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Fine weather and close racing was the order of the two-day harness race meeting on the grass at Waterlea racecourse. It was a great two days of racing on Friday and Sunday with plenty of close finishes and with many upsets providing patrons with good dividends. Last year’s meeting had a 12 race programme on both days, but this year it were restricted to an 11 race day programme for each day. Continued on page 2. Zusak driven by New Zealands top reinsman Blair Orange wins the CHATEAU MARLBOROUGH HOTEL MOBILE PACE on Friday at Waterlea racecourse. Photo: Bruno Cyrillo

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“The trainers and drivers we *spoke to were very happy with the condition of the track and facilities the club provided. “We are very lucky to have a number of committed volunteers behind the scenes who do an excellent job for the club.” The club had two feature races on Sunday, the Graham Neill Memorial

Continued from page 1. A large crowd on Sunday lined the fences all the way up the home straight making for a great spectacle says Marlborough Harness Racing Club, chairman Les Whiteside. “We get very good support from Canterbury owners and trainers who see this time as an opportunity to have a holiday with us,” says Les.

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The club’s total turnover for both days was slightly down on last year, but last year was exceptional. “We were very happy with the final turnover results $2.57 mil compared to $2.9mil last year,” says Les. The MHRC would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the race sponsors who helped to make this race meeting the success it was.

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Rare fish sighted in QCS A chance viewing of an extremely rare fish on the television news turned into a real-life experience for a Blenheim fisherman at the weekend. Shawn Purser, of Springlands, was watching the television news last week when a story of an Australian marine scientist appeared, saying how stunned she was to see an extremely rare Blanket Octopus in the Great Barrier Reef. On Saturday, taking part in the South Island Spearfishing Competition, Shawn was amazed to see an identical fish swimming around him and his diving partner, Donald McDonald, in the south-east entry to Queen Charlotte Sound. He estimated the brightly coloured female to be about 1.5m. As it was constantly changing its shape it was hard to estimate its width, he said, but it swam around the two divers before swimming away. The extremely rare ‘rainbow like’ Blanket Octopus generally spends its lifecycle out in the deep ocean. “It hung around us for about 10 minutes and we were following, taking pics on my GoPro,” he said. “It was so graceful and colourful it was an amazing experience to see this rare fish.” Shawn said it was an incredible co-incidence that he had seen the story on the news about the scientist having seen one for the first time. “All of a sudden, a couple of days later, there I am experiencing the very same thing during our spear fishing completion.” Shawn who won the Masters division of the competition.

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Dinner postponed Due to Covid 19 restrictions and uncertainties, the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce awards dinner has been moved to Friday March 25.

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Marlborough District Council is asking Picton and Waikawa residents to limit the use of water sprinklers to alternate days until further notice. Properties with an even-numbered street address can use a sprinkler on even-numbered calendar days. Properties with an odd-numbered street address may use a sprinkler on odd-numbered calendar days.

Call to Picton residents Marlborough District Council is asking residents of PIcton and surrounding areas to respond to the council’s Central Business Districts (CBDs) health check survey at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/MarlHealthCheck21-22, The Marlborough Town Centre Health Check is a snapshot in time of how the Blenheim and Picton CBDs are performing and more Picton responses are being sought.

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Shawn Purser with his video of the Blanket Octopus - and his award for winning the Masters division of the South Island Spearfishing competition.

National Party leader, Christopher Luxon, will speak at a public meeting on Thursday, January 20, at 10am in the Marlborough Events Centre. Hosted by local MP Stuart Smith, Mr Luxon will talk about his journey into politics and the challenges that New Zealand faces and how National will tackle them.

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Cruel attack on cat By Chris Valli

A Blenheim cat owner has been left distraught after discovering her cat has been shot at. 10 year old Minka, a female tabby was shot in or around the Graham Street, Mayfield area. Last seen by owner Cassarnda North last week the tabby found her way back home on Wednesday (12th) night. “She generally chills out somewhere by herself during the day, then comes home in the evenings for dinner. When she didn’t come home it was very unusual of her. I had tried to call out for her but there was no response.” Cassarndra noticed Minka stumbling up the steps and her back leg hanging when she greeted her Wednesday night. “It was one of the worst feelings seeing my fur baby stumble up the steps. I thought she was

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just being clumsy but when I turned to pick her up I saw how skinny she was and her back left leg was just lifeless. I burst into tears.” Cassarndra assumed she may have been stuck on a fence or hit by something and the thought of someone having hurt her intentionally never crossed her mind. She took Minka to Vets Marl-

borough after hours last Wednesday (12th) where the staff stabilised the back leg and administered pain relief. Subsequent X rays were taken to discover a bullet lodged in her leg. “The vet showed me the x-ray and said I’d be shocked to hear it but she (Minka) had been shot!” The outcome is Minka will have her left back leg amputated. She has heard of multiple missing cats via social media and shootings of cats and unexplainable harm done last year. However, she never thought it would happen to her own. Cassarndra had not yet been to the police to report the incident as she was waiting on upcoming surgery for Minka and for the bullet to be extracted by Vets Marlborough.

