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After more than 30 years of sprinkling a little Christmas cheer into the hearts and minds of Marlborough people, Shirley Hawtin of Blenheim admits this could be the last year of her massive festive display.

“It’s a huge job and I have two friends that help me and it takes us all day plus a week to work out where everything goes and put up Christmas plates. “So I did say to (husband) Graeme that this could be the last year,” she says. Continued on Page 2.

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Continued from Page 1. Shirley says she puts out hundreds of decorations each year that are stored both in her garage and a container. “I still have more in the container that don’t even come out.” Shirley says the collection grew over the years thanks, in part, to the annual Farmers Boxing Day sale. “We started with one or two decorations but Farmers would have their Boxing Day sale where they’d have 50 per cent off decorations and I used to go in and buy one moveable decoration, which were quite expensive S back then.P E N “It gradually grew over the years. “If we ever went on holiday, a Christmas decoration was the one thing we would look for.

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“They jump out at me more so than Graeme because I’m looking for them where he just goes along with it.” Shirley has opened her home to people and community groups throughout the years and that’s what has given her plenty of joy. “It’s always nice when people say they’ve come to our house and they remember the decorations.” She’s raised funds to support the training guide dogs and some of the decorations have been used at Hospice Marlborough over the years. “People would put a gold coin donation in a Father D $ box 4 0 Christmas money as they entered, but they would often put more money in as they left, which showed me they’d enjoyed what they had seen. “It took groups two hours to go through all the decora-

tions and I’d wind everything up to make sure everyone saw how things worked. “I’ve got a lot of angels and sitting Father Christmas’ but I like the ones that do something and are interactive.” A lot of the decorations are more than 50 years old. The decorations stay up until the end of February. “Many people come after Christmas when they aren’t so busy. “They say it’s bad luck to have them out that long but STIHL it’s such a big job with to get them out that I want to make it worthwhile,” Shirley says. “I once * had a woman say 0 ‘You’re not a minimalist, Shirley’ and that’s quite right. “The joy the decorations have given us and so many people over the years has made* it all worth it,” she says. The Hawtin’s home filled with Christmas decorations.

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Margaret calls it like it is By Glenise Dreaver

This is the week Margaret McHugh’s passion project is launched. Margaret, of Kippilaw House in Picton, has written and produced a 400 page lifestyle cookery book called The Real McHugh. It tracks the parallel paths of her life from a dairy farmer’s daughter in Winton, through to her enthusiasm for gourmet cookery and her career as a caterer, taking in a life of adventure, public service and her share of controversy along the way. As well as the years learning her craft in Europe there were, for example, years as Deputy Mayor of Queenstown, where her fervent convictions and fearless personality saw her become a national identity. “I just call it like it is,” says Margaret. Her book is filled with anecdotes, and dishes up many hilarious and sometimes smutty realities that she’s come across in her life. “Full of naughties,” she says. “I did have to take out the section about vasectomies,” Margaret adds, saying there were three good stories there that she was told could be actionable. “Even though they are the truth.” What’s left is, however, extremely entertaining and includes a chapter on entertaining Police undercover officers to a Christmas meal in Arrowtown. That was, she says, an eye-opener. “They were totally in character, from the moment the door opened and a huge and aggressive mobster snarled at me “Who the f*** are you?” “So I just snarled back “Well ‘Who the f*** are you? And where’s

Rob?’ (The senior Police officer who’d asked her to do the catering). “They couldn’t drop their cover for a minute over that evening and I can see why so many of them find it very hard to return to normal life.” The cookbook is crammed with such colourful anecdotes, and the recipes that date from the time spent in each place are plentifully illustrated in photographs, mostly taken on Margaret’s mobile. Professional cookery photographs are often taken under lights and using fake materials. That’s not The Real McHugh. “No polyurathene to make the food shine. My photos are of the real food, taken in my own kitchen.” Two thousand copies of her book, published in South Korea, have been sitting in a container in Auckland for three weeks while the one dockside worker allowed to unload the container due to Covid regulations works his way through the massive task. Anyone who knows Margaret can fill the gaps in her colourful discourse on that subject. The books will, if she has anything to do with it, be there for her Picton book launch at Kippilaw House in Picton on Friday December 10 at 5.30pm. (“If those concerned want to live,” she says, adding there will be gift vouchers to fill the gap should the unthinkable happen.) The Real McHugh, which costs $60, is not being sold in bookshops as their share makes it totally uneconomic. Instead Margaret is working through her many contacts, including those from the Deep South where she was born and brought up, and is also pairing up with charita-

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Relief fund deadline The council will be processing applications to the Mayoral Relief Fund up until December 15, with the final allocation meeting on December 17. Further online applications can be made, but won’t be actioned until after January 17 2022. The fund was established by Mayor John Leggett for residents in the Marlborough District Council area who suffered personal financial or emotional hardship as a result of the July storm event. People wishing to apply to the fund can still do so via the council website at https://bit.ly/MayoralReliefFund

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ble causes like local hospices, who provide the venues, invite their supporters and receive a donation for each book sold. There’s also an exciting offer in the wings from Amazon books, which is watching progress on her New Zealand sales before a contract is offered to produce another 10,000 copies for sale worldwide. “That came about because my Trip Adviser contact has gone to Amazon. We have become friends and she is organising this deal for me.” (A possible Kindle deal could follow.) daniel le brun Cuvee speciale brut nV 750ml

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The Marlborough Sounds community has been invited to hear from and talk with the council and Marlborough Roads Recovery Team about the roads recovery project, as it enters into the next phase. Two meetings with the community were held on Tuesday December 7 – one at the Waitaria Bay Settlers Hall and one at The Portage Hotel. They were attended by representatives from the council including councillors and key recovery staff, as well as members of the MRRT. For those who did not have a vaccine pass or were unable to attend, a follow up Zoom meeting was to be arranged by e mailing recovery@ marlboroughroads.com to attend on Zoom and the date, time and link will be provided. Anyone who needs support as a result of the July storm should contact the council at recovery@ marlborough.govt.nz.

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Riding for charity Ulysses’ 12th annual Toy Run this Saturday Christmas is for giving and coming together, which is exactly what the Ulysses Club Marlborough branch will be doing this Saturday. Every year in December, members of the motorcycle club hold their Toy Run event in support of the Salvation Army Toy Appeal. This year it’s their 12th annual Toy Run and members are hoping for a good number of riders supporting it. What’s unique about the Toy Run is that it’s not just for Ulysses members, but also the public. Ride coordinators Kelvin Watson and Andy Noble say they are encouraging members of

the public who have roadworthy motorcycles and scooters to join in on the Toy Run. “It’s great to see new faces turn up to our Toy Runs and especially when family members ride together,” they say. “On a good day we see around 80 bikes turn up but we are open to as many people who want to come along.” The Toy Run begins at the Woodbourne Tavern at Renwick. Riders are asked to meet at 11am, and the ride departs at noon. As per tradition, the ride is led by a member dressed in Christmas theme and anyone wanting

to donate a toy in Renwick can take it along before they depart. Salvation Army volunteers will be on hand to collect all donations. After departing, the ride will head into Blenheim and finish at Seymour Street Carpark. Toy donations are also welcome there and the public is welcome to go along, look at the motorcycles. There will be a prize for the best decorated motorcycle. Toys for all ages are welcome but please no soft toys. “We hope the public gets in behind the Toy Run. We hope to see you there,” Kelvin says.

