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It was a nail biting election night on Saturday for those who gathered at the National and Labour headquarters in Blenheim to hear the results of months of campaigning.

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It was a nervous wait as the results yo-yoed until later in the evening when Stuart took a 2,282 vote lead, holding onto his blue seat for a third term.

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National MP Stuart Smith and his wife Julia pictured at the National headquarters at ASB Theatre’s Whitehaven Room on Saturday night. The couple was presented a bouquet by a family member after the announcement that Stuart won his third term for the Kaikoura Electorate.

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Stuart wins, Labour support grows Continued from page 1.

Matt and wife Dallas arrived at the National HQ at ASB Theatre’s Whitehaven Room to congratulate Stuart and wife Julie. The two candidates shook hands, clinked their glasses and remained in good spirits.

“We might not be celebrating the results we wanted but we really appreciate the support shown for Labour,” Matt says.

“I have a great respect for Matt,” Stuart adds. “Matt has held his own and kept his integrity, and I appreciate that.

“We ended up with a greater respect for one another at the end of this,” both men agreed.

As Stuart and his National supporters celebrate his third term win for the Kaikoura Electorate, Matt is celebrating the rise in Labour support for the region.

With special votes to still be counted for the electorate, 44.1percent party vote was won by Labour and 30.7percent by National.

To date Stuart has received 16,105 votes and National 11,538 for the electorate, while Matt received 13,823 and Labour 16,561 for the electorate. A total of 37,551 votes have been counted minus the special votes which are still to be confirmed.

Compare this to the 2017 General Election; Stuart received 20,954 total votes and Labour’s candidate Janette Walker received 10,401. A total of 39,781 votes were counted.

In that General Election National party votes were well represented in the Kaikoura Electorate with 52.6percent, and Labour 29.1percent.

It was a very close race between Stuart and Matt for much of the night and for those watching the votes roll in from 7pm one thing was clear, this has been an election like no other.

At 8.30pm Matt was leading by 60 votes but before long Stuart had climbed to a 200 vote lead. By 10pm Stuart led by 1170 votes just as National Party leader Judith Collins addressed the nation to concede the party’s loss to Labour.

Family members congratulate Stuart Smith for winning a third term in the National seat after a nail-biting election night. Pictured are Stuart's son Hugo Smith, daughter Fenella Smith, wife Julie Smith, (Stuart), father Allan Smith, son Louis Smith and Julie's parents Jill and Ken Small.

LEFT: After the final votes were counted L ab o ur c an d i d ate Matt Flight and his wife Dallas visited the National headquarters to congratulate Stuart Smith and wife Julie on Stuart’s third term win. The two men were in good spirits and clinked their glasses to an “extraordinary” election campaign by both parties. Photo by Celeste Alexander

At this point 75percent of the Kaikoura Electorate’s votes had been counted and all eyes at the National HQ were on their phones as they watched the last of the votes roll in.

From 10.20pm Stuart’s lead steadily grew, as did that of NZFirst candidate Jamie Arbuckle.

Jamie had trailed behind Greens candidate Richard McCubbin throughout much of the evening before moving ahead and finishing with 1,915, and Richard with

1,823.

Once 100percent of the preliminary votes had been counted it was time for Stuart and his campaign team to celebrate.

During Stuart’s speech he described this year as “one out of the box”.

“We are facing the most troubled times this country has ever faced and most of the population doesn’t appreciate what is ahead of them.

“There will be a sense of buyer’s remorse from this election I think.

National has lost the election but we have to accept democracy; votes are votes.

“I’ve got the privilege to represent you for the next three years and we need your support… your support is so valued,” he said.

Stuart went on to thank his wife Julie and children Hugo, Louis and Fenella as well as campaign manager Tim Leslie.

He also commended the work of others during his campaign and thanked them for their efforts.

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Young boy helps protect penguins

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Search for Melissa suspended Police have officially suspended the search for missing Clarence woman Melissa Ewings.

Melissa, 31, was reported missing on Monday, September 21 in the Clarence area after she did not arrive at work.

Marlborough Area Prevention manager, Peter Payne, says “while we are no longer actively searching for Melissa, we will review any new information that is brought to our attention.

“Every missing persons enquiry is treated on a case-by-case basis and a decision about when to suspend a search involves a number of factors, including the areas able to be searched, evidence located and other lines of enquiry being exhausted.

“We want to acknowledge how difficult the past few weeks have been for Melissa’s family, friends and colleagues and we will continue to keep an open mind as to what has happened to her.

“We also want to thank the search and rescue teams and volunteers that have helped search for Melissa.”

By Frances Chin

Blenheim youngster Tom Payne is on a mission – a mission to save the penguins! After learning about penguin boxes, six year old Tom wrote to local business Simply Joinery to ask for material to build penguin boxes. Simply Joinery very kindly supplied timber, from which Tom and his friends from the Blenheim Natural Learners Co-op built ten penguin boxes together, and donated them to Kaipupu point sanctuary.

Tom has loved Penguins since he was two years old, says mum Aimee Payne.

“My favourite is Little Blue,” says Tom. “I’ve seen heaps. We went to Oamaru for a special trip.”

Last year, Tom’s homeschool co-op, the Blenheim Natural Learners, went to Kaikoura to participate in the PEAP Penguin education programme. While there, and through his home school studies, Tom learnt about penguin boxes – and just how important they are in the conservation of Little Blue Penguins.

“The boxes are to hide from rats and mice and stoats,” says Tom. “They use them for mating and making babies. They leave eggs in the box. One stays in the nest to look after them, and one goes fishing.”

Due to his love of penguins, Tom wanted to do something to help the wee birds.

“He wanted to do something to help the penguins,” says Aimee.

“We talked about how we could do that.”

So Tom wrote a letter to Glen

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Six year old Tom Payne wrote to local business Simply Joinery asking them to help him "help the penguins." Glen Godsiff gave specially made timber for penguin boxes to Tom, who made ten penguin boxes with his friends from his homeschool co-op and supplied them to Kaipupu Point Sanctuary.

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Godsiff of Simply Joinery, asking him if he could help Tom “help the penguins” through building penguin boxes for him. Sometime later, Aimee got this text from Glenn: “It just so happens I too love penguins. I would love to help you create some new homes for our penguin friends.”

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boxes. He gave this to Tom and his friends from Blenheim Natural Learners, who assembled them into penguin boxes.

“For someone to actually put their hand up and say we’ll help, that was pretty cool,” Aimee says.

“They didn’t just provide the materials.

“Glen put the wood out, labelled it, then made it easy to put them together. He fixed them up.

“I think he was very taken with a six year old’s letter.”

These penguin boxes were given to Kaipupu Point Sanctuary, where they were placed around the coastline and at Kaipupu point.

“More than anything Tom wants to create more awareness around these beautiful creatures and the people that help look after him,” Aimee says.

“They’re cute,” Tom adds.

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Salvation Army exits Hospice Earlier this year The Salvation Army (TSA) indicated to Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH), its desire to exit the Palliative Care Services Agreement for services in Marlborough.

The Salvation Army were very

keen to ensure continuity of excellent palliative care services in Marlborough but also to focus on their core mission.

NMH and the Marlborough Hospice Trust acknowledge the huge contribution The Salvation Army

has made in the establishment and ongoing operation of Hospice Marlborough services over the last 17-years.

Nelson Marlborough Health has started the process to contract a new palliative care service provider

building on the existing charitable entities associated with Hospice Marlborough.

It is anticipated that the Marlborough Hospice Trust will establish the required infrastructure and provide specialist palliative care

services directly.

At this time there is significant work being progressed with the aim of the transition of services, staff and volunteers to the Marlborough Hospice Trust, effective from mid November 2020.

Couple celebrates 65 years of marriage

By Frances Chin

When she was a young woman, Erys Duncan – nee Rodda – swore she would never marry a man with red hair.

As of last Thursday, Erys celebrated her 65th anniversary with her husband, Elwyn “Bluey” Duncan – nicknamed for the bright red hair he had as a young man.

The saying ‘true love overcomes all obstacles’ may have some truth to it.

“You’ve got red hair, we’ll call you Bluey,” Bluey laughs.

“It comes from the Australian Navy. Those with strange hair are called the opposite to their hair’s colour.”

“My father was a red head,” Erys explains.

Bluey and Erys met through the New Brighton Power Boat Club.

Members of the club used to race their power boats

through the estuary every second Saturday.

“This particular day, her father had the boat out, I had mine out. I beat him to the finish line.

“This one really didn’t appreciate that,” Bluey jokes.

“I got caught,” Erys chuckles. “I poked my tongue at him. One of the men caught it on photo.

“The photo went round the club.”

The couple eventually fell for each other.

Erys and Bluey were married in St Saviour’s Church, in Christchurch on Saturday, October 15, 1955.

As one of Erys’ bridesmaids was a nurse with a morning shift, the couple decided to get married at half past two in the afternoon.

“It was a fine, beautiful morning – until 1 o’clock, when the skies opened.”

“The roof was leaking,”

Bluey laughs. “Water was leaking down the front. Drip drip drip.”

After the wedding, the newlyweds flew to Taupo for their honeymoon.

Later, they drove up to Rotorua, and then to Napier, before returning to Christchurch, where Bluey worked as a Marine Engineer.

As a young man, Bluey worked hard he says.

He advises the importance of a strong work ethic, to young people who want to achieve.

“Life wasn’t easy in those days, you went to work 44 hours a week,” Bluey says.

“The thing is today, first thing you’ve got to do is get out of bed, have a good breakfast, and then go out and look for work.

“Do anything that can bring a meal to the table.

“It doesn’t matter if this

isn’t what you want to do. If you have one job under your belt, it’s easier to go where you want to go.

“You’ve got to be able to sweep the floor before you can be a manager.”

Bluey and Erys have the following advice for newlyweds, learned from their 65 years of marriage.

“You need tolerance, and a sense of humour,” Erys says.

“Because we’re all human, and we all make mistakes. So you have to prepared to make Elwyn "Bluey" Duncan and Erys Duncan were married on allowances.”

“Never go to bed without sort- October 15, 1995. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last Thursday. ing out the problem,” Bluey adds.

“Today it’s too easy for them to give up, and say ‘you go your way and I’ll go mine.’ It’s not about that, it’s about working through everything in front of you.”

RIGHT: Erys’ mother Monica Rodda, E. W. (Bluey) Duncan, Erys Duncan, and Erys’ father James Rodda on Bluey and Erys’ wedding day.

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Week of events to replace cancelled Marlborough Wine and Food Festival

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A week of smaller events are set to replace the country’s longest-running wine festival next year, after the event was deemed too close to harvest to risk a mass gathering.

Last month, organisers of the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival made the decision to cancel the 2021 event over fears The 2021 Marlborough Wine and Food a coronavirus outbreak could Festival was cancelled in a bid to protect rule out most of the region’s wine the region’s grape harvest from any threat workers and stop companies of Covid-19. Photo by Brya Ingram, Local getting grapes off the vines.

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ough (TEAM) chair Mark Peters confirmed at a planning, finance and community committee this week that the group was looking to finance a string of smaller events, set to run over the same week the festival was organised for in February.

Mark said a large amount of people that had booked to attend the festival had not cancelled their visit to the region.

About 8000 people attended the festival each year, providing funds for the Blenheim Lions Club, businesses and tourism.

Next year was the first time in the festival’s 36-year history it would not go ahead. It had been scheduled for February 13.

Destination Marlborough man-

ager Jacqui Lloyd told councillors her team was working with “multiple players” to fill the festival’s “gap” and keep February as busy as usual. “[The new events will] not take it over in the future. We want the Wine and Food Festival to come back again,” she said.

Event organisers could not be reached for comment.

Keeping tourism ticking along already that month was the Whitehaven Grape Ride, set down for February 27, which was cancelled this year. It secured Government funding earlier this year.

Council regional events advisor Sam Young said TEAM was in talks with Feast Marlborough over an event series across two to five

months next year, and what this could look like.