BROKEN: Minka the cat’s left back leg which will be amputated after being shot.

Ultimately she says a positive outcome for her and her family was to potentially move from the Graham

Street area and find ‘the idiot’ who caused such harmless and unnecessary damage to her feline friend.

And they’re off again at Riccarton After a successful Marlborough Harness Summer meeting last weekend, it’s the turn of the gallopers with the running of the Marlborough Cup on Saturday January 29th. The KAM Transport Marlborough Cup will be run at Riccarton Park over 2000

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metres. The basic $40,000 stake has been boosted by sponsorship from KAM Transport to take the race stake to $60,000. Marlborough Racing Club President, John O’Brien, says while the club is disappointed it can no longer have a race meeting in Blenheim,

the club is committed to the sport and is pleased to promote the Marlborough Cup with KAM Transport’s support at Riccarton Park, Christchurch the home of southern racing. Trainer Kevin Meyers from Wanganui has been a big supporter of the Marlbor-

ough Racing Club and still sends horses to race in the Marlborough Cup. Last year the Marlborough Cup was won by Rainbird trained by John and Karen Parsons at Balcairn, North Canterbury. The Marlborough Cup now attracts a good size field of

open class racehorses. Anyone interested in attending this meeting on Saturday January 29 should contact secretary Lynn McIntosh the Club Secretary at Waterlea Racecourse, Phone: 03 5788599 or email waterlearaceway@xtra. co.nz.

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reDwOOD Local actor and journalist Chris Valli is part of the barricade and ensemble for Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of Les Misérables in May 2022. Chris is writing a weekly column for The Blenheim Sun newspaper about the rehearsal process, the backstory and context of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel and insights into the theatrical phenomenon. I was asked by the production manager to write how the show is progressing. So I asked a fellow cast member who replied: “It’s a privilege to convey the story through song isn’t it? The emotional rollercoaster that we are all on.” Sunday was a ‘boot camp’. An opportunity to continue to work with those we already know and those we didn’t. A marshmallow challenge (teams compete to build the tallest freestanding structure using pasta sticks and marshmallow) in the morning followed by lip syncing to a chosen team song - and there were some rippas - before lunch. Creativity and freedom of expression were to the fore - it’s always the quiet ones you have to watch aye? Conversation, context, close proximity. Blocking scenes and a focus on the power of movement, of subtleties, of nuances as a character and respective group scenes. The what, the how and the why of performance. The word drama comes from the Greek ‘to do’ or ‘to act.’ To create a semblance of reality in a portrayal of characters in order for an audience to relate. I’d go further with this definition as Les Misérables has many layers which require multi sensorial experiences through to social, cultural and political awareness. Combined with prosodic features - diction, tone, pitch, pace etc and progression begins to take shape, form and purpose. And yes, the cast answered the call to the

progressive ethos of teamwork through making mistakes, laughing, learning and leaving our comfort zones. The emotion and connection of blocking Gavroche being shot on the barricade? I mean, he dies. Gavroche - used as a synonym for urchin or street child, who shares in the ideology of the friends of the ABC. There were tears, heartfelt ones, a backstory taking the shape of losing a fallen comrade and pausing, reflecting to take the time to acknowledge his death and the likelihood that all the students on the barricade are to face their own deaths. Heartfelt. Authentic. The contrast - or should that be the colour - of One Day More. The soft introduction sung by Jean Valjean, ‘Another Day, Another Destiny. This never-ending road to Calvary (Jerusalem). ‘The learning that this song is about contrast, tone, tempo and a finish which will leave Blenheim audiences reaching for their tissues at intermission. So how is the show progressing? Best BMT recommends ticket holders to not only bring their vaccine passports but their holistic and spiritual passports to Lyon and Paris - one way. Do you hear the people sing? They are local and homegrown - that’s our point of difference - our own revolution. The cast of May 2022. Les Misérables will be performed at the ASB Theatre from Wednesday, May 18 May 28, 2022. Tickets can be purchased at the ASB Theatre.

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Boomtown Chef will bring a fantastic combination of great Marlborough foods. To quench the thirst, Catalina Sounds and Lawson’s Dry Hills will pour award-winning wines, alongside Marlborough Roots Gin and Boom Town beers. It’s just $20 for a ticket and children aged under 12 are free. Buses are also available from Blenheim for $30 return. Gates sales are $25 – Eftpos facilities will be available. Ticket can be purchased at the Under the Radar - search under ‘Marlborough’. The link is: www.undertheradar. co.nz/gig/76882/CatalinaSounds-Presents-Vinyl-InThe-Vines.utr Under the Orange level traffic light, all attendees over 12 years of age have to show a My Vaccine Pass to access the site.

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

How’s your health, Blenheim and Picton?