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Help for anxious children Genevieve MacDonald, Marlborough Life Education teacher, says she is seeing first-hand the effects of children’s anxiety across all schools in the region. “Mental health and anxiety are becoming real for many children and Life Education wanted to empower parents and educators with knowledge and tips on how to recognise the signs of children struggling with mental health,” she said.

“Handling big emotions and building resilience are common topics for me to be teaching in schools,” she added. So last week, Life Education Trust Marlborough held a webinar on mental health in children with an inaugural online Q&A session, part of it’s W hanau W hanaungatanga ser ies. The Q&A session focussed on Understanding Mental Health in children with

four guest panel speakers including Goldie Hamilton, manager of Anxiety NZ, Aaron Vercoe, principal of Redwoodtown School and also chairman of the Marlborough Principals’ Association, youth advocate George Glover and Liz McKay, Creative Kids director. The intention of the session was to create a discussion and understanding around mental health in tamariki and rangatahi

for both educators and caregivers in the Marlborough community. Genevieve said the panel provided advice around creating spaces and environments for children to connect, key questions we can ask and resources that both teachers and parents can access for help. “Each panelist also gave insight on what we can do tomorrow to help improve tamariki’s mental health.”

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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. Bonjour. Week 7 into rehearsals already, which reiterates the commitment to Les Misérables. As one tried to find one’s vocal timing in the song ‘The Night’ (as Joly, the hypochondriac medical student at the Barricade) at rehearsal, it made one visualise the attire of the students of the ABC revolutionary or indeed how the whole cast would historically look for the production. Les Mis de l’ABC (pronounced, ah-bae-sae) students will be dressed in pants and shirt, with assorted cravats, vests, jackets and liberty caps. As one of nine students on the barricade, ably led by Enjolras (Dan Rayner) and Marius (Max Bicknell), the sense of individualistic character style yet patriotic French colours (red, white and blue sashes) illustrates the authenticity of the French historical period (1800’s). During this time in France, there was a huge financial gap between the classes, with the upper class enjoying the most lavish and luxurious while the poor and peasants were left with almost nothing. In Victor Hugo’s novel, he allocates paragraphs to the descriptions of dress, leaving no social class out in his commentaries; the thieves, the clergy, the bourgeoisie (middle class). I suggest dressed descriptions in the novel mirrored society’s stereotypes. The costume of Monsieur Thénardier, depicts and reflects an ordinary working class

character who dons a ratty military coat, an outdated brocade suit coat and leather apron. While Madame Thénardier wears an unkempt dress or skirt, blouse and apron. The set of costumes are based on the original West End production in 1985 while the New Zealand Musical Theatre Consortium have had them designed and developed. Costumes will arrive via container in late February, early March 2022 via Tauranga where their September 2021 production of Les Misérables was postponed due to Covid. Production manager Mike Wentworth says the wardrobe and costumes team of 10 plus volunteers (led by Wendy Vercoe) have a massive undertaking. “Essentially they (costumes) are checked off by the touring wardrobe manager (part of the consortium) and then everything goes for a dry clean. Cast will start fitting the costumes from mid March.” The palette of colours in the costumes of all characters depicted illustrates the patriotic moment in history and in France, the socio economic status of Paris at the time and the defining individual freedom and the foundations of democracy. Next week - Lighting, sound and special effects. 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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New Grovetown Lagoon plan closer A new reserve management plan for the Grovetown Lagoon is one step closer with work due to begin on the draft. Thirty-seven submissions were received during a recent public submission process about the management plan proposal. Grovetown Lagoon, an old meander channel of the Wairau River, has become a popular area for walking, biking, picnicking, kayaking, food gathering and bird watching. It includes a mix of council-owned

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hunting at the lagoon. Twenty-five submissions mentioned duck shooting and ten of them supported hunting. The main concern around duck shooting is public safety. There were other concerns noted in submissions and these included: whether dogs should be allowed off-leash, whether bikes should be allowed and ongoing funding security. Also of concern was whether volunteers will be able to continue to find the money and time to

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Passport assistance Last Thursday Age Concern Marlborough ran a workshop to help older people in our community obtain their Vaccine Passports. The event at Vines Cafe in Rapaura ran from 10am to approximately 2pm and during that time an estimated 50 people were assisted with obtaining their passes. “We could not have done this without

the kind assistance of Lesley Wilson from Vines Cafe who provided the venue, equipment, and bottomless cups of coffee,” Sandy Stowell of Age Concern Marlborough says. “There is an obvious need in the community for passport assistance, so watch this space,” Sandy says. “We intend to run more classes in the New Year.”

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With just over two weeks to go until Christmas Day now’s the time to get your shopping sorted. Mayor John Leggett says when purchasing something special for friends and family this year, supporting local should be at the top of our list. “Many local businesses have had a tough year. As well as suffering the effects of Covid-19, those in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors have battled in the aftermath of events brought about by Mother Nature including the July storm and more recently, the October CBD flood,” Mayor Leggett said.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Blenheim and Picton as the iconic Christmas trees make a festive statement in the two towns. In Blenheim, the eight metre tree took six hours to install and decorate. The decorative silver and blue baubles and lights were draped and secured on the tree before the finishing touch, the golden star, was placed on the top. The tree’s lights operate on a sensor allowing them to sparkle as soon as dusk arrives. If you haven’t seen the trees at night they’re well worth a visit and will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.

“By supporting local we are helping reinvest in our community providing a real boost to our regional economy.” “Aside from the traditional gifts of books, clothes or jewellery, vouchers make a great present. I’m sure a voucher for lunch at one of our wonderful wineries, restaurants or cafés, or a voucher to experience one of the many attractions in Marlborough’s brilliant backyard would go down a treat,” he said. So this year, when you’re trying to come up with the perfect present idea, remember to make it Marlborough.

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On the road again We use them every day and every now and again we even complain about them, but we could not cope without them - what are they? Our local roads! Marlborough has been a hive of activity since the July storm event with crews working around the clock to repair damaged roads. While this work in the Marlborough Sounds and the Awatere Valley will continue, roading crews have now begun work in other areas around the district as we head into summer. Known by those in the sector as ‘the sealing season’, resealing work began last week and will run until the end of March when the ground temperature is at its optimum for a good finish. Marlborough Roads’ Manager Steve Murrin says over the next few months it may feel like there are roadworks everywhere at times. “The reason we reseal a road is

exactly the same as why you repaint your house. A seal has a certain life and when it gets to the end of its life a new seal needs to be applied. Otherwise water will get into the underlying road pavement and cause the road to fail. As with your house, if water gets into the weatherboards the timber will start to rot,” he said. “The warmer months are the only time sealing work can be carried

out. The warm temperatures and dry air help the new seal stick to the road surface, and allow the chip to bed in, which is why you see road repair teams at this time of year.” “We appreciate it can be frustrating for road users and residents but we are working hard to improve our local roads, increase safety and make your journey better,” Steve said.

Popular school playground revamped Whitney Street School’s ‘world famous in Blenheim’ adventure playground has a new lease on life. The playground, built 26 years ago, needed a refresh.

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Wadworth and the school’s board organised the upgrade and opening. Mayor John Leggett (pictured) was on hand, along with Rod McCloy, who designed the

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miles around to climb the tower, “battle each other on the tyre swing and get tangled up in the spider web.” That looks set to continue for years to come.

