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By Bill McElhinney “This is great; it’s a validation of the work I’ve been doing for the past 50 years!”

Blenheim master carver Jim Davis has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to Maori art, the Catholic Church and the community.

Jim, who came to New Zealand from Derry in Northern Ireland 50 years ago, has been working on church carvings ever since.

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In his Tavera Street workshop, Jim spent hundreds of hours in 2017 updating, decorating and carving a series of large panels for the St Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Motueka.

“When the new church was opened in 1988, I carved three panels with the names of all the people who were baptised in Motueka between the years 1857 to 1988,” Jim says.

Jim carried out a similar project for the Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Blenheim.

Carved panels around the church interior bear the names of hundreds of those baptised there, and are inspected regularly by visitors to the church.

“It gives people a sense of where they come from,” Jim says.

The foyer of the church also features another of Jim’s

carvings.

Jim has produced a range of traditional Maori carved furnishings and artworks for Catholic parishes throughout New Zealand since the late 1960s.

“I saw the need to recognise our multiculturalism when I first came here,” Jim says, “so I’ve been incorporating it in my work ever since.

“We need to adapt – culture changes, and so must we.”

Jim has been encouraged in recent years by his wife, Trish Falleni, whose heritage includes the Canvastown Ngati Kuia iwi.

Jim first carved a tabernacle for a new church in Stokes Valley and later carved similar items for parishes in Wairoa, Motueka and Stoke.

He was a driving force behind the establishment of the Tawhiti A Maru Marae in Wairoa, where he completed all of the carvings inside the whare nui and assisted with

exterior carvings.

He designed the plan for the whare kai at the Te Hora Marae at Canvastown.

In addition to these projects he has carved other items for various parishes from lecterns to patronal saint figures.

His carvings are also present internationally at locations in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Ireland, and the Philippines.

When he is not carving, Jim is a marriage and funeral celebrant and works with Hospice Marlborough to record biographies for people.

“It’s something to leave the family, the story of someone’s life,” Jim says.

He established the Menz Sheds in Waimea and Blenheim to provide social opportunities for older isolated men.

Jim has overseen the Blenheim Menz Shed become Jim Davis carving a panel for a church in Motueka. debt free and added an ex- Hundreds of names will surround the Celtic symbol on tension for light metal work. the panel.

Four Dames, three Knights in 2019 list

By Bill McElhinney Mental Health advocate Mike King, who brought his I Am Hope tour to Blenheim last year, has become an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Earlier this year he was named the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.

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Kiwi driver Scott Dixon was named as a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for his

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Well-known Kiwi actress Robyn Malcolm has been named as a Member of the NZ Order of Merit, for her services to television and theatre.

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More strike action looms More strike action is on the cards for teachers unless negotiations tackle the big issues faced by the education sector.

Secondary schools will see a rostering home strike where certain year levels are not taught for a day. Yesterday saw Year 9 students rostered home.

Rolling regional strikes will likely take place in Marlborough on Thursday, June 20.

Car left on school field An abandoned car was found in St Mary’s School grounds on Monday after it crashed through fencing near Stephenson and Weld Streets.

It was removed and Police are investigating.

Ben Glover ‘handpicked’ for judging Predator free Havelock group Linton Brown, Liz Mathews and Sandra Currie hope the Havelock community will get behind their trapping initiative.

Let’s rid Havelock of rats!

By Bill McElhinney When Sandra Currie moved from Pelorus to Havelock, she noticed the absence of birdsong.

“There was a lot of birdsong where we used to live,” Sandra says.

“Havelock was so quiet by comparison.”

It didn’t take Sandra long to find out why. Rats, big ones and lots of them, were decimating the local fauna, so Sandra decided to do something about it.

The result is the launch of a new community group, Havelock Bird Song- Waiata Manu, which aims to create a predator free Havelock.

“We want create a predator free

township in which our native species can flourish, so we all get to see and hear more native birds and bird song,” Sandra says.

“We think the size and area of Havelock township makes this very achievable.”

The group has set up a trap library, where Havelock residents can buy or borrow traps. The trappers are asked to record their catches, which will be entered into a NZ wide data base.

“Our first targeted predator will be rats,” Sandra says.

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“When we become good at rat catching, we’ll move on to other predator species such as possums, stoats, weasels and ferrets,” Sandra says.

Eventually the group would like to have traps all along the estuary, in the marina and up the top of Lawrence Street hillside area.

“But we need to get very good at what we are doing and we need to get as much community support as we can,” Sandra says.

Havelock Menz Shed are making 100 traps, with 35 ready to go, and Havelock Lions have got behind the project and donated

$400 for traps.

“And if you don’t want to handle dead rodents, we have people who can come and empty traps and re-set them for you,” Sandra says.

The Havelock Birdsong committee is being supported by Havelock Vision 20/20, who will handle their administration.

They are also working with The Predator Free NZ 2050 group and Picton Dawn Chorus to share methods and results.

“We are starting small, but we hope to get a lot of local residents involved,” Sandra says.

To get involved, contact sandra@pelorusvalley.co.nz or phone 027 229 2486.

Marlborough winemaker and respected wine judge, Ben Glover, has been invited to attend the annual Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards (MIWA), in South Africa as an international guest judge.

Michelangelo is South Africa’s largest wine competition, having received in excess of 2250 entries in 2018. Every judge is hand-picked and invited based on their international judging experience and credibility, with Ben selected because of his expertise in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, having made the wine varietal for over 20 years.

Stadium strengthening complete Work to upgrade Blenheim’s Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 is now complete, with the facility back up and running at full capacity.

The upgrade was precautionary and designed to protect the Stadium’s users following the 7.8-magnitude Kaikoura earthquake in 2016.