School up on road access

Everyone needs a check-up from time to time – and the Blenheim and Picton town centres are no exception. Every two years the Council ‘takes the temperature’ of the central business districts in the region’s largest towns by way of the Marlborough Town Centre Health Check Survey. “The Marlborough Town Centre Health Check is a snapshot in time of how the Blenheim and Picton CBDs are performing,” said Blenheim Ward councillor and CBD portfolio holder Brian Dawson. “This involves analysing how well the towns are functioning through various indicators, one of which is this survey.” The aim is to gain an insight into the views and thoughts on the Marlborough Town Centres from both residents and visitors, said Councillor Dawson. The survey is anonymous, contains 14 short questions and takes five minutes

If you’re planning on visiting the Sounds or Awatere Valley this summer, it’s important to check the status of the roads. To help, the Marlborough Roads Recovery Team (MRRT) and the Council have an easy-to-use factsheet for visitors to navigate key roading and recovery information. The region is still dealing with disruption to its roading network due to slips, washouts and other road hazards resulting from the flooding of 17 July 2021. Repairs are ongoing but full access in some areas is not expected to be restored until 2023. The local recovery transition period from the region’s state of emergency has been extended for a further 28 days owing to the ongoing recovery requirements. It covers the Wairau/ Awatere Ward and Marlborough Sounds Ward. This week crews restarted work in the recovery areas. There will be stop/go restrictions on the roads in the recovery areas. Then, from Monday 24 January, daytime construction closures (9.00 am to 3.00 pm or 8.00 am to 5.00 pm depending on the site) will re-start on weekdays. “While many tourism operators are open for business, it’s important that visitors check road access, transport options and any restrictions on the

to complete. Respondents have one month to participate before the survey closes on Friday 18 February at 5.00 pm. Topics includes reasons for visiting the CBD, travel modes, parking, ease of access, ideas for improvements, satisfaction with services available, and the attractive and less attractive parts of each town centre. “We want residents and visitors to have their say on the positive and negative features within the two CBDs. These responses can then be used to identify any future improvements that could be made to ensure that our CBDs are performing at their best,” said Clr Dawson. A report detailing the findings of the ‘health check’ will be released to the public once completed. To complete the survey, go to: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ MarlHealthCheck21-22

area they are planning to visit,” said Marlborough Recovery Manager Marianne Aitken. “Some key roads, including the Awatere Valley Road and some parts of Kenepuru Road, are ‘Controlled Access’, which means there are restrictions on who can access them and when,” she said. “Only Resident or Essential Service Pass holders are allowed to drive through the Controlled Access areas along Kenepuru Road.” There is currently no public access through the Awatere Valley. The Acheron Road through Molesworth is open, but it can only be reached from the southern end via Hanmer Springs. To download the factsheet for visitors, which includes shuttle and parking information, go to: https://bit. ly/RoadRecoveryVisitorFAQFactsheet Be sure to check for access updates on the Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) map, which shows the affected roads, here: bit.ly/ CDEM-Map An updated Programme of Access and Works for the region is available here: bit.ly/ProgrammeAccessWorks Find out about road access definitions (scroll below the Programme of Access and Works section): bit.ly/RoadAccessDefinition

The Marlborough Town Centre Health Check Survey will provide a snapshot of how our main town centres are performing

Restricted Fire Season The Marlborough District is currently in a Restricted Fire Season. A wet spring has resulted in extreme fuel loadings throughout the district. While some areas are still quite green they can quickly dry out after a period of warm, windy weather. Fire and Emergency New Zealand is issuing permits in some instances, but people are advised to avoid large burn offs including land clearing burns.

If you’re visiting the Sounds or Awatere Valley this summer, remember to check the status of the roads. Photo Credit: MarlboroughNZ

Notification of meetings - February

In a Restricted Fire Season, some fire types are allowed without a permit. To find out whether it’s ‘alright to light’ visit: www.checkitsalright.nz/can-i-light-a-fire

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The following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street. Assets & Services Committee Thursday 3 February at 9.00 am Environment Committee Thursday 10 February at 9.00 am Planning, Finance & Community Committee Thursday 17 February at 9.00 am

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

Times and dates may be subject to change, please contact the Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

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A recipe for navigating tough times The irrepressible Jo Chamberlain of Blenheim, educational leader, mentor, designer and now real estate agent, has created a life surrounded by beauty, love, friendship and fun. Here she talks to Glenise Dreaver on navigating challenges and building that good life. “Life’s for living!” says Jo. ”You’re a long time dead!” That said, she readily adds: “But life can be hard. “You can have your ups and downs, but what’s important is how you deal with that. It’s about being resilient and seeking new opportunities - after you’ve had the inevitable initial cry and scream of course!” She’s had her fair share of the “downs”. Early lessons in her adult life in the South included the sadness and stresses of a collapsed farming venture in the early 80s, a broken marriage, then twelve years ago, the huge shock of a breast cancer diagnosis. “And it was a nasty one.” That was, Jo says, a wake up call. “To say the least!” “The year-long battle was taxing, but I’m still here to tell the tale - and dangerous!” she laughs. “Lucky too!” Right through this and afterwards, she continued with her roles at Marlborough Girls’ College, as Deputy Principal, then Co-Principal, then Acting Principal. As much as she loved it, she decided however, not to apply for the permanent principal’s role. ”It was time for a change.” Leaving a job she was passionate about, her life’s vocation, wasn’t easy but, Jo says, “I was always telling teenagers to ‘Have a go!’ “It was time to take my own advice.” And with partner Murray Hewson having completed 27 years as principal of Witherlea Primary School they decided to leave educational leadership and further develop their boutique accommodation business ‘Magic in Marlborough’.