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50 years on the tools Jim Hasseldine’s passion for cars is obvious once you speak to him. He talks to Jacob Page about convincing his father of his right career move, promises to his daughter and 50 years in the automotive industry. What Jim Hasseldine does not know about cars is not worth knowing. This week, the 67-year-old celebrated his 50th year in the automotive industry. “You wonder where the time has gone because it’s been a really enjoyable career and every job I’ve had I’ve found stimulating and challenging.” His love of cars started early. “Mum described me as car-mad from the age of three. “I remember as a boy we were going over Little Akaloa in Banks Peninsula and we got 100m from the top of the hill and the car engine boiled in an old 1953 Hillman Minx. My Father was so wild it couldn’t make the last 100m and that was one of the catalysts for wanting to learn how to fix them.” Jim says he knew he wanted to tinker with cars by the time he entered high school. “I had a friend and we would mess around with go-karts, bits of old cars and motorbikes and we’d try to make things go. “We’d get really excited if things got going and I still look back on that with a lot of joy because once we got them going we’d hoon around the property making lots of dust and think we were just fantastic.” Despite the clear enthusiasm for cars, Jim’s father had other ambitions for his son. “My father was an academic at Canterbury University and he wanted me to go to university as well. “One day we had what we’d call a full and frank discussion when I was a teenager. “In frustration, he said ‘If you want to fix cars go and find a job’. “The next day, I found a job and when he came home from work I told him and said he needed to sign

the permission papers to become an apprentice because I was under 18.” Jim did a 9000-hour apprenticeship over four years and then studied trade certificate, then advanced trade certificate. “I loved it straight away, it fascinated me. “I was bone idle at school. “I still passed School Certificate and University Entrance but I didn’t do any work. “Once I started working I was interested and I studied and learnt for the trade and that’s never changed. “By the time I was 25, my father was convinced I had chosen the right path and found it hilarious I was working and studying harder than I ever had at school.” Jim, who loves British and European cars, started at Dominion Motors in Christchurch on December 6, 1971. After marrying his wife Dorothy, the couple went on their OE. Jim then worked in a small garage in Kent, travelled around Europe before spending six months in Western Australia working on tractors, utes and trucks. After a couple of years in Blenheim, Jim went to work at his current job at Topp Motors in 1986. Ten years later, Jim and Dorothy became part owners in Topp Motors before taking it over outright in 2001. “You are then able to follow your own moral compass and be part of the community and I’ve always worked on the theory of being fair. “I’ve always been prepared to be upfront about things.” Even now, Jim is happiest when he is working on a car. “Being back on the tools full-time is fun. “There’s not a vast number of guys

Jim Hasseldine celebrates 50 years in the motor trade.

at my age who can clamber under the dashboard, hang their feet out the window and work away for an hour or two.” Jim now works for Grant Davis and Kelly Church at Auto Super Shoppe Blenheim as the company is now part of a national network “On the Tools” which gives him huge satisfaction. “When you’ve been working

60 hours a week for 20 years, then 40 hours a week feels like semi-retirement. With his newly-found spare time, Jim is determined to keep a long-standing promise to his daughter. “I have a 1937 Chevrolet I’m restoring, that I now am making major progress on. “I last drove it in 1986.

“Let’s put it this way, I said to my daughter I’d have it done when she was 10 and that didn’t happen. “I said it would be ready for her school formal and that didn’t happen. “I said I’d have it for her 21st and now she’s 31 and she’s only just heard the engine run. “I’m determined to have it on the road by Christmas,” Jim says.

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Christmas Greetings from our community

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Great support for Westport Blenheim South Rotary's Neville Wright, with some of the West Coast members of the Kokatahi Band who were in town on Wednesday to support the club's fundraiser for Westport following their recent catastrophic flooding. The Marlborough Art Society wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

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total of $10,000, adding to the total pool of $90,000 raised by Rotary District 9970, from Ashburton to the Top of The South. Events included a number of performances by the West Coast’s iconic Kokatahi Band, who travelled here at their own expense, with their accommodation being provided by the Woodbourne Tavern.

Probus Club Christmas Party Seventy two members of the Blenheim Probus Club enjoyed entertainment at their Christmas party held at the Wesley Hall on Wednesday December 1. They were entertained by an organist accompanied by the Picton A Capella Singers who swelled the voices of Probus members singing Christmas carols. One of the Probus members also related anecdotes on Christmases past.

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KIWI CAN CHAMPIONS INTegrITy  Positive Relationships  Resilience  Respect  Integrity

Kiwi Can is the transformational programme reaching nearly 60% of Marlborough children every week during their years at primary school. This action-packed programme, run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, teaches important values like resilience, integrity, positive relationships, and respect.

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“Daisy always shows integrity in Kiwi Can and around the school as well. A perfect example of this was recently when ‘Waverly Class’ were in charge of running activities for the wider school as part of their community project. Daisy took a real leadership stand and made sure that she had brought everything to school that her group would need, and made sure that her whole group stayed on task to deliver a really awesome activity of tin can bowling for the rest of the school. She demonstrated real integrity, through her accountability, good decisions, and role modelling. Ka mau te wehi!”

Age: 11

Grovetown School

As Aaron Vercoe (Redwoodtown Principal) put it so well: “Kiwi Can’s values-based education programme is especially important during these unprecedented times. The messages of resilience, positive relationships and respect are more important than ever for our learners”. Thank you to all these community-minded businesses and organisations who help make it possible:

Dani Grenfell

Age: 6

Havelock School “We’re delighted to nominate Dani as our Kiwi Can Champion! Dani is always showing integrity in and outside of the classroom. She is a great role model for younger students, helping them to make good decisions too. She is always doing the right thing, even when nobody’s watching. Keep up the great work Dani!”

Stella Keenan

Age: 11

Linkwater School “Stella is a great role model of integrity. We have discussed how important it is to do the right thing even when no one is looking and how it leads to trust and respect. Her contributions to our school role modelling this value, making good decisions and being accountable for her actions have been influential and we see the other children paying attention to what she does and says.”

Kya

Age: 8

Blenheim School

Tomasi Manoa

Age: 9

“Kia ora rā e te iwi! Ko Kya tēnei. He ākonga ia ki te Kura o Waiharakeke. Kya comes to school with her learning hat on every day. She understands the consequences of her actions on herself and others and, with this understanding, Kya uses her core values to show responsible and respectful choices in her actions. Integrity is at the heart of her choices and the strength of her actions is based on trust, leadership, and care. E poho kererū ana mātou i a koe Kya! We are all proud of Kya’s achievements.”

Mayfield School “Tomasi is a great role model for his classmates and peers at Mayfield School. Tomasi is always honest, and shows a lot of integrity when he is out in the playground and in class. When in Kiwi Can, he does a good job of making good choices and ‘being his own ref’ – focussing on demonstrating integrity through his actions. Tomasi has a great sense of accountability and leads by example – even when no one is watching.”

Glorian Boshoff

Kayden Knight

Age: 13

Canvastown School “Glorian is a wonderful role model for integrity. She can always be relied upon to be in the right place, at the right time and doing the right thing. She sets goals in her learning and avoids distractions to complete her work to a high standard. Glorian is super supportive of the younger students in our school, often taking time to make sure that they are okay.”

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Age: 13

Rai Valley School “Kayden is a student who is very aware of those around him and acts accordingly. Integrity is a key part of his own values and this is a value we love to see in action! He is polite to his peers, adults and teachers. He works hard to meet his learning challenges and applies the Kiwi Can and ‘Rai Way’ values to many things. He joins in and participates fully in all Kiwi Can activities. Mahi pai, Kayden.”