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Watch for the new STOP sign NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS LOCAL AUTHORITY ELECTIONS 2019 Local authority elections will be held on Saturday, 12 October this year. To receive your postal voting document you should ensure you are on the Electoral Roll that will close on 16 August 2019. After this date you can still enrol and will need to cast a ‘special vote’.

By Bill McElhinney There’s a new compulsory stop sign in town, but some Blenheim motorists seem happy to ignore it.

There are now compulsory stop signs where Muller Road crosses Weld Street, an intersection that has been the site of a number of crashes.

“Weld Street carries quite a good flow of traffic, and there have been a number of incidents, some of them serious, at this intersection,” Marlborough road safety

volunteer, Nigel Perry, says.

“Drivers must come to a complete stop, and assess the traffic flow carefully, before crossing or coming on to Weld Street,” Nigel says.

However, when The Sun visited the intersection earlier this week, a number of drivers sailed through without stopping completely, some barely slowing down as they turned into Weld Street from Muller Road.

The road rules state that you must come to a com-

plete stop, not just slow down, at a stop sign. Stop in a place where you can see vehicles coming from all directions.

Stay stopped until you have given way to all other vehicles, including cycles and motorcycles.

You must not go until it is safe.

Road users are reminded that failing to stop or give way at an intersection is an offence. The penalty for this offence is a $150 fine plus 20 demerit points.

Important note: In this public notice the term ‘council district’ includes a city, district and regional council area and where established, a community board area.

The term also includes the area of the Auckland Council and the local boards.

RESIDENTIAL ELECTORS

If you are registered as a Parliamentary elector, you will automatically be enrolled as a residential elector of the appropriate council district and as the case may be, community board or local board for the address in respect of which you are registered as a Parliamentary elector.

RATEPAYER ELECTORS

If you are a residential elector in a council district where you live, but pay rates on a property in another district, you may be eligible to enrol as a non-resident ratepayer elector in that other council district.

You may become a non-resident ratepater elector for a council district if you are a ratepayer for that area and the address in respect of which you are registered as a Parliamentary elector is outside of that area.

A firm, company, trust, corporation or society which pays rates on a property in a council district may nominate one of its members or officers as a ratepayer elector, provided that the nominator and the nominated person are both registered as Parliamentary electors at addresses which are outside the council district within which the property is situated.

In the case of partners, joint tenants and tenants in common, who collectively pay rates on a property in a council district, one of the group may be nominated to be entered on the ratepayer electoral roll. Again, that person and the nominator must be registered as Parliamentary electors at addresses outside the council district within which the property is situated.

Eligibility to enrol or be nominated may depend on individual circumstances.

Only one enrolment can be made for any council district no matter how many properties are owned within that council district. No person may be enrolled more than once for any council district.

EXISTING RATEPAYER ELECTORS

New electoral rolls are compiled every three years for the local authority elections. If you are enrolled as a ratepayer elector, or were nominated as a ratepayer elector, for the 2016 local authority elections, or at any time since that election, you should have already received an enrolment confirmation form or other advice on your ratepayer elector status.

If you have not received this form or advice, or have lost it, please contact the local council to which you pay rates, or phone toll free 0800 54 8683.

NEW RATEPAYER ELECTORS

If you think you may be eligble to enrol or to make a nomination as a ratepayer elector, then you need to obtain an Enrolment Form for Ratepayer Electors from the local council where you pay your rates. Make sure you do this early to allow time for any questions to be dealt with before the ratepayer electoral roll closes on Friday, 16 August 2019. The Electoral Officer will be able to help you with your application.

This public notice is issued pursuant to Section 39(1)(a), Local Electoral Act 2001 on behalf of all local authority Electoral Officers.

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The Muller Road - Weld Street intersection is now marked by a compulsory stop sign on both sides.

AA Positive rating for council Ma rlborough Distr ict Council’s financial management has been confirmed by rating agency S&P Global Ratings, with council retaining its AA Positive long term credit rating.

In February this year the council was one of just seven New Zealand local councils to improve its rating from having a stable to positive outlook following a similar action by S&P on the New

Zealand Government.

The S&P assessment takes into account the financial position of the council group, which includes MDC Holdings Ltd, Port Marlborough NZ Ltd and Marlborough Airport Ltd. S&P said the Council’s “robust financial management and moderate debt burden continues to support its ratings.

It noted the council’s long

term plan calls for higher levels of capital expenditure over the next few years as council continues to renew and upgrade it infrastructure.

“Although this will result in a higher after-capital deficit, we believe Marlborough’s robust financial management and the country’s excellent institutional settings will enable the council to keep its debt burden moderate relative to domestic peers.”

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By Bill McElhinney Blenheim woman Laura Monahan’s Mozambique mission has suffered a setback.

Laura is the founder and CEO of the Liberty Project in Pemba, Mozambique, a project to help free of girls and women from backgrounds of oppression, abuse and sexual exploitation.

Laura, who grew up in Blenheim where her parents still live, says it’s estimated that around 98 per cent of Mozambican females have been sexually abused, whether it be from cultural ceremony, forced sexual labour, or the ‘norms’ of womanhood that the culture perpetrates.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE For the past two years, Jeff Stanton of Precision Auto has been providing emergency roadside assistance for motorists in Marlborough.

He is the Blenheim contractor for the major insurance companies who call on him 24/7 to assist with everything from jumpstarts through to running out of fuel.

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By Aimee O’Hagan A group of local tree-lovers have managed to raise over $90,000 in the space of a month, which is set to be used to save 70 oak trees on Dog Point Road.

In March, the trees – whose branches grow dangerously close to the power lines above – were deemed by Marlborough District Council and Marlborough Lines to be a “hazard” and a “fire risk”.

After being told that the trees will have to be felled, Dog Point Road residents and Lake Timara Lodge (which resides at the end of the avenue) owners alike have been “desperately” searching for alternative solutions.

Two possible alternatives included undergrounding the lines and redirecting the lines.

