwhiu , in his first year of senior competition, won a double with Matthias and took sets from his more experienced opponents. Zac Cowdrey and David Smith won two each for Zac’s team.

Jacqui Wood, a member of the Southern Regional Squad, won her three singles comfortably as her side beat KGB 21 games to 19 following a 6 all draw. Kylie Hurren gained a vital singles win, with fill-in player Peter Cowdrey being good value in the doubles. Ken Thompsett and Jeff Sawyer kept KGB in the hunt with two wins each.

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

May 2, mens stableford, 3rd round CV Ritchie Memorial: Paddy Couchman 43; Jordan Judge 41; Mike McConnell 40; Clive Drummond 39; Alby Aitchison 37; Ian Moffat 37; Murray Ingram 37; Ian Cark 37; Graeme Daines 36; Cryil Scammell 36; Dave Menzies 36; Gary Hildyard 36; Clive Aitchison 35; Jim Findlay 35; Ian Hatcher 35; Phil Starkey 35; Leo McKendry 35.

9 hole stableford: Ray Welsh 19; Jan DeZwart 17; Ivan Neame 16.

May 4, mens monthly medal, 1st round qualifying club champs, 1st round Browne Memorial Trophy, 3rd Reeves Cup: Mike McConnell 64; Clive Drummond 66; Ian Clark 67; Graeme Daines 67; Michael Daines 68; Leo McKendry 68; Dan Crawford 69; Luke Yarrall 69; Ted Collier 70; Bob Penington 70; Neal Blackford 70; Brent Baker 70; Phil Starkey 71; Doug Shaw 71;

Don Lamond 71; Trent Davies 72; James Brunel 72; Cyril Scammell 72. Gross: Michael Daines 73.

Fairweathers Prize 6/15 NTP: Clive Druumond. Geoffrey T Sowman 9/18 NTP for 2: Michael Daines.

May 6, 9 hole stableford men: Phil Starkey 23; Alan Martin 22; Leo McKendry 20; Brian Brown 19; Dan Crawford 18; Ivan Neame 18; Jan DeZwart 17; Brian Burgess 17; Stuart Parker 17; Dave Menzies 17; Arnold Newman 17; Don Gray 17; Bob Tapp 17. Women: Jan Blake 17; Jenny Adams 15; Dawn Walker 14.

May 8, womens bisque stableford, 0-32: Collen McLeod 39; Rachel Bell 35. 33+ Dawn Walker 38; Jenny Adams 36; Joan Watson 36.

Coming events: Saturday, MDC Challenge Cup. Mixed combined medal. Rest of field, medal blind pairs. Monday, 9 hole stableford.

Wednesday, Stretch Shield.

Thursday, par.

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Friday May 10, 2019

Lions ladies gifts keep kids cosy

By Bill McElhinney There were 43 cosy kids at Seymour Kindergarten this week after a visit from two ladies from the Beavertown Lions Club.

Sandra Kirk and Raewyn Thomas, assisted by a few friends, had been busy knitting beanies and booties for the children, and came to the kindergarten to present them.

“We’ve been knitting these for about six years,” Sandra

says.

“We knit enough for two kindergartens every year.

“The wool is mainly scrap, lots of different colours.

Some is donated, some we get from second-hand shops.

We don’t mind having lots of different colours; the children really like them.”

“This is a fabulous gesture,” head teacher Char Morrison says.

“It will keep the children warm on the chilly winter

Cosy kids at Seymour Kindergarten!

mornings. We’re so grateful for their kindness.

“We’ve got a cake to share and we’re putting on a morning tea to thank these kind ladies for their gifts!”

RIGHT: Beavertown Lions ladies Sandra Kirk, left, and Raewyn Thomas with Isabella Karaitiana, Koen Avery and Ella-Rose Hurford wearing the beanies and slippers the ladies knitted.