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Integrity / Pono In Kiwi Can for Term 4 it’s been all about all about integrity! This concept of integrity is explained to children as: “doing the right thing even when no one is watching”. We’ve been working on three modules this time around: • Good decisions • Accountability • Role models

Celebrating integrity Depending on the age of the children, these lessons take different forms, but all involve active learning and reflection. How about talking with the children in your life about integrity? What do ideas of accountability, making good decisions, and being a role model mean to you?

Each of the Kiwi Can Schools has nominated a “Kiwi Can Champion” – a student who has come to their notice, exemplifying integrity in some way. These children are role modelling values we want to encourage and see more of in our community. Our challenge is to think about how we can all include these values in our everyday lives and make them a topic of conversation around our dinner tables and in the workplaces everywhere in Marlborough! Here are the nominations and their stories.

Lakyn Cowdrey

Age: 9

Mikayla Clark

Rapaura School “Laykn consistently shows high integrity in all aspects of school life. He is a very honest person in games and is readily seen doing the right thing in the classroom and playground. He is an active listener and follows up on instructions straight away. Laykn is a great role model at Rapaura School, setting an excellent example for his peers - and thoroughly deserves this Kiwi Can Champion award for integrity.”

Spring Creek School

Ava Petersen

Benjamin (‘Benji’) Corban

Age: 13

“Mikayla is one of Spring Creek’s amazing Year 6 leaders who demonstrates integrity consistently, every day in so many ways. She is a kind and caring role model who is sincere and dependable and always does the right thing, regardless of who is watching. Mikayla makes good decisions based on the wellbeing of everyone and supports others to do the same. We are proud to nominate Mikayla as the Kiwi Can Champion this term. Ka whakahīhī mātou ki a koe!”

Redwoodtown School “Ava is a role model to all students at Redwoodtown School. She consistently shows integrity in every aspect of school life, always making the right choices and helping others to do the same. Ava is kind and empathetic and accepts every individual for who they are. Her strong moral compass ensures she knows what is right and is always willing to act.”

Tua Marina School

Eleanor Wing

Ed Lasenby

Age: 5

Age: 11

Age: 10

“Benji is kind, hardworking and decent, and one of the nicest people. He is a great role model for all the little kids and helps in the library with new books. He respects every teacher and all his classmates. Benji is an amazing classmate and always kind. Benji always looks out for people and asks how their day is going. He gave another child his fishing rod to use on the fishing night at camp because they had not been fishing before. Benji always tries to the right thing with his friends and adults and it doesn’t matter if people are watching or not, he just does it.”

Age: 6

Renwick School

Wairau Valley School

“Eleanor is a delightful new addition to Renwick School. She has a positive attitude towards everything she does. Eleanor is always honest and ensures she plays fairly and by the rules. For example, during a recent game of musical statues Eleanor realised she moved - so she took herself out and sat off to the side, without having to be prompted. She is a great role model and sets an excellent example for the rest of her classmates to follow. She is very responsible and can be trusted to carry out jobs without a fuss. She is always striving to make good decisions and knows when she makes them, others will feel happy. Eleanor always displays the highest level of integrity.”

“Ed shows extraordinary amounts of integrity for his age! He actively understands what it means to do the right thing, even when no one is watching, and shows integrity in activities and when he is playing with friends in the playground. He is a charismatic student who models Kiwi Can and school values. He is a student who can be trusted to be accountable whenever a job or task needs doing. Watching him interact with his friends with kindness and compassion is inspiring and he is always encouraging them to be the best that they can be. Way to go Ed!”

Kingsley Woodham

Holly Shadbolt

Age: 6

Riverlands School “Kingsley is always very polite and gives everything a go. He has a strong sense of what the ‘right thing’ to do is. For example, recently, he has approached his teacher a couple of times and apologised for the behaviour of some of his peers in the class, who were not doing the right thing, showing both empathy and integrity. Kingsley also chose to use his prize from the prize box (a notebook) to write down how the class could show respect so his teacher would have a good day - then shared these ideas with the class.”

Mikayla Sweeney

Age: 7

Annie-Bella Nolan

Seddon School “Mikayla consistently displays amazing integrity. We talk about integrity being “doing the right thing, even when no one is watching” – well Mikayla always does the right thing, and helps others to make good choices as well. We’re delighted to see Mikayla recognised as our Kiwi Can Champion for integrity. Congratulations Mikayla!”

Whitney Street School

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Age: 11

Ward School “Holly continues to show exemplary integrity. She never fails to hit the mark with her truthfulness, honesty, and accountability for her actions. Holly chooses courage over comfort; chooses what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and chooses to live by our school values showing “Togetherness, Respect, Adaptability, Creativeness, and Kindness” at all times.”

Age: 9

“Annie-Bella embodies all the attributes that sum up a Kiwi Can Champion. She especially shines when it comes to this term’s topic of integrity. Annie-Bella always thinks before she acts and as soon as you hear the phrase “doing the right thing even when no one is watching” you think of her immediately. She is a fantastic role model in the classroom, the wider school environment, and our community. AnnieBella takes part in extracurricular activities where she represents our school with pride. Annie-Bella is an absolute delight to teach, and we see her amazing attributes shine on all those she surrounds herself with.”

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Christmas Greetings from our community

Wishing Marlborough a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

Thank you and Merry Christmas to all our customers. We will be available throughout the holidays for all your electrical requirements.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy festive season Edwin Fox Maritime Museum DEAN COWARD - ELECTRICIAN 0274 476 926 | dcelectrics@xtra.co.nz 5A Park Terrace, Blenheim

WISHING ALL OUR CLIENTS A HAPPY AND SAFE FESTIVE SEASON We will be closed from 5pm on 23rd December reopening on Monday 10th January 2022 with staff on-call on all business days in between.

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For expert help call 03 577 6920 | 021 625 378

Merry Christmas to all our customers. Thank you for your support during 2021.

Seasons Greetings and thankyou to all our clients Closing 23 December and re-opening 10 January.

We are closed Dec 25-28 and Jan 1-4 inclusive. Normal hours are 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. 8.30-12.30 Saturdays. 527 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim. Phone: 03 578 0468 Website: www.kiwiseed.co.nz

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Merry ChristMas

We wish you a safe and happy festive season. SERVICES LIMITED Locally Owned and Operated Phone: 579 2921 21 Redwood Street, Blenheim www.forklifthireservices.co.nz

We will be closing from 5pm Thursday 23 December and reopening at 8:30am on Wednesday 12 January.

03 578 5339 76 High Street, Blenheim

We would like to thank you for your support over 2021 and hope you have a fantastic Christmas and New Year.

Email reception@hjc.co.nz www.hjc.co.nz

We would like to thank all our clients for their support and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 95 Middle Renwick Road • PH-578 6049 • enquiries@gillconstruction.co.nz

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All the best from Shane & Kylie

Normal Trade Closed Yard sales only (8am to 1pm) Yard sales only (8am to 1pm) Closed-Christmas Day Closed-Boxing Day Closed Closed Yard sales only (8am to 1pm) Yard sales only (8am to 1pm) Closed Closed-New Years Day Closed Closed Closed Closed Normal Trade

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Summer Dining The Lemongrass

Vines Cafe

Raupo Cafe, Restaurant & Traiteur

Prepare yourself for a sensory explosion with The Lemongrass Restaurant’s innovative and fresh Asian cuisine. Each dish is carefully prepared with fragrant spices, authentic flavours and plated in a way to celebrate each of the ingredients. The Lemongrass is open for dining and takeaway seven days a week and offers a convenient online ordering system. For Asian fusion at its freshest and healthiest featuring Thai and Vietnamese flavours, visit The Lemongrass Restaurant on Maxwell Road.