Dog Point Road resident and Marlborough real estate agent, Grant Baxter, who is part of the group fighting for the survival of the 30 year-old trees, says that they have decided to opt for the undergrounding of the lines.

He adds that this is set to cost approximately $160,000.

“Our group believe if we can raise $100,000 plus by way of

pledges to fund the burying of the power cables, we can go to [the] council and Marlborough Lines and ask them to fund the necessary balance,” Grant says.

Since coming up with the “pledge strategy”, the group has received signed pledges ranging from $200 to $25,000.

“There’s been support from people in Kekerengu, Picton, Nelson, Rarangi, as well as central Blenheim. So it’s not only the Blenheim community who care, it’s people from all over!” Grant adds.

Despite this amazing achievement, the group are still in need support.

“Help and generosity would be very much appreciated by present and future Marlburians,” he says.

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“All trees planted help towards the beautification of the Marlborough landscape and we believe it would be a tragedy if they were cut down.”

For more information or to sign the pledge form, Grant can be contacted on 027 297 1902 or at g.baxter@xtra.co.nz.

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Held in Nelson last week, the local awards honour the best new architecture in each of the NZIA’s eight regional branches. Winners at the Local Architecture Awards level can also be considered for further honours at a national level.

The new Picton Library and Service Centre - Waitohi Whare Matauranga, was designed by Athfield Architects and was officially opened last year.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says the award recognises the work by Athfields who made

a real effort to understand the community’s requirements for this building, which go far beyond a library.

“This is a space for the whole community to enjoy and the building’s design recognises that. As visitor numbers to the Picton Library and Service Centre - Waitohi Whare Matauranga continue to increase it is clear that people are using the facilities for a wide variety of programmes and activities.”

Council’s District Libraries manager, Glenn Webster, saiyshe and his staff are thrilled with the result.

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Q: What do you think is a good age for a young person to get their first cellphone?

Andy Facer Blenheim When they start high school.

Social media exposes them to some harmful content and it’s asking for trouble.

Aliyah MacDonaldPedison, 13 Blenheim Around 12/13 so they can keep in touch with friends and family.

Chris Valli Blenheim I think 13. They are at high school and starting to take responsibility at that age and having their own experiences.

Kate Faith Blenheim Whanau benefit from staying connected when their child is socialising outside of school. A simple phone that can text and make calls is sufficient as children start high school.

Lindsay Burrows Blenheim Around 13 because they are mature enough to make good decisions and understand things.

Tasia Crawford, 13 Blenheim If I had a kid I’d give them a phone at 13/14. For me it would be a big responsibility to keep tabs on where they are.

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Of course it’s illegal, but they don’t appear to be getting busted.

Or if they are, they don’t seem to be put off.

Maybe it’s time for some harsher penalties – a fat fine and confiscate the phone!

Honestly, this practice puts others at risk, so please knock it off.

I have grandchildren to worry about and I’m really nervous about cycling in Blenheim given the inattention so many motorists display.

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Grove Rd bridge Dear Ed John Atwood and my great-great-great grandmother, Mary Barnes, farmed on the Opaoa river at Sandhills cotttage from 1856 and John, according to Buicks Old Marlborough of 1899, built a 40ft white pine bridge, costing 11 pounds.

This was before the 1861 disastrous Wairau river breach.

Twenty years later Blenheim was finally linked to rail with the opening of the rail/road/footbridge in 1880.

From the start it was too narrow to carry traffic and foot passengers. Two drays could not pass, as it was only 3.6m wide!

Situated about 70m west of the 1902 rail bridge, it is under the 1880’s bridge, and we would now be unlikely to find the remains of Atwood’s bridge, which was almost certainly swept away during the breach.

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Use rail, not roads Dear Ed, Congrats to Grant Robertson for the big Budget boost for rail.

The answer to fewer trucks on our roads is more freight going by rail.

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Of course the trucking industry won’t be

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By Celeste Alexander A record number of entries were recorded at this year’s Woody Pig & Deer Hunt, held over Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Sunday saw pigs, stags, goats, rabbits, hares and possums weighed in by people of all ages, including a number of families.

Organisers say the number of entries was “fantastic” with 121 in the Open, 42 in the Teens and 72 in the Kids sections. In fact, a record of 84 animals were weighed in for the Kids section.

Here are the results: Rabbit: 1st Olivia Anderson 2480g, 2nd Hamish Bray 2330g and 3rd Sophia Peake 2035g.

Possum: 1st Mason Chapman 5205g, 2nd Ned Neal 4815g and 3rd Jake Stewart 4710g.

Hare: 1st Ned Neal 4000g, 2nd Heath Barnett 3875g and 3rd Tiara Lambert 3860g.

Teen Pig: 1st Luke Peake 52.2kg, 2nd Fletcher Kopua 51.05kg and 3rd Finn Mckenzie 49.45kg.

Average weight was 42.19kg and the closest was Jamie Cunning with his 41.9kg pig.

Teen Goat: 1st Jeremy Everson 29.5kg, 2nd Chase McWhirter 25.9kg and 3rd Charlie Lyford 25.3kg.

Deer: 1st Jarrod Downing 123.50kg, 2nd Nicholas Barclay 115.70kg and 3rd Jimmy Reid 115.2kg.

Best Deer Head went to Jarrod Downing.

Pig: 1st Charlie Rowe 72.1kg, 2nd Murray Beach 62.2kg and 3rd Aaron Eaton 58.75kg.

Best Tusks went to Nick Best.

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Scottish Dance a lifetime love Dorothy Wilson has been enjoying Scottish Country Dancing for 60 years, and tells Bill McElhinney she has no plans yet to hang up her dancing shoes.

Dorothy Wilson loves to dance.

Little Dorothy Armitage was born in Cheshire, England, and grew up during World War II hearing the sound of sirens and dashing to the air raid shelter her father had built.