It was based around using their spacious family home ,‘Beautiful Bungalow’, in Blenheim, with its beautifully landscaped gardens, its pool and its adjacent studio ‘Boutique Bunker’ which they used themselves when it wasn’t booked, and when the main home was let. There was also their holiday home in Nelson. Jo’s design skills had been honed throughout her life and already put to good use with several homes being remodelled and landscaped before moving on. “I just adore design and creativity in all things. “Thinking outside the square is such fun and a challenge which I relish” House, garden, developing their own businesses’ social media, all demonstrate her love of style and dedication to aesthetics and perfection. So Jo and Murray’s ‘Magic in Marlborough’ drew high levels of interest from overseas, and excellent reviews from their guests. Jo had earlier ventured into a small business in her early 20s attempting to stay afloat during those early farming days. “I had a line of mainly leather clothing that I made and sold under my own label called ‘Pepe’. I sold a bit of stuff, especially in Queenstown.” This time round, with sound technological skills reaching the international market, their business had good bookings lined up from overseas. What could go wrong? Covid could. All the bookings disappeared overnight with many thousands in advance payments having to be

repaid. “Ok. You have a setback. You’ve got to pick yourself up, be creative, see the subsequent opportunities …” “You also need to look at what your transferable skills are and have the courage to make a change.” On day one of lockdown she and Murray decided to use the downtime to study by distance learning, gaining their real estate qualifications. “Five to six hours each day and it was nailed!” Teachers can bring to such a business the value that they place in people, and in meaningful relationships, says Jo. “Establishing people’s needs and having a genuine desire to help them is a must for me. Helping them clarify their whys, what’s and how - and helping them achieve the potential in their properties, presenting and marketing them to get the best result is a huge privilege and responsibility. “I get a heck of a lot of pleasure from that.” She also admits loving the challenge, the cut and thrust of negotiation. “It really rings my bells! “I’m also very ambitious, in a quiet sort of way, which helps. I always want to do my very best.” She says the freedom of driving your own business is something she really enjoys after a lifetime of working in education, which can be quite institutionalised. And despite predictions to the contrary, she says their local team is finding the market here very buoyant. “People are definitely on the move.

Jo Chamberlain: “Life’s for living!” “Murray and I currently have many Auckland buyers, just over big city life, and extended families and their best friends wanting a better quality of life here. Prospective buyers are coming in nationwide, and so are expats, not least Australia, Her own former students also check in. “Hi Chambo! (affectionately) or just Ms Chamberlain - I need your help!’ She points out that having fun,

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Young locals in ‘high energy’ musical By Chris Valli

Marlborough Academy of Music’s production of Disney’s High School Musical Junior is set to take to the ASB Theatre stage this weekend. The production is part of the inaugural Summer Holiday Programme for 8-16 year olds and designed to give kids a thorough experience of all things theatre with the students involved in every part of the show. Director Alison Dight chose the show due to its high energy and contemporary storyline that resonates with all walks of life. “High School Musical Junior was the perfect choice for me. It’s high energy Disney with lots of fun and interesting topics. I particularly like the song “We’re All In This Together” as it culminates the show’s theme no matter your beliefs, interests, or cliques. The story centres on the relationship between Troy, a high school jock and Gabriella, the new smart girl at school. Full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines, the musical explores issues of friendship, first love, and acceptance. Alison says the children involved in the show have worked extremely hard. “Over a period of two weeks, the kids have learnt the entire show. They have had a lot of fun over the last week and I can’t wait for the community to see them shine.” The initiative behind Marlbor-

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ough Academy of Music came about due to a gap in the performing arts scene, and the fruition of a long held dream for Alison. “We’re blessed in Marlborough to have some fabulous dance schools. However there’s a real gap when it comes to learning to play an instrument or sing. The Music Academy is looking to provide lessons for many different instruments, from voice, to piano, guitar, drums, violin. You name it and we’ll try our best to find you a tutor.” The next crop of Marlborough’s

Performing Arts scene are to the fore in the production. None more so than Jed Cornelius, Sienna Wheeler and James Dight in their respective lead roles as Troy, Sharpay and Ryan. All three are juggling their commitments with this show and Blenheim Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of Les Misérables in May. “Riley Houia joins us from Nelson for the camp and plays our Gabriella. It’s hard to point out any kids that stand out as we’ve just been so lucky to have incredible talent join us this year.

Eight year old Lily Parker is all focus.