The Vines Cafe is one of Marlborough’s favourite dining destinations. A fresh and wholesome cafe where you are always welcome! Aside from casual dining, we can also host your summer function in our conservatory and outdoor grounds. Enquire today for options.

Nestled in beautiful surroundings overlooking the Taylor River with relaxing indoor and outdoor options, Raupo Cafe is your destination for a unique summer dining experience. Friendly and attentive service and a mouthwatering menu, all complimented by locally sourced and international wines, and expertly made coffee - what more could you want? Be sure to check out their on-site Traiteur which is stocked daily with a range of sweets, cakes and muffins, available to enjoy in the cafe or paired with a takeaway coffee for those on the run.

Open 7 days for lunch and dinner Order online at www.thelemongrass.co.nz Bookings essential Ph 03 578 4887 | 17a Maxwell Rd

OPEN 7 DAYS Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat-Sun 8.30am-5pm Ph (03) 572 7170 info@vinescafe.co.nz 193 Rapaura Road, Blenheim.

Open Monday – Saturday 8am until 9:30pm Sunday 8am until 3pm info@raupocafe.co.nz Ph: 03 577 8822 | 6 Symons Street

Quench Restaurant & Bar

Thai 9

Open daily for evening A la Carte dining. Enjoy a Summer’s evening by the pool or in The Restaurant. Quality food, Ice cold beer, Superb wines And great cocktails! And On Fridays we celebrate with TGIF #. Live Music with local Legend LITTLE T. Happy Hour between 4pm and 7pm. #TGIF - Thank God it’s Friday!

The distinctive taste of Thailand is what brings customers back to Thai 9 Restaurant time and time again. All of the same great menu offerings are available throughout winter including the popular lunch specials, consisting of a starter and main. Thai 9 has also become well known for its Keto selection from the menu as well as convenient takeaway snacks from the cabinet. The restaurant is open seven days with Sunday and Monday only open for evening dining. Discover the taste of Thai.

Quench Restaurant & Bar Chateau Marlborough, 97 High Street, Blenheim Ph: 03 578 0064

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Wednesday December 8, 2021

Timeframe for local roads recovery A timeframe for repairing Marlborough’s most damaged roads and bridges/culverts has been released by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Marlborough Roads. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed this, saying the enabling of “controlled access”, via a pass system to the full length of Kenepuru Road and side roads, was a major milestone in the Marlborough roads recovery. “Public access to this road will be looked at again next year and will depend on construction progress and safety. “We understand the restrictions will be frustrating for visitors to the area and holiday home rental owners. However controlling access via the pass system will reduce the amount of traffic and reduce the risk of further damage,” he said. “We appreciate the ongoing support and understanding of residents, property and business owners, and all those who have been affected through what has been a period of huge upheaval. “It’s also important that the roading crews

who have been working hard to reconnect our communities have a break this Christmas.” Andrew James, system manager Top of the South for Waka Kotahi, said there had been up to 21 crews working in the district on complex repairs following the July 17 storm which destroyed road access to many bays, valley areas and homes. “We understand that people will want this work to happen as quickly as possible, but the fixes are extremely complex in some places and we do need to take care of our crews and people permitted to use the roads, given the fragile state of the network,” said Mr James. “All the work coming up is subject to further weather events and Covid-19 means some materials will be in short supply, factors which can affect completion dates. “To date crews have made great progress and securing access for residents to Kenepuru Road this week was a big step forward,” he said. This allows “controlled access” to the full length of Kenepuru Road, as well as side roads, outside of hours of construction. Public access

to this road will be looked at again next year and will depend on construction progress and safety. The Awatere Valley Road to Molesworth Station will also be open to the public for a specified period before Christmas into the New Year. Mr James outlined the rest of the Marlborough Roads work programme through to the end of 2023: Work in the Pelorus and Waihopai areas (not including the Waihopai bridge) will be completed early next year with the Awatere Valley and Northbank work aiming to be completed by mid-2022. Kenepuru Road (Portage to the outer Sounds) will take until late 2022. Queen Charlotte Drive and the Waihopai bridge replacement will go into early 2023. Kenepuru Road (Linkwater to Portage) and all other roads in the district needing repairs will take until the middle of 2023. Mr James said people would notice many more road cones, workers and temporary traffic management on their local roads right through

WANTED JOURNALIST The Blenheim Sun in Marlborough is looking for a new journalist to join our team. Based in our office in Blenheim this position is full-time or part-time with flexibility for the right applicant. A great opportunity to make your mark in this field, with a newspaper that is well respected in our community.

‘Explosion of sound’ brings jet age in Nigel Perry is still working through his old photo albums, and he has come up with this photo that records the moment in time that brought Marlborough into the jet age. “It was April 20 1946 and in the late afternoon I joined a moderate crowd assembled at Woodbourne to await the arrival of the first jet powered plane in Marlborough. “One of the onlookers, looking towards Cook Strait, sighted a speck and yelled ‘It must be the plane’. “A second later that speck arrived overhead with an ear-splitting explosion of sound.” Nigel explained that the plane was a Gloster

2022 and into 2023 in some places. There will be restrictions with crews working in narrow places with varying hours for road closures at different places, depending on the works. For the latest road status before you start your journey, please visit the Marlborough Emergency Management Official Public Information Map: https://bit.ly/CDEM-Map

Meteor Mark 111 piloted by Squadron Leader Bob McKay and the plane was on an exhibition tour of New Zealand. He continues: “We just could not believe a plane could go so fast. It was a real eye-opener after watching planes like Harvards and Kittyhawks. “After a couple of low high-speed runs over town and drome, McKay landed to allow spectators a quick look at this aerial speedster. “Then it was off and after another highspeed run, it disappeared into the blue to The early jet plane, the Gloster Meteor Mark Wigram. III that landed at Woodbourne on April 20 “WOW! What a day!” 1946.

You must be accurate, ambitious and hungry for an interesting story. Also capable of taking a good photograph. Start date in early 2022 to be decided. Send your CV along with examples of your published work, to: The Publisher - Les Whiteside email les@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Are you ready for ‘A Better Everyday’? At Heritage Lifecare, you’ll find lovely people bringing compassion and joy to our residents in warm and homely environments all over New Zealand. We offer a range of care options from Respite Care to Hospital Care in an easy going, home away from home atmosphere. Let’s catch up for a cuppa.

Call Waterlea Lifecare (03) 577 6556

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Wednesday December 8, 2021

Christmas Greetings from our community

Have a Merry

Christmas and Wonderful New Year from the team at

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Seasons Greetings

The team at Mortgage Room would like to thank you for your continued support

Merry Christmas Thank you to this wonderful community

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We close Tuesday 22nd December and reopen Tuesday 5th January 2020. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Join us at Roccos for great family dining over the holiday season.

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Have a safe and happy festive season!

for all your support this year.

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May all our customers have a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year!