“If the German bombers were being chased by British fighters, they would just drop their bombs as they fled and we were often on the receiving end,” Dorothy says.

By the age of eight she was dancing tap and ballet, but several years later as she was dancing in a big dance show, she damaged an Achilles tendon.

“That was the end of my ballet days,” Dorothy says.

“But I was invited to a Scottish Country Dance Club at a church hall, and I discovered that with my ballet training, it was something I could easily do.

“I could dance when I was pregnant with my children and anyone from any age can do it.”

“I started Scottish Country Dancing in 1950, and I’ve never stopped!”

Dorothy worked as a private secretary for a large British corporation, and in 1955 decided to travel to Australia to visit an uncle who lived in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.

During the five weeks on the boat sailing to Sydney she met Kiwi Keith Wilson, who had been working in London as a teacher.

They struck up a friendship and Keith offered to show her New Zealand when she finished her Australian trip.

On landing in Sydney Dorothy, through her British contacts, got a secretarial job and tried to find a Scottish Country Dance club.

“But Scottish dancing was in its infancy in Australia, and I didn’t find

anywhere to dance until I was almost at the end of my time in Australia,” Dorothy says.

A friend had told her she should not pass up the chance to visit New Zealand, so she did, resuming her friendship with Keith, which led to the pair getting married.

“We moved to the West Coast, where Keith was teaching, but there was no Scottish Dance there,” Dorothy says.

“Then in 1959 we moved to Waikawa, where Keith was head teacher at the Waikawa Bay School.”

Dorothy started the Picton branch of the Scottish Country Dance Society with Keith in 1962.

“I had to teach dancing, and we had a good number of dancers.

“When Queen Charlotte College was opened in 1965 we were invited to stage a special dance performance.”

Then in 1970 they moved to the Thompsons Ford Road, and Dorothy was delighted to discover a fledgling Scottish Dance group, which she and Keith joined.

So what’s so special about Scottish Country Dancing?

“It’s social and great exercise, it keeps you fit and you’ve got instant friendship,” Dorothy says.

“I could dance when I was pregnant with my children and anyone from any age group can do it.

“It’s a great family activity – there’s no alcohol – and it’s not expensive, you just need a pair of dancing shoes.

“Like ballroom dancing, it’s very social. You dance in sets of eight people, it helps keep you fit and you meet great people!”

Many people would have learned to dance popular Scottish Country Dances such as The Gay Gordons, the Highland Schottische and the Military Two Step.

“There are hundreds of dances, and each has its own music,” Dorothy says “Scottish Country dancing does not have footwork as fancy as Highland dancing and it caters for a range of fitness levels. Dancers can adjust their movements to their energy levels.

ABOVE: Scottish country dancer Dorothy Wilson with her dancing shoes. She has danced all over the world and still loves dancing.

RIGHT: Dorothy Wilson, centre, right, with a group of Scottish Country dancers performing at the opening of Queen Charlotte College in 1965.

“It’s easier on the body than many other forms of dance so I expect to keep dancing well into my eighties!”

Dorothy has danced in displays all over the world, even in Japan, and danced with the famous Jimmy Shand and his Scottish

dance band when he once came to Blenheim.

Dorothy had three daughters who also danced and one, Hazel Monk, is still involved with Scottish Country Dancing.

“Dorothy has been a model to us at the club of how to dance

Scottish country dancing,” Scottish Country Dance Club member Miriam McNamara says.

“Her experience shows in apparently effortless movement and in the way she is always there to help a less experienced dancing partner.”

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The winners from last year's Bride of the Year Show. Bride entries are open for this year's show and the cut off date is June 20.

Tickets on sale for Bride of the Year

By Celeste Alexander Ten beautiful, blushing brides have already registered for this year’s Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show which is set for July 20.

Following on from last year’s new theatre style format, the show will again be held at the ASB Theatre.

The organising committee is working hard behind the scenes collecting an array of donated items from local businesses which will make up the prizes, as well as the silent auction and raffles on the night.

What they are excited to announce is that tickets are now on sale from the theatre or online at Ticketek, and for those going along in groups there is the option to book a row or block of

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Stories such as this are all too common, and affects more families and older persons than you realise, Farishta Peterson-Ihaka, elder abuse response advisor says.

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Weekly Babies Proudly sponsored by

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Preschool at 5 Francis Street 03 577 8443 office@montessoriblenheim.co.nz

MIDDLEMISS-MORTON: Carlo Nole William Born May 29, 2019 Weight 8lb 9o Hospital Wairau Shane and Katie are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Carlo Nole William (8lb 9oz), on May 29, 2019, at 6:21pm, at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for Maddalynne, Kaleigha, Tyler, and Laekyn. Special thanks to Chelsea Hendrickson, Gwen Costello, and the rest of the theatre staff.

CURTIS Born May 29, 2019 Weight 9lb Hospital Wairau

David and Renee are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Monty Rowan (8lb 5oz) on May 27, 2019, at 11:40am, at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for an excited Hugo and Greta. Special thanks to Brent Wright and Gwen Costello.

Brenton and Wiki are excited to announce the safe arrival of baby Curtis (9lb), on May 29, 2019, at approximately 11:10pm, at Wairau Hospital. Big thanks to all the midwives at the maternity ward at Wairau Hospital.

Grandparents competition

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If you missed our reporter at the hospital then email your photo and details to babies@blenheimsun.co.nz

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‘Grandparents of the Year'

2018 winners Bill and Kathy Jennings with their grandson Zachiah Brooks.

Are your grandparents the unsung heroes of your family? Have they been extraordinary in their love and support or perhaps they have done something for your family that is worthy of recognition?

If so the Sun Newspaper would like to hear from you!