There are some really great moments that will touch your heart,” Alison says. Two local performers have taken on the role of mentors for their services to this production. Former Marlborough Girls student Amy Potts is the show’s choreographer and is currently studying a Bachelor of Performing Arts through National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA) in Christchurch. Meanwhile, Ella Kernick Harvey, who performed as Megan Trainor in Stars in their Eyes charity event

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txt talk with The Sun Very impressed This a shout out to the manager and staff at recently opened Gohan Restaurant and Takeaways in Scott Street. What delicious food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. If you haven’t eaten there, I totally recommend you do! Well done, Gohan!

Lovely gentlemen I would like to thank Andy and Dave who work for the council for coming to my rescue on December 22 at the council carpark building. I had hit the curb and my front tyre basically exploded. They very kindly offered to put my spare on for me. They were terrific men, it’s lovely to know there are still so many kind people out there.

Re: How rude Excuse me mam but I’m sure it is rude to pull the finger in Vanuatu. The actions of one man do not represent the people. God bless you.

Nice to see Thanks to the family who included the photo of the late Welly Munro in the Sun death notices. A lovely appreciated gesture. Would be nice to see other do it. We often remember faces but can’t recall a name.

Well done team A big thank you to Ben and the team at ANZ Bank. Fantastic service and friendliness with opening our accounts and a big thanks to the bank teller Kylee, a helpful friendly face.

Why so many? Has anyone else noticed the hideous pigeon poop on buildings around town, especially some along Queen Street.

Re: Nurses HDU moved into a ward for lack of staffing. Nurses leaving due to being understaffed and lack of support from above, yet management say all is good, nothing to see here. Watch what happens when Omicron hits, management will be nowhere to be seen. Give the nurses the support they need and deserve.

Tough feet Do people realise that dogs’ feet have pads and are created to enable them to walk in all temperatures. It is the same for humans that never wear shoes eg aborigines walk in the Australian desert (even during the day) without shoes as the skin on the soles of their feet become thicker.

Slow down I live down Adams Lane, every day there’s some cars speeding down there like no tomorrow. Am so shocked that it’s every day, there are a lot of people, families and dogs, taking their daily walks, it’s so dangerous!

Horrible Xmas lunch Very upset Xmas day all the family were booked into a local establishment at $145 each. Meat was raw, vegetables weren’t cooked properly. Never again.

You seriously have to wonder how these anti vaxer’s brains work. They seem to have complete disregard for the environment we live in and are now spray painting anti vax slogans on the bark of the beautiful old trees down the Taylor reserve. Our trees need to be protected not defaced by these selfish, obviously uncaring individuals who seem to have totally lost the plot.

To the author of that text, very shallow thinking you have. Are you aware of the time and money put into these events. The organisation involved by all concerned. I thought your text very nasty and insensitive.

Get vaccinated Our hospital staff, medical professionals and families, take huge risks when you expect them to care for you when you contract Covid. It’s not about selfish individual choice, it’s all about protecting each other and our communities.

Re: Gangs I am sick of all these gangs reply in the paper. They have a right to live wherever they like just like the rest of us. If you leave them alone they will leave you alone. So come on give them a break.

Re: Not thought through I do enjoy the weekly Txt Talk page but I wonder ... for 2022, let’s try and focus on positive things rather than all this moaning. Practice gratitude rather than contempt. You will feel so much better for it!

Honest person I would like to thank the kind person who handed in my wallet I had dropped at the New World supermarket last Friday morning. You saved an 80 year old lady a lot of worry. Bless you.

Went to buy two tickets for Blenheim Musical Theatre’s Les Miserables and it came to $160.90 for two tickets! For an amateur show that’s very steep and I suspect unaffordable for most, including us. Won’t be going to see that one.

Keep up the great work I look forward to my copy of the SUN every week. Always so full of great local stories. Still number one in my book.

txt talk of the week Waterlea races Great weather, great crowd and great racing. Made it feel like life back to normal for summer in Marlborough. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Thank you so much A big thank you to the lovely young lady who came to help me when I fell down steps at the race course grandstand on Sunday and great ambulance crew.

Always something We live rural and can’t get mail so we have till now been allocated a free PO Box. Just got a bill in the mail for $170! We still pay rates for no services. The downside of living in the country but still worth it.

Great day out What an awesome weekend at the races! Hats off to the Marlborough Harness Racing Club and committee. A brilliant event enjoyed by all who attended.

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Those without a jab are becoming second class citizens, can’t go anywhere or do anything. My advise get a jab and help us all keep safe and enjoy life yourself.

Re: Nurses I would like to point out that the 10 nurses chose to end their employment at the DHB and let down the team. There are always policies/standards/requirements to meet in being a productive member of society. Wairau staff are doing a great job at ensuring that services are still running, with team work.

I am enjoying reading Les Mis column by Chris Valli. Is a real insight into the process. Well done all those involved.

Roll on 2022 I hope everyone had a great silly season with lots of sunshine and family time. I am glad Covid stayed away and may it be a fantastic 2022 for all.