We close Wednesday 22nd December and reopen Monday 10th January 2022. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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We at RE/MAX Elite wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year. If you need us - just call

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24 Wednesday December 8, 2021

gardening this week minutes with

Glen Ashworth Vicar at Nativity Church

 Are you a dog or cat person? Both – have a dog, like cats.  What did you want to be when you grew up? Spy or Radio DJ.  Not quite a hidden talent, but I’m very good at? People say I do a great funeral.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would it be and why? Christians against Poverty because they support people to get out of debt.  My all-time favourite food is? Oysters.  The shop you can’t walk past is? Fishing shop.  What song is likely to get you on the dance floor? Freaks, Savage.  Your dream weekend involves? Game of Beach volleyball, family fun, fishing, BBQ with friends.  If you could meet anyone in history who would it be and why? My grandfather. I never met him and he was a great guy.  Favourite programme or series currently watching? Maid, heart-breaking though.  What’s one thing on your bucket list? Snowboarding in Canada

Annual bug pests: By Wally Richards This is the time of the year some of a gardener’s bug enemies get out and cause damage. I have had my first phone call this week in regards to grass grub beetles eating the foliage of plants. The beetles are nocturnal. They will come out at dusk to mate and feed and lay eggs during their short life span. One beetle might consume a few leaves but hundreds and even thousands start to become a biblical plague. I remember a few years ago about this time a lady phoned me with a sad story. She had purchased a horticultural block of land with hundreds of blueberry plants. She had figured out that the income from the harvest would cover her mortgage repayments. What she had not calculated on was the block being surrounded by paddocks which were full of grass grubs. The beetles were out in their thousands feeding on the blueberry foliage and shredding the plants. What to do? When this happens in towns plants get eaten at night and there is no sign of any culprits in daylight then it is beetles doing the damage. Take a torch after dusk and go check the plants that are being eaten for the beetles. When you see them then spray them directly with Wallys Super Pyrethrum at commercial strength. That is 2.5mls per litre of water. It is a strong knock down, affecting the pest’s nervous system and killing them. You need to go out each night to check and spray till after a few nights there are no more beetles. If you are not able to go out then just before dusk, spray any target plants with Wallys Super Neem Tree Oil with the Super Pyrethrum added. When the beetles arrive later on they will get a dose of Neem when they feed and also have contact with the pyrethrum so a double whammy. There is another way to control the beetles as they are are attracted to light. This is an old method where you

set up a strong light inside a window facing out to the area you want to control. Under the window you place a wall paper trough or similar against the bottom of the window pane. The trough is half filled with water and a little kerosene added to float on top of the water. The beetles fly at the light hit their heads on the window pane and they drop down into the trough below. The kerosene prevents them from climbing out. Have your light trap working every night until there is no more activity. A more modern way is what butchers in days gone by used to have to zap flies but a modern compact version of those zappers. I purchased one recently to use indoors for flies. It is a Sansai Insect Killer SK-120C. Put that into Google and you will find a number of suppliers in NZ around the $50 price. Plug into the power and the UV tubes light up which are the light that attracts flies etc and the grid is electrified static electricity. Any pest coming towards the grid gets executed. Now this could be used outside in a weatherproof situation as you do not want to mix electricity with water/rain. Also ideal to use for mosquitoes and sand flies if outside having a BBQ. It will also incinerate moths and any other flying night insects. Likely it will be zapping away most of the night so next day you can unplug and clean up the burnt

bodies. Another pest that will appear about now is the pear-slug or cherry slug. It is a black slimy looking slug that feeds on the foliage of cherry and pear trees and is the larva of the sawfly. The first infestation is often not noticed because the numbers are often few but the second infestation later in January/February period is large and damage to the foliage is certainly seen. Being a slug-like pest they are controlled by sprays of Wallys Liquid Copper with Raingard added So check your trees for them and if seen spray. If you can eradicate the first wave of them then there will be few to cause damage later on. For other pest insects now is the time to get on top of them before they can breed masses of their offspring. Whitefly, leaf hoppers, scale, thrips, mites, caterpillars, etc. Fill up your sprayer with Wallys Super Neem Tree Oil combined with Wallys Super Pyrethrum to spray any and all target plants just before dusk. You can add to this spray Magic Botanic Liquid if you want to also promote healthier plants. If you do this every two weeks before problems start to arise or if already a problem then once a week till you have control. Settled weather means population explosions. Happy gardening.

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Les Miserables I’m loving the weekly Les Miserables updates written by Blenheim Musical Theatre’s own Chris Valli. He has great insight into all the hard work that is put in to perform a musical and how many theatre family volunteers it takes to bring this show to the stage.

Traffic lights It’s the new corona control. But when it is orange-green or orange-red are we going up or down yea old understandable levels. Really, change for confusion sake. If you think that’s odd the new variety Omicron is an anagram for the English word Moronic.

Re: Wine prices Forget Wellington. It is common in local restaurants and bars for local wines and Australian wines costing $15 in supermarkets and on wine lists at $40. If we pride ourselves as NZ wine capital the hospitality sector needs to get its act together.

Re: Shelly Beach Frustration and sadness over the Shelly Beach alterations. Young families and older persons are now so limited with parking and picnic room. It was a pleasure for many of these groups to park alongside the original road, under tree shade and enjoy the view, picnic and swim. Lack of engagement with the community has now created an aesthetic area for so few to enjoy. Young families whom are expected to park where? To walk from?

Wednesday December 8, 2021

txt talk with The Sun Much appreciated

Medical Centre

Thanks to the person who found my Farmlands card outside Bunnings Warehouse and handed it in.

How ridiculous is it to wait over three weeks to make an appointment with one doctor and two weeks for the others. Seems to be staffed by part timers. We know how important to be seen earlier before it becomes serious. Why don’t the South Link principals improve medical accessibility? Our health is so important.

Exemption card refused We tried to enter a new large chemist today for the first time, but what a disappointment to find them refusing us entry due to our not being able to wear masks, due to a serious medical condition. Exemption cards have been issued for a reason, shops not accepting them shouldn’t be allowed to exist. You guys weren’t worth opening.

New Zealand We need to stop calling our country Aotearoa. I hope the next government has the courage to stop it being said all together.

Re: Not a sharp move You mentioned the borders around Auckland being opened for Christmas and they will give the rest of NZ Covid for Christmas? Well, even though I wrestled with getting the Covid jab, I got it and I’m still here. So my advice is to go and get the jab and ease jabbering.

Crazy stunt I thought I’d seen it all until I saw an adolescent (who else) on the tow bar of an SUV driving through a busy intersection!

Getting to the South Island So Air NZ and Interislander are making it mandatory to cross to the South Island (good on them) what about Bluebridge and Sounds Air? Haven’t heard anything.

Covid certificate

Masks

What a joke if you don’t have a computer or touch screen flash phone. 35minute wait on the 0800 number to be told ring back in 2 weeks… go figure. We’ve had two shots and done our bit. Government needs to get its act together, pathetic.

OK so what’s to stop people with mask exemptions from wearing face shields like medical staff do?

Lost In Blenheim during the last month a set of Holden car keys. Reward. 021 0366 441.

Re: Mobility mayhem Yes it’s quite amusing on Monday November 29 there was a woman on her mobility scooter lining up in drive thru at KFC about 7pm. Who’s responsible if a car goes into her? KFC or her? Looks funny but stupid. Health and safety people.

Equal care Wairau Hospital waiting times at emergency services urgent care has been over two hours. People with mask exemptions treated poorly and shown lack of respect and left outside or put in the hotbox with no water. Peoples rights under Code of Health and Disability Services consumers rights thrown out the window and poorly adhered to. Hospitals need to provide a service for one and all without discrimination. You get tax money from both vaxed and unvaxed patients and support people. What’s the big delay in getting seen, did the loss of recent staff upset your rosters and ability to cover all shifts?