“They wouldn’t actually organise the events, but they would co-ordinate the people who are running the events,” she said.

TEAM was also seeking funding proposals for small-scale events, which were less likely to be “turned off overnight”.

“The consensus is other events should happen,” she said.

When asked what events could replace the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival, Young said TEAM was not ruling out any ideas.

“It could be anything from a riverside market to an outdoor cinema event, to a market in town.

It could be a whole range.”

Design plans for Blenheim town centre project due over summer

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Design plans for a walking route promoting Blenheim’s past and present to tourists are set to wrap up in the New Year.

The Blenheim Business Association has engaged Studio Pacific Architecture to develop design plans for its five Marlborough Mile sites, following a 13-month-long “refresh”.

The association withdrew its funding application to do-over Liz Davidson Place, the first stop on the walk, last September after its proposed concept – centring around a “fun, interactive sphere

of polished steel” – caused a stir.

Speaking at a planning, finance and community committee meeting last week, association member Mark Davis said the group needed help with costings and bringing the walk to life.

Once these were completed, management of the Marlborough Mile would turn over to the council, as it had more resources.

Costs were proposed to be covered by a town centre fund.

Davis rehashed the site proposals with the help of association members Autumn Faulkner and Paul Jackson, but none mentioned the proposed “sphere of polished steel”, or pea.

It was pitched last September alongside sunshine poles, pavement lights and coloured

glass sculptures as part of the Marlborough Mile “sunshine” site. It aimed to showcase the district’s reputation for being New Zealand’s sunshine capital.

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle said it wasn’t the right start point.

“I think Liz Davidson Place wasn’t the place to start as the public think a lot of money was spent on that place, and they couldn’t understand why another project was being done.”

Councillor David Oddie had long been “sceptical” about the Marlborough Mile, but was pleased with its current status.

“I’m conscious it needs to be good quality to be affective.”

Councillor Francis Maher said to “just bloody get on with it”.

Liz Davidson Place was the

first of the Marlborough Mile sites to undergo a detailed design plan. Each of the five sites had a theme that tied it to the region, alongside detours to Seymour Square, the Blenheim Railway Station and Stadium 2000.

Sites included Liz Davidson Place, for sunshine, Bythell Place, for viticulture, The Quays Riverside Park, for heritage and culture, Adams Place, for aviation, and Market Place, for agriculture. Stadium 2000 was no longer a Marlborough Mile site, but a separate detour, and represented aquaculture.

Concept plans for the sites arose from community and industry feedback received during consultation in late 2018.

The Marlborough Mile aimed

The original concept plan for Liz Davidson Place featured sunshine poles, pavement lights and a polish sphere. Image provided

to “reinvigorate” the town centre, play into different aspects of Marlborough’s identity and encourage tourists on a walking tour around Blenheim.

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Thank you Russell Thank you Russell Montgomery for wading in there in support of dogs and their owners.

I had not realised that during the development of the reserve area, dog owners were given assurances that their right to exercise pets was guaranteed.

And now a proposal to renege on this.

Disappointing.

I walk my dog all along the Taylor River. I have rarely seen dogs out of control or aggressive or getting underfoot. I have however seen plenty of litter that two legged users of the reserve leave behind.

I would suggest that cyclists get a louder horn on their bicycle though, as I often don’t hear them coming up from behind me.

Surely we can all share and delight in this recreational amenity we are lucky enough to have in our town.

Carol McLean

NZ First is history! Why? They accepted bribes that National refused to match.

Miss Ardern would have a nonentity in Opposition if Winston had gone with National.

Not a darling of left wing organisations around the world. And she held the cheque-book, the election shows it! Instance- heating

subsidy. The subsidy paid to us for our all electric house was almost double our total accounts over the period.

The borrowed $1400 went to aid for persecuted Christians. Interestingly, Taiwan with almost five times our population and without an expensive lockdown that our great grand-children will be paying off has had less Covid

deaths than NZ. So much for our much vaunted response to the pandemic.

If anybody has a spare spade (does not need to be sharp) please let Shane Jones know, as he has just under a billion trees to plant, but no provincial fund to give away to all and sundry!

Observant.

many tracks as he could while installing Rogernomics, and went on to a directorship of a road haulage firm. Well, well. For myself, I see an extra incentive to be re-energising rail. Research is showing that the frighteningly-vast tonnage of rubber-compound fragments released through the wearing out of literally billions of tyres worldwide is infiltrating the food chain. We sure are fouling our own, and everyone else’s nest. There is no reason not to have our existing rail network humming with freight and passengers.

Trains need to have flatcars attached to carry passengers’ vehicles; more passing loops

need to be constructed along our system. Diesel propulsion can be steadily replaced with battery-electric, first proven lithium-ion then the magic of capacitor storage. We are so very lucky having New Zealand’s renewable energy resources. Now is the time to make rail utilisation a number-one priority. With the vast budget deficit, how can we afford not to. Interesting how the opposite poles of the world of politics, the Greens and New Zealand First, both see the logic of rail transport; hope this indicates a public groundswell which can influence the big players...

Yours faithfully, Bill Holvey

Use rail Okay, so I just love my turbo 5-speed, but this is the 200th anniversary of the year an American discovered that rail transport saves seventy-five percent of the – literal – horsepower you need for shifting things by road. Not what sellers of energy, overwhelmingly the oil oligarchs, want us to think about. Maybe there hasn’t been a conspiracy to sideline the railtracks we are so lucky to have joining up a great majority of our population centres; bureaucracy, the old boy network, inertia, laziness, public apathy; lots of reasons to let rail die. Dick Prebble, Mister Save Rail, tore up as

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

Council services on Labour Day

Spring in Seymour Square

Marlborough District Council’s Blenheim office and Picton Service Centre is closed on Monday 26 October, Labour Day. Kerbside refuse and recycling Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Monday 26 October will be collected on Tuesday 27 October.

Transfer Station Blenheim Transfer Station, Resource Recovery, Re-use Centres and Greenwaste facility and composting will be open between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm. The E-Waste collection facility will be closed.

Picton Transfer Station is open between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm.

Havelock Transfer Station is open between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm.

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After clear skies and warmer weather it seems Spring has officially sprung in Marlborough. Council’s Gardening Team has been busy planting 12,000 annuals in Seymour Square, including violas,

transfer stations will be closed.

Landfill The landfill is open between 7.30 am and midday.

Libraries Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre are closed.

Bus services There are no bus services on Monday 26 October.

Join in Family History Month at Marlborough District Library Marlborough District Library in Blenheim is celebrating family history throughout October with a number of free events highlighting the resources available at the library.

A series of talks, including getting started with your family history and The Carnatic Heritage Project are running each Friday in October. The talks, presented by the Blenheim Family History Group and the Marlborough Museum, are held between 12.15 pm and 12.45 pm, covering the following: Friday 23 October - The Carnatic Heritage Project. The Carnatic ship arrived in Picton in 1875 bringing immigrants directly to Marlborough from London.

Friday 30 October - ‘Just a few lines’

discussing correspondence prior to 1920.

Free two-hour online courses for beginners to genealogy are running on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Courses include tips for searching Ancestry. com and census, births, deaths, marriages, parish and shipping records. On Thursday 29 October a special course is running on the Top of the South online history database, The Prow.

Places for these courses are limited, so please contact the library to register, Ph: 03 520 7491.

Every Wednesday a member of the Blenheim Family History Group is available between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm to answer questions about your specific research.

Positively Ageing – Liz Davidson Many know Liz as the former Marlborough Mayor - the first and only female to hold the position to date. Liz was also a member of the District Health Board, including as its deputy chair, and also spent eight years on the Conservation Board and was its inaugural chair in 1991.

Despite stepping away from her formal roles some time ago, Liz’s continued love for the local community is evident by the number of clubs and organisations she belongs to, including the Marlborough Art Society Pastel Painting Group and the Camera Club.

Liz’s passion for photography sees her post daily on an international photo site and her work has a large Facebook following.

As a member of the public library Liz does a lot of reading. Her reading choices include mystery crimes, politics and comparative religion.

She is the caregiver for her husband Dr Keith Davidson, and in her spare time enjoys daily walks with her dog, which

poppies, polyanthus, calendulas and myosotis (forget-me-not). It took the team two weeks to dig, prepare and plant the annuals - that can now be enjoyed by all.

Resident survey shows high satisfaction The results are in and Marlborough District Council has again received a high satisfaction score, with 71% of residents saying they are satisfied with Council services. The survey is run independently each year by SIL Research.

Mayor John Leggett says satisfaction with Council services and facilities has remained consistently high in recent years.

“The satisfaction level decreased slightly this year to 71% from 73.8% last year. The impact of COVID-19 and the uncertainties it created are a likely contributor to this.

Almost all of our community facilities were forced to close their doors during lockdown.”

“However many of our most important services performed well, with residents rating 37 out of 50 (74%) of Council services at a satisfaction level of 60% or above.”

“When benchmarked against other councils, I’m very proud to say most Marlborough District Council service scores are higher, with many significantly higher, than others.”

The Council’s top-rated services in 2020 were:

• Parks, reserves and open spaces (7.7/10 10or 88%) • Emergency management (7.6/10 or 84%) • Cemeteries (7.6/10 or 86%) • Library services (7.6/10 or 83%) • Swimming pools (7.6/10 or 86%) • Drinking water supply (7.5/10 or 83%) “Sports fields, harbours, sewerage, solid waste, the Resource Recovery Centre and walk and cycle ways also scored highly.

The biggest satisfaction increases this year were for biosecurity and bus services.”

“I’d like to thank our hard working councillors, staff and contractors for all their efforts over the last year - it has been a challenging one for everyone but we have all contributed to a very good result.”

The survey was conducted via telephone, online and postal survey between 19 June and 31 July 2020. Most services have targets for resident satisfaction that are set in the long term plan and reported on each year in the annual report.

The full survey is available at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ long-term-and-annual-plans-policies-andreports/residents-satisfaction-survey

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Liz Davidson she says helps to keep them both fit.

Councillor and friend Thelma Sowman says Liz is an inspirational woman who continues to educate and improve herself.

“She is always up for a new challenge.

She contributes hugely to the community in a quiet and discreet manner.”

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Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-forprofit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community from the following sectors: • Arts and Culture • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Heritage • Sport and Recreation In 2020 the Community Grants Fund was increased to $500,000 to assist organisations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. This funding is allocated over two funding rounds with the first round now completed.

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

organisations that have suffered a loss of income and the usual Council Community Grants. Please refer to the criteria and information sheets relevant to each grant option on our website.

Applications must be for projects and services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of Marlborough.

Applications can be completed online at Council’s website: www.marlborough.govt. nz/our-community/grants-and-awards Applications close at 5.00 pm Friday 30 October 2020.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor, or, Jodie Griffiths, Community Development Support on Ph: 03 520 7400.

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Riding together After her husband passed away, Roselin Wilkes joined Marlborough Riding for the Disabled (RDA) in 1995 as a volunteer. Since then, Roselin has had a varied career with the organisation, and through RDA, has gone on to work with the Special Olympics.

In 2006 Roselin was awarded a Paul Harris fellow award for services to the Special Olympics, and in 2007, a Member of the NZ order of Merit for services to Riding for the Disabled. She’s travelled to Ireland, Brazil, Shanghai, and Morocco for her work. Sun Reporter Frances Chin speaks with Roslein Wilkes about her work with the RDA and where this has lead her.

Roselin has always been around horses. Born in the Awatere Valley, Roselin grew up on a stud farm with her father, mother, and younger 12 siblings. The equestrian and her siblings grew up around the animal, and would ride them in the paddocks after school.

For secondary school, Roselin was sent to Christchurch, to attend Villa Maria College. Sadly, she was only there for a few years. When she was fifteen and a half, Roselin’s mother passed away. Roselin moved home to look after her family. Her father was busy breeding horses, she says, and someone had to cook the meals.

It was in Marlborough she met her future husband, Rod. Rod at the time was teaching at Seddon School. The young couple married, and lived in various spots around the country, raising their six children together.