Grandparents play such a vital role within a family and deserve to be celebrated. So let's celebrate Marlborough's most wonderful grandparents by nominating them for the Sun's 2019 'Grandparents of the Year' competition.

Simply tell us why you think your grandparents should be nominated for this competition in no more than 200 words and send us a photograph.

You can submit your entry via email to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz or by dropping it into the Sun office at 72 High Street, Blenheim.

Nominations are now open and close on Friday, June 28.

There are some amazing prizes for the 'Grandparents of the Year' and a selection of letters will be published.

FOOTE: Monty Rowan Born May 27, 2019 Weight 8lb 5oz Hospital Wairau

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By Celeste Alexander Are your grandparents the unsung heroes of your family?

If so, the Sun Newspaper would like to hear from you!

Once again the Sun Newspaper is holding its annual Grandparents of the Year Competition wh ich was launched last year, and was very successful.

The way it works; Marlborough families are invited to send in a letter (no more than 200 words) and a photograph of their grandparents, telling us why they deserve to win.

Entries can be emailed in or dropped into the Sun Newspaper office on High Street, Blenheim.

The entries will then be judged and the finalists contacted and invited to come in to receive their prize.

There are a number of generous, local businesses who have donated goodies for the prizes including; Dolce Bar & Restaurant, Speights Ale House Blenheim, The Honey Collection, New World Supermarket, PaperPlus Blenheim, Arthur Devine Inspired Salons & Spa, Jessica Jones Photography, Constellation Brands wine company, Debbie Webster of Mike Pero Real Estate, Indulgence at UFS Beauty Therapy Clinic and Alexis & Aubs Boutique.

So families, get writing your letters and tell us why your grandparents should win one of these amazing prizes and send us a nice photograph.

Refer to the competition advertisement on this page for more details.

“We look forward to hearing from you!”

Alana Newman was very proud to nominate her Nana, Colleen Newman, for last year's Grandparents of the Year Competition. In her letter Alana thanked her Nana for being her "hero" for all her support while her mother was ill, and for raising her and her brother following the passing of their mother. Alana won third prize with her letter and thanks to The Honey Collection, Colleen received a beautiful gift basket. File photo.

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EVENT: Teachers strike Marlborough primary and secondary school teachers held their strike action last Wednesday, and held a public rally in Blenheim.

Teachers, parents, students and supporters gathered at the Riverside Ampitheatre for speeches before marching with their signs down to the Seymour Square clock tower.

Cobi Taylor and Carla Taylor take part in the rally.

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Local teacher Liana Bell and son Walker at the rally.

Abby and Kyla Fransen showed their support.

EVENT: Women in Aviation From May 31 until June 3, aviatrixes from around Marlborough and the rest of New Zealand flocked to Omaka for the 2019 New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation Annual Rally.

Judy Simons (left), Pamela Adams, and Sue Truman.

Alice McIlroy-Foster (left), Lucy McIlroy-Foster, Carmen Haybittle and Phoebe Kirk.

Michael Bacher (left), Yvonne Loader, Christine Graham, and Matthew Butt.

Pip Schofield (left), Erin Spencer, and Kirsty Coleman.

Julie Bubb (left) and Jill McCaw.

Rhona Fraser (left), Faye Blainey, Ellen Franklin, and Jan Le Comte. Rhona was a founding member of the Marlborough Aero Club!

Any of our â&#x20AC;&#x153;out & aboutâ&#x20AC;? photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

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We will be located in Redwoodtown shopping area from the 24th June.

Please call 03 579 5470 to make your next appointment.

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Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher.

While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract).

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Death notices CRANSWICK, Vera Gladys: On Sunday 2 June, 2019 at Springlands Retirement Village peacefully after a short illness aged 97 years and one day. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan for 69 years. A mother very much loved

by Elaine Hunt (Blenheim) and Ross (Africa).

A treasured Nana to Sheldon, Bridgette and Andrew and a great grandmother. A loved mum to Peter and Patty and a great friend to so many. A big special thank you to all the staff at Springlands Retirement Village for the most amazing and wonderful care of Vera and Alan.

Vera’s funeral service will be held on Thursday 6 June, 2019 at 1.30pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Taylor Pass Road.

Messages to 50 Dillons Point Road, Blenheim.

TIMMS, Jillian Rae (Jill): Died at her home in Blenheim, May 2019. Aged 68 years. Loved daughter of the late Walter and Kathlyn Timms, loved sister and sisterin-law of the late Beverly, and Ron; John and Catherine; the late Shirley, and David.

Loved aunty and great aunty of Marie and Hock, Graeme and Tanya, Lynette and Clive, Stephen, Alyson and Grant, Delia and Chris, and their families. Messages may be sent to the Jill Timms family, P O Box 592, Christchurch 8140. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the ASB Theatre Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, P O Box 163, Blenheim 7240. At Jill’s request, a celebration service “with lots of music” will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am on Friday July 12, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

NIEPER, John Robert: On 1 June 2019 at Springlands Lifestyle Village, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Lorraine. Father of Diane Baker, and Michael. Grandad of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A sufferer now at rest. Messages to Villa 8, 5 Battys Road Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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

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Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

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TARDIEU, Ernest Carson (Ernie): Died, peacefully at home with family by his side, on Monday June 3, 2019. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jan, much loved father of Karen, Philip, and Leanne. Loved father-in-law of Mike, Graham, and Jane.

Loved grandfather of Jonathan, Cameron, and Morgan; Frano, Finn, Polly, and Gary; Haley, Gemma, Lara, and Marcus; great grandad to Carson and Benji. Special friend of Bev Goodin. Special brother, uncle and friend who will be sadly missed. Messages may be sent to the Tardieu Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A memorial service for Ernie will be held at Omaka No. 2 Cemetery, Taylor Pass Road, at 1pm on Thursday June 6.

URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday & Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm.

Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

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

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

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

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BUILDING

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ELECTRICAL

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GATES GATES

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JOINERY

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Jewellers Your Watch & Clock professional.

Quality repairs to all brands.

Available 7 days Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

Phone Paul 021 355 552 570 2353

PANEL & PAINT

LOCKSMITH

We’ve been providing the residents and businesses of the Nelson and Tasman region with 45 years of reliable service and now are servicing Blenheim with the West Coast on demand.

We’re a qualified, friendly team with a vast amount of experience with Keys, Locks, Safes and Automotive Transponders.

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Panel & Paint • Panel and paint specialists • Large and small repairs • Touch-ups and full re-sprays

• Plastic welding • Fully equipped paint booth • Insurance work

ph: 03 929 3563 Toll Free ph: 0800 88 55 01

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• Windows • Doors • Vanities • Wall Units • Kitchens • Stairs • Shop Fittings • Fit-out of boats and motorhomes • Repair work

Phone: 579 5266 Cell: 027 6710 133 walklins@xtra.co.nz 13 Sutherland Terrace Blenheim

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PAINTER

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WHAT'S ON Housie 7.00pm - Club Main Hall Quiz 7.15pm Main Bar

To present and adopt the updated constitution Thursday 13th June 2019 7:30pm Band Rooms 21 Auckland Street Blenheim

Timberlink is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applicants with the RIGHT TO WORK in New Zealand to apply (NZ residency or a valid NZ work VISA).

Members’ Draw - $1100.00

CLOTHING ALTERATIONS & DRESSMAKING

Members’ Draw - $5000.00 Live Music - Vintage Vibes - Club Bar from 7pm Adele and Amy Show - Main Hall 7pm $40 Tickets available at Reception Members’ Draw - 1st draw $1300.00

Clothing Alterations and Repairs

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

Please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to careers@timberlinkaustralia.com.au.

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MANDY’S MOWING

Saturday 8th June and Sunday 9th June from 9am till 4pm.

At the Convention Centre, The Clubs of Marlborough

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Process Operators & Forklift Drivers Timberlink is a highly successful and rapidly growing business, operating in Australia and New Zealand. We have invested heavily in technology and capital improvement at our mills, and this is a great opportunity to join our company at a very exciting time. We are now looking for a hardworking, full time process and forklift operators. We don’t mind if you have limited experience, but you will have a strong work ethic, be reliable, flexible and willing to learn.

Members’ Draw - $450.00 Housie 12.30pm - RSA Lounge

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Winter Market

Annual General Meeting Wednesday 12th June, 7.30pm Farmlands Real Estate Room

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Spring Creek School SCM submitting 6 June Waikawa Bay School subs closing 6 June Subcontractors and suppliers are invited to submit pricing for the above tenders to: 3 Murphys Rd, Blenheim P: 03 578 9329 M: 027 288 0155 E: johnt@scotts.nz

Marlborough Ploughing Association

Tonight

Sunday 23rd June, 2019 11am RSA Lounge Finger food luncheon to follow.

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

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Home of our favourite brands The Ned, Leefield Station and The Kings Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough. We are a progressive family owned and operated wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, New Zealand story of wine to the world.

We are seeking candidates for a new opportunity at our Leefield Station Vineyard

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You will love working outdoors with a motivated and highly productive team.

You will lead by example at all times, displaying an appetite to improve your own skills whilst teaching others.

Remuneration package will reflect the experience and capability of the successful candidate.

Applications to jason@marisco.co.nz before 21 June 19

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We make your move easy!

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Phone 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

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Full-time and Part-time Permanent Positions for Early Childhood Teaching required.

Due to increasing roles we are seeking experienced teachers to work between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm.This teacher needs to be fun loving, reliable, energetic, enjoy the outdoor environment and be a great team player.

Email your CV to janspreschool203@gmail.com or call Jan on 027 686 5150 for an interview

Permanent Deliverers School students with parental / caregivers support.

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

Home of our favourite brands The Ned, Leefield Station and The Kings Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough. We are a progressive family owned and operated wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, New Zealand story of wine to the world.

We are seeking candidates for a new opportunity at our Leefield Station Vineyard

Machinery Operator The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: • Driver’s licence and own transport essential • Tractor experience preferred • Good attitude and an open mind • Practical and enjoy working outside • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work as part of a team • Full NZ Drivers Licence • NZ Residency This is a full-time permanent position.

Flexible start dates can be arranged for the right person. Remuneration package will reflect the experience and capability of the successful candidate.

Applications to jason@marisco.co.nz before 21 June 19

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 Entry level roles  Ideal for school leavers  $19.56 per hour starting rate Kaituna Sawmill is a modern, efficient sawmill with state of the art new equipment including boiler, continuous kiln and saw centre. We are 6.5km west of Renwick.

We are Health and Safety focused, drug free and invest in equipment and people.

We have the following entry level vacancies: • Engineering Trade Assistant (Greaser).

Don’t like early mornings? This would suit you, as you will work an afternoon-evening shift Monday to Friday.

• Dispatch – forklift licence an advantage • General Hand Call for an application form or send your CV to: Kaituna.Admin@nelsonforests.com or call 03-572 8921, or pop in and say Gidday.

Two and a Half Men have retained their three point lead in the Marlborough table tennis competition.

They beat Battlers 8-4 in the latest round of competition, with Matt Millar again in great form. Matt had the ball on a string all night, finding the corners of the table with ease, and timing some forehands superbly.

Rob Honour picked up two wins over a tenacious Simon Bishell.

Rory Osborne has been a revelation at number three.

He beat his father, Marcus, in the last single of the night.

Earlier Rory had taken a set from Battlers’ number 1, Jason Kennedy. Marcus and Jason beat Rob and Matt in the second double of the night.

Tradies beat Will’s Winners 8-4. The score was closer than suggested as Will’s Winners lost three matches at “deuce” in the third set. Alex Kennedy won five from five but Warren Haszard did well to get a set from him.