Re: Tell the right people

txt talk of the week Very cool It’s beginning to feel a lot like Xmas. How impressive is the Xmas tree in the forum. Well done to the people that put it up. 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.

Good to read Pleased to see Greypower now in The Sun. Our paper of choice by a country mile.

Crazy to see I saw a car driving on the main highway, very slowly with about 30 cars behind them. As it went past I realised it was driving on its rim, apparently for quite some time. I hope someone phoned *555.

Re: Postal service Agree with writer last week, our postal charges are ridiculous, especially when the delivery can take so long sometimes.

Tried approaching the Police regarding the moronically dangerous drivers, regularly (every school morning/afternoon) making u turns at the Weld/Morrington intersection. The police response? Suggested I approach the council recommending an island style stop sign be installed. All done, but no joy. Suppose it’ll take a fatal accident before they act.

My ex-mother in-law sent me a birthday card that actually said on the front ‘I bet you thought you would never get this’ which was very appropriate as took 3 weeks to get here from Wahi. She picked it on purpose as it happens every year.

Gosh!

Re: Poplar trees…

First time reading the txt talk. What a load of whingers, get a life people. Go live in a third world environment for a while or hang out at the local hospice. Then you might be grateful.

Please do better Central supermarket, your gardens and car park are full with so much rubbish, it’s so disappointing to see. May be the lady barking at everyone as to whether they have signed in or not could be put to better use.

Xmas shopping

Chopped down in Brookby Road. I was also surprised trees being cut down but arborist showed me how rotten trunks were and said would soon fall down anyway. Just glad it’s not going to be on my car. So whoever was criticising the owner, you should be sure of the facts. They’ve done all of us driving up and down Brookby Road a favour.

Great to see the CBD busy with people doing their Xmas shopping locally.

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Wednesday December 8, 2021 Church Notices

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 172 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

House Wanted Thinking of Selling Your House? We’re looking for a new home in the $1 - $2.5 million range in the Blenheim area. We’re available to come by for a look around from 6 - 11 of December. Please email Mark & Diane at mdbellm@yahoo.com

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 and 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. Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. 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. Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm. Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

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Christmas Concert At Nativity Church, 7pm, Friday, December 10. Blenheim Choral performs ‘Classic and Christmas Carols’. $25 cash door sales. Please bring proof of vaccination.

Lions Market Saturday, December 11. Market outside Queen Charlotte Tavern, Linkwater 9:30am - 12:30pm. Christmas presents and decorations, as well as preserves, children’s clothes, jig saws, cheap books, fresh produce and more. Stall sites still available $5. Ring Ian 574 2558.

Machinery Operators for 2021/22 Trimming Season

Te Rerenga o Te Ra Kapa Haka Housie Fundraiser

Valley Harvesting operates a large fleet of harvesters for over-row trimming and plucking throughout the Marlborough District. We are currently seeking experienced machinery and/or harvester operators for the 2021/22 season. You will need a Full Class 1 driver’s licence or Class 2 to operate a harvester. We anticipate work will commence mid December with the possibility of work through to the end of grape harvest in late April for the right person. Operators must be available to work extended hours and weekends. Preference will be given to applicants with previous vineyard experience. Please email CV with references supporting your application to: Email neville@valleyharvesting.co.nz Neville (027) 249 7665

1pm start, December 11, Clubs of Marlborough, RSA room. 40 games and 2x supers. Raffles.

Marlborough Community Housie Society Inc Last housie of the year! December 9. 50 houses 3x supers, teno, early bird, money raffles and Christmas raffles. Light meals available. Doors open 5pm, early bird starts 6.45pm. At Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

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Top local musicians will present a programme of music from various cultures around the world. Dec 1011 evenings, December 12 matinee. Tickets: $24.50. $2 from each ticket goes to Hospice Marlborough. Bookings at The ASB Theatre.

Situations Vacant

BISHOP (née Perano): Suzanne Constance Carmel (Sue): Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 1, 2021. Aged 71 years. Much loved wife and partner of Colin Pitkethley. Much loved Mum of Julian and Michelle, stepmother of Jackie, David and Michael. Dearly loved Nana of Sid, Samantha and Jack. Treasured sister of Peter (deceased) and Josephine. Special thanks to Hospice Marlborough and staff. Messages may be sent to 4 Grant Place, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-13690365207-00, Ref BISHOP. A celebration of Sue’s life has been held.

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BROWN, Noelene Patricia (née Ayers): Peacefully on Sunday November 28, 2021 at her home with family at her side. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mike. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and friend of Anthony and Lynell, Louise and Kevin, Bernard and Des, Art and Lisa, Simon (deceased), and Ben. A loved and cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Messages may be sent to 9 Glendale Place, Witherlea, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 ref BROWN. At Patricia’s request a private family farewell has been held.

PATCHETT: Olwyn Elizabeth Agnes (née Owen) On 3 December 2021 peacefully at Redwood Retirement Village, in her 80th year. Very much loved wife of Bob (Robert) and a loved mother of Claire Gifford. Treasured Nana of Christina, Daniel, Rachel, Nathan, Brad and Bridget. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and the late Ian Mitchell, Lloyd and Marie, Megan and Larry Solomon, Hugh and Jill; and Raewyn Owen. A loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to 17 Goodman Street Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz. Bob and the family wish to thank the Redwood Retirement Village staff for their love and support shown to Olwyn and the family. In accordance with Olwyn’s wishes, a private cremation will take place with a Memorial Service to be held at a date to be advised. CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

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Framed prints all below cost Dog Point Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard based in Marlborough. The opportunity has arisen for a Vineyard Operator to join our team. Main aspects of the job require: • Previous tractor experience, with hillside experience working in 2.2m spacings advantageous • A desire and passion for quality. • Positive outlook and being able to work on your own and in a team environment. • The ability to get on and enjoy working with people. • Confidence & ability with operating machinery adhering to Worksafe requirements. • Growsafe and Approved Handler Certificates desirable. The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, be prepared to be involved at all levels, and be able to work extended hours when necessary.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION Under the Marlborough Electric Power Trust Deed of Trust notice is given that on Monday 21st March 2022, an election will be held for four (4) trustees of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal and online voting. The Marlborough Electric Power Trust was established by Deed of Trust dated 28 April 1993. The Trustees hold the share capital of Marlborough Lines Limited in trust for the company’s electricity consumers. The Trust Deed provides for three of the six Trustees to retire on the 1st of April each second year. The Deed further requires that any appointed trustee shall hold office only until the next following election.

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The Trustees of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust advise they will be holding the Trust’s Annual Reporting Meeting for beneficiaries on Thursday 16th December 2021 at 7.00 pm, to be held at the Whitehaven Room, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson St, Blenheim. The meeting is to: • Report on the operation of the Trust and Marlborough Lines Limited (the Company) during the preceding financial year and on the financial statements of the Trust and the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. • Confirm appointment of auditor and set their remuneration. • Enable general discussion and information to beneficiaries of the Trust. Please note that meeting attendees will be required to adhere to the venue’s COVID-19 protocols.

A non-refundable fee of $120.00 is required to be forwarded with each nomination, along with a candidate profile statement and photograph for sending out with the voting papers for consumers.

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Want to learn about a career in the wine industry? We are hosting an open day at our massive, state-of-the-art Marlborough winery, so you can take a tour, meet us and hear more about the roles we have available for the upcoming 2022 harvest.