Eventually the family settled back down in Marlborough, with Rod working as deputy principal at St Mary’s School. However, tragedy struck. Rod passed away from cancer in 1995.

After Rod passed away, Roselin was at a loss, she says. It was her daughter who suggested she volunteer with Riding for the Disabled (RDA.) “My daughter said they wanted people. I went, and volunteered, and did some training.

“I loved it. I loved working with children, and also working with horses.

I loved it right from the start.”

Who could have guessed where volunteering with the RDA would lead Roselin. Within a year of volunteering, Roselin was promoted to head coach, and then manager head coach. Through RDA, Roselin started working for the Special Olympics; Riding for the Disabled provides the majority of riding activity for the competitive event. As of now, Roselin has run five Special Olympic NZ National games. She has travelled to Ireland and Shanghai as Head Coach

of NZ Equestrian, and to Athens and the U.S. as a delegate.

“I took a team to Ireland with Special Olympics, and had four riders in three events win nine gold medals. It was a real thrill, Ireland. Irish people are just wonderful and so lovely to special needs athletes.”

Incredibly, Roselin also went to Morocco in 2009, as a guest of Princess Lalla Amina, in order to help write a competition and training manual for the Special Olympics. In 2006, she attended the International Congress for RDA Therapeutic Riding in Brazil, and was awarded a Paul Harris fellowship for services to the Special Olympics in the same year.

With such a varied career, it’s hard to choose just one thing to be proud of, Roselin says.

“I’m proud of how we built up qualifications for our volunteers. Young girls who I taught to ride after school ended up becoming coaches. Amanda, Dany, and Samara. It’s lovely to see them growing up.

“I think I’m just really proud of the way the children and the young people developed.

“When I first went there, they would just be led around.”

Roselin says her upbringing of raising her twelve younger siblings gave her a huge amount of empathy – not just for her riders, but for their families too.

“I could see that I wanted to help the families as well. It came from growing up with no mother, and a dad who was great with children. He loved everyone.

“One mother came in with a wee one.

They didn’t walk or talk. She asked me, is there anything he can do. I said that he’d probably ride for New Zealand one day, in the Special Olympics.

“She started to cry, and said that this was the first positive thing anyone had said to her with this little one. I could just see the struggle.

“Nothing is nicer than a little child

Roselin Wilkes started volunteering with the RDA in 1995. Since then, she has travelled the world as part of her work with them, and with the Special Olympics.

with autism, when they’re six, say to me ‘Rose.’ I just loved working with them.

Roselin says that her work with the RDA saved her life - her direction after her husband passed away.

“I was 54 when Rod died. My

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whole life changed.

“It gave me a whole new life. I could work all day, take a horse away down the paddock, have a cry, then do the next lot.”

Roselin praises horses for their loyalty and patience.

“They’re like dogs, they’ve got

a real empathy. Like dogs, they know if it’s someone that needs taking care of. You can be on a horse that’s being a bit naughty, but if you put someone paralysed on, they just seem to know.

“They have loyalty. They don’t like everyone.”

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Lotto win ‘second best’ news for lucky Blenheim couple A lucky couple from Blenheim received the second-best news of their lives when they found out they won Lotto First Division recently.

The win followed the recent announcement that they’re expecting their first child early next year.

“It’s just incredible timing! We‘ve

only just found out that we were having a baby as well, so we’re putting a lot of the winnings into savings for when the baby arrives,” says the young mum-to-be.

The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, was up at the crack of dawn to check her ticket following

the Wednesday night draw.

“I saw an email come through, so I knew something had happened. I woke up really early, so as soon as MyLotto opened at 6.30am I could check the ticket. I couldn’t believe we’d won!”

The winning ticket was bought as

part of a family syndicate, with the prize money being spilt between the couple and the woman’s parents, with some gifted to other family members.

“We used to pick our own numbers but a few years ago we decided to go with a dip as you have just as

much chance of winning – and it paid off!”

The family were absolutely thrilled with the win, and now have two wonderful reasons to celebrate.

The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto for the draw on Wednesday, September 30.

Women’s Institute donates to Hospice in memory of former member Last Friday, the Picton Women’s Institute presented Sandy Inwood of Marlborough Hospice with a $500 donation.

“We raise money at our weekly meetings,” PWI member Fran Hartley explains.

“We thought we’d give money back to the community.”

Sandy Inwood says that the Hospice greatly appreciates the Institute’s donation.

“Donations like this basically let us do what we do. Every little bit helps.”

The PWI and Marlborough Hospice have an additional connection.

“Quite humbly, the donation was given in memory of our very good friend Jill Vercoe,” Fran says.

Jill sadly passed away in August. The PWI member and president of six years spent time in the hospice before passing away.

“That’s the connection,” Fran says. “Jill’s husband couldn’t speak highly enough of the Hospice.”

PWI members Alison Knight, Daphne Jenkins, Fran Hartley, Darla Davies and Wendy Lemberg present Hospice Fundraising and Events coordinator Sandy Inwood (third from right) with a donation for $500.

Blenheim Beavertown Lions give flower posies to Marlburians

Ward School students are celebrating after it was announced they were one of the three schools receiving a Participation Award for the Marlborough Lines ScitTech competition held recently.

The school was presented with a cheque

for $1500 for being a school with a high number of award winners per student population.

Principal Carey Huria is pictured receiving the cheque from Gareth Jones of Marlborough Lines. Photo provided

Several members of the Blenheim Beavertown Lions stood in the Blenheim Forum yesterday, handing out fresh flower posies to passersby.

This act of kindness was in acknowledgement of World Lions Service Day. The day celebrates the birth of Lions Clubs International, and gives Lions members the opportunity to show what Lionism stands for.

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Henny recognised for 18-years of service

By Celeste Alexander

Henny Vervaat was encouraged by a friend to volunteer for Alzheimers Marlborough as a driver which then led to him joining the committee and taking care of the organisation’s vehicles.

It has now been an incredible 18-years since he first volunteered and in that time he has become a valued member, and is affectionately known as ‘Mr Fix It Man’.

For his long service and extensive contribution to Alzheimers Marlborough Henny was runner-up in the category for Long Service Outstanding Achievement in this year’s Minister of Health Awards.

Henny was presented with his certificate last Wednesday by Alzheimers Marlborough manager Diane Tolley and committee chairperson Alistair Sowman, and while he was proud to receive it he remains humble.

“This was totally unexpected; I don’t go looking for accolades,” Henny says.

“I’ve really enjoyed the interaction with

other people over the years and like to help where I can.

“I was well supported by the Marlborough community when I was in business so I want to give back,” he says.

In addition to his role with driving and facility maintenance Henny was also a member of the building committee formed in February 2007, assisting and fundraising and volunteering his many practical skills. The Alzheimers Marlborough Centre opened two years later.

It’s not uncommon to find Henny lending a hand anywhere it’s needed from helping with the dishes to throwing bales of pea straw onto the tray of a truck.

“We are truly grateful for the many hours Henny has contributed over the 18-years he has volunteered for the organisation,” Diane says. “Without his tremendous contribution in terms of volunteer hours we would struggle to financially maintain the facility and vehicles to such a high standard.”

Alzheimers Marlborough manager Diane Tolley and committee chairperson Alistair Sowman were thrilled to present long serving volunteer Henny Vervaat with a Ministry of Health Volunteer Award last week.

Spring Fair famous for its plants

By Celeste Alexander

Linkwater School students Issac Templeman, Lee Taiapa and Pip Lightfoot with just a few of the many plants that will be for sale this Saturday at the school's Spring Fair. Photo provided

Around 25-years ago the community of Linkwater held its first Spring Fair. It was to be the Linkwater School’s annual fundraiser but now years later, it has grown to be something much bigger.

This year’s Spring Fair is taking place this Saturday (October 24) and will be a true celebration of all things spring.

Asked what makes this fair unique, organisers say it attracts people from all over Marlborough who flock to Linkwater to take advantage of the highly popular plant stall.

“We have two amazing people who are responsible for the amazing plants we have to sell,” Linkwater School Fundraising

committee member, Anna Polson says.

“Sue Boniface is a teacher at the school and Jimmy Stuart is a local farmer. Between them they grow like 10,000 seedlings between them.

“They started a few months ago by ordering seeds, creating the mix and making tunnel houses… it’s a lot of work. And every year they do this and we are incredibly grateful to them because if they didn’t we wouldn’t have plants to sell.”

There will be a huge range of plants on offer including vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers.

As well as this there will be cake stalls, a café area for refreshments and pre-loved goods on offer.

Like any great fair there will

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be entertainment for all ages including duck herding, motorcycle rids, lucky dips, kapahaka, a ukulele group plus much more.

Money raised from the fair will go towards the cost of employing a third teacher for the school.

“It’s our major fundraiser this year due to COVID so we want it to be really successful,” Anna says. “Linkwater is a two-teacher school so we use this money to employ a third to give the middle aged kids two days a week in their own classroom.

“We appreciate the wider community’s support and hope that people will come out and enjoy our Spring Fair,” she says.

The Spring Fair runs from 10am – 2pm and is being held at the Linkwater School.

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Warm weather brings more fleas “Our cat has never brought fleas into our home until recently when one of the neighbourhood cats started visiting.

Now we have an infestation – what do we do?”

This is a very common question asked, particularly as the weather warms up providing the ideal breeding and hatching conditions for the common flea.

Anyone’s pet can get the occasional flea, but if the correct regular treatments are followed, there shouldn’t be a severe outbreak.

However, if this has already occurred in your home it’s time to take action immediately to get on top of the problem.

Flea eggs are laid by the adult flea and

often drop into the pet’s surroundings.

This could be on your bed, the pet’s bedding, your couch or on the carpet.

Eggs can hatch in a matter of days, especially when the house is warm and the larvae feed on the food particles present in the dust and debris around it.

Flea larvae will stay out of light, congregating where it’s warm, dark and dusty. There they will live and feed for an average of two weeks, but can also be up to three months.

Larvae then spin itself a silk cocoon and inside, will metamorphose into the adult flea.

The pupa can stay alive for up to two years before hatching, and a major trigger is vibration.

Once hatched they will be attracted to anything at the same temperature as blood – which is you, the dog, the cat or anything else which may be a source of food.

Having fed, they are then able to lay an egg. Then the whole process begins again.

Despite popular belief, fleas prefer to stay with the host they first attack rather than passing from animal to animal.

Many infections are picked up directly from the environment.

Treat your pet and treat the environment to help prevent and eradicate infestations. Contact your local friendly pest controller who can provide the right advice.

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Not only do these buzzing pets cause annoyance, but they can also contaminate food preparation areas and spread harmful pathogens.

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Fact 1 – House flies rely on their sense of smell when they source for food. Hence, it is important to store all food in air-tight container to avoid attracting them.

Fact 2 – They are active during the day and rest at night. Step up your fly control regime during the daytime.

Fact 3 – House flies are attracted to garbage. Always

remember to discard and dispose waste diligently.

Fact 4 – Efficient reproduction quality. They lay a range of 75 to 100 eggs and hatch within 12 to 24 hours.

Fact 5 – House flies defecate every couple of minutes.

A major carrier of diseases, they spread bacteria as well as infectious organisms that pose a serious public health threat.

Fact 6 – House flies have quite a long lifespan ranging from between 30 and 60 days.

Fact 7 – House flies are able to fly at an average speed of 8km per hour. They enter your premise through gaps and holes. It is important to ensure doors are kept closed, and proofing is done to prevent entry.

Fact 8 – They only feed on liquids but could turn solid food into liquid by spitting or vomiting on it. It is important to avoid food consumption that is left in the open to prevent food contamination.

Fact 9 – Flies have compound eyes which made them sensitive to changing light patterns. Installing a fly trap in the form of an insect light trap to attract and trap flies are considered very helpful to control its population.

Fact 10 – House flies are not the neatest insects. They can breed on trash cans, human excrement, dung, or decaying matters. Always ensure cans’ lids are kept closed with housekeeping and quality sanitation in place to avoid flies breeding.