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Protecting your sprays: By Wally Richards If you are like myself I only spray my plants and gardens as I need to for any problems that occur (insect pests and diseases). On the other hand I don’t mind spraying liquid plant foods and products such as Magic Botanic Liquid and Mycorrcin as they are beneficial to the health of the plants and give far better results from their weekly or two weekly sprays. I also don’t mind using safe to use sprays such as Liquid Copper, Super Neem oil, Super Pyrethrum and Sulphur sprays if and when there is a reason to do so. Seldom do I do a prevention spray program to avoid a seasonal problem such as aphids, curly leaf etc unless it is essential. For instance this season from last winter through to harvest I used the Cell Strengthening sprays on my garlic to see how effective it was to prevent the devastating Garlic Rust problem. I am happy to say that I have now harvested by garlic and had no sign of any rust at all. The bulbs are of a medium size not as big as I would have liked but I put that down to the difficulty of getting good seed. But it is great to have my own home grown garlic again. One of the problems when you use any type of spray is that rain or watering can dilute the spray on the foliage making the spay less effective. For instance if you are spraying Wallys Liquid Copper to protect against various diseases or to control a disease problem and a few days later it rains then when the rain has finished you need to spray the copper again to re-instate your protection. If when you made up the copper spray you had added Raingard at the rate of 1ml per litre of spray then your spray would not be diluted or washed off in the rain and be in place for up to 14 days. That saves a lot of work and money. If you use chemical herbicides and you add Raingard to the spray it will increase your spray effectiveness by about 50 percent. The reason is that Raingard acts as a chemical bridge allowing the herbicide to enter the foliage making for a quicker more effective kill of the weeds.

Many years ago I learnt some interesting information about the weed killer Roundup from reading what used to be a little booklet that was supplied with 20 litre containers of Roundup. The small 200ml bottles of Roundup and similar glyphosate herbicides state a rate of 10mls per litre of water. In the commercial booklet 10mls was only used on the hardest to kill weeds and the booklet gave information on different types of weeds down to as low as 1ml per litre of water. Even at 5mls per litre of water it would kill most common weeds. If you were to add Raingard to the Roundup spray you could for many weeds use only a couple of mls per litre of water. I don’t recommend the use of glyphosate unless there is no other practical solution to a weed problem but by reducing the amount per litre you are reducing the harm to the environment and yourself and that can be simply done by adding Raingard. Here is my very old blurb sheet on Raingard: Raingard is an Organic or Natural biodegradable terpenic polymer. (made from pine resin). Raingard does four jobs when mixed with most garden sprays including herbicides. Like similar products eg Sprayfix, Raingard spreads and sticks the spray particles over foliage giving a better coverage. But Raingard goes two steps further and used at the recommended rate of only 1ml per litre of spray it will rain-proof the spray for up to 14 days in average conditions and average rain fall. This means that the particles of spray are being slowly released from the film Raingard has over the foliage over the 14 days. Because Raingard locks spray particles on foliage for 14 days, then on food crops, any toxic sprays combined with Raingard should allow the 14 days withholding period or if the toxic spray has a longer withholding period, then the longest period would apply. If using Raingard with Neem products or sulphur sprays, then as neither Neem or sulphur are

toxic, the withholding period is not important. But if using a Copper spray, a 14 day period should be applied to food crops as copper is toxic. Raingard saves you time and money as it removes the need to re-spray every time it rains or you water. Raingard acts also as a bridge for systemic sprays and greatly aids these types of sprays entry into the foliage. Used with herbicides it will increase the effectiveness of the weed killer, often resulting (from trials) a 50 percent better result, when compared to not using Raingard. Raingard is more effective (to my knowledge) than Pulse to aide Roundup into shiny or hairy leaf plants. It is interesting to note that Raingard used with say Roundup you can reduce the amount of Roundup needed to get the same results. Instead of 10ml of Roundup to the litre, try 5ml and Raingard. Some weeds may need this stronger solution but most will die from the suggested combination. It is also interesting to note that another one of our Organic products, Mycorrcin if added to the mix of Roundup and Raingard will also assist with a better and now faster kill as the Mycorrcin will assist in the breakdown of the dying foliage, cleaning up the area quicker. You might like to try this as a ‘less harmful to the environment’ weed killer, 3ml of Roundup, 5ml of Mycorrcin Plus and 1ml of Raingard into one litre of water. You should find that this will kill most weeds without having to increase the amount of Roundup. As the Mycorrcin stimulates the soil life and beneficial fungi it offsets the damage that herbicides do to the soil and worms.

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Managing high cholesterol What is cholesterol and why is high cholesterol bad for you? Find out how high cholesterol can affect your heart and how to lower it. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol (matū ngako) is a fat-like substance in your blood. It comes from two places: Some is made naturally by your liver, and some comes from the food you eat. Cholesterol isn’t always ‘bad’. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. It uses it to develop cells and hormones, and to process and digest fats. But, if the amount of cholesterol in the blood gets too high, it can cause a heart attack or stroke. Types of cholesterol There are two types of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL cholesterol). LDL cholesterol is sometimes called ‘bad

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A few changes in your diet can reduce cholesterol and improve your heart health.