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Our heart as a church is that no whānau or person feels alone. In these times it is our hope that answering these questions might bring some relief. May this questionnaire equip you with the courage to face the unpredictable. Our prayer is that we are agents of peace in our Marlborough community.

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-Do you have another person or people outside your home who is willing to assist with practical errands if you can’t leave your home? e.g. supermarket, pharmacy, pet supplies -Do you have a space management plan if illness became a part of your home? -Does your whānau have a boredom buster routine?

CONNECTION -Do you know how to live stream local church services? -Do you have a fellow Christian who you can talk to? -Do you have a friends outside your home who you can regularly talk to on the phone or video call? -Are you up to date with self isolation protocols? There is plenty of information on the covid19.org.nz or Do you know what to do if you do get sick? testing, self isolation, quarantine etc -Can you return the favour and check in on friends and/or fellow church members?

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Ajaz produces performance for the ages The term ‘historic performance’ is often overused, especially in sport, but what spinner Ajaz Patel did on Saturday night in India should be celebrated for many years to come. Patel became just the third bowler in cricket history to take all 10 wickets in a Test innings on Saturday, saying the stars have aligned for him to enjoy record figures of 10-119 in Mumbai, his birthplace.

The 33-year-old Patel took four wickets on day one and added another six on day two - two in his first over of the day and another four after lunch, as India were dismissed for 325 in the series-deciding Test at Wankhede Stadium. “It is quite a special occasion for me; not only me, my wife, my mum and dad, my family. A very special day for me. To be born here and then come back here and achieve

Golf Results Marlborough Golf Club Wednesday, December 1 - Diana Pye stableford: Kath Elley 41, Vivienne Boyle 40, Pru Jensen 40, Joanna Ainge 40, Karen Morris 40, Angela Beard 38, Lucy Jefferis 37, Lyndy Larkin 37, Denise Pickering 36, Sue Lissaman 36. 2 December, men’s stableford Div.1:John Muir 40, Peter Gurr 39, Bede O’Malley 37, Chris Henry 37, Paul Roughan 37, Jon Nichol 36, Hans Blohm 36, Trevor McGarry 36, Malcolm Wratt 36. Div.2:Tom Kelsall 42, Robin Taylor 42, David Fairlie 42, Richard Anderson 40, Jeff Clarke 39, Graeme Parker 38, Paul Ham 37, Rex Scoble 37. 4

We have a position becoming available to join our sales team at The Blenheim Sun. Our weekly community newspaper is the market leader in Blenheim, established in 2002, with our local office based in the CBD We’re looking for a “go-getter or quiet achiever” whatever gets results! Someone with enthusiasm, a great work ethic and reliability. If you enjoy talking to people and think you could sell advertising space in our popular publication, then we’d like to hear from you. Position to commence in the new year with flexibility for part-time or full-time.

If they are smart enough, and I question whether they are, they’ll produce something for the mancave of New Zealand cricket tragics everywhere. Patel will only get limited chances to add to his 11 tests, such is the life of a front-line Kiwi spinner but he must be celebrated for an achievement we are unlikely to see again from a Kiwi bowler in our lifetimes.

Picton Golf Club Saturday, November 27 - Nett - Phil Hawke 64, Chris Kenchington, Wayne Pratt, 66, Len Barlow, Nick Wright, Jock Mannington, 69. Thursday, De-

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cember 2 - Mike McGuire 41, Graham Couldrey, Gary Aldridge,, Ian Johnson, Mike Ashworth, 38, John Saxon 37, Jeff Pascoe, Ron Peters, Andrew Sunley 36.

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Milne 150, Phil Hill/Hans Bloemberg 151. Thursday, December 2 – Ladies – Stableford: Wendy Moffat 71, Suzanne Lang 71, Susan Godsiff 72, Helen Neame 76, Dale McCrindle 76 on c/b Pat Olliver & Diane McCarthy. Saturday, December 4 – Men & Ladies – Net Men – Shane Weaver 66, David Price 67, Phil Hill 69,

Malcolm Dixon 70, Terry Allen 70, Ezra Kahaki 70, Phil d’Auvergne 71. Ladies – Pat Olliver 71, Anne Newman 72, Mariann Grant 72, Carla Heppelthwaite 73. Sunday, December 5 – Men & Ladies – Irish Stableford: Bruce Curgenven 77, Gavin Coombs 69, Cyril Dawson 59, James Sutherland 59.

Wairau Valley Golf Results Saturday, December 4 - Herb Watson Memorial Trophy (Blind Mixed Pairs): Rex McGarry and Robin Lacey 70 (c/b), Mike McKenzie & Robyn Pupich

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Streetstock Stampede fills speedway gap By Glenise Dreaver

It was a crushing blow when the Eastern States Speedway Association heard from national office that the prestigious New Zealand Streetstock title event, to have been held here on January 2 and 3, had been cancelled. In fact, all national titles on the Speedway calendar have been postponed for a year. The local committee decided to find a path through the disappointment by creating a new event – a Streetstock Stampede. It wasn’t just down to the number of disappointed locals

Streetstock rep Jo Baker says: “There are so many cars coming from out of town.” Richard Bateman, the event’s main sponsor, adds that it will be a one-night event rather than two, with the winner being decided after three races on a points system. The speedway’s limit is 27 cars at a time and they are already at that number of entries, so there are likely to be at least two groups of twenty competing in what he describes as “a full contact class”. “Plenty of bars, plenty of action,” he says. Injuries? “Well we’ve had the odd broken arm, concussion,

ribs... “And we’d expect a few rollovers.” None of the cars are top-of-theline in a stampede – his own is a Falcon 2000 for example. Drivers bring their own generators and welders to the track to do running repairs between events. He adds there’s a great spirit among speedway competitors. “Everyone helps to get you back on the track,” he says, though once back, the competitive streak creeps in. “The odd driver gets ‘taken to the tower’ if they’re naughty,” says Jo, Richard adding that if

there are cheap shots, the number might be ‘chalked up on the dash’. The club is in good heart, with a committee of ten, at least a hundred volunteers and 150 drivers, with anything up to a couple of thousand spectators at events. The Speedway, in Pak Lims Road Renwick, meets government Covid requirements, with just one point of entry and one exit point, and all spectators have to be double vaxxed and show their pass to get in. You can find out more on the Eastern States Speedway page on Facebook.

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Office:friendly (03) 578 2211 • POServiceS Box 537, Blenheim. for reliable Incorporting Nichols Freight. contact uS now

Office: (03) 578 2211 • PO Box 537, Blenheim. 100% locally owned and operated

painter & decorator

PROUD SUPPORTER OF

EASTERN STATES SPEEDWAY

on all makes and models

PROUDLY SUPPORTING EASTERN STATES SPEEDWAY

SpecialiSing in general freight diStribution for the top of the South

ROB FLOOD

Full Mechanical Service Brakes. Tune-ups W.O.F Work Lube & Oil Changes Tyres New & used

WWW. RICHARD BATEMAN MOTORS. CO. NZ

Tyres, wheel alignment, General servicing, Mobile battery fitting service

8 McArtney Street, Blenheim

16 Auckland Street Mayfield, Blenheim 7201

Phone 578 7853

Phone 03 577 7783

• Residential & Commercial • Roofs • Interior & Exterior

• Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Reliable • Competitive Rates

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Mobile 027 411 2346 A/H 03 578 3971 14 Hilton Place robflood@hotmail.co.nz

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