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Kiwi Can, abseiling, skydiving – Ted’s contribution to youth awarded Marlborough man Ted Culley was feted at the Graeme Dingle Foundation 2020 Excellence Awards, held in Auckland last Wednesday.

Ted, the General Manager Aquaculture for Sanford, won the Foundation’s Outstanding Contribution from a Volunteer Award, given to the person who has contributed most to the Foundation’s aims of raising self-awareness and esteem among tamariki (young people).

Sanford itself is also a longterm supporter of the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

Ted’s award follows a long history of community involvement. “I have been involved in service clubs, school boards, hospice trust, wilding pines trust, and of course the Graeme Dingle Foundation. I started community service in the 1990s when I moved from the city to rural towns and had the desire to contribute back to the community,” he says.

His first exposure to the Foundation’s Kiwi Can programme came via Kaeo Primary School in the Far North.

“I saw the positive impact it had on kids. Then from 2002 I was based at Havelock and

was keen to get the programme running at Havelock Primary School. This took some time for people to be convinced that it was needed.

“In 2013 we got it over the line and Sanford Ltd was an inaugural sponsor to get the programme up and running. To help with funding, Kelvin Watt, GDF’s Regional Manager for Marlborough, set up the first ‘Drop Your Boss’ which was abseiling off a building, and of course I was up for that!

“The Drop Your Boss skydive was an idea that Kelvin and I hatched following a GDF prizegiving where one of the students received a sky dive prize.

“Sanford has been committed to this programme for over 20 years and it has been a team effort with support in regions right across NZ. When you see on a daily basis and first-hand the difference it makes to kids who have been through the programme, it is impossible not to become committed to it yourself.

“The programme has captured a number of my colleagues in Sanford to get involved in fundraising and mentoring which is great to see. Helping kids with

life skills such as resilience and the ethics of ‘doing the right thing even when no one is looking’ is just gold.”

Ted says that in receiving this award, he is really representing the 250 sponsors who have supported him over in these fundraising challenges and most significantly the 109 that supported him in the last skydive from 20,000ft earlier this year.

“A good proportion of that support came from overseas Tasmania, Australia, and as far away as Norway. Many of these supporters have been engaged on all the challenges over the years.

“Kelvin and his team have done an awesome job of establishing Kiwi Can in Marlborough, starting off with four schools in 2013 (370 pupils, growing that to 14 schools (2500 pupils) in 2020, reaching almost 60% of the primary school kids in Marlborough. This is the highest adoption rate of any province in New Zealand. You make us proud Kelvin and team!”

The annual Excellence Awards began life as the Project K Outstanding Student Award and were first hosted by Governor General, Dame Sylvia Cartwright, in 2000.

Ted Culley, the General Manager Aquaculture for Sanford has been a long-term supporter of the Graeme Dingle Foundation and last week won the Foundation's 'Outstanding Contribution' national award. Photo provided

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business Jason Anderson The role of an architect is to delight their clients by exceeding their expectations, inspiring with innovative designs and transforming ideas from concept into reality.

For the past three years this is exactly what Jason Anderson of Anderson Architecture has been doing not only here in Marlborough, but throughout New Zealand too.

While the business has continued to grow its presence in the region and expand on its portfolio Jason says this year in particular has been one of the most “exciting” to date.

“Now that we have been going for threeyears there are a lot of projects we worked on over this time which are now completed, including the landscaping which gives us the

chance to see the full design which has been amazing,” he says.

“With this in mind we will be changing our way of marketing with something pretty exciting that hasn’t been tried in our industry before, which I’m looking forward to releasing in the middle of December,” he says.

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“My love of cooking and catering began at a young age baking at home and cooking on a coal range,” he says.

“At the age of 12-years I knew I wanted to join the army as a chef. I also got my

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“I joined the army at age 20-years spending seven-years at Burnham then later in 2004 I came to Marlborough and ran the kitchens at Woodbourne,” he says.

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It didn’t take long before the community embraced what the business had to offer, including a product which has become increasingly popular – Rinnai Infinity hot water systems.

“It’s a product that sells itself,” Stephen says. “With it you will gain better water pressure, lower electricity costs, and hot water that won’t run out.”

While the products and brands he uses are well known and trusted, customer service is equally as important he says.

“For us it’s always about gaining an understanding of what the customer is wanting and giving them the best product and service possible.

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Mike and a business partner own and operate Tyreland Blenheim and is proud to provide one of the best selections of tyres in the region.

Located on Main Street, Tyreland Blenheim opened in 1998 with just two people operating it. Over time the business has grown and expanded its premises to provide customers with a greater experience.

“I see our point of difference being

the way we present ourselves,” Mike says. “We take a lot of pride in having a clean and well-presented building, as well as accessing a wide range of tyres so we can recommend the best solution to our customer’s needs.”

Tyreland Blenheim provides a full range of services from tyre sales through to wheel alignment and 24/7 field service.

“It’s also that time of year when people look to use their trailers and caravans more,” he says. “If you need a spare wheel or your tyres are flat or in need of replacing then call in and see our team,” Mike says.

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Lynley Clark is a 56-year-old wellness coach and mother of three who lives in Marlborough.

She was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer nearly four years ago, when a tiny lump was detected on a regular mammogram. She says the timing of this mammogram is what saved her life, because it was caught early enough. Lynley is now speaking out as she wants women to know how crucial it is to go for regular mammograms.

Lynley says she had been going for mammograms since the age of 45-years and they had always come back clear, so off she went again feeling confident but this time she received the result she never wanted.

“I got the call back on Waitangi Day in 2017 and I remember being surprised they had called on a holiday.

They asked me to head to Nelson the next day for further investigation.

“It was a chaotic time for me. I’d just come back from a trip overseas and we had people staying with us.

My husband came with me to Nelson where I had another mammogram and an ultrasound. When they said they also wanted to do a biopsy, that’s when my heart sank.

“Two weeks later my results came back – I had stage 1, grade 2 triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

I was incredibly lucky that it was caught so early; it’s quite rare with triple negative breast cancer, which usually presents at a higher grade and stage and often found when a woman notices a lump.

“I was surprised with the diagnosis as I had none of the risk factors associated with this type of cancer. I knew an auntie of mine had breast cancer, as did my grandmother on my mother’s side, but genetic testing found I didn’t have the BRCA gene.

“I wouldn’t have found my cancer if it wasn’t picked up on a mammogram as it was only 6mm. They told me that it was the smallest breast cancer that they had found in Marlborough in quite a while.

“I think the timing of my mammogram saved my life, because my cancer was too tiny and too deep, so by the time I’d found it myself I don’t think it would have been such a great result. TNBC can grow very quickly so the timing of my mammogram made a huge difference,” she says.

Looking back Lynley says the hardest part of her breast cancer journey was waiting for results, and the not knowing what treatment she would need.

“It was a good thing it was so small.

I felt confident because it was so small, but I didn’t know a lot about the types of breast cancer. It’s not until you’re diagnosed that you start researching and understanding it all.

“The biggest shock was being told that because my breast cancer was triple negative, I wouldn’t benefit from

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“I was incredibly lucky with my reaction to a pretty tough chemo programme. I wouldn’t put my hand up to go through it again but it was nowhere as hard as I expected and my body tolerated it well with few side effects. I also learnt how wonderful friends and family can be during a time like this and how important it is to have a positive outlook.

“Before my diagnosis I was studying to be a life and wellness coach. I know that what I learned during my two-years of study gave me the best possible mindset to help me through all the treatment, and today it still keeps me looking at the positives.

“My advice: if you are unlucky enough to be diagnosed with breast cancer is not to blame yourself - be kind to

is like being on a rollercoaster ride so living in the moment and not focusing on the negatives really helps.

“Learning some new ways to manage your stress such as meditation or yoga is also really important,” she says.

Lynley is now three-and-ahalf years on from her diagnosis and is looking forward to celebrating her five-year milestone.

“With triple negative breast cancer, I’m pleased to be past the three-year mark. It’s an aggressive cancer and can grow quite quickly if it’s still in the body, so you can have relapses.

“I’m pretty optimistic that all is good and five-years is where I want to get to. I don’t have to have any other tests other than yearly mammograms and seeing my surgeon annually,” she says.

This year Lynley will be volunteering for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal, collecting at the Blenheim Countdown.

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“Sometimes we do put off getting a mammogram. We get busy and think it’s not important but now I know how important they really are,” she says.

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His enthusiasm is often shared by the public as they watch with intrigue the sight of a brand new house on a barge, or being carefully maneuvered up a steep and winding driveway with just inches to spare.

It’s just one more thing that’s special about David Wraight Cottages & Transportable Homes, a company that David and his wife Kirsty have operated for nearly 20-years.

The company is in partnership with local builder David Gee and is supported by a range of subcontractors.

Together they navigate the challenges of first designing the home to the client’s needs, building it, and planning how they will transport it to its final destination.

According to David and Kirsty there have been some “rather challenging” locations throughout Marlborough and further afield which have required a lot of planning well in advance, together with Gerard Coffey of Coffeys House Removals and his team.

“We think outside of the square in terms of the logistics of preparing a site and the challenges involved in getting our homes there,” David says.

“There have been areas in Marlborough which haven’t been the easiest to move to and we are always looking at things like the weather, permits and blocking traffic on main roads.”

This is where the experience of Gerard comes into play.

David and Kirsty Wraight of David Wraight Cottages & Transportable David Gee. Homes.

“There’s a lot to consider when transporting a house on public roads,” David says. “One house we took to Havelock saw Gerard and his team have to navigate a narrow driveway with a steep entry. There was little room to spare; maybe around 100mm and when the truck got to the bottom of the driveway it had to complete what felt like a 100 point turn.

“There’s a lot that goes into a move and these guys are underestimated in what they do,” he says.

According to Gerard it all comes down to careful planning ahead of time.

“We have a route and site survey completed which looks at transport to the site, getting the house onto the site and health and safety, and if we can do all of this then we seek the appropriate consents and permits before we go ahead.

“We look at the ferry timetable and take into note the holidays.

If we’re noticing more traffic on the road we transport early in the

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mornings so we have a nice clean run, and in general make sure there’s no conflict with other oncoming traffic or trucks,” he says.

Asked about the pressures involved in ensuring it goes smoothly, Gerard says it’s a “team effort”.

“I have a good crew of guys who are experienced. Communicating with the public and having the right signage in place to let them know what’s going on is important.

“Timing has to be right and being prepared for the unknown is important. We work in well with David and his team to make it happen,” he says.

At times houses have also been transported by barge and ferry which once again provides its own set of challenges.

“One home we took to the North Island went on a ferry and only had 50mm clearance either side loading it,” David says.

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Once the home has reached its destination it is lowered onto its piles. Subcontractors then set the connections.

“When we shift to site David Gee takes over,” David says. “He has his own truck and digger and a large set of skills to help organise and assist all the sub trades, plus complete the building work along with the rest of the team.”

Supporting the two Dave’s, Kirsty and their wider team, is Whiona Hapakuku who recently came on board as a sales consultant for the company.

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Both David Wraight and David Gee have well over 60-years of building experience between them.

David Wraight Cottages began with his signature style of smaller homes 19-years ago. From there the company expanded into villas

and larger homes, but three years ago David, Dave and Kirsty made a business decision to focus more on their smaller-style homes.

“There’s also been a bit of a shift towards this throughout the country and because we’ve always loved small homes, we decided to focus more on this side of the business,” she says.

“Small homes are also more of a challenge to design which we really enjoy,” David adds.

Both David and Kirsty work with the client to design the home.

Traditionally Kirsty has designed the kitchens which are then built

by Nazareth Joinery, but recently she has drawn two of their latest plans.

“Some clients pick their own interior finishes while others like some help,” Kirsty says. “I really love colour and enjoy working with clients on the finishing touches.”

The two Daves retain the old fashioned carpentry values of doing the majority of the work themselves, from building their own frames through to making their own decorative scrolls.