When should I get my cholesterol levels checked? If you haven’t had a cholesterol test before, talk to your doctor or nurse about when you should have one. If you’re at higher risk of heart attack or stroke because of your or family’s health history, then you may need one at a younger age. Cholesterol tests are given routinely as part of a heart health check.

Lifestyle changes for a healthier heart Risk factors you can change Too much food high in saturated fats, like red meat, butter, cream, and other dairy products. Too many foods with refined sugars, such as sweets, baked goods, white bread and fizzy drinks Too much alcohol Not being active enough each day Smoking Having too much body fat, especially around the middle How to lower cholesterol If you have high cholesterol, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, medications or both. Here are some ways to manage your cholesterol. Eat heart-healthy food. What you eat can make a big difference to your cholesterol levels. Cut back on foods high in saturated fats like pies, cakes, and chips. And eat a wide variety of heart-healthy foods like whole grains, nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, and oily fish. Drink less alcohol because too much can increase your LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. So drinking less is a good way to lower your cholesterol. Quit smoking. Smoking makes your LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol)

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Local trainer Mark with daughter Kendra Gill with one of their horses.

Racegoers enjoyed two days of racing last Friday and Sunday. Sun photographer Bruno Cyrillo caught up with all the action.

Jimmy Maher, Dave Maher, Stel Meimeris, Janice Maher, Lorene Maher, Max Maher and Leann Meimeris got together to watch the horse racing.

Adam Best, Thomas Edmonds, Doddy, Courtney Ryan, Chris Goodyear, Wirri Huns Tompsett, Wayne Bull, Lou Best and Rachel Tau’alupe all smiles at the Waterlea races on Friday.

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The Sun feature story last Wednesday featured local trainer Don Morrison and his trotter Our Pegasus Pearl who finished third on both days.

Trainer Don Morrison with Our Pegasus Pearl before her third placing in the Farmlands Passing Lane Trot.

Katrina Whiteside race ready for Cheers to race day at Waterlea on Friday - Fiona Sadd, Kristie Paki the second day of the Marlborough Simon Holliday, Ian Hosie, Lyn Hosie, John Gilbert and Kevin Courtney Paki, Liza Bowler and Yvonne Shields. enjoying the Marlborough Raceday fun. Harness meeting on Sunday.

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Horses return to the birdcage after a race on Friday.

Blair Orange driving trotter Anna’s Boy No. 10 on Friday.

Simon and Darcy entertaining the crowds on both days.

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Death notices MONTGOMERY, Lynda Mary: On Saturday January 15, 2022 peacefully but unexpectedly at her home. Beloved wife of Robert. Treasured mother of Amelia, Pamela and Annabel. Mother-in-law of Richard and David. Cherished grandmother of Riley, Cooper, Max, Zoe and Ollie. Messages may be sent to 77 Dillon Street, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Lynda’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street at 1.00pm on Friday January 21, followed by interment at Omaka Cemetery. This will be a My Vaccine Pass event, and authenticators will be checking at the entrance; we appreciate your respect in this matter. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed via https:// vimeo.com/event/1733678 Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

BUNT Shona: Passed away suddenly on January 11, 2022. Loved wife of the late Pat Bunt. Much loved sister-in-law of the late John and Violet Bunt, Kathleen and Gary Bugler, Beverley (dec) and Don Hack, Maureen (dec), Robert and Lynne Bunt, Graham and late Margaret Bunt, late Valerie and Owen Gilchrist, Christine and Eric Brown, loved by nieces and nephews of Bunt families. NEAL, Jonathan Leslie (Lambie): On Wednesday January 12, 2022, in the Wairau Valley. Aged 48 years. Loved Dad of Corryn and Casey. Loved son of Yvonne and the late Les. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Mathew, Cynthia, Tristan, and Patrick and Adele. Beloved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Sparring partner of John Arbuckle. Messages may be sent to 2274 S H 63, Wairau Valley 7271. Due to Covid restrictions, a private family farewell will take place.

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HAPAKUKU James Mohi (Moses). Treasured memories of a loved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, who left us suddenly on January 18, 2021. Thank you brother for the years that you shared with me and the happy times we had together now you are gone. I never forget that love and care we had for one another. Sadly missing you but life must go on until we meet again. Your loving sister, Molly, Malcolm (jnr), Cindy, Kerry, Lisa, nieces, nephews and great niece.

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Receptionist/Office Administrator for Age Concern Marlborough Age Concern Marlborough are looking for a new receptionist/office administrator. If you are fun loving, energetic, have an understanding and empathy for older people then we would love to hear from you. There are standard reception duties including answering the phone and dealing with visitors. This is a highly varied role. You would be helping organise events for various groups, dealing with a wide variety of enquiries and talking to people about our services. The role is 15 hours PW, 10am-1pm, Monday-Friday. The person we are looking for will have: • A sense of humour • Patience and being a good listener • Confident computer skills i.e., excel, word, outlook, and mail merge • The ability to deal with a variety of tasks • Able to maintain confidentiality • Well presented • Good basic office management skills Please send your C.V to our Chairperson: marge.scott@xtra.co.nz before 9am 27th January.