Peter Welsh played steadily and was rewarded with two

very tight five sets wins over Warren and Marion Wood.

Malcolm Honour won the first match of the night. For Will’s Winners, Will Kim gained two wins while Marion beat Malcolm Honour in four sets.

Forest Gump beat Matt’s Mussels 21 games to 19 on a count back after matches were drawn 6 all.

Vanessa Wood Lin beat Barbara Burkhart to make it 5-6, then Zac Cowdrey and Billy Hebberd beat Matt Pigou and Josh Sim in four sets to get the bonus point.

Earlier Billy Hebberd was the pick of the Forest Gump team in the singles, winning two. Matt won his three singles for his team looking confident with his forehand looping. Josh Sim gained two wins including a victory over Zac. Spirited beat BFF 7-5, with three of the wins coming in the fifth set. Nathan Watson was again in good nick and was involved in a high-quality match with Jacqui Wood.

Jacqui played a tremendous cross-court backhand at game

Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club.

M ay 29, wo m e n’s Av ril Watson stableford. div.1: Jane Anderson-Bay 31; Julie Nicolle 31. Div.2: Heather Stenhouse 28; Marion Tripe 26. Div.3: Tessa Sutherland 34; Mary Ann Jacobson 29; Claire Houliston

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May 30, men’s stableford: Hans Blohm 37; George Mitchinson 36; Jeff Clarke 36; Paul Ham 31.

June 1, women’s LGU net, div.1: Emily Stenhouse 79; Julie Nicolle 85; Jane Anderson-Bay 85. Div.2: Heather Stenhouse 84.

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“It hasn’t just got one runway, so classic aircraft can take off into the wind,” Tony says.

Omaka has become a bit of a hub for aircraft restoration, Tony says.

Paul and Pip Hally from PMH Aviation Limited collect aircraft that have a rich history with the region.

They’ve brought back to Marlborough a De Havilland Foxmoth from 1947, one of only seven in the world.

With two other parties, they are rebuilding a Waco aircraft, which is the only one of its type in the world, and was previously owned by Marlborough Aero Club in 1936.

“Whether you like aviation or not these aircraft are very significant to the region,” Pip says.

Graham Orphan has been publishing the Classic Wings Magazine for 25 years out of Omaka.

Having lived in three different countries and travelled many more, Graham chooses to live in Marlborough specifically for the airfield.

“I can’t think of a place I’ve lived in or visited, or another community with the richness and ability to work together for the greater good than Omaka,” Graham says.

From the world-class Omaka Airshow to the Aviation Heritage Museum and everything else in between, the buzz around Omaka still grows.

“People from all over the world are drawn to the positive energy and great activities here.

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The Marlborough Aero Club at Omaka Aerodrome has a long and intertwined history with the Marlborough region and its community.

Established in 1928, it is one of the first aero clubs established in New Zealand and the first to own its own plane.

Last year the Marlborough Aero Club celebrated its 90 year anniversary in April with an open day, where the public were invited to have a look around the Omaka Aerodrome.

The club has over 350 members from all over the country and around the world.

The Aero Club teaches students of all ages and stages flying and other vital aircraft skills, whether for recreational or professional

reasons.

In fact the Marlborough Aero Club is held in such high esteem globally that many pilots and aviation enthusiasts travel to Marlborough just for the opportunity to fly at the Omaka Aerodrome.

Due to their speciality training in ‘Bush flying’, the Aero Club is

a quick and easy pick as a place to study at for many pilots from around the world.

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“It was great, we were really promoting Marlborough and our destination. It really raised the profile,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 was imported to Marlborough in 2004, was restored, and began its first flights in 2012 and has been flying ever since.

“Every time I fly I always see around 30 people having a look,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 scenic flights offer a view of Marlborough you wouldn’t usually get to experience, especially at top speeds of 500 kilometres per hour.

Omaka holds a soft spot for Graeme because it was the place he did his first flying lessons.

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point in the first set, and Nathan stepped in and hit down the line for a winner.

Steve Rowsell had a good night, winning two singles.

His match with Kylie Hurren was in the balance until right at the end.

Peter Wells played a vital role in the doubles, playing steadily with Nathan to beat Jacqui and Bjorn Cowdrey 14-12 in the fifth set.

KJD beat Schnippelkönige 7-5. Ken Thompsett and Jeff Sawyer were consistent in the number one and two positions, with their only losses in the singles coming against Matthias Krönert.

Dennis Burkhart beat promising junior Joseph Ruwhiu in four sets in the last single of the night. Ken and Jeff beat Matthias and John Diamanti in the doubles to get the win.

Points: Three and a Half Men (Matt M) 34, Tradies (Alex) 31 ,KJD (Ken) 29, Forest Gump (Zac) 29, Schnippelkönige (Matthias) 26, Spirited (Nathan) 25, BFF (Jacqui) 24, Matt’s Mussels (Matt P) 23, Battlers (Jason) 20, Will’s Winners (Will) 19.

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Special Olympics swimmers compete Marlborough Special Olympics swimmers held a successful ribbon day at the Stadium pool recently.

Swimmers from Nelson, Canterbury, North Canterbury and Motueka competed with the Marlborough

swimmers.

It was the first time the North Canterbury swimmers had travelled to Marlborough, so there was a lot of hard-fought competition.

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Wells, Tiffany Walburn and Brad McLennan beat most of their best times on the day.

Great support from coaches, volunteers and families made it a great day, coach Jenny Wills says.

Cameron Rowe competing in the Special Olympics ribbon day event.

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Tiffany Walbran was one of those who beat her best time at the Special Olympics swimming.

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June events

Here’s some of what I’m up to this month: 3 June

Guest speaker at the Herb Society AGM regarding Medicinal Marijuana.