“We love a challenge,” David says. “It’s never what we can’t do, but what we can do.

“We never lose excitement when we see the completed house on the back of a truck on its way to the client. I love it,” he says.

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National’s fall Stuart, if you genuinely believe that a “Covid election” could shed nearly 20,000 votes then Chris Finlayson’s comment that

the National Party has had the phone off the hook for months is valid.

Quo Vadis

Russell Montgomery’s article I agree totally with Russell Montgomery’s article in the Sun (Oct. 14. 2020).

I regularly walk my dog at the Taylor River Reserve off leash. I enjoy the company of other dogs/owners and the socialising of the dogs that frequent this area. I have found that pretty much all of the dogs that I have encountered get on!

It is just a pity that the human species cannot do the same (get along with each other) be considerate, courteous, tolerant.

Some of the cyclists could inform pedestrians in front of them that they are

approaching more.

Electric bikes are pretty much soundless.

If I see bikes approaching I call in my dog and she is told to sit till the way is clear.

I can live with this area just the way it is!

To the folk that do not appreciate this multi-use area there are other areas/parks where dogs are banned that you might like to frequent.

By the way I have always ‘picked up’ after my dogs.

Daphne Wilson

Leash or unleash The council has been very underhand in trying to sneak through the changes to off leash access to Taylor River.

Nowhere in the summary of proposals is the Taylor River Reserve mentioned. As the council is well aware, most people, myself included, will only look at the summary and not finding anything too alarming, not go on

to read the full document.

The real problem around Taylor River is the selfish group of cyclists who treat it like a highway, especially the e-bikes that go way too fast bearing down on small children and frail elderly people. Or perhaps we should put them on a leash as well?

H Thompson

Russell Montgomery concerns As an elderly Blenheim person I feel that the Taylor River Reserve has now become a bone of contention for many Blenheimites.

It is a nice casual walkway for the general public to take a stroll and enjoy the developed walkway which the council has made a great job of.

Now it is also a race track for narrow minded ‘I own all’ cyclists. These bikes are

mostly battery boosted 50kph machines which is easily achieved. Why don’t you make the west side of Taylor for cyclists and testosterone boosted Idiots.

I have nearly been hit by these idiots dozens of times but never chased or bitten by a dog.

Better still back to the streets where they belong and maybe they can race the cars along.

Colin Everest

Don’t change the bylaw No way should the council change the bylaw.

Dogs should be allowed to exercise off the leash.

Next thing we are no longer allowed to ride our

I suspect that the vast majority of those who exercise on the riverbank without dogs, do not object to those who exercise with dogs, either on a leash or running freely. What objections are there to dogs running freely?

The freely running animals do not interfere with others. It is as much a joy for the owners of freely-running pets, as it is for the pets themselves.

There are however Kill-Joys who take great delight in upsetting the happiness and pleasure of others. A very small majority must have brought its influence to bear on the Council.

Perhaps a petition ought to the raised by the majority to exclude this minority from the riverbank altogether, allowing the majority-will to prevail.

Cyclist.

Leash or unleash? [Wednesday Sun, Oct 14, 2020] I agree with Russell Montgomery contention that once dog owners loose the right to exercise their dogs off-leash, they’ll never get it back.

I am a dog owner and appreciative of arguments both for and against leash/off-leash, from dog owners and non-dog owners alike.

Non-dog owners should have the right to walk along the Taylor River without having to worry about dogs running around off-leash. At the same time, dog owners should be able to run their dogs off-leash somewhere.

One thing dog owners should understand (and accept) is that some people are just not comfortable with loose dogs, no matter how cute or friendly a dog is. I have seen it myself and I fully appreciate that a walk in an off-leash area will never be enjoyable for scared-of-dogs people.

Running dogs off-leash is definitely a positive experience for the dogs.

They love meeting and socialising with

other dogs. It helps them become more balanced and happier dogs.

I propose the following two areas to become off-leash: City centre side of the Taylor River between Henry Street bridge and Beaver Road bridge, and The non-city centre side of the Taylor river between Beaver Road bridge and New Renwick Road bridge.

All other areas to become on-leash.

In this scenario, non-dog people can enjoy a walk along the other entire length of the Taylor River without concerns about loose running dogs, while dog owners can run their dog loose on the opposite side of the river without annoying other walkers.

As for taking dogs into the town centre: I am against this. Dogs don’t need to be everywhere with their owners. I take offence when dogs pee (let alone poo!) in shopping areas. Not hygienic, nor appropriate.

Peter Mathyssen

Bylaw discriminates The proposed restrictions completely discriminate against our less agile senior citizens (some of whom are wheelchair bound / dependant on walking aids) who live close to the Taylor River Reserve and who are out regularly along the river pathway, with their unleashed, well behaved, obedient pooches.

These citizens would never be able to

negotiate the uneven, narrow (and after rain - muddy) unpaved walking track on the adjacent side of the reserve between Batty’s Road and Purkiss Street. Why deprive their beloved pets, their daily off- leash running, playing, socialising and the mental stimulation that comes with unfettered exploration?

Helen Crampton

Silly idea to have all dogs on a leash bikes. There are too many Grizzlers with no life in that town. Shame on you Council.

Petra

Leash or unleash Leash or unleash; Russell Montgomery has made an excellent view with regard to the proposed changes to the Dog Control policy for the Marlborough area. I believe he is right in what he states.

We owners, must ensure our dogs, according to the Dog Control Bylaw, get “adequate exercise”, among other criteria.

I haven’t seen any problems with dogs displaying bad behaviour along the Taylor

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River, when off-leash, when walking there frequently. Yes, some people don’t pick up after their dog, but I haven’t seen such litter in recent weeks.

If Council make these changes, Council are disabling owners to be “responsible owners”.

Please don’t listen to the whingers. They would whinge less if they had a canine member in their household.

Barbara Muir

If this should come to pass, then maybe dogs should be banned from suburban Marlborough.

It would be the only humane thing to do.

This would be in a way an act of cruelty. Dogs cannot exist happily if they cannot run, smell

and explore. Other towns embrace dogs, which, after all, are man’s best friend. The person, who put this proposition forward in the Council needs to look for another job immediately.

Embrace the dogs

Rapaura Road roundabout I think that it is about time NZTA introduced traffic lights to Marlborough... every time there is a problem,put a roundabout in.

Big cities have traffic problems...imagine if Auckland was full of roundabouts instead of traffic lights. Absolute madness!

I’d like to see the cost of traffic lights vs roundabouts ..I cannot see that the cost of lights

would come anywhere near $5million.

The other negative of no lights in Blenheim is young drivers are passing their driving test without the experience of using traffic lights. They pass then we let them loose in NZ. It’s time to move to the future most locals are sick to death of another new roundabout in Marlborough.

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The Sun Batty’s road roundabout Much cheaper and more effective would be to install a set of traffic lights. Maybe with mobile ones first as a trial before putting permanent ones in.

It would also protect pedestrians from aggressive drivers. More of those traffic lights could then be implemented at other problem places.

Pedestrian Crossings While driving from Picton to Chch on Hwy one I only encountered one pedestrian crossing.

That’s over about 300 km.

This means some settlements with schools and pubs have none. We need many more pedestrian crossings. Locals pay taxes and rates for their roads that they can not safely cross.

Lost

Re miniature metropolis - education at it’s finest. Relevant, engaging, challenging and inclusive. Setting up decision makers for the future. Hats off to those two teachers for their amazing work.

I don’t underestimate the amount of thought and facilitating that went into an extraordinary month. Makes me want to be back at school again if this is what is happening in our classrooms. Lucky kids and happy parents.

I have lost a small plastic bag containing one black pearl & silver chain (separated). High sentimental value if found please.

Great to see Great to see some positive feedback for the Library in this week’s txt talk. They do a great job and always happy to try and sort your problems, even with totally non-library issues

Rabbits Unless the Council does something urgently there will be more rabbits in Marlborough than people. A massive problem.

Good laugh I love text talk, always get a good laugh.

Witches, gods, curses, lol what’s next? Demi gods, trolls, lizard people, UFOs and little green aliens. He he look forward to more humour.

Hooray!

Traffic lights in Blenheim at last! Hope the roundabout haters drive up to the Battys Rd/ New Renwick Rd intersection every day to savour the experience.

No Einstein It doesn’t take an Einstein to connect all the burnout marks in Ferry Rd Spring Creek to a particular house. Surely a camera can be set up to get the perps.

“Public Consultation”

Be ready Re: Pedestrian crossing. At page 238, the road code clearly says: “Slow down and be ready to stop for any pedestrians stepping onto, or on, the crossing - this also includes people obviously waiting to use the crossing”.

That process without purpose to comply with legislation when the closed minds of an elected few are already decided.

At what cost I wonder? Let’s judge the result by what’s put in place for “freedom camping”

Shameful state Ex timber yard in Warwick St is in a disgusting state and needs to be cleaned up. Ex Plab lab ex junk yard. Ex car wreckers yard. Council and owners don’t care about it, they don’t have to look at it. Shame on you.

Chased by dogs

Too early We voted too early, with newly announced policy promises, now proving disingenuous, we want to change our minds urgently before it too late.

This is not the open, honest and transparency we want to continue. Surely we have the right to say NO! Any contract can be amended, this is for our future.

Re: Increased speed Pouring concrete on a flood way like the Taylor reserve was a costly mistake. In the long run and in wet weather conditions the concrete sinks under it’s own weight and this creates puddles.

Widening it made it worse. It would have been cheaper to simply widen the then existing dirt track at the end of last century. I object to my rates money being wasted on such a ‘white elephant’.

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Extraordinary

Sick of being chased by dogs? Wow, you must smell like treats or you must look and behave like a cat or rabbit!

No plague In a normal year NZ has 500 deaths from influenza: 100 per million population. Covid here has killed 4 per million population. It is not another bubonic plague, and should not be treated as if it is, wrecking the economy and the livelihoods of millions in the process.

New owners Went out to the Quilters Barn on Saturday, was pleasantly surprised to see the Vines Village cafe, deli and shop open and fully functional.

The Deli having its usual selection of cabinet and menu food available. Open 5 days. Seems it has new owners. YAY.

Eltham Rd To the extremely bright person whose idea completely stuffed Eltham Road, could you put brain into gear again and undo what you’ve done. I’m sure many road users would be very happy.

Postage NZ Post should be ashamed of what they are charging..Parcel to Sydney took 6wks to get there and cost $75. Criminal.

Spray drift Hope MDC are going to Police vineyards and their spraying during windy conditions this year. They police smoke going across boundaries but conveniently forget about the health hazards of spray drift.

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Thank you A huge thank you to Allan Cameron, the gentleman who came to my aide in the New World carpark on Friday 9th October.

Your kindness and assistance, going above and beyond ensuring I was OK and got home safely are much appreciated.

Thank you again so very much.

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Thank you Thank you Wairau Hosp. We are so lucky to have the health facilities they offer in Marlborough. Plus a great surgeon like Sue McKeague, a credit to your profession.

Waste of money What a waste of money putting a roundabout at Rapaura Road and State Highway. My husband and I drive that way everyday and there is nothing wrong with it the way it is. Problem is the drivers. Stop wasting money.

No food Useless Marlb club. All those people at the rugby and no food. Who makes these decisions!

Already?

Some may know the Kapiti Expressway. The 1st section is 4 lanes, 18kms and millions of environmental plantings and landscaping later it was complete in 3 years on time and under budget.

Several large bridges and on and off ramps.

The new Opawa bridge spans a small creek, was started in 2018. It’s under repair already?

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gardening this week minutes with

Karyn Delves General Manager ASB Theatre Marlborough  What food do you crave most often?

Fresh garden veges at the moment. I think it’s because I’ve got the seedlings in and I’m impatient to devour the yield!

 When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Hug my family. My husband and two daughters can give the most generous hugs that melt the stresses away.

 Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

My mum. She has achieved so much in her career and in the service of her community.

She is a big hearted, creative, problem solving legend. I have been so lucky to have observed her resilience and caring for others all my life. She is also a top class Grandma!