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Rosco raises Black Caps to new heights Cricket in New Zealand has grown up with Ross Taylor. That’s the best way I can sum-up Taylor’s foot-print on the game in this country. When he arrived on the international scene as a dashing, hard-hitting batsman in 2006, his talent was raw, unrefined yet undeniable. As he exited his final test last week, he did so knowing he had left the Black Caps in far better shape than when he first donned the silver fern. New Zealand on the global stage

have earned a level of legitimacy they have not had before. Not even during the Hadlee-filled 1980s New Zealand teams was cricket in this country as respected as it is today and Taylor has had a lot to do with it. That respect happens when you make back-to-back 50-over World Cup finals, tie one (yes we did), win the first World Test Championship final and even though he wasn’t part of it, make the final of the Twenty20 World Cup.

With Taylor’s help, New Zealand is no longer seen as a bunch of battlers who will give teams a good go on home soil but generally fail away from home. Now, we have a phenomenal home record and have had some big overseas triumphs against the likes of Pakistan and England. Taylor has been a huge part of that. Even during the captaincy drama with Brendon McCullum and coach Mike Hesson in 2012, Taylor handled himself with class, never put

his own needs ahead of the team and simply rolled-up his sleeves and got on with it. A more selfish man would have walked away after losing the leadership and splintered the team for years to come. That simply is not Taylor’s style. You can talk about the runs, the centuries, the catches at first slip, the square drives, slog-sweeps and questionable running between the wickets but the image at the end of the World Test Championship final

with Kane Williamson is the defining image of New Zealand cricket. Taylor and Williamson are the two best batsmen the country has produced. They have made each other better, pushed themselves and the Black Caps to unparalleled heights. The team has grown as Taylor has grown and we as supporters have had many golden summers as a result. As a fan, all I can say is thanks for the memories and enjoy retirement.

Idle Stuartia grabs hat-trick Idle Stuartia won her third race of the week when victorious in the Graham Neill Memorial Trotting Cup (2850m) at Blenheim’s Waterlea Raceway on Sunday. It adds to her win at the same venue on Friday and victory at Nelson last Sunday, which came after placing at the same venue just two days earlier. Trainer Rodger Austin was over the moon with the result and admitted he didn’t expect to see the 2-1/2 length winning performance from his mare on Sunday. “I was a wee bit surprised,” Austin said. “She had gone up a class and she was off 10m. “I didn’t think the 2800m would suit her, but she is in that zone and the old trotters, once they get in there, they are pretty hard to beat. “I am stoked, she has done really

BIG EFFORT: Idle Stuartia made it three straight wins with victory in the Graham Neill Memorial Trotting Cup, at Blenheim’s Waterlea Raceway on Sunday.

well, and Blair (Orange) has driven her really well every start too.” With three wins and a placing from her four starts at the top of the South Island, Austin said the daughter of Superfast Stuart has enjoyed the trip away from their Weedons base.

“I think she just likes being away, just like her trainer and owner, getting away from home and having a bit of a holiday,” he quipped. Austin doesn’t have any immediate plans with his in-form mare but is looking forward to stepping her back out closer to home.

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Golf Results Rarangi Golf Club Wednesday, January 12 – Men’s Midweek Medal: James Sutherland 69, Jerome January 69, Terry Lane 70, John Cootes 71, Bruce Curgenven 71, Joshua Abrahams 71, John Jones 71, Murray Ingram 72, Alan Rutledge 73, Hans Bloemberg 73, Jim Thomas 73, Arthur Ross 73, David Holdaway 74, Dermot Martin 74, Phil d’Auvergne 74. Thursday, January 13 – Summer Stableford: Best Overall – Maryann Best 41, Suzanne Lang 37, Dianne Betts 36, Kathy Payne 35, Anne Newman 35, Susan Godsiff 35.

“We will just go home and reassess everything because she has jumped quite a few points now so we are going to have to go through the motions a wee bit. We will see what she does,” he said. Meanwhile, Austin said stablemate BJ Lindenny didn’t appreciate

Saturday, January 15 – Men & Mixed 4BBB Net Men – Alan Rutledge/Lindsay McAlpine 69, Brian Gill/Mike Walker 69. Mixed – Pat Olliver/Alan Milne 63, Mariann Grant/Brook Hale 63, Kathy Payne/Tony Nichol 63, Frances Price/Wayne Bowie 64, Margaret McLeod/Bruce Verry 65. Sunday, January 16 - Men & Ladies Par: Bill Keenan +4, Jim Thomas +4, Maxwell Short +4, Dick Hubert +3, Greg Thomas +2, Terry Lane 0, Peter Browning 0, John Cootes 0, John Jones 0, Shane Weaver 0, Alan Rutledge -1, Bridget Quaife -1.

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