RDA rooms, Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim, 7:30pm

4 June

Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards. Marlborough Research Centre, 9:30am—12pm.

5 June

Hosting Hon Simon Bridges in the electorate. Various location.

6 June

Dingle Foundation gathering.

Wither Hills Winery, 5:30pm.

7 June

Havelock Marina for Aroma Aquaculture and Winters Family launching of the vessel ‘Kakara’, 12pm.

8 June

Marlborough Youth Trust grand opening.

Corner of Kinross and Redwood Streets, 6:00pm.

10 June

North Canterbury day. Various locations.

15 June

Marlborough Bio Diversity Forum.

Picton, 10am. Filipino Independence Day celebration. St Ninian’s hall, Alabama Road, Blenheim, 6pm.

21 June

Constituents and supporters lunch.

Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim, 12pm—1pm. Amuri School meeting with NZEI branch members, 4pm.

Volunteers are needed for set up please. Contact Allister on 577 8870 to volunteer or for further information about the event.

On Saturday, June 15, the Marlborough Harrier Club hosts Nelson for the Parker Shield 9km. We would like as many harriers as possible for a great turnout.

St a r t t i m e 1. 3 0 p m t o 5pm. All ages catered for.

Can be competitive or non competitive.

We all depart together from Redwood Community Hall corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets, at 12 noon sharp.

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For further enquiries or copy of the Harrier programme contact Bill on 572 9792 or Allister on 5778870.

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The Marlborough Harrier Club meets at the Oliver Park clubrooms at 6pm on Thursday for a pack/training run or walk.

Reflector gear is compulsory.

Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are we l co m e . Eve r yo n e i s welcome to participate.

On Sunday it is the Mt Vernon Grand Traverse Challenge, a club fundraiser open to the public.

There are two courses, 17kms and 11kms hill run, starting at the Wither Hills Farm Park car park. There is also a kids 2km challenge.

This event replaces our usual Saturday pack run.

Entries can be done on Marlborough Harrier website or on the day from 9am. All information on costs, course information, start times and age limits are also on the Marlborough Harrier website.

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Canterbury prevail in Veterans tennis The Marlborough Veterans Tennis Club recently hosted a visiting Canterbury Country Tennis team at the Marlborough Tennis Club at Pollard Park for their annual fixture.

Twelve men and 12 women in each team played men’s and woman’s doubles and mixed doubles, with Canterbury Country prevailing by

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Whitehead Park bowls Results from recent matches played at the Whitehead Park Bowls Club.

May 29, mixed triples: 1st John McCarthy, Nancy Croad, John May; 2nd John Romano, Bev Newell, Al Humphrey; 3rd David Sharpe, Dawn Nichol, Bob Taylor.

June 1, 5th round of Winter Fives: 1st Just Us, Billy Tylor, Adrienne Waters, Dave Greer, Colin Fitzgerald, Dawn Niichol; 2nd Mixed Bunch: Trish Downs, John May, Noeline Bryant, Brent Matthews, Faye Matthews.

20 matches to 16.

Results were even after the two rounds of doubles, but Canterbury Country made the difference in the mixed doubles.

Good matches were enjoyed by all players in beautiful Marlborough weather, with players making the most of the great venue at the Marlborough Tennis Club.

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Marlborough Open table tennis The Marlborough Open table tennis tournament, which was first held in 1938, was played recently.

Canterbury’s Yi-Sien Lin , who won the title in 2010 on his last visit to Blenheim, won the men’s singles title over fellow Cantabrian David Walle.

Yi-Sien beat Marlborough-based Nathan Watson in one semi-final while David beat the second seed Simon Fenwick in the other semi.

Earlier Nathan had to pull out the stops to beat Canterbury’s Gregg Davey in section play 16-14 in the fifth, to finish as top qualifier in that section.

Local players to qualify for post-section play were Alex Kennedy, Matt Millar, Sam Flaherty and Blenheim-based Matthias Krönert.

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Local player Jacqui Wood reached the semi-final of the women’s singles, losing to eventual champion Kris Alisch of Canterbury in straight sets.

Earlier, Jacqui played a great game against the top seed, Mimi Walle, in section play putting some great smashes away and coping well with the different spins that Mimi was putting on the ball.

Yi-Sien paired with Simon for a win over Matthias Krönert and Matt Pigou in the final of the men’s doubles. This was a good showing by the local pair, who tried to attack at every opportunity against the New Zealand representatives. In the semi-finals, they beat the second seeds , Gregg and David, in five sets.

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After a round-robin competition, Kris took the women’s doubles title in partnership with locally-based Canterbury representative Vanessa Wood-Lin over Mimi and Canterbury’s Anny Li. Kris, a former representative player in Australia, made it a clean sweep of senior titles when she combined with Simon for a win in the mixed doubles over Yi-Sien and Vanessa.

In the second grade, Matt Millar justified his top seeding as he took the men’s singles title by beating Alex in the final. Matt beat Nelson’s Paul Op den Buysch in one semi, while Alex beat Matthias in the other semi.

The second grade women’s section was very close, with three players ending with two wins each in section play. After a count back

of sets, Canterbury’s Flora Lin came out on top from Nelson’s Glenda Ferguson.

In Sunday’s junior events, Marlborough’s Rory Osborne won the under-18 boys’ single title beating Nelson’s Harrison Foote in a sporting final.

Rory beat Nelson’s Kvido Tayerle in one semi, while Harrison advanced with a five set win over Wellington’s Tomos Christie.

Vanessa beat Hannah in the girls’ final, with Nelson’s Mandy Lowther in third place. Harrison won a second title in partnership with Tomos when they beat Rory and Nelson’s Matthew Edmonds in the doubles final.

Marlborough’s Peyton Ritchie combined with Genji for a win in the doubles over Finn and Nelson’s Joshua Pigott.

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