 What was the last photo you took?

A repaired sprinkler head.

Sadly, not one of the afore mentioned landscapes.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

Lots and lots and lots of tickets to all the shows. I can’t…but your lovely readers might…..?!

 What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Juicer. With all the best intentions I used it twice, found the clean-up horrendous and never used it again. That, or the platform sneakers like the ‘Spice Girls’ wore. Crazy!

 What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

I’ve been really fortunate to have travelled to some pretty magnificent places around the world…. but nothing beats the beauty of Marlborough! The diversity of landscapes and opportunities to connect with wonderful people and nature are phenomenal.

Grow your own: By Wally Richards There are many very good reasons why you should grow at least some of your own food. Self-sufficiency and a healthier food chain are two of the most important reasons especially when you need to have a great immune system and don’t want to stand in line down the street to get a few chemical ridden vegetables from the Supermarket. Then there is the satisfaction of turning either seeds or seedlings into mature plants ready to harvest.

If you shop currently at New World they are giving away little peat pots with seeds for you or your children to grow. I know at least two people who don’t garden that have followed the instructions and germinated the seeds and planted out the peat pots.

If you or your family are growing these pots of seeds there are a few things to remember; Root crops such as carrots are pointless growing in the peat pots as their roots will not penetrate down so the best you could hope for is short stubby carrots. Take the disc with the seeds on, separate the seeds and plant them individually about 30mm apart where they will grow to maturity in a garden or raised garden.

Other plants such as onions, cabbage etc can be germinated in the peat pots but later after they have sprouted get them out into a garden or larger container to grow on to a seedling stage; big enough to lift and divide and plant out separately with appropriate spacing.

To lift and separate ensure that the area that they have developed in is very wet and with the aid of a garden fork or

trowel lift the clump and divide. Some such as thyme and basil can be grown in pots that are about 10cm in diameter.

If germinating inside make sure you move them outside as soon as you see a show otherwise they will stretch to light (even on a window sill) and spoil.

I read an account this week that said: “Food prices continue rising during the coronavirus pandemic, jeopardizing food security for tens of millions worldwide.

On Thursday, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said world food prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in September, led by surging prices for cereals and vegetable oils, reported Reuters. Food security I believe is becoming a vital aspect of future living and as my Mum would have said it’s never too early to start.

I have found inexpensive small raised gardens, sitting on concrete are easy to use and surprising how much you can grow in a small space.

I have several of them; called raised garden beds 60cm x 60 cm x 41cm tall and larger at 120cm x 90cm x 41cm which I found at the Trade Tested web site under gardening. (These are currently sold out but new stock available soon.) I sit them on concrete in a nice sunny area, place some weed mat under them to stop the compost or soil washing out over the concrete and then fill them with purchased compost and some garden goodies such as Blood & Bone, Sheep pellets, chicken manure etc.

Being made of aluminium they attract heat from the sun and the plants grow very quickly. They will keep on giving you growing space for many years to come all you need to do is top them up with a bit of fresh compost and goodies between crops.

Lettuce (drunken woman) I planted as seedlings about three weeks ago are now started to harvest outer leaves already. The raised garden beds are very versatile such as the 60cm x 60 cm x 41cm one you could plant a tomato in the middle and around it between the trunk and the sides of the container grow lettuce, beetroot, radish and dwarf beans.

Only grow the vegetables that you normally eat though it’s also fun to grow something different now and then. Taste = Goodness. If you grow vegetables naturally while making minerals and trace elements available to your crop you will find when you eat them they are delicious. You can apply minerals from the Ocean with Wallys Ocean Solids and minerals from prehistoric times with Wallys Magic Botanic Liquid. Stop using chlorinated tap water on your gardens as well, put a 10 micron carbon bonded filter on the tap and your garden will flourish and you will have less plant disease and pest problems.

In Nature pest insects and diseases are Natures Cleaners and they are there to get rid of sickly plants. It is really so simple and you can do it in your own back yard.

Problems? Ring me at 0800 466464.

 Favourite programme currently watching?

The Highland breed

Not watching much at the moment – but I will always enjoy “The Repair Shop”.

 If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

I’d return to Melbourne, where I have been living for fifteen years before coming back to Blenheim.

My in-laws and friends wouldn’t complain if we had to flee in their direction.

Photo by Bruno Cyrillo.

A selection of Bruno's photographs will feature weekly, showcasing the landscapes and wildlife around Marlborough.

 What’s one thing on your bucket list?

I would love to see more of the world.

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It is, therefore, no surprise that they are one of the very first clinics in New Zealand to offer the game-changing cosmetic treatment, Profhilo.

We caught up with Cosmetic Nurse, Brittany Fenwick, to find out more about the new to New Zealand, award-winning product, that is taking the facial aesthetics industry by storm.

Brittany begins by clarifying that Profhilo is not a filler. She says, “This treatment differs to dermal fillers in the way it can remodel your skin.” She explains that Profhilo distributes and integrates itself evenly within the skin’s tissue rather than remaining in one place. She continues, “We like to think of it as a skin booster and bio-remodelling treatment that works from the inside out.”

One of the main advantages of Profhilo is that treatment doesn’t involve a multitude of

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So, the therapy has clear benefits in terms of client comfort.

The treatment is most commonly used for facial areas. Still, it can also be used effectively for revitalising tricky areas like hands and also to combat crepey skin around the neck and décolletage.

Those clients who have already taken advantage of this an anti-ageing, skin revitalising treatment have noticed significant results after their initial two treatments (taken approximately six weeks apart). But because the product has patented slow-release technology, Nurse Brittany says it offers her clients longer-lasting benefits than some other injectables. She says, “After initial treatment, I’m recommending follow-up maintenance appointments at about sixtwelve monthly intervals depending on individual requirements.”

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Dakota, Dylan, and big brothers Tarquin and Zaedyn welcome to the world with love Skylah Ann (6lb 13oz), born October 16, 2020, at 1.27am. Dakota and Dylan want to thank Mandy and the entire midwife team at Wairau Hospital for their amazing work.

Richard, Mary, Freddie and Harriet are excited to introduce their baby boy William Robert (9lb 3oz) who was born on the 20th of September 2020 at 12:47am. Big thank you to our amazing midwives Mandy and Sacha.

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Ricky So, Kim Ng and proud big sister Hannah are thrilled to welcome the safe arrival of Ophelia So (3.55kg) on September 10, 2020 at 5.44am at Wairau Hospital. A big thank you to midwives Bronwyn and Mahana, and to the ward staff that helped to deliver and support our time at the hospital.

A fun time raising money and celebrating addition to Picton Playcentre

By Glenise Dreaver

Tthese supporters of the Picton Playcentre were at the shout to thank them for their contribution to the sandpit roof. From left they are Hugh Fredericks, Kerry Eager, Phill Chandler and Ronak Modh.

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Last Thursday morning (October 15) there was a Ka Pai Roof Shout at Picton Playcentre.

Retiring president Gemma Franken says the roof for the sandpit was built by Picton Men’s Shed members over three recent Wednesdays.

“And they also built the sandpit itself back in the 90’s,” she says.

As well as three Men’s Shed members, Ronak Modh represented Picton’s Z service station, their Good in the Hood scheme having provided almost $1000.

But the bulk of the cost came from an imaginative scheme that provided a lot of fun and laughter as well as $1500.

“We ran a ‘Girls at the Gallery’ sketching fundraiser at the Stevenson’s Good Day Gallery,” Gemma says.

The subject was a naked male and about 30 members and supporters took the opportunity

to learn more about sketching, as well as enjoying wine and food as they worked.

“And our stall at the Maritime Festival provided funds as well.”

The playcentre tamariki made a lot of the morning tea for Thursday’s shout. “That’s why pink scones were on the menu.”

There was a great moment when Picton Men’s Shed secretary Kerry Eager announced that they had taken another look at the costs and after they had been settled, they were able to return $500 to the Playcentre.

Hugh Fredericks, who was also there with fellow member Phil Chandler, had the honour of presenting the cheque and was given a very sincere kiss of gratitude for that donation.

The ceremony was the last one for Gemma, who as retiring president, handed over her role to Anne-Gaelle Villacroux at the playcentre’s Annual General Meeting in early October.

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The Sun Newspaper will be running a series of reader giveaways throughout the year, so keep an eye out on what goodies will be on offer next.

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your prize from the Sun office which is open Monday-Thursday.

Retiring Picton Playcentre president Gemma Franklen (left) had the pleasure of seeing the completion of the project to roof the sandpit celebrated last Thursday morning. Photo by Glenise Dreaver.

The Sun

Wednesday October 21, 2020

EVENT: Spring Fest

Last Friday, the young and young at heart attended the youth festival Spring Fest. Young talent from around Marlborough performed at the event, complete with games, food, and beverages to make an enjoyable night for everyone involved.

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Hailey Smythe, Dacarna Aberhart, Ayssa Wilcox, Joseph Lyford, and Jordan Holdaway.

Hannah Baker-Saunders, and Eliza Tapueluelu.

Dylan Andrews and Dylan Gibson.

Madison Chirman, Anel Moli, Jackson Gray, Ciara Ryan, Ben Gibbons, and Adam Coleman.

Taylor Cowper, James Woodham, and Brendon Clemett.

Musical duo Rebeka Kerby and Sam Kenny were one of the performing acts at the event.

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Mackenzie Feather, Gabriella Reidie, Ella Rould, and Lexi Timpson.

Emma McWhirter, Gemma Rae, Sisuua Elqrimgan, Amelia Burrough, and Corah Rutlang-Hins.

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URGENT services

Death notices

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 and Sunday 9am - 5pm, 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

CHANDLER, Barbara Ann (Barb): Passed away peacefully at Aberleigh Village, on Friday October 16, 2020. Aged 65 years.

Dearly loved wife of Percy, much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Philly and Phil Wansbrough, Tracy and Brendan Shaw, and Nathan and Krystle Chandler. Loved Nana to her five grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 125 Waikawa Road, Picton 7220.

Special thanks to Aberleigh Village and Hospice Marlborough staff. A celebration of Barb’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm on Wednesday October 21, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

LIDDICOAT, Marilyn Eunice: On Sunday October 18, 2020, passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough after a courageous fight, surrounded by family. Aged 68 years.

Dearly loved wife of Graeme, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew and Zena, Justina and Simon, and Nathan and Steph. Cherished Nana of Olivia, Cody, Sophia, Noah, Thomas, Sophie, Ayla, Kaitlyn and Will. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Hospice Marlborough, District Nurses and Nurse Maude. Messages may be sent to 15 March Street, Spring Creek 7202. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street at 1.00pm on Friday October 23, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

LIDDICOAT, Marilyn Eunice: My best friend, my other half and wonderful twin sister. Thank you for all the great memories we have made together. Twins have a special bond and you will be sadly missed. Love always, until we meet again, Neroli.

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

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

SWEENEY, Joan Catherine: On Sunday October 11, 2020, peacefully at Wairau Hospital. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kim, Leanne and Mark Stevenson, Ricky and Sachie, and Dave and Catherine. Loved Grandma to Karl, Joanna, Tina and Alice. A private service for Joan has been held.

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

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SWEENEY, Joan Catherine: Daughter of Morey and Elizabeth Eaton, sister of Margaret (deceased) and Grove Jones, Pat (deceased), Kate Waters (deceased), Bernie (deceased), Colleen (deceased) and Bob Pacey, Doreen Boyd, Anne Foster (deceased), Teresa/Teri Eaton and Dennis Whiterod, and Helen Earl.

LIDDICOAT, Marilyn Eunice: Forever remembered by her Alexander family: Roger Alexander and Judith (deceased), Rangiora; Bevin Alexander (deceased) and Heather, Blenheim; Jennifer Knight (deceased), Blenheim; Gary Alexander and Tup (both deceased), Foxton Beach; Glennys and Jim Wilson, Blenheim; Lynette Alexander, Blenheim; Dallas Alexander, Melbourne; Darryl Alexander, Palmerston North; Gaylene Webb, Napier; Robin Alexander (deceased) and Diane, Invercargill; and Neroli (twin sister) and Peter Edwards, Blenheim.

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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030.

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

LIDDICOAT, Marilyn: In loving memory of a dear sister-in-law and aunty who will be sadly missed by Geraldine and the late Wesley Rush, Joanne, Helen, Stephen and Malcolm, and their families.

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Wanted: Gold Fish. Will pay good money for rarer or unusual breeds. Call Rosco 027 7789956

MANNING, Donald Cameron: Passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 16, 2020. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Pauline, loved father and father-inlaw of Grant and Janice, George and Denise, and Lorraine and the late Craven. Cherished Grandad of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Donald’s farewell will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1.30pm on Thursday October 22, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

THANK YOU The family of Kevin Stagg would like to thank you for the cards, flowers, food, and kind expressions of sympathy shown following his recent death. Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and a great comfort to all the family.

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Wednesday October 21, 2020 Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

JAPANESE FOOD AND SUSHI CHEF - Fulltime position - Must have 5yrs experience Apply to: SAKIM SUSHI 35 Scott Street, Blenheim ph 03 578 9391

FACILITIES CARETAKER Full-time position 7am to 3.30pm Mon–Fri Key role looking after 12 acres of land and buildings comprising- 178 twin rooms, 22 accommodation blocks, large communal areas and other buildings Hortus Limited is an industry leader in vineyard management and labour supply for Viticulture and Horticulture.

We are looking for an experienced caretaker with a practical, can-do attitude to join our team. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and fit with good communication and time management skills. You will have extensive experience with grounds, buildings and property maintenance and be able to easily interact with people.

Applicants for this position should have NZ Citizenship or Residency. You will also have a full clean driver license and be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol test coupled with a pre employment medical to ensure you are fit for this role.

To apply email your CV to tammie@hortus.co.nz or phone 027 309 8683 to discuss the role further

Thomas McLean Contracting Roofing Trainee

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Do you have good practical skills, a head for heights, a good work ethic and a stable work history? If so, we are looking for you!

We are seeking a full-time roofing apprentice. Some site experience would be an advantage, being able to follow instructions and keen to learn new processes is a must.

You will need to be adaptable and physically fit as this job is physical at times and involves lifting and carrying. Must be able to show up on time for work, have a full New Zealand driver license and be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.

You will be provided with a tool allowance of $20 a week and as we are a Havelock based company, be willing to travel. However, transport will be provided from Blenheim, on most occasions.

If you show the skills that we require, a roofing apprenticeship may be offered. We focus on high-quality work, not quantity and some wet day work is provided. We do work Marlborough wide and have a variety of jobs, so you must be willing to travel.

If this fits your description, please send your CV to thomas.mclean@outlook.co.nz

• Students • Adults • Retirees The Sun newspaper is looking for reliable deliverers in all areas of Blenheim.

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Public Notices

Clothing Alterations:

by Lynette Atkinson-Parker For your sewing requirements

Phone/Txt 022 322 6515

St. Andrews Church would like to thank all those who helped in the success of their Garden Tour this last weekend, particularly all those who loaned us their beautiful gardens for the two days. The Raffle was won by Betty Wood, congratulations, the prize has been duly delivered. Thank you all once again for your tremendous support.

Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010

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Rural land wanted, max 100k. Text 027 597 0492.

Ryan Lawnmowing Blenheim Renwick Picton

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Need some help?

Specky's Handyman Services Gutters cleaned, gardens weeded & all other home maintenance Peter Speck 022 300 9237 Give me a call TODAY!

ANTIQUE BUYERS Gold Jewellery, scrap gold Pocket watches, wrist watches Old bank notes & old coins Military & other medals Sterling silver, Ivory, old pens Paintings & Maori artifacts Clocks, Fun Ho & tin toys Moorcroft, Clarice Cliff etc.

ph 0800 00 24 25 Eric Jackson Antique Buyers, PO Box 665, Picton

RENWICK SCHOOL

WANTED TO BUY- Old tobacco tins, NZ postcards, military items, garden tools, woodworking tools, records from the 1970’s/80’s, old petrol station related items, fountain pens, crystal decanters/whisky & wine glasses, NZ history books, gold jewellery, antique bottles, Tonka, Fun Ho & tin toys, white Crown Lynn vases & swans & all collectables. Also NZ/Maori & whaling related items. All of the above are popular & fetching good money at the moment. Free quotes we travel. Rarity, condition & collectability = more $$$. Just Browsing 26 Battys Rd (03)5775402

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AlterAtions & DressmAking Ready 3 - 7 days Will pick up and deliver Phone Robyn 573 7257 OR 0223172948

CRESSY'S PICTURE FRAMING 14 Pitchell St | 03 578 1707 | 021 039 7361

ENROLMENT SCHEME The Board of Trustees of Renwick School has determined that there will be three places for Out of Zone applicants in our New Entrant classes from the beginning of Term 1, 2021.

Applications must be made in writing and addressed to the Principal. The deadline for receipt of applications for Out of Zone places is Friday November 6th, 2020.

Details of the enrolment scheme are available from the school office.

Renwick School P.O. Box 48171 RENWICK 7243 PH: 572 8158 Ext 2 e-mail: heather@renwick.school.nz

MEGA SALE Up to Christmas Framed Prints at cost Prices Horses, Stags, Birds, Mirrors, + much more.

Great Xmas presents, great prices Customer Orders 10% off Grey power Members 15% off Mon - Fri 10.30am - 5pm Sat 9am - 1pm

PRIVATE HOUSE SALE

Community notices HOUSIE/BINGO Marlborough Community Housie INC. Every Thursday, 6.45pm start.

Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

Food available.

St Christophers Older Person Seminar Day From 10am to 1pm, is held at St Christophers Anglican Church Hall, 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 4th Thursday of each month. Enquiries to Sharon 021 813 559. Come along for some food, fun and fellowship – Everyone Welcome

Picton Little Theatre Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill in Concert Tickets $25 from Eventfinda and cash door sales. Thur 29 Oct, 7.30pm. Direct from US/Canada this award-winning musical duo will share their love of contemporary and Celtic folk music; playing fiddle, guitar, and performing original songs. One night only.

The ASB Theatre “Cabaret Jazz” Presented by Marlborough’s most prominent Jazz musicians. Friday 4th Dec, Saturday 5th Dec 7.30pm, Sunday 6th Dec 2.30pm Matinee

Craft Fair Havelock Town Hall October 24th, 25th, 26th 10am - 4pm daily. Free Entry. Supporting Havelock St John Youth Group

Share your community events!

Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations!

For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words.

EXCLUDES: AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. All notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High St.

Wanted

MASONIC Lodge items wanted. Badges, aprons, regalia and cases. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 CAMERAS wanted. Film type. Any considered ph Ben 0800 55 99 22 COINS wanted. NZ and overseas. All types. ph 0800 55 99 22 FOUNTAIN pens wanted. Conway Stewart and Parker style. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22

The Board of Trustees advises that 20 out of zone vacancies have become available at Witherlea School for enrolment from 3rd February 2021.

Because the Board operates an enrolment scheme, it is required to fill any vacant out of zone places by ballot when there are more applications than places available.

10 out of zone places have become available in New Entrants/Year 1, 10 out of zone places in Year 2-3.

The Board is prepared to receive applications in addition to those it already holds, so long as they reach the school by 3pm on 29th October 2020. If a ballot is required, it will be held on 30th October and parents will be informed of the outcome within 3 working days of the ballot being held.

Applications in writing to: Witherlea School Board of Trustees Witherlea School 214 Weld Street Blenheim 7201

8 CEDAR GROVE WITHERLEA Private rear fully fenced & gated easy care section approx. 683 m2. Features 3 double bedrooms, kitchen, dining & open plan living that opens onto an impressive deck area for outside entertaining. Separate Toilet and separate laundry room. Log fire, heat pump and heat transfer.

Fantastic off street parking for 4 vehicles, with double garage. The large fourth bedroom is an addition to the garage with its own heat pump, modern bathroom with gas hot water. Great for guests or family.

Located in Witherlea and zoned for Witherlea School.

OPEN HOMES:

Sunday 25 October 1-2pm Friday 30 October 12-1pm Sunday 1 November 1-2pm

Call Michelle 027 503 9320 today to arrange a time to view or come to the open home.

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WATCHES wanted. Wrist and pocket style, going or not. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22

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MILITARY items wanted. Buttons, books, documents and photos ph 0800 55 99 22 NZR New Zealand Railways items wanted.

Badges, signs, uniforms ph 0800 55 99 22 RUGBY programs and badges wanted. Single items to large lots ph 0800 55 99 22 BAYONETS swords and pocket knives wanted. Modern and old. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 STAMPS first day covers and post cards wanted. Modern and old. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22

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Wednesday 21 October Picton Mahjong Group:

Every Wednesday 1.15pm Endeavour Park.

All Welcome. Contact Gyllian 03 573 5383

Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Park:

15 October to 10 November: Polynesian Dog Lookalike Photo Competition. Entries to be in by 10 November for Awards presentation on 14 November. Request an entry form by emailing info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Thursday 22 October Ulysses Retreads Group:

Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays 11.00am.

Ride to various destinations for lunch.

Come by bike, tin top or magic carpet.

Bring your laughing gear, a thermal to wear and a story to share.

Salvation Army Toy Library: Today 3.30 to 4.30pm

Friday 23 October 2020 “Tea @ Ten”:

10am-11am Picton Little Theatre, Tea Coffee & Great Conversation.

Kidzone:

Fridays 3.30 to 5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge Street. Avon 579 2440

Salvation Army Toy Library: Today 10am to 12pm

Vintage Farm Machinery:

Open daily, 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm. John 5777 442

WWII Hits Singalong:

6pm Old Tua Marina Church, Brayshaw Park. Hosted by international sensation Hugo del Mar and Friends. $5. Buy tickets

by Wednesday 21 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz. Limited door sales.

Saturday 24 October Crop Swap Blenheim:

Saturday 24th October, 2 – 3pm, Crossroads Café, 2 Redwood Street. $2.00 to register. Sharing abundance from our gardens: fruit, vegetables, preserves, relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings, baking. Giving generously and mindfully taking. Further details 027 372 2897

Picton Rail & Sail:

Open10 – 4pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday this Labour Weekend. It’s our Birthday – Donations only for rides or boats. Come and enjoy the Picton Foreshore.

Sunday 26 October Blenheim Riverside Railway:

Steam Train “Donald” Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows: 1.15pm, 2pm and 3pm to Omaka and return. Adult $15, Child $7. EFTPOS now available. For Charters for your special occasion phone John 027 309 2466 or email Chris cjkombi@gmail.com

The Marlborough Beekeepers Association:

Will be hosting a workshop this Sunday 25th October, 2pm at a new site next to the Community Gardens, at the end of Ballinger Drive - look out for our flag. The MBA will discuss different methods of organic control for Varroa mite and how these differ from conventional control. We will also have a look at the club hives to see how they are doing, and discuss how they compare with your own hives. All welcome.

Monday 26 October Marlborough Quilters’ Club Night:

RECORDS wanted. 33s, 12s, 45s. Modern and old. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22

Join us for a varied programme of speakers, challenges, sharing areas of interest, show and tell, friendship and more. New members welcome. St Mary’s Parish Community Centre, 59 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. Last Monday of the month. 7 pm. First night complimentary. Phone Jenny 5778598

BOOKS books books wanted. Fiction and non-fiction. Modern and old. Small to estate lots ph 0800 55 99 22

If you have an event for the next issue of ‘What’s On’ email The Sun

FIREARMS wanted. Rifles, shotguns, pistols and accessories. Single items to whole collections. ph Benjamin 0800 55 99 22

MEDALS wanted. Sports badges, Fire Brigade items. Any medals considered ph 0800 55 99 22

office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Golf Results Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Results of Tournament played at Marlborough Golf Club on Monday, October 19.

Individual: John Nicol (Marlborough) 43 points, 2. George Mitchinson (Marlborough) 43 points, 3. Nevil Paterson, Hans Blohm (Marlborough

41 points; 5. Rex McGarry (Wairau) 40 points, 6. Tony Armstrong (Marlborough) 37 points, 7. Richard Anderson (Marlborough), Ross Inder (Marlborough), John McLauchlan (Wairau) 35 points.

Team: 1st Marlborough #3:

George Mitchinson, Ross Inder, Tony Armstrong, and Alastair Boyle 116 points. 2nd Marlborough #2 115 points. 3rd Marlborough # 1 109 points.

Next Tournament: Monday, October 27 at Wairau Valley Golf Club.

Wairau Valley Golf Club October 17, Medal Round: Ladies: Maureen McKenzie 71, Jan

Rutherford 75, Yvonne Wallace 76.

Mens: Rob Chee 61, Pete Way

65, Sam Rutherford 68, Steve MacKenzie 69.

Rarangi Golf Club October 14, Men’s Midweek Medal, Net: David Holdaway 67, Hans Bloemberg 69, David Best 70, Dennis Wye 71, Ezra Kahaki 72, Chris Harvey 72, Jerome January 72, Tony Nichol 74, David Mahoney 75, Clarry Neame 75.

October 15, Ladies, LGU, Robertson & Foote Trophies, Net, Best Over the Field: Lynn

Naysmith 104-31-73 on c/b 0-18.4 Rete Kydd 87-10-77, 18.5-24.8 Rachael Bell 96-23-73, Wendy Moffat 97-23-74, Margaret McLeod 98-24-74. 24.9-40.4 Denise Hodson 107-30-77.

October 17, Men & Ladies Medal: Lindsay McAlpine 67, Bruce Verry 69, Gordon Lang 70, Laurie McGlone 70, Ian Hale 71, Dennis Wye 72, Clarry

Neame 73, James Sutherland 73, Brian Gill 73.

October 18, Men, Stableford, Ladies 6th Rnd Charters Cup, Stableford, Men: Owen Gibbs 42, Jim Thomas 39, Rod Thompson 38, Ezra Kahaki 38, Terry Grant 35, Tony Nichol 35.

Ladies: Janet Laing 40, Rete Kydd 37, Pat Olliver 34, Andrea Thomas 33.

Marlborough Golf Club October 13, Women’s 9 Hole Stableford. Bev Lindsay 24, Morag Dobbs 21, Elizabeth Bibby 20, Suzanne Clifford 20.

October 14, Women’s Stableford Div.1: Lucy Jefferis 32. Div.2: Anne Preston 30.

Div.3: Francie Shagin 35, Lynn Dowler 35, Sue Lissaman 33, Mary Ann Jacobson 33.

October 15, Men’s Stableford

Div.1: Matthew Croad 38, Jim Cooke 36, Tony Yardley 35, Robin Whiting 35, Stephen Harvey 35. Div.2: Michael Dwyer 40, Dave Wiley 38, John Davis 37, Saki Saunokonoko 36, Nevil Paterson 35.

October 17, Women’s Stableford Div.1: June Maslin 36, Lucy Jefferis 36. Div.2: Leanne Stowell 45, Lizzie Turnbull

42, Elaine Porter 39, Jeannine Paul 39, Denise Pickering 38.

Men’s Net Medal Div.1: Lance Nuttall 68, Robin Whiting 69, Peter Diack 72, Bruce Snowden 72, Bede O’Malley 72, Tracy Goss 72, Ravi Johl 72. Div.2: Dave Wiley 67, Scott Allen 68, Colin Marsden 70, John Humm 70, Charles Leith 70, Terry Shagin 70.

Women – Dido Harper, R-up Jenny Hart; Junior Women Sue Hutchinson; R-up Linda Stone.

Junior B Winner Lynda White, R-up Tonya Cowlishaw.

October 13, American Foursomes: Lin Stone & Ellie Gillies 71.5 nett, Jo Prescott & Jenny Hart 74.5: Dido Harper & Judy Jones 75.5, Ricky Ashworth &

Denise Finch 76.0, Joan Gabara & Beryl Tripe 83.0.

October 15: Hiram Taylor 35, Jeff Pascoe, Ezra Kahaki, Ant Booker, Nick Wright 34, Ian Johnson, Bill Rainbird 33.

October 16: 9 Hole Canadian Foursomes, Ellie Gillies & Beth Arnold-Johnson 18.5, Judy Jones & Joyce McClelland 21.5

Picton Golf Club October 10, Club Championship Finals: Senior MenAaron Wilson, Runner-up Ian Molloy. Intermediate Men – Jeff Pascoe, Runner-up Trevor Gullery. Junior Men – Billy reeves, Runner-up leigh S/ Smith. Women: Senior Women Jo Prescott, R-Up Maria McConway; Intermediate

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Progressive Indoor Bowls Tournament An interesting Progressive Indoors Bowls Tournament was held on Sunday, October 18 at the Simcox Stadium combined with the end of year Prize giving.

Winners were - Best Lead - Rachel Landon-Lane 3 wins.

Best Second - Allison Rouse 3 wins.

Best Third - Chris Wooster 3 wins.

Best Skip - Tony Jones 3 wins.

Up-Coming Events: On Friday, October 23 the Clubs of

Marlborough will be holding Social Indoor Bowls starting at 7pm.

All welcome. Inquiries to John Whyte Ph 578 4552.

The Strand Indoor Bowling Club will be holding the first of their Summer Tournaments on Wednesday, October 28 starting at 1pm at the Redwoodtown Community Centre.

Entries to Barbara Harragan Ph 579 1238. All Indoor Bowlers invited.

Table tennis awards and rankings The Marlborough Table Tennis Association held its annual end of winter season dinner last Sunday.

Apart from the competition and tournament winners, the following awards were presented; Most Conscientious Club member: Marion Wood. Most Improved Female Marlborough Junior Table Tennis Rankings 2020 Under 18/15 Boys 1 Rory Osborne 2 Peyton Ritchie 3 Theodore Sandford-Jury 4 Ryo Kimura 5 Drew Materoa 6 Reuben Henry 7 Bryn Blacklaws 8 Tama Cresswell 9 Adam Beattie 10 Samuel Andrew Under 13 Boys 1 Peyton Ritchie 2 Theodore Sandford-Jury 3 Ryo Kimura 4 Drew Materoa 5 Reubem Henry 6 Bryn Blacklaws 7 Tama Cresswell 8 Adam Beattie 9 Samuel Andrew 10 Patrick Andrew Under 13 Girls 1 Sophia Dillon

Player: Hannah Smit.

Most Improved Male Player: Rory Osborne. Male Nominee for the Marlborough Sports Awards: Nathan Watson. Female Nominee for the Marlborough Sports Awards: Jacqui Wood.

Rankings as below:

2 Tilly Watts 3 Caitlin Exton 4 Maddison Hammond 5 Erin Beattie Under 18 Girls 1. Vanessa Wood-Lin 2. Hannah Smit 3. Jasmyne Henry 4. Sophia Dillon 5. Tilly Watts 6. Sydney White 7. Caitlin Exton 8. Kate Burrow 9. Maddison Hammond 10. Erin Beattie Under 15 Girls 1. Sophia Dillon 2. Tilly Watts 3. Sydney White 4. Caitlin Exton 5. Kate Burrow 6. Maddison Hammond 7. Erin Beattie Marlborough Rankings 2020 Men

1 Nathan Watson (1) 2 Alex Kennedy (2) 3 Matt Pigou (5) 4 Matthias Kronert (4) 5 Nathan Cross (-) 6 Rory Osborne (-) 7 Josh Sim (9) 8 Jason Kennedy (6) 9 Rob Honour (-) 10 Billy Hebberd (10) Women 1. Jacqui Wood (1) 2. Vanessa Wood-Lin (2) 3. Marion Wood (4) 4. Hannah Smit (-) 5. Barbara Burkhart (5) 6. Janice Thompsett (-) Insufficient performances: Matt Millar, Ken Thompsett, Kylie Hurren, Kristin Ruwhiu

Marlborough Harriers Summer runners and social get together at Cork & Keg, Renwick post run/walk Thursday, October 22. Meet at the Public Reserve off Kowhai Drive, Renwick at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.

Then stay on for a social get together post run/walk. Everyone is welcome to participate. For further enquiries contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678.

Go to http://harriers.net.nz/event/ summer-runners-and-social-gettogether-at-cork-keg-renwick-postrun-walk/ for directions.

Moleswor th Run – Saturday, November 21 from 8am-6pm is going ahead and online entries now open. Go to www.harriers.net.nz/molesworth and follow the link.

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sports talk With Jacob Page

ABs respond to the pressure That was better wasn’t it?

Far from perfect but the All Blacks showed more intent in all areas to steamroll the Wallabies at a place they simply do not lose, Eden Park.

The 20-minute period after halftime was exactly what All Black fans needed to see and it likely allowed under-pressure Ian Foster his first decent night of sleep in quite some time.

Key players stood up.

Sam Cane was immense in all areas.

He was a pest at the breakdown, a damaging ball-carrier and he was defensively sound as always.

Caleb Clarke was as advertised, 138 running metres which was 50m more than the next best player on the park.

The scrums got much better as the game went on.

It was a decent response to the

previous week’s lacklustre effort.

The All Blacks thrived with the return of wiser heads like Beauden Barrett and Anton Lienert-Brown.

Undoubtedly the star was Caleb Clarke.

The son of former Blues’ midfielder Eroni Clarke looks to be another stellar winger of the New Zealand production line.

Ardie Savea is the No 8 of the next

four years.

The way he keeps his legs driving, pumping like pistons in contact is special.

Australia’s 34-year wait for a win at Eden Park will continue.

The All Blacks were more clinical when they needed to be.

They are still the best team in the world on the counter-attack.

The rugby public will be able to put

away their torches and pitchforks at least for a week or two.

The team handled the pressure of needing to win at their fortress extremely well.

They outplayed Australia and the score line was a fair reflection of how the middle 40 minutes of the match played out.

We can all chill out now, right?

All is right in the world again.

Funding for speedway, cricket club and Picton Dawn Chorus The Lion Foundation awards over $220,000 to organisations in the Topof-the-South and here in Marlborough three local organisations received funding.

The Lion Foundation Southern Regional Grants Committee met in early

October and approved grants in the Marlborough, Tasman and Nelson regions worth a total of $220,974 to 16 schools, health, sporting and community organisations.

Included in those grants awarded within Marlborough are:

Eastern States Speedway - $9,794 towards paramedics for race meets Picton Dawn Chorus $5,000 towards contract fees Renwick Cricket Club - $9,000 towards playing equipment and affiliation fees

Hayden Gaudin pictured with his son Owen and his fiancé Kate. Hayden and other rowers will be doing a 24-hour rowing challenge this Friday to raise money for Loud Shirt Day 2020 - a fundraising event that raises money towards cochlear implants charities.

Upcoming rowing event supports cochlear implants

By Frances Chin

This Friday, Kiwis around the country will wear their brightest outfits in support of Loud Shirt Day. This day is dedicated to fundraising and raising awareness for charities Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (SCIP) and The Hearing House – the only two charities in NZ that are dedicated to helping chil-

dren and adults with cochlear implants.

Here in Blenheim, local Hayden Gaudin has planned his own unique way to raise funds for Loud Shirt Day. Hayden and around 30 other rowers will be participating in a 24 hour rowing challenge called ‘Owens Day.’ Hayden’s son, Owen, underwent surgery for cochlear implants when he was an infant.

Hayden and his partner Kate now want to raise money for the organisations that helped their son.

The young couple was also meant to be getting married during the upcoming weekend – but due to COVID-19 this was postponed.

More information regarding Owen’s Day can be found here: https://loudshirtday2020.everydayhero.com/nz/owen-s-day

Eastern States Speedway is looking forward to many more spills and thrills in its 2020/2021 season which opens this Sunday with a family fun day.

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